Tag: atlanta thrashers

At halfway point, Hawks in need of a shakeup

Things were looking up for the Blackhawks two weeks ago.  Four consecutive, convincing wins over the Red Wings, Kings, Predators and Blue Jackets had fans feeling better.  Those feelings have been destroyed after the Hawks’ suffered their third straight loss last night, this time to the Anaheim Ducks. If you’ve been living in a cave... Read more »
By Jay Zawaski,
January 3, 2011 at 7:24 am • 

Hawks leaders must refocus and lead

What is wrong with the Blackhawks?  The defending champs have looked ordinary at best this season, especially at home, where they are 4-5-0.  Yes, there are injuries.  Yes, there are new faces, but when do the excuses run out?  While the chemistry is still developing, one of the main problems has been their apparent lack... Read more »
By Jay Zawaski,
November 4, 2010 at 9:48 am • 

Hawks defensive struggles continue in victory over Kings

Eleven games into the season is long enough to show a trend, and the Hawks team defense is trending in the wrong direction.  If not for Marty Turco standing on his head last night, the Hawks 3-1 win could easily have been a 6-3 loss.  The truth is in the numbers.  Last season, the Hawks... Read more »
By Jay Zawaski,
October 28, 2010 at 9:37 am • 
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Blackhawks trade Ladd to Thrashers for Vishnevskiy and a 2nd rounder

The Chicago Blackhawks have traded forward Andrew Ladd to the Atlanta Thrashers for defenseman Ivan Vishnevsky and a 2nd round pick for Ladd.  Vishnevskiy is the 2nd rated prospect in the Thrasher’s system.
By Jay Zawaski,
July 1, 2010 at 3:46 pm •