Blackhawks come home: The push for the playoffs
NHL Hot Stove Correspondent Ryan Hackett looks at the recent road trip and trade and what the Blackhawks need to do to secure a spot in the postseason.
Categories: Chicago Blackhawks, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alexander Salak, Atlanta Thrashers, Chicago Blackhawks, David Pacan, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Hugh Jessiman, Jack Skille, Jonathan Toews, Marian Hossa, Michael Frolik, Mike Kitchen, NHL, Patrcik Sharp, Stan Bowman, Toronto Maple Leafs, Western Conference
Many positives as Flyers pull out 4-1 win in Chicago
NHLHS Philadelphia Flyers’ correspondent David Strehle takes a look at the much-anticipated rematch of last year's Stanley Cup Finals, and which players came through for the Orange-and-Black against the reigning champs.
Categories: Chicago Blackhawks, Eastern Conference, NHL Talk, Philadelphia Flyers, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Andrej Meszaros, Brian Boucher, Chicago Blackhawks, Chris Pronger, Claude Giroux, Danny Briere, James van Riemsdyk, Jeff Carter, Jonathan Toews, Ken Hitchcock, Kimmo Timonen, Marian Hossa, National Hockey League, NHL, Nikolai Zherdev, Patrick Kane, Patrick Sharp, Peter Laviolette, Philadelphia Flyers, sergei bobrovsky
Preds split home and home with Hawks
NHLHS Nashville Predators correspondent Tyler Davis looks at a crucial home and home series in a log jammed Western Conference.
Categories: Chicago Blackhawks, Nashville Predators, Phoenix Coyotes, Western Conference Tags: Brian Bickell, Corey Crawford, david bolland, Francis Bouillon, J.P. Dumont, Jerred Smithson, Joel Ward, Jonathan Toews, Marcel Goc, Martin Erat, Pekka Rinne, Ryan Suter, San Jose Sharks, Shea Weber, Thomas Kop, Troy Brouwer, Viktor Stalberg
Appreciating the unappreciated: A look at Brad Marchand
There is a lot that goes in to winning an NHL hockey game, and while the superstars often garner the most attention, NHLHS Editor Brandon Macdonald talks about the less appreciated, but equally as important players.
Categories: Boston Bruins, NHL Talk, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Andrew Ladd, Boston Bruins, Brad Marchand, Chicago Blackhawks, david bolland, Dustin Byfuglien, Gregory Campbell, Jonathan Toews, Manny Malhotra, Marian Hossa, NHL, P.J. Axelsson, Patrice Bergeron, Patrick Kane, Raffi Torres, Rob Dimaio, Shawn Thornton, Vancouver Canucks
How can the Blackhawks right the ship?
The season hasn't exactly gone the way the defending Stanley Cup champs imagined, NHLHS Chicago Blackhawks correspondent Ryan Hackett explains.
Categories: Chicago Blackhawks, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Brent Seabrook, Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars, Duncan Keith, Jack Skille, Jonathan Toews, Los Angeles Kings, Marian Hossa, NHL, Patrick Kane, Western Conference
A look at the top lines around the NHL
NHLHS NHL writers Anthony Curatolo and Brandon Macdonald take a look at the potential top lines from around the NHL. Taking it one step deeper, they give their projected outlook from a fantasy perspective on how each line could potentially produce this upcoming NHL season.
Categories: Anaheim Ducks, Atlanta Thrashers, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Eastern Conference, Edmonton Oilers, Fantasy Hockey, Florida Panthers, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Ales Hemsky, Alex Frolov, Alex Tanguay, Alexander Burrows, Alexander Ovechkin, Antoine Vermette, Anze Kopitar, Bobby Ryan, Brad Richards, Brian Gionta, Cam Ward, Chris Stewart, Daniel Alfredsson, Daniel Sedin, Dany Heatley, David Backes, David Booth, David Krejci, David Perron, Derek Roy, Derek Stepan, Dustin Brown, Dustin Byfuglien, Dustin Penner, Eric Staal, Evander Kane, Evgeni Malkin, Fantasy Hockey, Henrik Sedin, Henrik Zetterberg, Ilya Kovalchuk, J.P. Dumont, James Neal, Jarome Iginla, Jason Pominville, Jason Spezza, Jeff Carter, Jeff Skinner, Joe Thorton, Joffrey Lupul, Johan Franzen, John Tavares, Jonathan Toews, Jordan Eberle, Kris Versteeg, Kristian Husleieus, line projections, Loui Eriksson, Marian Gaborik, Marian Hossa, Martin Erat, Martin Havlat, Martin St.Louis, Matt Moulson, Matthew Lombardi, Michael Cammalleri, Michael Frolik, Mike Knuble, Mike Richards, Mikko Koivu, Milan Hejduk, Milan Lucic, Nathan Horton, National Hockey League, NHL, Nicklas Backstrom, Niclas Bergfors, Nik Antropov, Nino Niederreiter, Olli Jokinen, Patric Hornqvist, Patrick Kane, Patrick Marleau, Patrick Sharp, Paul Stastny, Pavel Datsyuk, Phil Kessel, Rick Nash, Ryan Smyth, Saku Koivu, Sam Gagner, Sidney Crosby, Simon Gagne, Stephen Weiss, Steven Stamkos, T.J. Oshie, Taylor Hall, Teemu Selanne, Thomas Vanek, top line, Travis Zajac, Tyler Seguin, Vincent Lecavalier, Wayne Simmonds, Zach Parise
Blackhawks Begin Title Defense With a New Look
When it comes to the 2010-2011 season preview for the Chicago Blackhawks, however, it is definitely a smart move. Had this been published much earlier, it would have been full of glaring errors in roster names and line pairings that no amount of editing could repair.
Categories: Chicago Blackhawks, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Brent Seabrook, Brian Bickell, Brian Campbell, Chicago Blackhawks, Dave Bolland, Detroit Red Wings, Duncan Keith, Fernando Pisani, Igor Makarov, Jack Skille, Jake Dowell, Jeremy Morin, John Scott, Jonathan Toews, Jordan Hendry, Marian Hossa, NHL, Nick Boynton, Nick Leddy, Niklas Hjalmarsson, Patrick Kane, Patrick Sharp, Ryan Potulny, San Jose Sharks, stanley cup, Tomas Kopecky, Troy Brouwer, Vancouver Canucks, Viktor Stalberg, Western Conference
Is the NHL failing to market correctly?
NHLHS writers David Strehle and Anthony Curatolo take a look at the NHL's continued marketing strategy and the isolation of fans in certain cities. We were even able to grab the attention of one NHL player agent and get his insight on the subject.
Categories: NHL Talk Tags: Alexander Ovechkin, capitals, Caps, Dustin Brown, gary bettman, HBO, Henrik Lundqvist, Henrik Sedin, Jonathan Toews, Marian Gaborik, Mario Lemieux, National Hockey League, NHL, Norton Sports Management, Penguins, Pens, Pittsburgh Penguins, Rick Nash, Ryan Miller, scott norton, Sidney Crosby, Steven Stamkos, Vincent Lecavalier, Washington Capitals, Winter Classic, Zach Parise
Early observations on the Chicago Blackhawks
NHLHS Chicago Blackhawks Correspondent Ryan Hackett gives his views on the team as they gear up for the preseason.
Categories: Chicago Blackhawks, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Atlanta Thrashers, Blackhawks, Brandon Pirri, Chicago Blackhawks, Conn Smythe, Igor Makarov, Ivan Vishnevskiy, Jake Dowell, Jassen Cullimore, Jeremy Morin, John Scott, Jonathan Toews, NHL, Niklas Hjalmarsson, Simon Danis-Pepin, Toronto Maple Leafs, United Center, Viktor Stalberg
Sam Gagner inks two-year deal with the Oilers
Sam Gagner received his just deserves today in accepting a 2 year deal worth $4.55 million dollars. Gagner, son of ex-Nhler Dave Gagner, had a decent season last year tallying 15 goals and 26 assists for 41 points matching his production from the 2008/2009 season albeit playing 8 less games.
Categories: Edmonton Oilers Tags: Andrew Cogliano, David Perron, Edmonton Oilers, James van Riemsdyk, Jonathan Toews, Kyle Turris, London Knights, Patrick Kane, Sam Gagner, Shawn Horcoff, Steve Tambellini, Taylor Hall
No to Niemi, But Totally Turco
NHLHS Chicago Blackhawks Correspondent Ryan Hackett discusses the Hawks walking away from Antti Niemi and choosing Marty Turco. Now Playing: [...]
Read more...Categories: Chicago Blackhawks, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Adam Burish, Antti Niemi, arbitration, Brent Seabrook, Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars, Duncan Keith, Dustin Byfuglien, Jonathan Toews, Marty Turco, New Jersey Devils, NHL, Tomas Kopecky, Troy Brouwer
Blackhawks and Thrashers: Wheelin’ and Dealin’
NHLHS Chicago Blackhawks Correspondent Ryan Hackett and his thoughts on the blockbuster deal made between the Hawks and the Atlanta [...]
Read more...Categories: Chicago Blackhawks, Western Conference, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Antti Niemi, Atlanta Thrashers, Ben Eager, Blackhawks, Brent Sopel, Chicago Blackhawks, Dustin Byfuglien, Edmonton Oilers, Ilya Kovalchuk, Jeremy Morin, Joey Crabb, John Madden, Jonathan Toews, Marty Reasoner, New Jersey Devils, NHL, Niklas Hjalmarsson, Patrick Kane, Roberto Luongo, St. Louis Blues, stanley cup, Vancouver Canucks
Hall, Seguin or Spezza? Oilers face decisions
The 2010 NHL entry draft is fast approaching and will be starting June 25th at the Staples Center in Los [...]
Read more...Categories: Edmonton Oilers, [NHLHS] Team Coverage Tags: Alexander Ovechkin, Andrew Cogliano, Boston Bruins, Cam Barker, Cam Fowler, Chicago Blackhawks, Dave Bolland, Dennis Wideman, Edmonton Oilers, Evgeni Malkin, Jason Spezza, Jonathan Toews, Jordan Eberle, Magnus Paajarvi-Svensson, Ottawa Senators, Patrick Kane, Ryan Smyth, Sam Gagner, Sheldon Souray, Taylor Hall, Tyler Seguin
