2010 NHL playoffs -- Chicago Blackhawks now playing under weight of expectations
Last postseason, the Blackhawks were just happy to be there. This spring, they are playing under the weight of expectations. So, how will they respond in Sunday's Game 2?
View Article2010 NHL playoffs -- Blackhawks able to adapt in Game 2 to earn much-needed win
The Hawks sent an important message in their 2-0 victory over the Preds in Game 2: They can indeed dumb it down and get it done with a low-risk game.
View Article2010 NHL playoffs -- Vancouver Canucks slow down Chicago Blackhawks to extend...
Remember when we told you this series would be played at 100 mph? Well, the Canucks put a stop to the track meet and kept their season alive in the process.
View Article2010 NHL playoffs -- Chicago Blackhawks share their player nicknames
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Hockey players love their nicknames, and the Blackhawks' dressing room is no different. Forward Andrew Ladd was kind enough Tuesda...
View Article2010 NHL playoffs -- Chicago Blackhawks prepare for Game 3 of West finals...
Five years ago, the Hawks couldn't fill the United Center. Now, they are six wins away from ending a 49-year Stanley Cup drought and Chicago is abuzz.
View Article2010 NHL playoffs -- Chicago Blackhawks look to sweep San Jose Sharks in Game 4
The Blackhawks' roster will not be the same next season when the salary cap will rear its ugly head. It adds a bit of urgency to the opportunity at hand for Chicago.
View ArticleLeBrun: After being a start-of-the-season question mark, Niemi is key to...
At the start of the season, Hawks GM Stan Bowman was faced with the decision of sending either Antti Niemi or Corey Crawford down to the minors. Eight months later, you're seeing that Chicago made the...
View ArticleNHL free agency: Ilya Kovalchuk, Evgeni Nabokov top this year's free-agent list
PHILADELPHIA -- The NHL's free-agent market opens in just less than a month, so we thought we'd check in with a few GMs after their meeting Wednesday ...
View Article2010 Stanley Cup finals: Philadelphia Flyers vs. Chicago Blackhawks Game 5
CHICAGO -- Here are five things to watch for in tonight's pivotal Game 5 of the Stanley Cup finals: 1. Can the Blackhawks avoid another slow start? C...
View Article2010 Stanley Cup finals: Philadelphia Flyers try to stave off elimination in...
PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Flyers' top line of Mike Richards centering Jeff Carter and Simon Gagne hasn't produced much offensively. Given the d...
View ArticleOffseason makeovers: Western Conference
On Thursday, we looked at the six eliminated clubs in the Eastern Conference, so now we look at what transpired this season and what lies ahead for th...
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