Blackhawks Sign D Sheldon Brookbank To A 2-Year Deal

The Chicago Blackhawks announced on Sunday that they have signed defenseman Sheldon Brookbank to a two-year contract worth $2.5 million.

Blackhawks Re-Sign Johnny Oduya To A 3-Year Deal

The Chicago Blackhawks have announced on Tuesday that they have re-signed defenseman Johnny Oduya to a three-year contract extension.

Blackhawks Re-Sign Jamal Mayers To A 1-Year Deal

According to RDS, the Chicago Blackhawks have re-signed grinder forward Jamal Mayers to a one-year deal worth $600,000.

Blackhawks Fire Assistant Coach Mike Haviland

The Chicago Blackhawks have announced on Tuesday that Mike Haviland has been fired as their assistant coach.

Blackhawks Re-Sign Ray Emery To 1-Year Deal

The Chicago Blackhawks have reportedly agreed to a one-year contract extension, worth $1.15 million with goaltender Ray Emery.

Stan Bowman Didn't Exactly "Strikeout"

The Chicago Blackhawks acquired defenseman Johnny Oduya from the Winnipeg Jets earlier today, and sent John Scott to the New York Rangers.

After Stan Bowman's press conference came to an end, Twitter flooded with panicking fans speculating that Bowman hinted he has given up on this season and has entered "rebuild mode" after expressing lots of confidence in his young players. My response: you're dead wrong.

Blackhawks Acquire Johnny Oduya, Send John Scott To Rangers

The Chicago Blackhawks have officially announced the acquisition of defenseman Johnny Oduya from the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for a 2nd and 3rd-round draft pick in 2013.

Chicago Blackhawks: January Review

By: Charlie Roumeliotis

Twitter: @CRoumeliotis

The Chicago Blackhawks received at least a point in 11 of the 13 games played in December and finished off the 2011 year ranked #1 in the Western Conference. Well, it took them a while to earn their first win in the year 2012. 

Sabres lack Winning Pedigree

Winners Win and Losers lose. It's a simple concept, and one that may not have any tangible measure but seems to play out on an annual basis. Teams that have experience winning, both collectively and individually find ways to win together.

Terry Pegula is on record as saying the sole existence of this team is to win Stanley Cups. I did a little research on the last two cup winning franchises to see how the Buffalo Sabres stacked up in terms of "winners". The IIHF recognizes the Stanley Cup, World Championship Gold, and the Olympic Gold as the three most accomplished titles in the sport of ice hockey. I also included the World Junior Championship in my rankings.

Chicago Blackhawks: December Review

By: Charlie Roumeliotis

Twitter: @CRoumeliotis

The Chicago Blackhawks were very streaky in the month of November, but still found themselves sitting tied for first in the Western Conference as they headed into December. This month, the Blackhawks played their best and most consistent hockey they've played all season long.

Blackhawks New Lines: Kane Center Experiment Over...For Now

By: Charlie Roumeliotis

Twitter: @CRoumeliotis

Yes, the Patrick Kane at center "experiment" is over...for now.

Kane will return to his natural position, right wing, tomorrow night against the New York Islanders reuniting on the top line with Jonathan Toews and Viktor Stalberg.

Chicago Blackhawks: November Review

The Chicago Blackhawks finished the month of October earning at least a point in all 11 games except 2 of them. In November? They went on a roller-coaster ride. Buckle up.

Blackhawks Place Rostislav Olesz On Waivers

The Chicago Blackhawks have placed forward Rostislav Olesz on waivers. 

Chicago Blackhawks: October Review

After 11 games in the month of October, the Blackhawks stand atop the Western Conference with a record of 7-2-2 (16 points). Let's review Chicago's first month of the 2011-2012 regular season:

Corey Crawford Shines In 3-1 Blackhawks Win At Colorado

Chicago Blackhawks take the first game of two this week against the Colorado, defeat the Avalanche 3-1.

Blackhawks Recall Alex Salak; Crawford Injured?

Corey Crawford missed practice on Monday but head coach Joel Quenneville told the media he just had an off day. After missing Tuesday’s practice as well, Coach Q informed us that Crawford was nursing a groin injury but “should be alright” to start Thursday against Winnipeg. Well, it seems like that’s not case.

Chicago Blackhawks: Opening Weekend-In-Review

Goaltender Kari Lehtonen stole the show on Friday night for the Stars stopping 37 out of 38 shots beating the Blackhawks 2-1 in their season opener. 

Chicago Blackhawks: 10 "Bold" Predictions For 2011-2012

The NHL preseason has officially ended and the Blackhawks prepare for a journey leading to another Stanley Cup. Time for some 10 "bold" predictions for the Chicago Blackhawks in 2011-2012 to open up the season!

Blackhawks Sign Ray Emery; Trim Roster To 26

Chicago Blackhawks have signed 29-year old goaltender Ray Emery to a 1-year deal worth $600,000. ESPN’s Pierre Lebrun also confirmed that it is a one-way deal meaning Emery will be paid the same amount of salary in the NHL or AHL.

Patrick Kane: Next Best American Born Hockey Player?

Mike Modano has officially called it quits retiring from the National Hockey League yesterday. Drafted 1st overall in the 1988 draft, he spent 21 seasons in the NHL, 19 of them with the Minnesota North Stars/Dallas Stars where he won his first and only Stanley Cup in 1999. Modano is the all-time US scoring champion and is considered to be the best American born hockey player, but now that he's retired, is Patrick Kane the next best US born hockey player?