This has been a fun week in Chicago Blackhawks history. The “Golden Jet” etched his name into the league’s mythology more than once. There was a memorable brawl between the Blackhawks and a bitter rival. Plus, one of the team’s greatest players landed on a hockey card years before being drafted. The CHGO time machine has its engines revved and…
The Chicago Blackhawks continue to be a pain in the rear for their opponents as this roster full of players with something to prove won their second straight game. For the past few games, the goaltending, which was supposed to be a major weakness, has carried this team. It was Alex Stalock’s turn to shine as he made 34 saves…
This is a great time of year all across the world of hockey. The college ranks have entered the postseason as well as the top professional leagues in Europe. The CHL is gearing up for their playoffs as the teams start their quest for the Memorial Cup. As seasons come to an end, some prospects begin their journies into the…...
The Boston Bruins came into the United Center on Tuesday expecting victory. Why shouldn’t they? They are the fastest team to 100 points and the fastest team to 50 wins in NHL history. They’re a juggernaut. It looks like they read their own press clippings. The Blackhawks played a simple game, knowing they were outmatched in terms of talent. They…
When a team is rebuilding as the Chicago Blackhawks are, it’s easy to become laser-focused on the generational draft talent that awaits in the upcoming draft. I know I’m guilty of being on “Bedard Watch” all the time. Sometimes, that focus can distract us from what’s happening with players already in the system. Forward Cole Guttman is a great example.…
For the second time in as many nights, the Blackhawks held their own against a much better team and fell short. While the Blackhawks were certainly outplayed throughout this game, their simple system and willingness to work keeps them in games they shouldn’t, at least on paper. Friday, it was a 4-3 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers. Saturday, it…
This has been a very eventful week in Chicago Blackhawks history. Some of the biggest names and greatest players to ever wear the uniform set multiple personal milestones. In addition to a slew of birthdays, this week included some coaching feats and the only forfeit. So, let’s hope aboard the CHGO time machine and enjoy our weekly trip through the…
Last season, the Florida Panthers won the Presidents’ Trophy for finishing the regular season with the most points in the regular season. They beat the Washington Capitals in the first round before losing to the Tampa Bay Lightning. In the offseason, they fired head coach Andrew Burnette and replaced him with Paul Maurice, then traded Jonathan Huberdeau and MacKenzie Weegar…
March is here. Our petty anger never left. While the rest of the CHGO crew is at the United Center watching the Big Ten Tourney – Luke Stuckmeyer, Matt Peck and Lawrence Benedetto are back in studio airing their sports grievances. What gets your blood boiling in Chicago sports? It’s time to vent. Plus, the Bulls win in Denver?! Lonzo…
The NHL trade deadline has come and gone, so fans for many teams can start focusing on the Stanley Cup Playoffs. That is not the case for us as Chicago Blackhawks fans, but several future Blackhawks are getting ready for postseason runs of their own. Mario Tirabassi and Greg Boysen have crossed the globe to keep you up to date…...