Tag: Jonathan Toews

NHL Injuries: Stars, Blues, Rangers, Blackhawks, Avs, Hurricanes, and Canucks

Klingberg out three weeks  Mark Stepneski: Dallas Stars defenseman John Klingberg will be out for at least three weeks with an upper-body injury. Sean Shapiro: Klingberg suffered the upper-body injury when blocking a shot. Mike Heika: Stars defenseman Marc Methot and…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Ducks, Sabres, Blackhawks, Stars, Red Wings, Canadiens, Flyers, Lightning, and Jets

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: The Ducks have let go assist coach Steve Konowalchuk earlier this week. His position may not be refilled. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bill Hoppe of the Buffalo Hockey Beat: The Sabres informed…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Blackhawks, Stars, Blues, Golden Knights, Jets and Playoff Race

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Tracey Myers: Coach Joel Quenneville said that Jonathan Toews will be out for a couple games with an upper-body injury and will be re-evaluated next week. Scott Powers: Quenneville said that Toews suffered his injury…

Mark Easson

No Season-Saving Trade Coming for the Chicago Blackhawks

Coming out of the 2018 NHL All-Star weekend, the Chicago Blackhawks find themselves in an unusual position. With 53 points, they're sitting four points out of a wild-card berth in the Western Conference. While the Blackhawks' goal is to remain in…

Lyle Richardson

Central Division: Chicago Blackhawks Season Outlook

Chicago Blackhawks 2017-18 Outlook Forwards The Brandon Saad trade meant the departure of Artemi Panarin. This should boost the sagging fortunes of Jonathan Toews, but the real question will be Patrick Kane. No one has a true sense of what…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks – Vegas, Hurricanes, Leafs, Panthers

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune: After re-signing Richard Panik to a two-year deal, it was obvious that the Chicago Blackhawks need to make some moves for salary cap purposes. It's not going to be…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks – Salary Cap and Expansion

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun Times: After signing Richard Panik to a two-year deal worth $2.8 million a season, the Blackhawks now have $65 million committed to 11 players. Throw in a some young…

Mark Easson

Olympic News Fallout: Thoughts From The Players

Some thoughts from the players on the NHL not going to the 2018 Winter Olympics ... TSN: Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin said today that he's going to compete for Russia at the Winter Olympics no matter what the NHL says.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Some Team Needs and Fits, and the Calgary Flames

On Team Needs and Potential Fits ... Frank Seravalli: On TSN Hockey Tuesday night looking at some team needs and potential fits. Chicago Blackhawks - Need: Left winger for Jonathan Toews. Potential fit: Patrick Eaves Los Angeles Kings - Need:…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and Toronto Maple Leafs

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun Times: The Blackhawks blueline is deeper than it was last season, but they are thinner up front. The Blackhawks need to trade for a top-six winger before the trade…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks – Looking For A Left Winger?

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Brian Hedger: (from Friday) If the Blackhawks keep their current roster until trade deadline, they could add a player that has a salary cap hit up to $5.3 million. Source saying that are looking into…

Mark Easson