Tag: Nick Schmaltz

NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and the Arizona Coyotes

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Satchel Price of the Chicago Sun-Times: The salary cap ceiling hasn't been set yet, but it appears that Chicago Blackhawks will have a little more cap flexibility that they've been accustomed to having. GM Stan Bowman…

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

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 Offseason Priorities

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Offseason priorities for the Chicago Blackhawks. 1. Explore trading Brent Seabrook - The Blackhawks blueline could use a facelift, bringing in more youth and speed. Clearing his $6.875 million cap hit…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks – Kruger, Expansion, and Panik

To protect or not to protect Kruger... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun Times: Anyone who is anyone knows that Marcus Kruger has more value than his numbers suggest. The player does not have a worry in the world where he ends…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Sens, Avs, Canucks, Trade Suggestions, Blackhawks and Blues

On the Ottawa Senators and Colorado Avalanche ... John Shannon: Sounding like the Senators and Avs will play in Stockholm Sweden next November 8th and 10th. NHLPA and NHL still need to come to a final agreement. On the Vancouver…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Jets, Coyotes and Matt Duchene Best Fits

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: Connor Hellebuyck will be one of the Jets goaltenders next season. Ondrej Pavelec could be traded before the deadline, and if not, the pending UFA likely won't be back…

Mark Easson

2016-17 Top 10 Chicago Blackhawks Prospects

It has been well documented that the key to success in the salary cap era is to have a steady and consistent flow of prospects that can step in and contribute. The Hawks have been a successful franchise winning three…

Peter Harling

NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and the Vancouver Canucks

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: The Blackhawks could play Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews together next season. Richard Panik is one potential linemate, or they could look to fill the other side with a younger…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Sabres, Oilers and Ducks

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine: Source saying that the Teuvo Teravainen trade helped push Nick Schmaltz to leave North Dakota early and sign his deal with the Blackhawks. On the Buffalo Sabres and Jimmy Vesey ... Nick Filipowski: From…

Mark Easson

Chicago Blackhawks 2015-16 Season Primer

2014-15 record: 48-28-6, 102 points (3rd in the Central Division, 4th in the Western Conference, 7th in the league) 2014-15 Outcome: Stanly Cup Champions Player Salaries: $83,973,333 (21) Cap Payroll: $71,168,460 Bonuses: $500,000 Cap Space: $231,540 Forwards: $43,568,000 (13) Defensemen:…

Carolyn Wilke

2015-16 Chicago Blackhawks Top 10 Prospects

The Champs have a history of winning Cups and then having salary cap issues force them to purge important players. This offseason is no different with the loss of star players Brendan Saad, Patrick Sharp and Johnny Oduya. The Hawks…

Peter Harling