Tag: Nick Schmaltz

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