Tag: Patrick Kane

NHL Rumors: Kings, Oilers, Bruins, and Blackhawks

Change coming in LA? Dennis Bernstein: A couple of takes after last night's Los Angeles Kings game. When you hear whispers about dealing Jonathan Quick, tonight’s performance by Cal Petersen is Exhibit A. For those who think Jake Muzzin isn’t…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Quenneville, Kings, Bruins, Blue Jackets, and the Rangers

Quenneville may not be out of coaching for too long Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Joel Quenneville was recently fired by the Chicago Blackhawks, but it may not be that long before he's behind the bench again. “He’s certainly ready and…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks Have Cap Space But Not Able To Use It Yet

The Chicago Blackhawks have some salary cap space and a couple areas of need but are not close to anything .. Emily Kaplan: The Blackhawks now have some salary cap space, but it's usually a quiet period for the next…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Hurricanes, Stars, Wild, Senators, Sharks, Capitals and Jets

On first overall picks  ... Andrew Walker: Since 1987 (31-years ago) there have only been five first overall draft picks that have won the Stanley Cup: Mike Modano, Vincent Lecavalier, Patrick Kane, Sidney Crosby and Marc-Andre Fleury. On the Carolina…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and the Winnipeg Jets

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: The Canucks now have more cap space available for next season and agents for scoring forwards will be happy. Will the Canucks 'overspend' to replace the offense lost by the Sedin's retiring? Rick…

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

Fantasy Hockey Impact: The Anthony Duclair Trade To The Blackhawks

When Anthony Duclair's ice time spiked, there was a feeling the trade winds were blowing. Duclair was traded on Wednesday evening to the Chicago Blackhawks. These were the particulars. Chicago receives: Adam Clendening Anthony Duclair Arizona receives: Laurent Dauphin Richard Panik The gem…

Chris Wassel

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 – Draft, Kruger, Hossa and Oshie

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Pierre LeBrun: The Blackhawks could look to move up in the first round tonight depending on how it unfolds. They may make their decision on the floor. Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: (written before…

Mark Easson

NHL Expansion Draft: Chicago Blackhawks Primer

With four no-movement clauses among their forwards, three on defense and one at goalie, Chicago has most of their protected slots spoken for. Then again, I doubt they’d leave any of the eight unprotected. Forward Decisions Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews,…

Kevin Wickersham

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