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…
Afternoon Hits: Roster Notes, Lines, Pairing and Starters
Roster Notes ... Curtis Zupke: Anze Kopitar said that he's playing tonight. Dave Vest: Antoine Vermette won't be in the lineup for the Coyotes tonight. Martin Hanzal will be in the lineup. David Alter: The Maple Leafs put Jonathan Bernier…
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:…
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…
Injuries: Jets, Habs, Oilers, Flyers, Hawks, Leafs, Isles and More
Ken Wiebe: Jets Blake Wheeler left after blocking a Matt Niskanen shot off the inside of his left leg. Arpon Basu: Canadiens Alexei Emelin will be out at least a week, but it could be more. Sergei Gonchar should be…
Roster Notes: Jets, Blackhawks, Avalanche, Sharks, Stars and Wild
Winnipeg Jets: The Jets reassign to the AHL: Ben Chiarot, Carl Kingberg, Julian Melchiori, Michael Hutchenson and Jerome Samson (requires waivers). Chicago Blackhawks: Blackhawks assign to the AHL: Forwards: Mark McNeill, Garret Ross and Alex Broadhurst. Defensemen: Dylan Olsen, Klas Dahlbeck and…