Second City Hockey Jul 5, 2018
Blackhawks first-round pick Adam Boqvist to play for OHL’s London Knights
He’s joining the same team that produced Patrick Kane. The Chicago Blackhawks won’t have to travel far to keep an eye on No. 8 overall pick Adam Boqvist. The young defenseman is leaving his native Sweden and will play for the London Knights in the OHL, according to a press release from the team revealed on Thursday. This move comes four days after the Blackhawks signed Boqvist to an NHL contract, with general manager Stan Bowman telling the media that the move allowed the organization to play a larger role in his development. Boqvist was picked by the Knights in the second round of...
Chicago Tribune Jul 5, 2018
Kicking around the idea of the Blackhawks trading for Erik Karlsson
The following might be an exercise in futility or a flight of fancy or the residual effects of a heat index that has sucked all manner or lucidity from a man’s mind, but when it comes to a team that once traded Patrick Kane’s favorite linemate, the Blackhawks have shown that big deals are worth...
The Hockey Writers Jun 27, 2018
Time for Kane, Toews to Unite on Blackhawks’ Top Line
Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews don’t play on the same line. That’s been the doctrine largely followed by coach Joel Quenneville and his staff en route to three Stanley Cups since 2010 in this era of Chicago Blackhawks brilliance. Separating their two superstar forwards has provided depth and balance through the club’s top-six and made […] The post Time for Kane, Toews to Unite on Blackhawks’ Top Line appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
Chicago Tribune Jun 21, 2018
Blackhawks trying to trade up in NHL draft but aren't finding willing partners — yet
Despite holding the No. 8 selection in this weekend’s NHL draft — the highest the Blackhawks have picked since taking Patrick Kane first in 2007 — general manager Stan Bowman has been exploring trades to move up as high as the No. 3 spot. Consensus among NHL analysts is that the Sabres and Hurricanes...
Second City Hockey Jun 19, 2018
Hawks ‘unlikely’ to trade No. 8 pick, but have discussed trading No. 27, per report
Chicago isn’t looking to move its top-10 pick. The Chicago Blackhawks are “unlikely” to trade their No. 8 overall pick in this year’s draft, but have discussed trading the No. 27 pick, reports Jay Zawaski of 670 the Score. Chicago has a top-10 pick for the first time since 2007, when they selected Patrick Kane with the top overall pick. As Zawaski notes there’s plenty of talent players the Hawks are “excited” about, and he says the Hawks could use the No. 27 pick as a way to upgrade the center position. Zawaski’s report comes only a week after Scott Powers of The Athletic...
