Los Angeles Times 10 hours ago
Kings, Blackhawks to face off again in rivalry of respect, not hatred
Happy and reassuring playoff memories for the Kings can provide only so much comfort to a faltering hockey team in search of solutions.
LA Kings Insider 14 hours ago
Forget the details, Kings just need wins
Reminding the media that the second half “started three weeks ago,” Jonathan Quick had only one thing on his mind on Tuesday: picking up two points against the Chicago Blackhawks in the club’s first game after the All-Star Break. “It’s just we have...
NHL 8 hours ago
Watch: Pregame Preview: Blackhawks vs Kings
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Chicago Tribune 13 hours ago
Year later, colleges in early stages of reforming athletes' rights
One year ago Wednesday, college athletes had no say in their future. Free meals were scrutinized. They had to cough up cash for laundry and gas. Response to a concussion was uneven. And at most schools, they could lose their scholarships if they started missing layups, tackles or backhand...
Blackhawks Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports 21 hours ago
Tale of Tiger Wood's tooth: 'Dude ... caught me square on mouth'
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Tiger Woods was all smiles Tuesday — and with a full set of teeth.
Scott Powers / Chicago Blackhawks Blog | ESPN Chicago 21 hours ago Prospect watch: McNeill, Brennan shine in AHL All-Star Game
Here’s a look at how some of the Chicago Blackhawks’ prospects are doing throughout the world: Mark McNeill, forward, Rockford IceHogs (NCAA), drafted 1st round in 2011 McNeill, 21, scored three goals in the AHL All-Star Game on Monday. He has 12 goals, 11 assists and is a plus-9 in 31 games this season. T.J. Brennan, defenseman, Rockford IceHogs (AHL), acquired from Islanders in 2014 Brennan, 25, had a goal and three assists in the AHL All-Star Game.
Chicago Blackhawks Blog | ESPN Chicago 22 hours ago
Blackhawks-Kings is a growing rivalry
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Too soon to call it a rivalry? If so, the Chicago Blackhawks and Los Angeles Kings have created something just as intense and equally anticipated in the last two years. They’ll strap it on again Wednesday night at Staples Center in a matchup of the last two Western Conference semifinalists and four of the last five Stanley Cup champions. “The games are always intense,” Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said.
Chicago Tribune 23 hours ago
Ken Holtzman shares fond memories of Ernie Banks
The death of Ernie Banks last Friday touched fans all across the world, including an old friend of his, former Cubs pitcher Ken Holtzman.
Blackhawks Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports 23 hours ago
Ken Holtzman shares fond memories of Ernie Banks
The death of Ernie Banks last Friday touched fans all across the world, including an old friend of his, former Cubs pitcher Ken Holtzman.
Scott Powers / Chicago Blackhawks Blog | ESPN Chicago Jan 27, 2015 Points product of consistent play for Kane
Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane tries not to pay attention to how many points he has and where he is among the league’s leaders. He’s been around long enough to know his play has a tendency to get off track when his mind is wandering to those areas. What’s best for him and his statistics is concentrating on the task at hand. “I’ve kind of learned from experience, especially in this league, if you get into a situation where you start thinking about points and numbers and where you are as far as stats and points go, you’re only going to get yourself in trouble,” said...
Chicago Blackhawks Blog | ESPN Chicago Jan 26, 2015
Blackhawks gearing up for 'new season'
LOS ANGELES -- The last time the Chicago Blackhawks exited an All-Star break, they lost their next seven games. It wasn’t a stretch to believe the downturn actually began with them dropping their final two heading into the All-Star weekend. This time around, the Blackhawks took a two-game win streak into the hiatus. Is it possible that momentum might carry over, too? We’ll have to wait and see. “It’s kind of a new season,” defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson said after the Blackhawks wrapped up a 30-minute practice Monday evening at Toyota Sports Center.
K.c. Johnson / Blackhawks Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports Jan 26, 2015 Bulls suffer ups, downs in contrast to high-flying Warriors
The Bulls are scheduled to split their six-game trip into separate three-game affairs, returning to Chicago for practice after finishing three games in four nights on Friday in Phoenix and before flying to Houston for that Feb. 4 game.
K.c. Johnson / Chicago Tribune Jan 26, 2015 Bulls suffer ups, downs in contrast to high-flying Warriors
The Bulls are scheduled to split their six-game trip into separate three-game affairs, returning to Chicago for practice after finishing three games in four nights on Friday in Phoenix and before flying to Houston for that Feb. 4 game.
Scott Powers / Chicago Blackhawks Blog | ESPN Chicago Jan 26, 2015 Saad taking leap forward in development
Brandon Saad is starting to get this NHL thing. Saad’s talent has been undeniable since his first NHL call-up as a 19-year-old by the Chicago Blackhawks. From physical strength to puck possession to defensive reliability, he’s proven to be a solid top-6 forward at an early age for one of the league’s premier teams. Expectations have been placed higher than that, though. While there were spurts during his first two seasons when he showed he could be a game-changer and produce offensively, the thought has often been Saad is capable of even more considering his age and ability.
Chicago Blackhawks Blog | ESPN Chicago Jan 26, 2015
Podcast: Blackhawks at the break
ESPN Chicago's Scott Powers and NHL.com's Brian Hedger discuss the NHL All-Star Game, the Blackhawks at the break, Brandon Saad, the defenseman pairings and Mike Spellman's passing in this week's Blackhawks' podcast. Click here for more audio from ESPN Chicago.
Northwest Herald Jan 25, 2015
Tavares scores 4, Team Toews outscores Team Foligno
COLUMBUS, Ohio – It was enough to give a goalie nightmares: A record 29 goals, 25 players with at least two points and eight with at least four.
Scott Powers / Chicago Blackhawks Blog | ESPN Chicago Jan 25, 2015 Blackhawks recall Rasmussen from AHL
The Chicago Blackhawks recalled forward Dennis Rasmussen from the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL on Sunday. The Blackhawks also placed forward Kris Versteeg on long-term injured reserve. Versteeg suffered a hand fracture on Jan. 1. He has nine goals and 18 assists in 34 games this season. Rasmussen, 24, has eight goals and eight assists in 44 games in the AHL this season. He signed as a free agent in June of 2014 after previously playing in Sweden.
