Blackhawk Up 2 hours ago
Small-named Stand Outs in Chicago Blackhawks’ Development Camp
Through three days of Prospect Camp, I’ve went in depth on Adam Boqvist and both Henri Jokiharju and Jake Wise. Today, we’ll continue to look into some of the smaller-named players who’ve impressed thus far and who to watch as the week carrier on. Who’s Impressed Through three days, most everybody’s eyes have been on […] Small-named Stand Outs in Chicago Blackhawks’ Development Camp - Blackhawk Up - Blackhawk Up - A Chicago Blackhawks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Second City Hockey 4 hours ago
Former Blackhawk of the Week: Cam Russell
Russell was with the team virtually all of the 90s. Cam Russell’s name doesn’t necessarily standout among the blue-liners who skated for the Chicago Blackhawks during the 1990s. When teammates include players like Chris Chelios, Steve Smith and Gary Suter, a player like Russell is going to get overshadowed. But Russell was on the Blackhawks for a decade, appearing in 361 games with the Blackhawks between 1989 and 1998. That number is higher than Suter’s 301 games and Smith’s 317 games, although he was still well shy of Chelios’ mark of 664. A third-round pick (50th overall) of...
Chicago Tribune 18 hours ago
At 30, Jonathan Toews rested and ready to move on from lost season
An unfamiliar red jersey hung in the locker behind Jonathan Toews, who was minutes away from making his debut Wednesday night in the Chicago Pro Hockey League. And on this night, there was one goal. No, not that One Goal. “Just going out and having fun and playing loose,” Toews said. He was talking...
Chicago Tribune 21 hours ago
Blackhawks expect MacKenzie Entwistle to be worth the wait
Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman had to wait an extra year to tell MacKenzie Entwistle he was a Hawk. So what’s a few more minutes? When the Hawks and Coyotes pulled off last week’s trade between the teams and started to notify the players, Entwistle was on the ice working out, oblivious...
Blackhawk Up 22 hours ago
Chicago Blackhawks’ Adam Boqvist in Development Camp
Adam Boqvist is a Swedish defenseman drafted 8th overall in the 2018 draft. He’s the first top-ten draft pick since Patrick Kane in 2007 for the Chicago Blackhawks. Here we look into how he’s done during the first half of the 2018 Prospect Camp. Aside from Henri Jokharju, Adam is the next highly-drafted Blackhawks defenseman […] Chicago Blackhawks’ Adam Boqvist in Development Camp - Blackhawk Up - Blackhawk Up - A Chicago Blackhawks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Blackhawk Up Jul 18, 2018
Chicago Blackhawks’ Jonathan Toews Reaches 10th Year As Team Captain
It’s challenging to maintain a professional sports leadership position for double-digit years in this day and age, but Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews officially has done just that Ten years ago today, the Chicago Blackhawks named Jonathan Toews their captain at the age of 20 years and 79 days. That made him the youngest to […] Chicago Blackhawks’ Jonathan Toews Reaches 10th Year As Team Captain - Blackhawk Up - Blackhawk Up - A Chicago Blackhawks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Second City Hockey Jul 18, 2018
How does Marcus Kruger’s return affect Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews?
The potential for fewer defensive responsibilities means the Captain needs to get back to his scoring ways. It’s a long, long summer and it’s starting to look like the Chicago Blackhawks aren’t going to make any serious moves in the near future, so let’s dive into another angle of last week’s trade that sent Marian Hossa’s contract and Vinnie Hinostroza to the Arizona Coyotes for a package of players that included old friend Marcus Kruger. On Monday, we offered a reminder of what role Kruger handled during his first stint in Chicago as a harbinger of what he’ll likely be doing...
Chicago Tribune Jul 18, 2018
Marian Hossa transformed the Blackhawks from wanna-bes to winners
The Blackhawks’ resurrection may have started with Rocky Wirtz and John McDonough, but it became official with the arrival of Marian Hossa. Hossa bolted from the rival Red Wings and signed a 12-year-contract with the Hawks on July 1, 2009. It was unexpected, unprecedented and almost unbelievable....
Second City Hockey Jul 18, 2018
MBS: Bowman remains coy about Hawks’ offseason direction
Our daily look at Blackhawks news and the happenings around the hockey world. Chicago Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman met with reporters Tuesday, but didn’t offer any real insight as to what the team’s plans are in regards to potential offseason moves. Stan Bowman said if a trade does happen, it'd likely be closer to the start of the season after teams get a sense of what they have (or don't have). Also said cap space could make them players for in-season moves, which they rarely could do in the past.— Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) July 17, 2018 BLACKHAWKS **Lazerus: Even...
Blackhawk Up Jul 17, 2018
Chicago Blackhawks’ Stan Bowman Expects No Moves In Immediate Future
Those who had hoped the newfound salary cap space created by Chicago Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman might be used immediately will be sorely disappointed, if Bowman’s latest comments are truthful When the Chicago Blackhawks shipped the contract of Marian Hossa, along with Vinnie Hinostroza and Jordan Oesterle, to the Arizona Coyotes earlier this month, […] Chicago Blackhawks’ Stan Bowman Expects No Moves In Immediate Future - Blackhawk Up - Blackhawk Up - A Chicago Blackhawks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Blackhawk Up Jul 17, 2018
Chicago Blackhawks’ Jake Wise and Henri Jokiharju’s Prospect Camp So Far
This week, the Chicago Blackhawks are holding their annual prospect camp at MB Ice Arena. Now that we’re two days into it, I’ll give you some insight into what you may have missed and — more importantly — what to look for in the coming days. If you haven’t been able to make your way out to […] Chicago Blackhawks’ Jake Wise and Henri Jokiharju’s Prospect Camp So Far - Blackhawk Up - Blackhawk Up - A Chicago Blackhawks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Chicago Tribune Jul 17, 2018
Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman takes center ice but focus is on Corey Crawford
Even with the departure of a Blackhawks legend, newfound flexibility with the salary cap and the presence of dynamic prospects on the ice below, questions for Hawks general manager Stan Bowman once again centered around Corey Crawford’s health. There's no bigger issue facing the Hawks, who faltered...
Blackhawk Up Jul 17, 2018
Chicago Blackhawks Signing Erik Karlsson A Long Shot, Not Impossible
The Chicago Blackhawks recently dumped Marian Hossa‘s $5 million contract on the Arizona Coyotes, freeing up some space to make some additions and fix their current problems. However, with big names in the market, do they have the chance to add some expensive power to their lineup? It’s hard to predict the future, yes. In […] Chicago Blackhawks Signing Erik Karlsson A Long Shot, Not Impossible - Blackhawk Up - Blackhawk Up - A Chicago Blackhawks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Chicago Tribune Jul 16, 2018
Ian Mitchell trying to stand out among Blackhawks' many top defensive prospects
The problem with stockpiling young defensemen — at least for the defensemen — is some will end up buried at the bottom of the pile. It’s possible all of the blue-line prospects the Blackhawks have drafted in the first two rounds over the last three seasons will make it to the NHL, but the sheer...
Blackhawk Up Jul 16, 2018
Chicago Blackhawks’ Prospect Camp Key For Goaltenders
The Chicago Blackhawks want to see good things from all of the young athletes at this week’s prospect camp, but the brass likely would be most delighted to see positives from the goaltenders It’s no secret the Chicago Blackhawks’ goaltending situation, from the NHL level on down, is far from perfect. Corey Crawford‘s health is […] Chicago Blackhawks’ Prospect Camp Key For Goaltenders - Blackhawk Up - Blackhawk Up - A Chicago Blackhawks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
