By Bud L. Ellis
When the Chicago Blackhawks started to dismantle their roster shortly after winning the Stanley Cup last June, many expected the franchise to struggle throughout 2010-11.
But with the days before this year’s Stanley Cup playoffs dwindling, here are the Blackhawks, squarely in a wild fight for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. ( Read More…)
Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 8:29 pm by bud
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By Bud L. Ellis
After lifting the Stanley Cup last summer, the Chicago Blackhawks have spent the season’s first half trying to lift itself back into contention in the Western Conference.
The Blackhawks are tied for seventh in the Western Conference with Phoenix at 49 points. Given that three teams are tied for fourth with 50 points – Nashville, Colorado and Anaheim – a hot second half could vault the Blackhawks into the top of the conference. ( Read More…)
Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 3:34 pm by bud
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By Bud L. Ellis
Forty-nine years of frustration ended with sweet elation for the Chicago Blackhawks, the Stanley Cup coming back to the shores of Lake Michigan for the first time since 1961.
That was then. This is now, and the now features the Blackhawks defending that long-awaited championship. ( Read More…)
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 8:24 pm by bud
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