1. Chicago Blackhawks: 5 Keys to Winning Game 5 vs. Detroit Red Wings

    The Chicago Blackhawks have a simple goal heading into Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinal. Chicago can't make up a 3-1 series deficit Saturday night. Any comeback hinges on extending the series against the Detroit Red Wings ...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 17 hours ago 2,652 reads 1 comments

  2. Chicago Blackhawks: Jonathan Toews Has No Answer for Detroit Red Wings in Game 4

    The Chicago Blackhawks often take on the demeanor of their captain, Jonathan Toews . Based upon what we saw in Game 4 of Chicago's Western Conference semifinal in Detroit, the Blackhawks are one frustrated and confused team right now...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 2 days ago 1,531 reads 9 comments

  3. Chicago Blackhawks: How Game 4 Shapes Up in the Motor City

    The Chicago Blackhawks are in need of a win to even their Western Conference semifinal with the Detroit Red Wings . Here is some food for thought while we wait for Game 4 to get underway...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 3 days ago 1,253 reads 1 comments

  4. Chicago Blackhawks: Does Andrew Shaw Need to Get His Game Under Control?

    Chicago Blackhawks forward Andrew Shaw has made edgy play his calling card since coming up midway through the 2011-12 campaign. Now might be a good time to make the young man aware of the line between sandpaper and quicksand...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 4 days ago 2,133 reads 7 comments

  5. Chicago Blackhawks: Urgency Obvious After Game 3 Loss to Detroit Red Wings

    For the Chicago Blackhawks , it isn't time to panic. It may be time to sweat, but there's no need to panic...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 5 days ago 1,476 reads 26 comments

  6. Chicago Blackhawks: Roster Tweaks for Game 3 vs. Detroit Red Wings

    The Chicago Blackhawks need to take a game in Detroit from the Red Wings this week in their Western Conference semifinal series. To do that, coach Joel Quenneville would do well to shuffle his lineup a bit going into Game 3 Monday...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 6 days ago 1,856 reads 7 comments

  7. Chicago Blackhawks: Leave Patrick Kane's Off-Ice Antics Out of Lady Byng Talk

    The Chicago Blackhawks had another player announced as a finalist for an end-of-the-year award Thursday. Patrick Kane was named a finalist for the Lady Byng trophy, the prize awarded to the league's most sportsmanlike player...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 9 days ago 1,809 reads 6 comments

  8. Chicago Blackhawks: 5 Players to Watch in Game 1 vs. Detroit Red Wings

    The Chicago Blackhawks begin the second round of the playoffs Wednesday night against the Detroit Red Wings . Fans on both sides of the rivalry are anticipating a great Western Conference semifinal series...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 11 days ago 1,330 reads 5 comments

  9. NHL Playoffs: Why the Chicago Blackhawks Will Beat the Detroit Red Wings in 6

    The Chicago Blackhawks will win their Western Conference semifinal against the Detroit Red Wings in six games. Boy, that was easy to predict. Now comes the tough part...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 12 days ago 1,797 reads 9 comments

  10. Chicago Blackhawks: What to Make from Tweaks to the Lineup in Practice

    The Chicago Blackhawks ' Joel Quenneville made a few adjustments to his lineup at Saturday morning's practice. It wasn't the same faces in the same places, that's for sure. There are a lot of ways that one could read into the practice line shakeup..

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 14 days ago 2,489 reads 8 comments

  11. Chicago Blackhawks: Who's Next? Detroit Would Be Great in 2nd Round

    The Chicago Blackhawks may not have to wait long to learn of their next opponent in the Stanley Cup playoffs. They may have the weekend off, but they may have their Western Conference semifinal foe before hitting the sheets Friday night...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 15 days ago 4,980 reads 11 comments

  12. Chicago Blackhawks: 5 Questions Going into Game 5

    The Chicago Blackhawks are back in the United Center for Game 5 of their Western Conference quarterfinal against the Minnesota Wild . The series could end Thursday with a Blackhawks victory...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 17 days ago 1,763 reads 2 comments

  13. Chicago Blackhawks: Grinding Out Game 4 Victory over Minnesota Wild Great Sign

    The Chicago Blackhawks weren't able to put together the flashy performance that fans like to see in Game 4 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series with the Minnesota Wild Tuesday night...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 18 days ago 1,100 reads 9 comments

  14. Chicago Blackhawks: 5 Players to Watch in Game 4

    The Chicago Blackhawks find themselves in a position to respond to a physical Game 3 defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Wild ...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 19 days ago 951 reads 2 comments

  15. Chicago Blackhawks: Jonathan Toews and the Top Line Still Looking to Click

    The Chicago Blackhawks nearly swiped Game 3 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series in Minnesota Sunday afternoon. The Wild 's 3-2 overtime win doesn't come as a surprise in that the urgency was squarely in the Minnesota camp...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 20 days ago 1,772 reads 11 comments

  16. Chicago Blackhawks: Time to Deliver Game 3 Knockout Blow vs. Minnesota Wild

    The Chicago Blackhawks should get everything they can handle from the Minnesota Wild Sunday afternoon. Despite this, the Blackhawks should be prepared to put an early end to this Western Conference quarterfinal series...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 21 days ago 1,459 reads 4 comments

  17. NHL Playoffs: Chicago Blackhawks Depth Evident in Game 2 Win over Minnesota Wild

    The Chicago Blackhawks have a host of stars that compare with any NHL club. However, it's the depth on both sides of the puck that was on full display Friday night in the Blackhawks' Game 2 triumph over the Minnesota Wild ...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 22 days ago 1,110 reads 2 comments

  18. Chicago Blackhawks Game 2 Preview: Forget Dave Bolland, for Now

    Chicago Blackhawks forward Dave Bolland isn't coming to antagonize the Minnestoa Wild . Bolland 's lock down defense that has been his calling card in recent postseasons ...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 23 days ago 3,237 reads 10 comments

  19. Chicago Blackhawks: 5 Things to Take from Game 1 Victory over Minnesota Wild

    The Chicago Blackhawks needed 16 extra minutes to do so, but prevailed in Game 1 of their Western Conference Quarterfinal series with the Minnesota Wild ...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 25 days ago 1,948 reads 11 comments

  20. Chicago Blackhawks: What to Watch for in Game 1 vs. Minnesota Wild

    The Chicago Blackhawks take the first step on the long road to the Stanley Cup Tuesday night. The 'Hawks host the Minnesota Wild in Game 1 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series after a dominating regular-season performance...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 26 days ago 1,752 reads 4 comments

  21. Chicago Blackhawks: 5 Players Who Might Surprise by Appearing in the Playoffs

    The Chicago Blackhawks have plenty of options for their lineup Tuesday night when the hunt for the Stanley Cup officially begins for the team...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 26 days ago 2,098 reads 6 comments

  22. Chicago Blackhawks: Potential Black Aces for the Playoff Run

    The Chicago Blackhawks are readying themselves for what they hope is a lengthy postseason run. For several of the organization's prospects, there is a good chance they will be coming along for the ride...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 1 month ago 3,162 reads 4 comments

  23. Chicago Blackhawks: Time to Give Brandon Pirri His Shot at Second-Line Center

    The Chicago Blackhawks have been looking for some offensive punch in the middle of their second forward line for ages. The organization has a player who can potentially fill that role...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 1 month ago 2,030 reads 24 comments

  24. Chicago Blackhawks: Carter Hutton Deserves a Start Saturday

    The Chicago Blackhawks have sewn up the top seed in the Western Conference. Last night's overtime win over Nashville gave them eight straight wins. The 'Hawks honored longtime announcer Pat Foley Friday night...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 1 month ago 2,320 reads 2 comments

  25. Chicago Blackhawks: An O-for-April Power Play Is Cause for at Least Some Concern

    The Chicago Blackhawks are flying high as the regular season winds down, but there are still areas of concern with this hockey team...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 1 month ago 1,589 reads 14 comments