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Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago
from Scott Burnside of ESPN, Here’s a look at where the teams in the Western Conference stack up after a week of free agency, which has left the cupboard bare with the exception of a handful of players… Check out our Eastern Conference trends here. Chicago Blackhawks Tallon overpaid for both; but if the emerging Hawks become a playoff team, it will be worth every penny to a long-floundering Original...
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Random Reality Thoughts (Free subscription) | yesterday
As has been widely reported , the NHL is expected to announce that the Winter Classic will be played at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Jan. 1, 2009. The expected combatants, the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks, are longtime rivals -- much more fierce than last season's opponents, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Buffalo Sabres. A quirky book on hockey, " Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Shoots and Scores...
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Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | yesterday
In what is fast becoming the worst-kept secret in hockey, an official announcement appears imminent that the Chicago Blackhawks will play host to the Detroit Red Wings at Wrigley Field on Jan. 1 in the second Winter Classic. Detroit GM Ken Holland said Monday nobody has officially confirmed his team is playing in the game.
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Arizona Republic (Free subscription) | yesterday
It appears the Chicago Blackhawks will play host to the Detroit Red Wings at Wrigley Field on Jan. 1 in the second Winter Classic.
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Blue Heaven (Free subscription) | yesterday
Looks like I'm gonna have to try to make it to Chicago this coming New Years Day. According to an NHL source, the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings will participate in the league's second outdoor Winter Classic on New Year's Day. Last year they held the inaugural event at Ralph Wilson Stadium, home of the Buffalo Bills, in a match between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Buffalo Sabres. It was...
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Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 07/07/2008
via press release: The Chicago Blackhawks announced today the team has signed free agent defenseman Matt Walker (6-3, 213) to a one-year contract. Update 12:36pm ET: Release available at Blackhawks website.
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atHome Top Story (Free subscription) | 07/07/2008
According to a published report, it looks like there will be hockey at Wrigley Field, the home of the Chicago Cubs.
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MSNBC.com: NHL (Free subscription) | 07/07/2008
The Detroit Red Wings will play the Chicago Blackhawks at Wrigley Field in the NHL's next outdoor game, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reported Monday.
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The Puck Stops Here (Free subscription) | 07/05/2008
For the first time in a long time (and possibly ever) the Chicago Blackhawks will be among the biggest spenders in the NHL. Their payroll is near the salary cap. The fundamental change in the Chicago Blackhawk organization came when longtime owner Bill Wirtz died and replaced by his son Rocky Wirtz. Rocky was no longer satisfied to make a profit with a non-competitive franchise and decided
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Examiner (Free subscription) | 07/04/2008
Veteran defenseman Rob Blake signed a one-year, $5 million contract with the San Jose Sharks on Friday, leaving Pacific Division rival Los Angeles for a more immediate chance at a championship.
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Sport Syndicate (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
The Chicago Blackhawks announced today the team has signed two-time All-Star free agent defenseman Brian Campbell (6-0, 191) to an eight-year contract and free agent goalie Cristobal Huet (6-1, 204) to a four-year agreement. (Pronounced Cris-toe-bal Hu-Aye) Campbell, 29, has appeared in 411 career NHL games and totaled 195 points with 35 goals and 160 assists. He has also appeared in 47 career
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CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman James Wisniewski tore his anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during training and will have surgery. The team said Thursday he should be able to return during next season.
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Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
via press release from the Chicago Blackhawks: James Wisniewski to Undergo Knee Surgery The following statement was issued today by Chicago Blackhawks Head Team Physician Dr. Michael Terry of University of Chicago Medical Center: “James reinjured his right knee while training for the upcoming season. He has torn his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and will undergo surgery this week. We anticipate...
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Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 07/02/2008
HARBOUR GRACE, Newfoundland — Newfoundland's most famous hockey son has brought the Stanley Cup to his hometown.
