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Chicago Blackhawks Take Round One of Big Weekend Series In Nashville
Posted: 27th December 2009 by TAB BAMFORD in NHL
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On consecutive days following the break for Christmas, the Blackhawks are playing their final two games of the season against the Nashville Predators. These two games could play a large role in determining the winner of the Central Division this year, and with the first coming on the road, it was important for the Hawks to get off to ...
Matt Capps Saves Jim Hendry’s Job, Signs with Washington Nationals
Posted: 24th December 2009 by TAB BAMFORD in MLB
Chicago Cubs GM Jim Hendry almost made another free agent mistake on Wednesday. Thankfully, money means more to some players than the chance to win.
Former Pittsburgh closer Matt Capps, who was on the Cubs radar as a potential setup man for closer Carlos Marmol, agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Nationals. Capps will reportedly getáa base salary of $3.5 million, witháanother $425K in performance incentives built into the ...
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Two years ago, Patrick Kane was named the top rookie in the NHL, bringing home the prestigious Calder Trophy. The runner-up to Kane that year was Jonathan Toews.
Last year, Kris Versteeg was a finalist for the award.
And now, after another sterling performance on Wednesday night, Antti NiemiÆs stat sheet is starting to look too good to stay off the ice. ...
Ho! Oh-Oh: Blackhawks Shut Out Red Wings 3-0 Twice In Three Days
Posted: 24th December 2009 by TAB BAMFORD in NHL
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They score so nice, they did it twice.
Antti Niemi is establishing himself as one of the best backup goaltenders in the NHL, with his win on Wednesday night stretching his record to 8-1-1 with four shutouts in his first NHL season.
Niemi was a rock all night, stopping all 33 shots Detroit threw at him in a nice bounce-back game after ...
The Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox: Let’s Make a Deal!
Posted: 24th December 2009 by TAB BAMFORD in MLB
Whispers wandered around the web earlier this week that the New York Yankees had called the Chicago Cubs to inquire about the availability of the Cubs' ace, Carlos Zambrano. A lot has been written already about that potential marriage, so I won't waste a lot of space on it other than to mention it as a foundation for the discussion I'm about to begin.
Who hates the Yankees? Okay, everyone outside ...
Please understand my key fundamental belief: The thought of trading DerrickáRose in his second season in the NBA is botháludicrous and laughable.
But not as laughable as leaving his development in the hands of Vinny Del Negro.
As long as the Bulls management is going to continue wasting this year, and the development of future cornerstones like Joakim Noah and Rose, the team might as well at least explore what they could ...
Tuesday night's game against the San Jose Sharks is only the 35th of the season for the Blackhawks, but Christmas is usually a good time to look back at the first half of the season to pick out the team's midseason awards.
On a "veteran" team like the Hawks, this will be the first time in a couple years that they don't have someone pushing for the Calder Trophy but the ...
No Bailouts Here: Chicago Blackhawks, Huet Shut Down Detroit Red Wings
Posted: 21st December 2009 by TAB BAMFORD in NHL
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IÆm not sure even Robocop could have given Detroit a chance on Sunday.
In the first game between hated rivals in two months, the improved Blackhawks defeated the injury-depleted Red Wings 3-0 in front of another United Center-best crowd. Even though Detroit had won four straight before losing to Dallas on Saturday, the Hawks dominated every aspect of the game ...
Why Sunday Is a Must-Win for the Chicago Blackhawks
Posted: 20th December 2009 by TAB BAMFORD in NHL
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Every sports team, at every level, has a list of goals they set for themselves throughout a season. For a team like the Blackhawks, they probably have, shockingly, more than ôOne Goal,ö but ratheráa list of goals that start with simple, broad goals like having a winning record each month, improving their power play scoring, winning faceoffs, and playing ...
A Perfect 10: Chicago Blackhawks Defeat Boston Bruins In Shootout 5-4
Posted: 19th December 2009 by TAB BAMFORD in NHL
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With Hall of Famer Steve Yzerman in attendance, as part of his duties as both the head of CanadaÆs Olympic Hockey program and a scout for the Detroit Red Wings, the Blackhawks battled for three physical periods against a Boston team that was every bit their equal. When the dust had settled, a game that was described by some as a ...