Chicago Blackhawks
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Short season will ratchet up pressure on BlackhawksJan 07, 2013 6:13 pm - Corey Crawford was half joking Monday when the subject of the pressure on goalies in a shortened season came up. “Pressure, you’re talking about that already?” Crawford ...
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Hawks’ Toews excited about end to NHL lockoutJan 06, 2013 2:29 pm - Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews echoed the sentiments of many Sunday when discussing the end to the NHL lockout. “I’m excited to play hockey again, although it’s bitte...
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NHL fans deserve end of Bettman era immediatelyJan 06, 2013 11:33 am - If you are an NHL fan, then you are angry. This is fact. There is no fan of the league that isn’t furious about another half season of hockey lost — and for no good reas...
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10 questions on the Blackhawks’ new seasonJan 06, 2013 10:40 am - Now that the NHL lockout is over, it’s time to turn our attention back to the Blackhawks. While owner Rocky Wirtz, president John McDonough, general manager Stan Bowman ...
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NHL players respond to latest offer in labor talksJan 02, 2013 3:42 pm - NEW YORK — The NHL players’ association delivered its latest counteroffer to the league Wednesday as the two sides try to resolve the lockout. That makes four offers bet...
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Editorial: When the business of sports affects fansJan 01, 2013 12:56 pm - It’s days like this that remind that sports is big business. After failing to lead the Bears to the playoffs for five of the last six seasons, Lovie Smith was shown the ...
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Lots of questions, still no answers in the NHL labor fight.Dec 29, 2012 3:00 pm - NEW YORK — The league and the players' association spent much of Saturday talking to each other via conference call. The conversations were strictly for the purpose of s...
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NHL makes new offer; lockout enters critical stageDec 28, 2012 12:03 pm - NEW YORK — The NHL made a new proposal to the players’ association, hoping to spark talks to end the long lockout and save the hockey season. Deputy commissioner Bill D...
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Spellman's Scorecard: The lists just keep on comingDec 28, 2012 4:00 am - The New Year is always a time when everyone and their brother publishes lists, lists and more lists. Fortunately, I like lists. So, I'm going to sprinkle in a few lists ...
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Spellman’s Scorecard: Survival kit full of food for thoughtDec 21, 2012 4:30 am - If you’re reading this: We did it. We survived. The world didn#146;t end. And, best of all, none of us has to miss Friday night#146;s Beef #145;O#146; Brady...