Tim Sassone
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Yzerman's praise of Hawks' Toews a good sign?Dec 18, 2009 10:00 pm - When Steve Yzerman talks, people listen. Forget for a moment that Yzerman is general manager of the Canadian Olympic team. This is one of the greatest players in hockey ...
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Hawks' defense sets tone as it frustrates opponentsDec 17, 2009 10:00 pm - While the offense has been up and down and the power play spotty, the one constant with the Blackhawks has been strong team defense. Only twice since the middle of Octob...
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Nashville, Detroit keeping pace with BlackhawksDec 15, 2009 10:00 pm - It doesn't seem right that the Blackhawks have gone 15-5-2 since Oct. 24 yet find the Central Division standings closer than ever. Nashville has refused to go away and, ...
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Are relaxed rules resulting in fewer NHL power plays?Dec 15, 2009 10:00 pm - The Blackhawks haven't been the only team struggling to score goals. It's happening as well in places such as Boston, Detroit, Dallas, Philadelphia and Calgary. Checking...
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Net result: No goaltending worries for Hawks coachDec 14, 2009 10:00 pm - A typical practice day for Antti Niemi means getting on the ice early and staying late. Such is the life of a backup goaltender, but Niemi isn't complaining. "It's good ...
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Toews' Olympic push under wayDec 13, 2009 10:00 pm - A case could be made that Sunday began an important 11-day stretch for Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews. With the selection process for the Canadian Olympic team coming...
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Hawks break out the offense, Niemi earns another shutout in 4-0 winDec 13, 2009 10:00 pm - The Blackhawks' offense showed some life Sunday night, not that they needed much thanks to goalie Antti Niemi. The Hawks scored more than 2 goals for the first time in f...
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Hawks shooting blanks in 2-1 loss over SabresDec 11, 2009 10:00 pm - BUFFALO, N.Y. - For the most part, Patrick Kane was able to slip quietly in and out of town. All of the Blackhawks did, for that matter. With their offense continuing to...
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Many factors spark Hawks' defensive successDec 11, 2009 10:00 pm - BUFFALO, N.Y. - There's a perception of the Blackhawks as being this offensive-minded team that flies around the ice looking to score as many goals as possible. That's o...
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Campbell has good memories of BuffaloDec 10, 2009 10:00 pm - Oh, yeah, Brian Campbell's going back to Buffalo, too. While Patrick Kane's return to his hometown figures to get all the attention tonight when the Blackhawks play at B...