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Doug Wilson's wife gets emotional after Hockey Hall of Fame announcement
While Marian Hossa’s selection to the 2020 Hockey Hall of Fame class is the one that will stick out most to Blackhawks’ fans, the induction of defenseman Doug Wilson was long overdue. Twenty-four years, to be exact. In a conference call on Wednesday, Wilson said it was “a pleasant shock” to finally get the call from Hall of Fame chairman...
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Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews ranked best Top 10 NHL draft pick of salary cap era
It doesn’t take advanced analytics to realize that the Blackhawks hit a home run by drafting Jonathan Toews third overall in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. According to a recent article from The Athletic, advanced analytics not only confirm that the Blackhawks made a great selection in Toews, but say that Chicago made the best top-10 draft pick of the…
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2010 Blackhawks describe what made Stanley Cup champion team so special
The 2010 Blackhawks were a great team. Yes, this seems like an obvious statement, but as time passes it’s easy to forget just how good they were. They finished with 112 points — most in franchise history — and just a point shy of the San Jose Sharks for the top seed in the Western Conference, who they swept in the conference final….
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Brent Seabrook's Blackhawks teammates tease him about his superstitions
While pregame rituals and superstitions have their roles throughout all sports, no athletes seem to take them as seriously as hockey players do. From Patrick Kane’s puck flip to Jonathan Toews’s and Alex DeBrincat’s side bump, these rituals are held sacred by athletes, with the ability to throw off their game mentally if not executed. During the Blackhawks 2010 Stanley...
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2010 Chicago Blackhawks: How every player landed on Stanley Cup champion team
The 2010 Blackhawks will always have a special place in franchise history. That was the team that finally broke through and ended the Stanley Cup drought in Chicago. That team was the start of a dynasty. But how did they all arrive in Chicago for that magical season? Here’s how the 2010 Chicago Blackhawks were built
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Blackhawks' Alex Nylander and brother William providing meals for essential workers
During this time of a global pandemic where healthcare workers risk their well-being to keep us safe, and essential works do the same to keep business operating, many teams and athletes have stepped up to do their part and assist their local heroes. Count the Nylander brothers, Alex of the Blackhawks and William of the Maple Leafs, as the latest…
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NHL Odds: Blackhawks are long-shots to win Stanley Cup, but could upset Oilers
While it might be on a technicality, the Blackhawks return to the postseason for the first time since the 2016-17 season. This time around, however, the Blackhawks find themselves in the unfamiliar role of playing the underdog. The return to play plan extends the playoffs to 24 teams, starting with a qualifying round. Under this format, the Blackhawks are the…
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Duncan Keith supports front line workers through Keith Relief charity
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a time for reflection for many, and Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith is no different. Keith took to Instagram on Thursday saying, “Thank you to everyone for doing their part. We are exploring ways through Keith Relief to support line workers. This life pause has given me time to reflect on my career, life, and family....
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Chris Pronger denies involvement in robbery of 2010 Stanley Cup-winning puck
Ever Since Patrick Kane slid the Cup-clinching goal past Michael Leighton in Game 6 of the 2010 Stanley Cup Final, the mystery of “who has the puck?” remains unsolved. Former Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger made a habit throughout the series of taking pucks after games, and many pointed the finger at Pronger as the captor of the puck from Game…
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Joel Quenneville, Brent Seabrook reflect on Blackhawks' Stanley Cup teams
If you ask someone who’s won a Stanley Cup to pick the best moment of his career or the best team he played on, the answer will almost always be tied to the team and season he won the Cup. But if you ask someone who has been a part of three Stanley Cup teams, well, that’s where things get dicey. So...
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