All Posts Tagged With: "chicago blackhawks"

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The “Go To” Guy?

When it comes to rising powers in the NHL, the Chicago Blackhawks are definitely on the short list of those teams. It was only 3 years ago when the ‘Hawks finished 5th (last) in the NHL’s Central Division – during the time when the division was nicknamed “Comedy Central”. But, much like the rise in [...]

November 3rd, 2009 | | 0 comments | Continued
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FiretheCannon Podcast has been moved to THURSDAY at 7PM

The Fire the Cannon Podcast has been moved to THURSDAY at 7PM. Eric and I will continue to preview the Central Division with this week’s focus on the Chicago Blackhawks. The Blackhawks have had a very eventful off-season and we’ll be sure to hit on a wide array of topics related to the CBJ. Join [...]

August 25th, 2009 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Jackets, Indians Team Up

In an effort to reach a larger fan base, The Columbus Blue Jackets have teamed up with the Cleveland Indians, the Jackets announced via the website on Tuesday. The Ohio based franchises unveiled a plan in which they would share advertising and promote special ticket offers at each team’s events. The deal makes sense with [...]

August 20th, 2009 | | 0 comments | Continued
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The Frozen Water Torture . . .

Somebody needs to ask Scott Howson if the player contracts have incentive clauses that kick in if we can delay clinching the playoffs as long as possible. Tonight’s 1 – 0 OT loss to the Chicago Blackhawks was a playoff caliber affair, a defensive struggle highlighted by the goaltending of Steve Mason and Nikolai Khabibulin. [...]

April 6th, 2009 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Thanks, Blackhawks!!!

Thanks go out to the Chicago Blackhawks, who bested Nashville tonight, 3 – 1, clinching a playoff spot for Chicago, who moves up to 4th in the West with 95 points. Calgary and Vancouver are battling for the Northwest Division title, but the loser of that battle now sits in 5th, and would lose the [...]

April 4th, 2009 | | 2 comments | Continued
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Blackhawks Down

Game 4 of the season series between the CBJ and the Chicago Blackhawks fires up tonight at 7:00 in the friendly confines of Nationwide Arena. The squads are 1 -1- 1 thus far, with Columbus winning the most recent encounter, 5 – 3 in Chicago. This season represents a brave new world for both franchises. [...]

March 18th, 2009 | | 0 comments | Continued
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All Star Absurdity

OK, I get it. The All Star Game returns to Montreal for their 100th Anniversary. Wonderful! Terrific!! C’est Magnifique! I hope Montreal really revels in their season long celebration of a century of hockey. Why, though, must this celebration destroy the All Star Game???Let’s look at the starting lineups. Really pretty simple to do: 4 [...]

January 3rd, 2009 | | 2 comments | Continued