Chicago Blackhawks

By Chris Kuc Antti Raanta spent the last 10 games proving to the Blackhawks and the rest of the NHL that he has what it takes to be a starting goaltender — some day. The rookie from Finland repeatedly bailed …

By Chris Kuc In the tunnel outside the Blackhawks’ dressing room before the game, Jonathan Toews had a pretty good idea of what would transpire when the defending Stanley Cup champions faced the Central Division rival Blues. “Same as always …

By Brian Hamilton Blackhawks teammates needled the newly 32-year-old Patrick Sharp about Friday becoming old timers’ day, but it was indeed some cagey blue-line lingering that created the chance for his first birthday goal. His next arrived via a speed-of-sound …

By Chris Kuc The Blackhawks weren’t in the spirit of giving in their final game before a three-day Christmas break. To their opponent, that is as they gift-wrapped a 5-2 victory over the Devils for the 22,019 fans on hand …

By Chris Kuc Antti Raanta got his first real taste of the Blackhawks’ rivalry against the Canucks and came away impressed with everything but “flipping the coin” at the end. “I liked it, I liked it,” Raanta said of the …

On the live Eddie O Show broadcast from Paddy O’Fegan’s, Edzo talks to Kap and Carm about whether suspensions for dirty hits are stiff enough to protect the players’ safety, what it was like playing before helmets were required and …

By Chris Kuc A sliver of open net appeared over Carter Hutton’s left shoulder and when you’re in a zone like Patrick Kane, a sliver is all that is needed. Another Kane highlight-reel goal helped the Blackhawks exact some revenge …

By Chris Kuc Jonathan Toews battled hard for possession of the puck along the end boards, fed Marian Hossa in front and the veteran winger buried it — all while the Blackhawks were short-handed early on against the Kings. Just …

By Chris Kuc John McDonough hugged the Stanley Cup, passed his 2013 championship ring around to fans and strolled through the Hockey Hall of Fame gift shop. Even as the Blackhawks are going full steam ahead trying to capture another …

Fans rose to their feet during a break in the opening period to salute Ray Emery on the goaltender’s return to the United Center. The Blackhawks then welcomed their former teammate the way they know best, with a flurry of …

By Chris Kuc Antti Raanta led the Blackhawks onto the ice for pregame warm-ups in Dallas and a short time later Kent Simpson emerged through the tunnel. With starter Corey Crawford sidelined two to three weeks by what a source …

The Sun-Times’ Mark Lazerus is in Dallas with the boys and joins to discuss what the Hawks will do if Crawford is out for an extended period of time, whether the Blackhawks will retaliate against Stars’ Dominic Roussel and also …

By Chris Kuc An offensive explosion and an unusually effective penalty kill were just what the doctor ordered for the struggling Blackhawks on Sunday night. Unfortunately, a doctor needed to be ordered to tend to starting goaltender Corey Crawford, who …

In this edition of “Know Your Enemy,” Judd Sirott tells you about the Florida Panthers, the Blackhawks’ opponent on Sunday, December 8th.  Pre-game with Judd begins at 5:30 and puck drop with John Wiedeman and Troy Murray is 6pm on …

By Chris Kuc It appears the Blackhawks used up all their fortunate bounces during six straight victories to finish a magical seven-game trip. The defending Stanley Cup champions might have used up all their energy too. Things haven’t gone in …