Coming into the season no one really knew who Brandon Saad was. The 20-year-old player wasn’t on the opening day roster. After Daniel Carcillo was injured in the first game the Blackhawks called up Saad to take his place on the first line, a spot he...

After a disappointing 2011-12 season in which he tallied the lowest point total of his career, Patrick Kane has rebounded. Kane leads the team with 42 points, which is also fifth in the NHL. Kane has proven he can put up these kinds of numbers in the...

The NHL’s Board of Governors approved a new realignment plan. The new plan features a simplified division and conference system. The new look features a 16-team Eastern Conference and a 14-team Western Conference. This new setup allows for many new...

Goaltending was supposed to be the greatest weakness for the Chicago Blackhawks heading into this season, but it has quickly turning into the team’s biggest strength. Corey Crawford and Ray Emery have been brilliant this season, combining for a 19-0-3...

Hockey is a very involved sport, and it becomes even more convoluted when it is played in Chicago. The Chicago Blackhawks have one of the biggest and most loyal followings in all sports, let alone hockey. The conundrum comes out in the acceptance of new...

It is hard to believe, but the shortened 48-game NHL season is already a third of the way finished. If the last two-thirds are anything like the first third of the season, the Blackhawks might be taking another sip from Lord Stanley’s Cup come summertime....

Several DeKalb bars are embracing the Halloween spirit by offering events for patrons. KJ's Tap & Grill, 518 E. Lincoln Highway, will have live music from outlaw country band Stroker Red, as well as a costume contest on Oct. 29, said KJ's Manager...

Everyone should know who is ultimately responsible for the Blackhawks’ salary cap surge of the summer of 2010. The culprits are Brian Campbell and the man who signed him, former General Manager Dale Tallon. Just like Cristobal Huet was awarded a huge...