Blackhawks winger Pat Maroon is in his 14th NHL season but there won’t be a 15th. The veteran revealed to CHSN during today’s pregame show (Twitter link) that he plans to retire at the end of the season, citing a desire to start a new chapter with his family. Maroon is in his first season with Chicago after signing a one-year, $1.3MM contract with them in free agency last … [Read more...] about Pat Maroon To Retire After The Season
Despite Recent Struggles, Soderblom Still Pegged As Backup Next Season
It has been a rough go as of late for Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom. He has won just one of his last ten games while posting a SV% of just .881, 20 points below his mark for the season at .901. Despite that, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times notes that at the moment, the team is still operating under the plan that he’ll serve as Spencer Knight’s backup for next … [Read more...] about Despite Recent Struggles, Soderblom Still Pegged As Backup Next Season
Big Hype Prospects: Fowler, McKenna, Lardis, Frondell
Mid-March is rolling around and hockey seasons are entering their waning point. Many college seasons are already concluded, while plenty of players in junior hockey are beginning to prepare for long playoff runs or springtime international hockey. It’s the final wave of action before the season comes to an end, so let’s take the chance to once again borrow from MLB Trade … [Read more...] about Big Hype Prospects: Fowler, McKenna, Lardis, Frondell
Blackhawks Activate Jason Dickinson From Injured Reserve
Blackhawks forward Jason Dickinson will return to the lineup for tonight’s game against the Avalanche, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports. The team announced he’s been activated from injured reserve, and since the 23-man roster limit is no longer in effect after the trade deadline, no corresponding transaction is coming. The 29-year-old has played center for the entire season … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Activate Jason Dickinson From Injured Reserve
Jonathan Toews Pushing For NHL Comeback
Former Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews remains serious about an NHL comeback at the age of 37 even though he hasn’t played a professional hockey game in almost two years (as per Mark Lazerus of The Athletic). The three-time Stanley Cup Champion has been plagued by health issues for several years now but says he is in a good place both mentally and physically and has … [Read more...] about Jonathan Toews Pushing For NHL Comeback