Alec Martinez knows the secret sauce behind Chicago Blackhawks teammate Tyler Bertuzzi’s expertise with scoring tip-ins, snappers and other net-front goals. “Probably his long hair,” Martinez told the Tribune. “It just gets in your face too much. No, I’m kidding. “He just clearly has a knack for it. There’s certain guys in the league that are really good at that stuff, and he’s … [Read more...] about Tyler Bertuzzi’s role as a net-front nuisance paying off for the Chicago Blackhawks: ‘He’s been huge for us lately’
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Wild list of injured players piles up with defensemen Brodin, Faber out against Avalanche
The Wild already were missing captain Jared Spurgeon (lower body), who is expected to be out for another week or two after taking a slew foot from Nashville forward Zachary L’Heureux in their game on Dec. 31. … [Read more...] about Wild list of injured players piles up with defensemen Brodin, Faber out against Avalanche
Connor Bedard continues hot stretch, career-best point streak at 8 games as Blackhawks beat Avalanche
CHICAGO (AP) — Connor Bedard is on a hot streak, even if the Blackhawks haven't been too hot lately. Bedard continued his roll on Wednesday night with a goal and an assist, and this time it led to a win, as the Blackhawks beat the Colorado Avalanche, 3-1, at the United Center. Frank Nazar and Ilya Mikheyev also scored for Chicago, which had lost six of seven, and Petr … [Read more...] about Connor Bedard continues hot stretch, career-best point streak at 8 games as Blackhawks beat Avalanche
Chicago Blackhawks are 14-25-2 at the midpoint of another lost season. What’s left to play for in the 2nd half?
Hours before the Colorado Avalanche were set to play at the United Center, Avs coach Jared Bednar called the Chicago Blackhawks a “dangerous team.” “There’s a lot of good growth in their young guys, (they) have impressed me,” he said before Wednesday’s game. “Guys on the back end, (it) seems like they’re playing some better hockey here recently. So we’re going to have to be up … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks are 14-25-2 at the midpoint of another lost season. What’s left to play for in the 2nd half?
NHL will have outdoor games in Miami and Tampa next season
Outdoor hockey in Florida is a long time coming, but the Panthers and Lightning have represented the Eastern Conference in each of the last five Stanley Cup Finals and they’ve built heavily engaged fan bases. … [Read more...] about NHL will have outdoor games in Miami and Tampa next season