By MatthewWilson @ Madison Street Hockey 03/06/2012

The Chicago Blackhawks will embark on their eighth consecutive game without captain Jonathan Toews, who has been shelved with a concussion for nearly a month. On Feb. 23, Toews crashed his Mercedes into an 'L' support beam. Questions have surfaced if...
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By MatthewWilson @ Madison Street Hockey 02/19/2012

When all has gone to Hell for the typical goalie, the worse thing is sitting dejectedly on the bench in the visitor's arena. Fortunately for Chris Mason, the wheels came apart as the Blue Jackets hosted the Blackhawks. Right? Wrong. Unfortunately, the...
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By MatthewWilson @ Madison Street Hockey 02/19/2012

Corey Crawford today looked as he did last year: poised. The 27-year-old sophomore goaltender was one of the main reasons the Blackhawks went on to its second straight win after shaking off a nine-game losing streak in the midst of a rocky road trip....
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By MatthewWilson @ Madison Street Hockey 02/18/2012

While down 0-1 with 7 minutes to go in the first period, Jonathan Toews, bolstering with ambition, and wanting to lead by example, displayed a highlight-reel goal to tie the game, and ultimately, lead the Blackhawks to a 6-1 win Saturday. The goal is...
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By MatthewWilson @ Madison Street Hockey 02/18/2012

The score may have been settled in the box score, but John Scott had input of his own before the end of regulation. While the score then, 6-1, would reflect the final, Scott and Derek Dorsett dropped the gloves after a little bump ahd shove. Scott,...
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By MatthewWilson @ Madison Street Hockey 02/16/2012

West of Chicago, the Rockford IceHogs are in a bit of a slump of their own. After winning six of seven dating back to Jan. 16, the AHL affilliate have now lost four of its last five. Wednesday night's defeat came to the hands of the rival Peoria Rivermen,...
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By MatthewWilson @ Madison Street Hockey 02/16/2012

The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the ice hard, falling to its longest skid since the 2006-07 season. Then, Toews was finishing his last season with the University of North Dakota.  But, for better or for worse, Toews is in it for the long haul. He...
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By TAGIII97 @ Madison Street Hockey 01/19/2012

     Patrick Kane is no doubt a great hockey player.  He is a star for the Hawks and a very athletic guy.  But this is not the Patrick Kane we know.  He has only 10 goals and 29 assists.  What is the matter...
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By TAGIII97 @ Madison Street Hockey 01/15/2012

     Wow did you see that hit Daniel Carcillo gave Tom Gilbert of the Oilers.  I was up and saying what a hit.  Even though the hit had the fans on their feet, bad things came out of this.  First, a penalty was given to ...
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By TAGIII97 @ Madison Street Hockey 01/03/2012

      A leader is someone or something that leads.  That is what a leader is by definition.  But there is much more than that.  Its how they lead. Its there willingness to the highest position in a group for...
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By TAGIII97 @ Madison Street Hockey 12/30/2011

     The Chicago Blackhawks are 28-10-4 so far this season.  They are a top of their division and the tough western conference. The Hawks additions this off-season has brought spark to the team.  But the hawks stars and ...
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By TAGIII97 @ Madison Street Hockey 12/10/2011

The Chicago Blackhawks are one of the best teams right now in the NHL.  Despite Corey Crawford struggles in net, the Hawks are managing to stay a as contender in the NHL.   The Hawks are 17-8-4.  They are close to there record that...
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By gibbsreport @ Madison Street Hockey 11/04/2011

Join Gibbs & Jon Fromi as they break down the Chicago Blackhawks each and every week.Jon is a featured columnist for the Blackhawks on Bleacherreport.com as well as adding game recaps on TheThirdManIn.com for the upcoming season.Gibbs has been...
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By gibbsreport @ Madison Street Hockey 10/28/2011

Join Gibbs & Jon Fromi as they break down the Chicago Blackhawks each and every week. Jon is a featured columnist for the Blackhawks on Bleacherreport.com as well as adding game recaps on TheThirdManIn.com for the upcoming season. Gibbs has been ...
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By gibbsreport @ Madison Street Hockey 10/21/2011

Thanks to Michael Stewart for his latest piece. For two years the Chicago Blackhawks have been missing something.  Many have said it was this or it was that, some have even said we would miss Brian Campbell.  Funny I haven’t heard anyone...
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By gibbsreport @ Madison Street Hockey 10/21/2011

Join Gibbs & Jon Fromi as they break down the Chicago Blackhawks each and every week. The Hawks took on the defending Stanley Cup champion, Boston Bruins at home before hitting the road for matchups against the Coyotes and Avs. How did they do? Viktor...
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By TAGIII97 @ Madison Street Hockey 10/15/2011

    Blackhawks played the Jets on 10/13/11 at the UC.  The season just strated so there's no cruical games....yet.  But, every team wants to win early to send a message.  I watched the game and i have a huge recap and commentary...
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By Gibbs @ Madison Street Hockey 10/07/2011

Join Gibbs & Jon Fromi as they break down the Chicago Blackhawks each and every week. This week Gibbs and Jon will break down the final roster as well give our season predictions for the 2011-2012 Blackhawks. Ray Emery won the backup goalie battle,...
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By Gibbs @ Madison Street Hockey 10/07/2011

Join Gibbs & Jon Fromi as they break down the Chicago Blackhawks each and every week. This week Gibbs and Jon will break down the final roster as well give our season predictions for the 2011-2012 Blackhawks. Ray Emery won the backup goalie battle,...
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By John Paciga @ Madison Street Hockey 09/21/2011

Analysis of Blackhawks' first exhibition game.
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By gibbsreport @ Madison Street Hockey 09/14/2011

The Blackhawks will already be without the use of Patrick Kane for most of the preseason and now Patrick Sharp’s status for the season opener is in doubt. Sharp underwent an emergency appendectomy on Monday and is expected to miss between three...
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By gibbsreport @ Madison Street Hockey 09/01/2011

 Join host Michael Gibbons as he breaks down everything in the world of sports every Thursday The MG Experience airs every Monday and Thursday  This week Gibbs will be joined by Blackhawks beat writer for ESPNChicago, Jesse Rogers. They will...
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By TAGIII97 @ Madison Street Hockey 08/04/2011

     So, you may know that every couple of years former NHL players ebter the HOF.  All players that play in the NHL hope one day to be in the HOF.  This year, two Hawks are joining the U. S. Hockey Hall Of Fame!    ...
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By Gibbs @ Madison Street Hockey 08/03/2011

For all you ladies out there have no fear because Patrick Sharp is going to be wearing the Indianhead Sweater for a while longer. In a surprising move the Blackhawks have announced that they have signed forward Patrick Sharp to a 5 year extension worth...
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By gibbsreport @ Madison Street Hockey 07/30/2011

oin On The Ice today at 1pm EST. Host John Ames takes over the helm and special co-host Michael Gibbons from the MG expierence will cover all the NHL news and will have attempt number 2 at a 2011 season in review. Checkout your weekly dose of hockey!!!!...
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By gibbsreport @ Madison Street Hockey 07/29/2011

I have been saying for a while now that Stan Bowman is a very smart man and is well on his way to becoming a fantastic general manager and his most recent move is a perfect example of why. The Hawks have second year goaltender Corey Crawford locked up...
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By gibbsreport @ Madison Street Hockey 07/16/2011

Join On The Ice today at 1pm EST. Bryan Yates will be out this week, so John Ames will be your host this week along with special co-host Michael Gibbons. Join them as they discuss all the happenings around the NHL. We break down everything in the world...
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By gibbsreport @ Madison Street Hockey 07/15/2011

Yes it is now safe for me to buy that number #67 jersey. On the day their 4th annual Hawks Convention kicks off the club has agreed to a new 3 year deal with the winger who came over from the Panthers in a trade for Jack Skille last season. The contract...
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By gibbsreport @ Madison Street Hockey 06/28/2011

For some franchises it may be hard for you to come up with the three best goalies in franchise history. Some of those guys who are viewed as the third best might not be all that special. But when it comes to the Chicago Blackhawks there is no shame in...
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By gibbsreport @ Madison Street Hockey 06/27/2011

Last offseason it was the Atlanta Trashers. This year it looks like it's the Florida Panthers. With Monday's trade of Tomas Kopecky to Florida for a conditional 7th round pick in the 2012 or 2013 draft it marks the third deal the clubs have made within...
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By gibbsreport @ Madison Street Hockey 06/25/2011

I have been unable to stop smiling since news broke late last night during the draft that Brian Campbell had agreed to waive his no trade clause and head to the Florida Panthers. Let me start off by saying I have nothing bad to say about Soupy. He is...
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By gibbsreport @ Madison Street Hockey 06/25/2011

It might be the worst video for us to remember Troy Brouwer but it made me laugh when I look on YouTube. Ok back to business the Chicago Blackhawks traded winger Troy Brouwer to the Washington Capitals on Friday for the 26th pick in the NHL entry level...
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By gibbsreport @ Madison Street Hockey 06/25/2011

Join On The Ice Saturday at 1pm EST. Bryan Yates and John Ames will cover the NHL awards from Wednesday night, trades from Thursday and Friday and also Friday night first round of the NHL Draft. Our special guest in the first half hour will be Tim March...
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By gibbsreport @ Madison Street Hockey 06/21/2011

The Blackhawks jerseys are hot sellers. Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews are in the top 5 while Marian Hossa and Patrick Sharp join them in the top 20 of NHL jersey sales for the 2010-2011 season. The Hawks tie the Penguins as the only teams with 4 players...
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By gibbsreport @ Madison Street Hockey 06/20/2011

As of today the NFL's labor problems have no end in sight. By all reports the NBA labor issues are going to be much worse. So mark down these dates because the way the Cubs and Sox are playing this might be all we have to look forward to come September....
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By gibbsreport @ Madison Street Hockey 06/19/2011

With Kevin Cheveldayoff heading north to be the general manager of the Winnipeg Trashers/Jets, Stan Bowman just had to walk down the hall to find his replacement. The Hawks have promoted Marc Bergevin to the role of assistant general manager and...
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By gibbsreport @ Madison Street Hockey 06/07/2011

Join host Michael Gibbons as he brings you all around the world of sports. The NFL lockout continues. Judges say neither side will like their ruling if they let the courts decide. Plaxico is out of jail, would you want him on your team? Canucks &...
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By TAGIII97 @ Madison Street Hockey 06/01/2011

      The NHL playoffs has been really fun to watch this year. After all the sweeps, and the 7's, there are now two teams that are competing for the Stanly Cup.        The Vancouver Canucks will represent...
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By TAGIII97 @ Madison Street Hockey 05/25/2011

        The NHL playoffs has been a huge ride in 2011. There has been 5 series that have gone to Game 7. The Blackhawks huge comeback against Vancouver was not enough to move on. Tampa Bay run has been awesome. They had ...
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By gibbsreport @ Madison Street Hockey 05/20/2011

The trading away of Jack Skille just keep getting better and better. Not only did the Blackhawks get Michael Frolik who is a much better player then Skille is they also got the Corey Crawford's potential backup in the deal. Goaltender Alexander Salak...
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By gibbsreport @ Madison Street Hockey 05/20/2011

If the Atlanta does in fact lose their second NHL franchise and the Trashers move to Winnipeg to become the Jets what affect will it have on the rest of the NHL? Realignment will be needed since the Trashers have been in the Eastern Conference and if...
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By gibbsreport @ Madison Street Hockey 05/20/2011

General Manager Stan Bowman came out after that game 7 loss to Vancouver saying that goaltender Corey Crawford wasn't just a priority he was tops on the list. He wasn't kidding because just a few weeks after the season ended the Chicago Blackhawks have...
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By gibbsreport @ Madison Street Hockey 05/14/2011

Check out me and host John Ames as we go through all the major stories in the NHL today. We preview both conference finals as well as the potential relocation or possible the contraction of certain teams. Also hit all the major topics like the tragic...
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By gibbsreport @ Madison Street Hockey 05/10/2011

Join host Michael Gibbons with cohost Ryan Cello as we break down the crazy second round of the NBA and NHL playoffs.  Have we really seen the last of Phil Jackson?  If you were in charge of rebuilding the Lakers who would stay and who...
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By gibbsreport @ Madison Street Hockey 05/02/2011

My thoughts on the Hawks season ending in game 7, coach Thibs winning coach of the year as well as how the Bulls were do against Atlanta in the second round. I briefly discuss the Cubs and Ryan Dempster continuing to struggle. He says he isn't hurt do...
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By gibbsreport @ Madison Street Hockey 04/30/2011

Check out the first episode of On The Ice show which is part of the FSS radio Network. We'll be talking playoff hockey with John Ames and guest host Dennis Farrell.
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By gibbsreport @ Madison Street Hockey 04/27/2011

Incase you missed it on Tuesday night the Vancouver Canucks finally got the monkey that was the Chicago Blackhawks off their back. It took 7 games and an OT for it to be decided but finally the #1 seed president trophy winning Canucks knocked off the...
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By gibbsreport @ Madison Street Hockey 04/27/2011

I know it is better sweet coming off the loss in game 7 to Vancouver but Blachawks Captain Jonathan Toews is one of the three finalists for the Selke Trophy. The Selke Trophy names in honor of Frank J. Selke is given yearly to the forward who demonstrates...
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By gibbsreport @ Madison Street Hockey 04/27/2011

Sadly the Blackhawks season came to an end late Tuesday night. After coming back from a 0-3 deficit and then scoring the game tying goal with under 2 minutes to go while short handed to force overtime it sure seemed like the Chicago Blackhawks were destined...
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By gibbsreport @ Madison Street Hockey 04/26/2011

Thank you to the Danny Mac show on the Score 670 AM in Chicago for this awesome song. I might have to make this my ring tone for the day. Hawks-Canucks game 7 puck drops at 9:00 PM central
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