Proving their mettle

Analyzing the Hawks' recent road trip really could start and end with the first four games.

Front Line: What's wrong with Havlat?

Sean Allen explores three possible explanations for Martin Havlat's struggles in his weekly roundup and rankings of everything related to fantasy hockey forwards.

Ebbett, Hawks starting to click

...with the Chicago Blackhawks when he was picked up off the waiver wire last month before Dave Bolland went down. Now, he finds himself between two of the more skilled players on the Hawks...

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Maple Leafs-Blackhawks Preview

Barker gets his stars

...there also. From the Hawks' roster, I still believe he should be the one to replace Dave Bolland as second-line center. It does take away some of his sniper abilities, though. Here's...

Superstitious? So are the Hawks

Most people know that professional athletes are creatures of habit, ritual and, yes, even superstition. Hockey players are especially notorious for k...

Another long night?

...the blue line. That's more than any Hawks forward. Players reacted to the loss of Dave Bolland. It was one thing when he missed a game here or there but knowing Bolland will...

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 30: Dave Bolland #36 of the Chicago Blackhawks shoots the puck during a game against the Montreal Canadiens on...

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Avalanche-Blackhawks Preview

Hawks' Bolland has back surgery

Chicago Blackhawks' center Dave Bolland undergoes back surgery.

Toews, Brouwer score power-play goals in 3:31 span to topple Kings

Jonathan Toews and Troy Brouwer scored power-play goals in a 3:31 span early in the third period Monday night, leading the Chicago Blackhawks to a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings.

Toews, Eager return for Blackhawks

Chicago Blackhawks' captain Jonathan Toews and Ben Eager returned to action Monday vs. the Los Angeles Kings.

Captain's return?

...Eager would most likely play Monday after missing the last 13 games, but the news about Dave Bolland doesn't sound good. Bolland missed practice again after missing Friday's game against Colorado with...

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 30: Patrick Sharp #10 of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrates with teammates Dave Bolland #36 and Patrick Kane #88 after scoring in the third against the Montreal Canadiens on October...

Chicago Blackhawks Patrick Sharp (10) celebrates his game-winning goal with his teammates Dave Bolland (36) and Patrick Kane against the Montreal Canadiens in the third period of their NHL hockey...