Last Word On Hockey

At one point in time, the Chicago Blackhawks were the premiere powerhouse in the Western Conference. They shared that power in the early 2010s with the Los Angeles Kings. While capturing three Stanley Cups and being a dynasty, those days are all but gone. Chicago is entering unfamiliar territory. The Chicago Blackhawks star players are entering that as well. The two-star … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Pair Of Chicago Blackhawks Could Be On The Move

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed their 7th overall pick Kevin Korchinski to a three-year entry-level contract. The deal is worth $1.95 million a year. Kevin Korchinski Signs With Blackhawks According to CapFriendly, the contract has a base salary of $855,000 and $95,000 in signing bonuses. If Korchinski plays in the minors, he will have a base salary of $82,500. The contract … [Read more...] about Rookie Defenseman Signs With Blackhawks

NHL player development seems to always result in more questions than answers. How likely is it for a top pick to pan out? What makes a player a “steal”? Last Word On Hockey will be starting a new series on how to properly develop prospects from all different spots throughout the draft. This week’s piece involves draft picks in the back-half of the first round and how they were … [Read more...] about NHL Player Development Of First Round Picks, Part Seven

Patrick Kane has been in the headlines recently, as trade talks have emerged. All this has started as the Chicago Blackhawks appear to be in a massive fire sale. This means they’re likely starting the tank for Connor Bedard. Teams may have to wait for a little bit for an answer. However, the teams calling on the three time Stanley Cup champion have been told a very interesting … [Read more...] about NHL Rumour: Teams Calling On Blackhawks Forward Have Answer

Even with the NHL off-season entering its slow period, the rumour mill never stops churning. This edition of NHL rumours looks at the Chicago Blackhawks and the uncertain future of their captain Jonathan Toews. Toews is entering the final season of his eight-year contract with the Blackhawks, the only team he’s ever played for over 14 seasons. Over the past few months, Chicago … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Chicago Blackhawks Star Future Uncertain