DENVER - Dave Bolland's back problem apparently is getting worse instead of better, which has the Blackhawks concerned and discussing what action to take.

Bolland... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (sabretooth) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4859 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:17:14 GMT http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4852/t/Kyle-Beach-update.html feeds@yuku.com (ben9599) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4852 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:12:41 GMT http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4851/t/Hawks-issues-at-this-point-in-the-season.html
That said, I think there are a few issues they need to address to be better. I see lots of fingers being pointed in bizarre directions as to the root cause of some problems. I think we have to see the problems for what they really are.

1.... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (cducap1) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4851 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:17:16 GMT http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4849/t/Blackhawks-Colorado-During-postgame.html ]]> feeds@yuku.com (ChiGuySez) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4849 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:59:09 GMT http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4848/t/Dad-39-s-Trip.html ]]> feeds@yuku.com (MuskyBear) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4848 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:53:50 GMT http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4847/t/Blackhawks-Colorado-Nov-6-2009.html Chicago (8-5-1) at Colorado (11-3-2)

Despite some poor attendance figures, the Colorado Avalanche couldn't ask for a better start at home.

The Avalanche look to match a team record for consecutive home wins to open a season Friday night against the Chicago Blackhawks, who could have captain Jonathan Toews back on the ice.

Colorado (11-3-2) improved to 5-0 at the Pepsi Center by avoiding a third straight overall loss... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (MrMiller) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4847 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:46:59 GMT http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4846/t/Kopecky-What-do-you-think-.html I can't quite figure out why Kopecky gets all this PP time. Torch must love this guy. Has he ever ever put up good PP numbers?

All the talent but god knows where this guy fits. One thing I have noticed is he takes some pretty stupid penalties. Thoughts? ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Moron) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4846 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:38:02 GMT http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4845/t/Blackhawks-Coyotes-during-postgame.html ]]> feeds@yuku.com (ChiGuySez) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4845 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:16:27 GMT http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4840/t/JT.html feeds@yuku.com (RVB) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4840 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:38:17 GMT http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4839/t/11-5-09-Blackhawks-Coyotes-pregame.html

Game info: 9:00 pm EST Thu Nov 5, 2009

TV: CSNC, FSAZ

The Central Division-leading Chicago Blackhawks have dominated the Phoenix Coyotes recently, and the possible return of captain Jonathan Toews(notes) might help them continue that success.

Toews is expected to be a game-time decision Thursday night when the Blackhawks look to beat the Coyotes for a... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (ChiGuySez) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4839 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:23:05 GMT http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4837/t/Setting-record-straight-on-Muldoon.html My Monday column that brought up the Curse of the Muldoon drew a fair bit of response but not the kind a fellow enjoys. It seems I made a mistake.

The Curse of the Muldoon was a story invented by the late Jim Coleman, a legendary sports columnist, when he was working for The Globe and Mail in the late 1950s. The Maple Leafs were playing the Chicago Blackhawks in the NHL playoffs, deadline was... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (ChiGuySez) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4837 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:34:12 GMT http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4835/t/Chicago-Blackhawks-Trade-Rumors-Have-Media-Swirling.html
As we discussed yesterday, there has been some trade speculation centering around the Chicago Blackhawks recently that's starting to draw some attention from all over the media world. Two specific writers, though, appear to be keeping tabs on each other's work.

In yesterday's article, it was noted that John Jaeckel is reporting for Hockey Buzz... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (ChiGuySez) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4835 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:25:41 GMT http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4833/t/Soon-to-be-new-site-feature-.html
Since I've been accumulating player salaries for about 10 years now, I thought it might be cool to put together something that shows a history of a player's NHL salary. Most of my numbers come from the NHLPA website but also from media stories. Additionally, I found a site that goes back even further than this one with player salaries.

My biggest issue now is some... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (MrMiller) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4833 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:45:01 GMT http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4832/t/Just-curious.html Just curious...because I don't read them, I like short posts that get to the point without too many detours.

Cheers
RVB ]]> feeds@yuku.com (RVB) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4832 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:43:24 GMT http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4831/t/Flat-bottom-V-.html
New Skate-Sharpening Method Takes Hockey by Storm

The technological history of hockey is littered with elaborate ideas that did not pan out, like the Fox network's glowing puck, the heated skate blade and feeds@yuku.com (ChiGuySez) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4831 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:20:52 GMT http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4829/t/Central-Madden-gets-his-points-across-to-Blackhawks.html
It was just a few moments after Patrick Kane slipped a perfect pass from behind the net out to Patrick Sharp for the winning goal in Chicago's 3-2 victory against Montreal on Oct. 30.

The... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (ChiGuySez) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4829 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:39:16 GMT http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4824/t/Blackhawks-excited-about-taking-their-dads-along.html

It's going to be a special road trip for the Blackhawks this week to Phoenix and Colorado.

The players are taking their dads.

Other NHL teams have done it, but this is a first dads trip for the Hawks, and the players are excited - almost as much as their fathers.

"My dad flew... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (ChiGuySez) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4824 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:13:28 GMT http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4823/t/Blackhawks-Battle-For-Costume-Supremacy.html
http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/sarah-spain/2009/11/blackhawks-battle-for-costume-supremacy.html ]]> feeds@yuku.com (ChiGuySez) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4823 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:10:17 GMT http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4822/t/Does-Bowman-have-to-make-a-salary-cap-trade-in-four-months-.html
Thank you Fail Dale and McNad.

There may be just 52 shopping days until Christmas after today, but more importantly for the Blackhawks just four months now stands between them and the NHL trading deadline.

Already, there has been speculation about the team being forced at that time to deal away one or more players who are significant factors in their lineup to assure they have salary cap breathing room... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (ChiGuySez) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4822 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:02:40 GMT http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4820/t/Predictions-follow-up.html
Just as a reminder: When prediction the score of an individual game, the following must be clear....

1. Winning team
2. Final score
3. Regulation, overtime or shootout (if nothing is explicitly stated, REGULATION is assumed)

Obviously predicting a 4-1 Blackhawks win is clear.

But a 4-3 Blackhawks... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (MrMiller) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4820 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:49:32 GMT