http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?blogger_id=52Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:21:28 -0400 http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=16008 As reported by the Hawks and TSN, Campbell signs an 8 year 56.8 million dollar contract. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:21:28 -0400Hawks NHL http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=16002 Per NHL.com Hawks sign Cristobal Huet to a a 4 year 22.5 million dollar contract. It appears Khabby is headed out of town.... Campbell ??? Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:21:38 -0400Hawks NHL http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15984 There will come a time when ever escalating salaries will spell huge trouble for the NHL. Many think that time is now and with the high number of U.S. teams which currently barely break even or lose money it is tough to take the other side of that contention. Sports and society at times seem to run in lockstep to me. The U.S. has turned into a nation that produces very little, whose population Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:05:15 -0400Habs Leafs Sharks Bruins Sens Lightning Flyers Hawks NHL http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15876 Would it make sense for the Blackhawks to hire Scotty Bowman to lead their hockey organization…Yes. In many ways it would be great to have the leadership of someone with the hockey resume of the great Mr. Bowman heading up hockey operations. Scotty can often be found in the UC during the hockey season. His son Stan has worked for the Hawks as an Assistant GM of Hockey Operations for the last Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:01:57 -0400Wings Blackhawks NHL http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15824 After taking a step back and considering what the options were for the Hawks I still believe they made the correct choice in selecting Kyle Beach with their first Draft selection. I went along with popular and logical opinion that the Hawks would try to draft a defenseman at #11. I changed my mind on Friday as I heard just before the Draft that they were pointed to take a forward because it was Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:58:01 -0400Coyotes Panthers Jackets Flyers Sharks Blackhawks Penguins Rangers Habs http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15789 There is an interesting article on the Blackhawks website which discusses the use of psychological testing when assessing future draft picks. The Hawks go beyond the standard testing provided by the NHL as they use a psychological adviser of their own choosing. Dale Tallon has found the test results of their own study to be very accurate and helpful in determining personality characteristics for s Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:26:54 -0400Blackhawks NHL Preds Blues http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15743 Let’s begin with Patrick Kane who not only shows a lot of skill on the ice but has also become an effective speaker when dealing with the media. He comes across as genuine and handles himself with more maturity than his age would suggest. His comments after winning the Calder reflected a confident yet respectful young athlete. I was initially a bit disappointed that Toews wasn’t acknowledg Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:08:30 -0400Sharks Leafs Sens Blackhawks NHL http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15695 Tomorrow at 2:00 PM CST the Blackhawks will hold a Press Conference at the United Center. At that time it will be announced that Pat Foley will be back as the TV voice for the Hawks next Season. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:47:12 -0400Blackhawks NHL http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15675 Joining Calder winner Patrick Kane on the 2008 NHL All-Rookie Team was teammate Jonathan Toews. Below is the press release issued by the Blackhawks Media Department. NHL ANNOUNCES 2007-08 ALL-ROOKIE TEAM TORONTO (June 12, 2008) -- Two players from the Chicago Blackhawks, right wing Patrick Kane and center Jonathan Toews, are among the six players nam Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:52:27 -0400Blackhawks NHL http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15662 Last night the Chicago Wolves Organization captured their second Calder Cup and fourth League Championship as they defeated the Wilkes- Barre Scranton Penguins 5-2. Congratulations go out to the players, coaches, owners and all others who work in the Wolves Organization. The Wolves have not only captured the Calder twice but have never had a losing Season since becoming an IHL Franchise back in 19 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:14:55 -0400AHL Capitals Habs Coyotes Thrashers Blackhawks Chicago Wolves NHL