‘Hawks sign Crawford to 3-year deal
Breaking news via every Blackhawks beat writer on Twitter: Goaltender Corey Crawford has signed a three-year deal. A conference call is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. central time, when more details should be…Read More
Season Review: Channeling The Captain, Jonathan Toews
For those of you familiar with the Boxing feature here at Blackhawk Up, you’re well aware I have the extreme privilege of channeling the mind of ‘Hawks captain Jonathan Toews. Despite the…Read More
A Pleasant Surprise: Corey Crawford Responds with Stellar Season
No time soon will Blackhawks fans forget Antti Niemi and his contributions during the Stanely Cup run last season. What many may not remember is Niemi and Corey Crawford were viewed equally for the backup…Read More
Want to Trade Him? Think Again: Season Review of Patrick Kane
Patrick Kane hasn’t always been the model citizen during his tenure with the Blackhawks. Between cabbie incidents, limo parties and random drunken photos, Kaner has put himself in positions fans…Read More
A Handsome Season: Patrick Sharp
There’s no question Patrick Sharp is a very handsome man. His numbers this season were awfully attractive as well. With secondary scoring taking a hit due to departures during the offseason, Sharp…Read More
Season Review: Blackhawks Forwards
For all the deficiencies of the Blackhawks’ defense – which Tim will get to tomorrow –…Read More
Bye Bye, Stanley: Upcoming Schedule of Blackhawk Up Season Reviews
The Chicago Blackhawks’ defense of the Stanley Cup ended a bit more prematurely than we wanted,…Read More
Despite Criticism, Bowman Got it Right Choosing Crawford Over Niemi
When Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman decided to let Antti Niemi walk rather than match his arbitration…Read More
Sofa King Depressing: Stanley Cup Defense Ends in Game 7
 UPDATED APRIL 27 @ 10:47 A.M. with Henrietta Sedin’s asshole comment The Chicago Blackhawks’…Read More
The Day-After Calm: Blackhawks Haven’t Won Anything Yet
I know first-hand the excitment everyone is feeling after the Game 6 overtime victory, which forced…Read More
Game 89. See You There, Vancouver: Boxing with ‘Hawks/Canucks, Game 6
Epic. Game 6 had it all. Pregame storylines, dismay, euphoria … then overtime, with the Blackhawks…Read More
Norval Nelson, 92, to be honored during Game 6 National Anthem
Taking part in the National Anthem tradition Sunday at the United Center will be a bit more special…Read More
5-OH!: We’ll-See-You-in-Chicago Boxing with Blackhawks/Canucks
And just like that, it’s a series. Go ahead, lie to me. Tell me you saw this coming. I just may…Read More
Seabrook travels; Luongo staying calm; Canucks brass gets earful
 Just stopping by quick to throw out a couple storylines heading into tomorrow’s Game 5 in Vancouver…Read More
Night of the Living Dead: It’s-Not-Over-Yet Boxing with ‘Hawks/Canucks
If that was the last time we see the Blackhawks on the United Center ice this season, what a way to…Read More
No Suspension for Torres; Toews Downplays Canucks’ Dominance
 Word came out today that Vancouver Canucks’ notorious jackass Raffi Torres will not be suspended…Read More
Dim the Lights: Down 0-3 Boxing with Blackhawks/Canucks
I know what you optimists are thinking, and you can stop right now. The Blackhawks are not the 2010…Read More
Slipping Away: Game 2 Boxing with Blackhawks/Canucks
The Blackhawks are doing just enough to piss off everyone. There’s hope, then it’s ripped…Read More
Flashback: 1982 Campbell Conference Finals, Vancouver vs. Chicago
 Blackhawks-Canucks III may seem like a more sexy title given the renewed rivalry and Chicago’s…Read More
Recap (and Boxing) of ‘Hawks/Canucks Regular Season Series: Twins style
This seems fitting, doesn’t it? Granted Daniel and Henrik Sedin look much more alike than Schwarzenegger…Read More




















