Frank RekasFrank Rekas

I was born and raised in Chicago and moved to South Florida in 1993. I'm a dedicated fan of both the Chicago Blackhawks and Florida Panthers. I truly feel that hockey is the greatest game in sports bar none. I joined FanSided Sports in September of 2009 and started The Rat Trick. I've also written for our BlackhawkUp site on occasion. You can reach me at [email protected] Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you visit us often.

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Writers Wanted For Blackhawk Up!

As NHL Director for FanSided Sports I wanted to take this opportunity to see if there’s anyone out there looking to have their voice heard. Blackhawk Up has openings for dedicated and enthusiastic…Read More

Blackhawks Streaking Into Carolina

Chicago Blackhawks 5-1-2 (12 Pts.) vs. Caroliona Hurricanes 3-3-3 (9Pts.) Gameday Preview From Blackhawks.com Opposition Site:  Cardiac Cane The Chicago Blackhawks are literally streaking into Carolina…Read More

Hard Hawk Hockey. Is It Back?

Hard Hawk Hockey, a phrase that you might remember Pat Foley saying during his broadcasts of games back in the late 80′s and early to mid 90′s.  Well at least I remember it.  It was at a…Read More

Patrick Sharp. More Than Just A Pretty Face.

When Patrick Sharp was acquired by the Chicago Blackhawks in December of 2005, I would bet that most Hawks fans never dreamed that he would score 150 goals by the end of the 2011 season.  Why would we,…Read More

Friday Hawk Talk.

News, notes about the Hawks, and a few musings around the NHL. Chris Campoli and Viktor Stalberg have the nerve to file for arbitration.  Inside the Blackhawks. Al Cimaglia speculates on the deals and…Read More

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Who Is Rostislav Olesz? And Will He Matter?

  As promised here’s your brief insight to Rostislav Olesz the former Florida Panther who…Read More

A Little Older, A Little Wiser, & A Little Tougher.

Stan Bowman accomplished three important things over the past two days with his trade for Steve Montador…Read More

Free Agent Frenzy Begins Today!

The Chicago Blackhawks will start this year’s Free Agent Frenzy in a bit of a different mindset…Read More

Who Says You Can’t Go Home? Talking About Changes.

My name is Frank Rekas and as the NHL Director for Fansided Sports I wanted to tell you of some changes…Read More

Brouwer And Campbell Traded. Stan Has A Plan Right?

The Chicago Blackhawks and Stan Bowman made two moves Friday night at the NHL Entry draft that have…Read More

This Salary Capalooza Issue Is Maddening!

  While this may not be considered ”big” news that I was supposed to cover during Jeff’s…Read More