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Blackhawks Extend GM Stan Bowman 3 Years, I’m Still Not Sold

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When Stan Bowman assumed the position of Chicago Blackhawks GM in July 2009, it came at a time when the Hawks brass were looking for any excuse at all to jettison then incumbent Dale Tallon. The first day of free agency contract mailing snafus served as the perfect "reason." Stan's been John McDonough and Rocky Wirtz's "boy" ever since they took over in 2008. Dale Tallon … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Extend GM Stan Bowman 3 Years, I’m Still Not Sold

Stan Bowman’s Blackhawks Roster Blow-up Backfiring Big Time

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The party is over now. It's truly headache and hangover time, Chicago Blackhawks fans. Sure, four points to reach the playoffs isn't an insurmountable obstacle, but jumping three teams probably is. Mostly because it's hard to imagine them playing that much better down the stretch of this hockey season than they have so far. Barring a major trade, this is who they really are … [Read more...] about Stan Bowman’s Blackhawks Roster Blow-up Backfiring Big Time

Blackhawks Trade Versteeg, Contradicting Previous “No More Trades” Statement

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What a difference five days can make in the world of the Chicago Blackhawks' GM Stan Bowman. Here's what was written by Chicago Breaking Sports on June 25th. Note the Bowman quotes: Bowman said Friday that despite the rumors, many of which focused on winger Kris Versteeg, the Hawks don't have to make any more deals to clear space under the salary cap to sign key restricted … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Trade Versteeg, Contradicting Previous “No More Trades” Statement

Stanley Cup would make Blackhawks Dramatic Franchise Transformation Complete

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As recently as 2006-07, if you attended a Chicago Blackhawks game, you'd see the 300 level was about as populated as a nuclear testing site. For the NHL Stanley Cup Finals, people will pay north of $400 to STAND in these sections. With three more wins, Chicago can drink from the Stanley cup of life in 2010, and give this original 6 franchise a metamorphosis that would make … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup would make Blackhawks Dramatic Franchise Transformation Complete

An Exclusive with Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman Part2

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During the 2008 offseason, I had an exclusive in the office of current Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman, who was Asst. GM, Hockey Operations at the time. Stan was born in Montreal where his father Scotty Bowman, the all-time winningest head coach in NHL history, was coaching at the time. Here are some of the highlights of that conversation; including many statements that have … [Read more...] about An Exclusive with Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman Part2

Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman (Exclusive Interview)

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During the 2008 offseason, I had an exclusive in the office of current Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman, who was Asst. GM, Hockey Operations at the time. Stan was born in Montreal where his father Scotty Bowman, the all-time winningest head coach in NHL history, was coaching at the time. Here are some of the highlights of that conversation; including many statements that have … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman (Exclusive Interview)

Chicago Blackhawks Season Preview Defense and Goalies

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By Paul M. Banks When the Chicago Blackhawks take to the ice this morning (which is evening where they currently are- Finland) they will do so with two guys recently promoted into key rules. One of the guys with new responsibilities is one the ice- Goalie Cristobal Huet. The other is in the front office- GM Stan Bowman. We’ll begin with the man who has the most famous … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Season Preview Defense and Goalies