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The Paul Chivari Show 3-6-14

On Friday I had the opportunity to go on The Paul Chivari Show and talk hockey. More specifically, we talked the trade deadline, Kris Versteeg, the Rockford Icehogs and much, much more. The Paul Chivari Show runs every Thursday from 12-2 on sportstownchicago.com. As of yesterday I have agreed to be the hockey insider for […]

Hawks Content With Current Roster

The trade deadline has passed and like most people speculated the Chicago Blackhawks and GM Stan Bowman did not make any big moves to add to the current team. The Hawks have made some minor moves through out the season since training camp, adding role players and depth players all doing so with out losing […]

Brandon Pirri Traded!

The Chicago Blackhawks and Florida Panthers have made a trade. The Chicago Blackhawks have sent forward Brandon Pirri to Florida for a 3rd round pick in 2014 and a 5th round pick in 2016. In 35 games with the Blackhawks Pirri had six goals and seven assists. Brandon broke camp with the team, however never […]

Hogs Ink Former D-man

Today the Chicago Blackhawks and Rockford Icehogs acquired defenseman Brian Connelly from the Minnesota Wild for Brad Winchester. In addition D-man Zach Miskovic was traded to the Iowa Wild and the Hogs have recalled Bobby Shea from the Toldeo Walleye. This is the second stint with the Rockford Icehogs, he played with the team previously […]

Chicago Blackhawks: 3 Things To Look Forward To In The 2nd Half

On Monday, the boys got back to practice at Johnny’s Ice House in Chicago. The Chicago Blackhawks sit tied for second in the league with the St. Louis Blues. Both teams have 84 points, three behind the Anaheim Ducks. They have 22 games remaining on the schedule starting with the New York Rangers on Thursday […]

Bolts Claim Kostka Off Waivers!

According to TSN.ca insider Bob McKenzie the Tampa Bay Lightning have claimed former Chicago Blackhawk defenseman Michael Kostka off of waivers. The Chicago Blackhawks picked up Kostka during the 2013 offseason from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Kostka played in 69 games between the Leafs and Toronto Marlies of the AHL in 2012-2013. He recorded six […]

Hogs On A Roll!

The Rockford Icehogs have been on quit a roll as of late going 6-0-1 in their last seven games. The Hogs are sitting in third place in the Midwest Division five points behind the Chicago Wolves and six points behind the Grand Rapids Griffins.  After four days off for the All Star break the Hogs […]