Archive for June, 2009

WHAT? WHAT? WHAT?

Posted in Cam Barker, Chicago Blackhawks, Duncan Keith, Jonathan Toews, Matt Walker by hhh on June 15th, 2009

Today, the Blackhawks issued the results of their Fan’s Choice Awards for the best of the Blackhawks for the ‘08/’09 season.  I’m just left scratching my head. (more…)

A Long Overdue Shout Out to Our Northerly Neighbors: Don’t Blame Canada…Blame US…Er I Mean, the U.S.

Posted in Chicago Blackhawks, Patrick Sharp by hhh on June 10th, 2009

Not to be unpatriotic, but from what I’ve seen so far of some of the shenanigans in the NHL, I can’t help but think the Americans are taking a bit too much liberty with hockey, the sport made famous by Canada.  For instance, the Phoenix Coyotes franchise is reportedly bankrupt which means a U.S. Bankruptcy Court is now involved.  When Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie offered to buy the Coyotes he was threatened with a “relocation fee” due to his wish to move what would be his team to Hamilton, Ontario.  Oh yes, and the “relocation fee” is purported to be $100 million!  Why would the Bankruptcy Court allow this??? (more…)