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Lockout leaves frustrated Blackhawks ‘dipsy-doodling around’
Blackhawks center Dave Bolland should have been going through fitness testing with his teammates Friday. They also should have had physical exams, baseline tests and some blood work. Instead, as Bolland put it, ‘‘we’re just hanging out in a lonely dressing room over there’’ in …Read More
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Marcus Kruger, other Hawks youngsters will spend time with IceHogs
Blackhawks center Marcus Kruger spent parts of last season with Patrick Sharp and Marian Hossa on his wings, a dream come true for such a young player. Next week, though, Kruger, 22, will wave goodbye to the NHL for the time being. Kruger, Nick Leddy, …Read More
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NHL cancels September games; Blackhawks voice displeasure
Blackhawks react to NHL’s decision to cancel all preseason games through Sept. 30. CLICK BELOW for video reaction from Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane.
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Flee market in Europe for NHL players
The European exodus of NHL players began almost immediately after the owners imposed the lockout. At first, it was mostly Russians, as a handful signed with the Kontinental Hockey League, the richest and most powerful league in Europe. Other Europeans — from Swedes to Czechs …Read More
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NHL lockout might send players overseas; fan fest postponed
The option players have of playing in other leagues — particularly in Europe — has been the most publicized reality of the lockout, which officially began at 11:01 p.m. Saturday. The lockout also means next weekend’s annual training camp festival is postponed.
Blackhawks sign ex-Coyote Michal Rozsival
The Blackhawks added a defenseman Tuesday, signing veteran Michal Rozsival to a one-year deal worth a reported $2 million. Rozsival, 34, had 13 points (one goal) and a plus-8 rating in 54 games with the Phoenix Coyotes last season. He was effective in the postseason, …Read More
Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews open to playing in Europe
Some of the best hockey players in the world are playing in leagues that aren’t. It happened not too long ago when the NHL’s 2004-05 season was lost due to an ugly labor dispute that resulted in the league’s current salary cap. And now, it …Read More
Blackhawks keeping hope alive for labor peace
The threat of an NHL lockout ‘‘is scary,’’ Blackhawks center Dave Bolland said, but the players are trying to do what they hope hockey fans also will do: ‘‘Stay positive.’’ ‘‘We’ll see what comes along, and hopefully we’ll get back [to negotiating],’’ Bolland said Sunday. …Read More
Toews, Kane would consider Europe during possible NHL lockout
With the NHL and NHL Players’ Association seemingly still far apart in their negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement, multiple players have suggested that playing in Europe is a real option if a lockout shuts down the 2012-13 season.
