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Wednesday, February 10, 2010

A perfect pain reliever

The Blackhawks' one goal for now? To head into the Olympic break with some momentum, ultimately offsetting their recent three-game losing streak.


Photos: Hawks 4, Stars 3
One goal: A single goalie

Goaltending controversies can be fun, but they're not necessarily good. Neither Cristobal Huet nor Antti Niemi has taken charge in the net, and one of them needs to if the Hawks are to make a deep playoff run.

Team USA: Kane will miss Modano

Call it the changing of the guard. Patrick Kane is the new, young face of USA Hockey. Mike Modano is the older caretaker with all the records.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Versteeg gives Blackhawks shootout win over Stars, 4-3 Kris Versteeg scored in the fifth round of a shootout Tuesday night and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Dallas Stars 4-3. Patrick Kane had two first-period goals for the Blackhawks, his team-high 23rd and 24th of the season.

Goal tenders' assembly line

Cristobal Huet still might be the Blackhawks' No. 1 goalie, but coach Joel Quenneville seems to be giving Antti Niemi every opportunity to win the job.

Well worth the risk for Hawks Olympians

The concerns are obvious for those NHL teams with players participating in the Winter Olympics in Vancouver later this month. There are the additional risks of injury and fears that players might tire down the stretch.

Monday, February 8, 2010
Quenneville getting his lines all in line No doubt the return of Dave Bolland has created some adjustment issues for the Blackhawks. Since Bolland rejoined the lineup last week after nearly three months off following back surgery, coach Joel Quenneville has scratched a different forward in each of the three games, and he finally found a line combination that worked Saturday in a 2-1 road win against the St. Louis Blues.

Sunday, February 7, 2010 Antti to the rescue Report says Meszaros on Hawks' radar Saturday, February 6, 2010 Hawks' skid hits 3 Fraser makes a good point for ice time Friday, February 5, 2010 Hawks' plan: Get back to the basics Thursday, February 4, 2010 Hawks cool off at home Niemi illness puts Huet back in goal Hawks have Bolland taking slow road back Wednesday, February 3, 2010 Backes scores twice to lead Blues 3-2 over Blackhawks Hawks coach works his magic again Return of Bolland forces lineup shuffle tonight Tuesday, February 2, 2010 For Hawks, it's about finding silver lining Monday, February 1, 2010 Hawks elated to return home New and longtime Hawks fans should just get along Sunday, January 31, 2010 Hawks end 8-game road trip on losing note Team 'happy' but unsatisfied with 5-3 trip Saturday, January 30, 2010 Hawks take matters in their own hands Friday, January 29, 2010 Brouwer the savior in OT Ex-Hawk Nichol lauds team's rebuilding plan No way 'to represent team' Thursday, January 28, 2010 Kane, Madden, Versteeg react to Internet pictures Hawks' problem: Where's tough-guy image? Hawks don't comment on latest photo shoot Hawks can catch Sharks for top spot Wednesday, January 27, 2010 Blackhawks play hard, party hard Easy in Edmonton Bolland aims to return next week Tuesday, January 26, 2010 Blackhawks hand Oilers 11th straight loss, 4-2 Flip side to Hawks' success Ladd shrugs off 'coward' comment Monday, January 25, 2010 Seabrook, Hawks soak up Olympic atmosphere Sunday, January 24, 2010 Short stint for Antti Kopecky's fourth line picks it up Saturday, January 23, 2010 Holes in Huet's game mean Niemi encore Bowman coy on Hawks' trade outlook Friday, January 22, 2010 Hawks rebound with victory against struggling Flames GM Bowman fine with goalie play Thursday, January 21, 2010 Blackhawks beat Flames 3-1 Quenneville gives nod to Niemi

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