Campbell? Hossa? We'll see if the Blackhawks pull it off

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Every Blackhawks game will be on television next season, the United Center figures to be packed more nights than not, Pat Foley is returning, and all indications point to the NHL's next outdoor game coming to Chicago. These are positive changes for a franchise all but left for dead a few years ago. But what matters most now is what happens on the ice, which is why Hawks general manager Dale ... [link]

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Chicago Thinking Big Impact
Published 6/26/2008 by Paul at KK Hockey
from Tim Sassone of the Chicago Daily-Herald, The Hawks still need to get a lot better if they hope to make the playoffs, and it would be a huge disappointment if Tallon fails to land one of the difference makers on the market. The belief is the Hawks will seriously pursue defenseman Brian Campbell and left wing Marian Hossa. That’s the good news. The bad news is there’s a long list of teams that also want them. more

Your move(s), King
Published 6/27/2008 by D&A at NJ.com blog: Rangers
... door for the team to throw a boatload of money at Marian Hossa, but we'd be really nervous about such a scenario. Hossa was perfect in Pittsburgh as the type of player who can really score -- when the opposing defense has to worry more about other players. Could he thrive being the scoring threat? Anyway, the pursuit of Hossa is no sure thing; the Bruins have already expressed interest in him , as have the Canucks , and as have the -- no, seriously, don't laugh -- the Blackhawks . Since Mike at Rangerland is openly hoping that JJ comes back , we'll ...

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