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Is Chicago going all in??
Is Chicago going all in??
Published at the Red Light District last Friday... The new addition of Marian Hossa certainly has Blackhawks fans all giddy about the upcoming season. He brings boat loads of talent and skill to the table, just adding to what the ‘Hawks already have. His 12-year mega-deal sent shockwaves ...
NHLPA files grievance for mishandled qualifying offers
tsn.ca — Please read the full story on TSN.ca for the latest details... (more) NHLPA files grievance for mishandled qualifying offers
Investigation ongoing in strange Blackhawks episode
tsn.ca — According to both the NHL and the NHLPA, the investigation into how and why the Chicago Blackhawks... bungled a number of their qualifying offers is ongoing. Neither side will comment, however since this story broke Friday evening on TSN.ca, interest ... (more) Investigation ongoing in strange Blackhawks episode
The Blackhawks' qualifying offer 'debacle'
The Blackhawks' qualifying offer 'debacle'
fromtherink.com — Pretty interesting story from late last night involving the Blackhawks and several qualifying offers : Sources tell... TSN the NHL and the NHLPA are investigating what might have been an enormous mistake by the Chicago Blackhawks . Chicago tendered qualifying offers to several key players ... (more) The Blackhawks' qualifying offer 'debacle'
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