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Observer Sports Staff | Monday, April 16, 2018
Notre Dame junior defenseman Dennis Gilbert has signed a three-year, entry-level deal with the Chicago Blackhawks, the team announced in a press release Friday. Gilbert was selected by Chicago in the third-round of the 2015 NHL Draft with the 91st overall pick. Gilbert helped the Irish advance to two Frozen Fours in his three seasons with
Michael Ivey | Wednesday, October 4, 2017
On Tuesday, it was reported that the Chicago Blackhawks will be allowed to place right winger Marian Hossa on the long-term injured reserve list (LTIR) for the entire 2017-18 NHL season. This means that Hossa’s salary cap hit of $5.275 million won’t count towards the Blackhawks’ salary cap list. In short, now the Hawks will
Ryan Klaus | Wednesday, April 27, 2016
“This doesn’t feel like a first-round series.” If I had been fortunate enough to receive compensation for every time I heard that phrase or something to its effect from players, coaches or media during the first-round series between the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues, then it would be safe to say I’d be in
Marek Mazurek | Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Editor’s Note: This week, the Sports Authority columnists answer the question, “In which competition is it most difficult to win a championship?” Look guys, let’s not make this harder than it needs to be. The toughest competition to win a championship in is clearly the NHL. As Daniel O’Boyle mentioned in his column yesterday, hockey
Brett O'Connell | Thursday, November 19, 2015
There’s a baffling irony to the outrage that always manages to show up whenever a discussion of advertisement on American sports jerseys is initiated by leagues and teams across the country. The NHL is the most recent potential perpetrator of what seems to be — according to the reactions of hockey fans both rabid and casual
Michael Ivey | Tuesday, April 21, 2015
The 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs started Wednesday, and if the rest of the playoffs are anything like the first night was, we’re going to be in for a special next couple of months. The first game of the playoff series between Montreal and Ottawa featured breathtaking back-and-forth action and some heated exchanges. Canadiens star defenseman P.K.
Zach Klonsinski | Thursday, March 26, 2015
There’s a special mystique around sports uniforms but, sadly, sometimes it’s pushed too far. That’s what happened to my favorite NHL team, the Colorado Avalanche, when it announced the organization is getting rid of its alternate home sweater. Originally, I was disappointed, but after reflecting more on the decision, I’ve realized it’s time to hang them
Alex Carson | Monday, March 23, 2015
Notre Dame sophomore center Vince Hinostroza agreed to terms with the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks on a three-year contract Saturday, terminating his college eligibility. Hinostroza — who tallied 78 points in 74 career games with the Irish — was a sixth-round draft pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. The Bartlett, Illinois, native led Notre Dame with
Isaac Lorton | Sunday, September 21, 2014
Former Irish defenseman Stephen Johns returned to campus with the Blackhawks for a weekend of practice and festivities. For the second straight year, the Blackhawks opened their training camp at Compton Family Ice Arena with an exclusive practice for faculty, staff and students of Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s and Holy Cross on Friday. On Saturday
Isaac Lorton | Thursday, September 18, 2014
For the second consecutive year, the Chicago Blackhawks took the two-hour bus drive east to kick off the team’s training camp at Notre Dame’s Compton Family Ice Arena. Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman, a 1995 Notre Dame graduate, came up with the idea to bring Chicago to Notre Dame prior to last season. Bowman said