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Players happy for coach’s recognition

CHICAGO – Dave Bolland chuckled at the question about his gruff leader.Was Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville as intimidating as he seemed behind the bench?“No, not at all,” Bolland said with a gap-toothed smile. “He’s a teddy bear.”Make that a teddy bear with a chance to become a two-time NHL coach ... Read More »

Quenneville deflects praise for Jack Adams nod

Joel Quenneville deflected all of the credit Friday after learning that he was a finalist for the NHL's coach of the year award.

Defensive forwards center stage in NHL playoffs

CHICAGO (AP) — If you want to stop a Pavel Datsyuk, Jonathan Toews or Patrice Bergeron, it helps to have a Pavel Datsyuk, Jonathan Toews or Patrice Bergeron.

Mature Kane gains league acclaim

CHICAGO – In 446 career games that have included more than 8,500 minutes of ice time, Patrick Kane has been tempted to drop his gloves and pound an opponent with bare fists.

Chicago Blackhawks

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks will host the Pittsburgh Penguins in a regular-season outdoor game at Soldier Field next year.
CHICAGO – A few fans remained at the United Center, too exhausted to get out of their seats.
CHICAGO – The Blackhawks’ first surprise of the playoffs arrived about a half-hour before Tuesday’s opening faceoff against the Minnesota Wild.
CHICAGO – Before donning his gear and skating directly into the playoff spotlight, Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford practiced one more time Monday at the United Center.
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues coach Ken Hitchcock wants any advantage his team can get as it heads into the playoffs.
CHICAGO – Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews scored 3:28 apart in the first period, and the NHL-leading Blackhawks beat the Calgary Flames, 3-1, on Friday night.
EDMONTON, Alberta – Patrick Kane had a goal and two assists and the Blackhawks secured the Presidents’ Trophy for the first time in 22 years with a 4-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Daniel Sedin had a goal and an assist to help the Vancouver Canucks lock up their fifth straight Northwest Division title with a 3-1 victory over the Blackhawks on Monday night.
CHICAGO – It’s easy to collect trophies these days.
CHICAGO – The race for the Central Division is long over, and the West has been won. The Presidents’ Trophy still is out there, and the Blackhawks look ready to grab that one as well.
CHICAGO – Blackhawks goalie Ray Emery has a lower body injury and will not play against Nashville on Friday.
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Quenneville deflects praise for Jack Adams nod

Joel Quenneville deflected all of the credit Friday after learning that he was a finalist for the NHL's coach of the year award.
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Toews named finalist for Selke Trophy

After being snubbed for one trophy, Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews could collect another.

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