Once again, we at Hockeenight have the distinct pleasure and
honor of featuring the one and only Slats Radke as a contributor. As
you may recall, Slats covered professional hockey for the Chicago
American throughout the 1960s and early 70s. He has agreed to offer his
unique insight upon occasion. So, with no further ado, Slats Radke: ...<< MORE >>

Once again, we at HOCKEENIGHT welcome the musings of former Blackhawks farmhand Pierre Duguay, holder of the Central Hockey League record for hooking penalties in a game, with 9. Take it away, Pierre! ...<< MORE >>

Like a one-legged man in an ass kicking contest...<< MORE >>

BEIJING - The 2008 Olympic Games have been annexed by the German Women's Hockey Team, HOCKEENIGHT has learned.

"Ze Deutsche Uberfrauen now rule the Summer Games!" proclaimed the team's coach and General manager, an unknown in International hockey circles known only as "Morpheus".
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When we last checked in, Beaver Bettman was trying to throw the New York Rangers out of his club, because they had built an unauthorized web site. The Rangers went to court, represented by their attorney, Eddie Haskell. Let's see how Beav is doing...
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Tonight we hop into the wayback machine...<< MORE >>

It's hard to believe there was a time when Barry Rozner was probably the best columnist in the Chicago area.<< MORE >>

This is the start of a series we've been planning for a while. We will spend a little time discussing older players and events we remember, in an effort to help those who are new to this whole "Chicago has an NHL team" thing. We will welcome guest contributors as well. So let's get started... ...<< MORE >>

That's so when I forget how to spell my name, I can still find my #%@# clothes. —-Stu Grimson, Chicago Blackhawks left wing, explaining why he keeps a color photo of himself above his locker. << MORE >>

The Chicago Blackhawks will announce today that legendary coach Scotty Bowman as a Senior Advisor. Bowman has won nine Stanley Cups as coach of the Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings. Bowman also coached the St. Louis Blues and Buffalo Sabres.

Blackhawks President John McDonough has been associated with hiring big names to helm teams before, as evidenced by the hiring of Dusty Baker and Lou Piniella while he was in the Chicago Cubs' front office.

His experience as both a coach and GM will undoubtedly lead to immediate conjecture as to the job security of both General Manager Dale Tallon and Head coach Denis Savard.

Bowman already has a connection to the Blackhawks organization, as his son Stan is currently an assistant general manager. In fact, Bowman also opened his home to Calder Trophy winner Patrick Kane last season, with the 19-year-old winger living in his basement during the season.

We at HOCKEENIGHT wholeheartedly endorse this move by the Blackhawks, as the infusion of a winning attitude is certainly welcome. Also, the championship experience and hockey acumen that Bowman brings to the organization is unparalleled.

While we also hope that both Tallon and Savard have every opportunity to excel in their jobs this season, it is certainly a cause for optimism to know that the most successful coach in NHL history (1,244 wins, 9 Cups) is available as a Plan "B".

This is also the latest step by Rocky Wirtz and John McDonough to ensure the Blackhawks quickly emerge as an elite franchise in the NHL.

Welcome aboard, Scotty.