Because it’s the cup

Blackhawks: To Catch the Predators

(Photo: News42 YouTube) When the Nashville Predators had a 3-0 lead going into game one's first intermission, it was clear something had to...

Showtime! Kane is Cleared for Playoffs

(Photo: Youtube HockeyChannelHD) When Patrick Kane fell awkwardly into the boards after a crosscheck in February, the Chicago Blackhawks and fans...

Hawks, Handshakes, and Hockey Hugs

  (Photo: Jerry Lai/USA Today Sports) I took a little time to wallow. We've had our hardships over the years--the Blackhawks and I--on the quest for Lord...

LA Kings Take 3-0 Lead In Stanley Cup Final

Photo credit: Brad Penner, USA TODAY Sports It's been a very up and down postseason for the LA Kings and star goaltender Jonathan...

Dominic Moore, Brian Boyle Share Pregame Preparation

(Photo: Kathy Willens/AP Photo) With Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final nearly upon us, C Dominic Moore and C Brian Boyle talk briefly...

Stanley Cup Final Preview

Photo credit: Kelvin Kuo, USA TODAY Sports It's never easy for any team to make it to the Stanley Cup Final. The New York...

Fanxiety: Will Hawks Soar or Will Kings Rule?

(Photo: Andrew A. Nelles/AP) We all know there's very little difference between "Under Pressure" and "Ice, Ice Baby." Pressure doesn't get much higher than on the...

‘Zus, Chicago’s Latest Hockey God, Keeps Hawks Alive

(Photo: David Banks/USAToday Sports) Facing elimination at 3-1 in the Western Conference Final series, the Blackhawks were hanging on by a thread in second overtime...

Fanxiety: Blackhawks Down 3-1 in the Western Conference Final

(Photo: Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Being a sports fan in the playoffs is sort of like being in a hurry stuck in traffic. You can only...

Overtaking Blackhawks’ Territory, Kings Even WCF Series

(Photo: Mark Welsh/DailyHerald.com) Much like a baseball fan doesn't utter word of a pitcher's hitless game, I made no mention of the Blackhawks' home ice...