Chris Hine – Page 31 –

Signed through 2017-18 season ($863,333 cap hit).
2016-17 stats: 76 games, 19 goals, 12 assists, 31 points, plus-13.
Had a rough playoffs, but figures to play a key role next season thanks to his versatility and newfound scoring ability.

Frustrated Stan Bowman pledges change after Blackhawks’ ‘complete failure’

May 9, 2019 at 3:28 a.m.

Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman is typically as mild-mannered as they come, but on Saturday he didn't hold back in letting his displeasure show. And his message was clear: Change...

Blackhawks’ Jonathan Toews ready to make changes in offseason preparation

May 9, 2019 at 3:28 a.m.

After an inconsistent season, Jonathan Toews will re-evaluate what he does off the ice to prepare for 2017-18. The Blackhawks captain wasn't pleased with the way his body held up...

Key questions facing Blackhawks this offseason

May 9, 2019 at 3:28 a.m.

There's much for the Blackhawks to decide during the offseason. Here are some questions to ponder. How concerned should Hawks fans be about Jonathan Toews? Seeing the Predators dominate Toews...

Spinning current Blackhawks roster ahead with an eye toward next season

May 9, 2019 at 3:28 a.m.

Here's an analysis of the current Blackhawks looking toward next season. No. 2 Duncan Keith — Signed through 2022-23 ($5.5 million cap hit). 2016-17 stats: 80 games, 6 goals, 47...

Aging Blackhawks defense should be huge concern to Stan Bowman

May 9, 2019 at 3:28 a.m.

For the first three games of their series against the Predators, the Blackhawks started six defensemen with an average age of 31.8 years. Possibly the most startling sight for the...

Joel Quenneville on Blackhawks’ inability to fight back: ‘That’s on me’

May 9, 2019 at 3:28 a.m.

Throughout their series against the Predators, the Blackhawks often failed to reach the level of competitiveness needed in the postseason. Coach Joel Quenneville knew exactly whom to blame for that...

Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews tries to make a play in the first period.

Blackhawks eliminated by Predators in 4-1 loss, swept out of NHL playoffs

May 9, 2019 at 3:27 a.m.

If the Blackhawks season doesn't end with a parade and the Stanley Cup, it typically ends with heartbreak, not resignation — and certainly not without a dramatic flourish. The final...

Blackhawks could dress seven defensemen vs. Predators

May 9, 2019 at 3:27 a.m.

Coach Joel Quenneville might be adding a defenseman to his lineup for Game against the Predators. It's possible Michal Kempny might draw in as a seventh defenseman. Quenneville wouldn't confirm...

Joel Quenneville walks to a bus at United Center in Chicago for the start of the championship parade, June 18, 2015.

Joel Quenneville, one of the NHL’s most masterful coaches, now faces a huge challenge

June 30, 2019 at 2:45 p.m.

Before every playoff series, Joel Quenneville usually gives each of his Blackhawks players homework: Prepare a scouting report. Former Hawk Adam Burish did it with a twist, performing a quick...

The Predators celebrate their 3-2 overtime win as Marian Hossa skates away.

Blackhawks hope lighter mood will lead to better results in Game 4

May 9, 2019 at 3:27 a.m.

The Blackhawks walked in single file silently into the Centennial Sportsplex in Nashville on Wednesday. They were already in uniform for practice — perhaps their final one — and their...

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