Jimmy Greenfield – Page 22

At long last, Tribune reporter Jimmy Greenfield goes for a skate at the Skoda Ice Rink on Tuesday in Prague.

Column: I’m 52, out of shape and haven’t skated for a few years — but that didn’t stop me from hitting the ice on a Blackhawks day off in Prague

October 1, 2019 at 1:33 p.m.

On my first full day covering the Blackhawks in Prague, there were no players to interview and no rink to visit. The Hawks took a long-planned and well-earned day off...

Longtime Blackhawks Jonathan Toews, from left, Brent Seabrook, Patrick Kane, Duncan Keith and Corey Crawford.

The 5 longest-tenured athletes currently in Chicago sports all play for the Blackhawks

October 1, 2019 at 10:18 a.m.

It's hard to imagine the Chicago sports landscape without Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook, Corey Crawford, Patrick Kane or Jonathan Toews. The five Blackhawks legends — yes, when you've won a...

The New Jersey Devils' Steven Santini (16) and the Blackhawks' Carl Dahlstrom (63) battle in the first period at the United Center on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019.

Blackhawks put Carl Dahlstrom on waivers and send Dennis Gilbert to Rockford, but they still expect all of their bubble players to make an impact this season

October 2, 2019 at 11:25 a.m.

Carl Dahlstrom is a chill dude. The big Swedish defenseman brings a soft voice and gentle smile wherever he goes — except perhaps on the ice, where only a select...

Berlin's Maxim Lapierre and the Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews challenge for the puck during a NHL Global Series game on Sept. 29, 2019.

3 takeaways from the Blackhawks’ 3-1 win over Eisbaeren Berlin, including Alex DeBrincat having an unproductive preseason

September 30, 2019 at 4:00 a.m.

Let Blackhawks fans rejoice: The preseason is over. Let Hawks fans worry: The regular season is beginning. It wouldn't be a huge surprise if the Hawks get off to a...

Chicago's Corey Crawford, right, saves a shot by Berlin's Fabian Dietz, left, during a NHL Global Series ice hockey game between Eisbaeren Berlin and Chicago Blackhawks in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019.

Blackhawks get a confidence boost with a 3-1 victory over Eisbaeren Berlin in their preseason finale

September 29, 2019 at 5:52 p.m.

When visiting Europe, the recommendation is to travel light and not to bring anything you don't absolutely need. The Blackhawks disregarded that advice and it sure made Sunday's exhibition in...

Chicago Blackhawks strength coach Paul Goodman works with Blackhawks Alex DeBrincat during an off-season workout at MB Ice Arena in Chicago on Wednesday, May 1, 2019.

No, the Blackhawks didn’t run in the Berlin Marathon this morning. But what if they did …

September 29, 2019 at 8:42 a.m.

Sunday evening in Berlin belonged to the Blackhawks and their exhibition opponent, Eisbaeren Berlin. But the morning belonged to tens of thousands of runners participating in the Berlin Marathon, one...

Chicago Blackhawks coach Jeremy Colliton stands near the bench before the first period of a preseason game against the Washington Capitals at the United Center Wednesday Sept. 25, 2019 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Jeremy Colliton will face off against an old teammate in Sunday’s exhibition game in Berlin: ‘He was one of the boys’

September 29, 2019 at 9:07 a.m.

When you've been in professional hockey for nearly a decade, as Sean Backman has, it's no surprise to take a peek at the schedule and discover you'll be seeing a...

Captain Jonathan Toews and the Blackhawks open their season Oct. 4 against the Flyers in Prague.

Blackhawks arrive in Europe in style as they finalize preparations for a pivotal season: ‘It’s going to be good for us’

September 27, 2019 at 4:42 p.m.

The standard charter jet the Blackhawks use to whisk them around North America is more Four Seasons than Holiday Inn. Leg room is never an issue, and the seats are...

Kirby Dach (77) practices July 15, 2019, at Fifth Third Arena during a Blackhawks development camp.

Kirby Dach returns to the Blackhawks from a concussion, and the 1st-round pick has his sights on winning a roster spot: ‘It’s my time to show I belong’

September 27, 2019 at 1:30 p.m.

When Blackhawks first-round pick Kirby Dach suffered a concusion during the NHL Prospect Tournament this month, the timing couldn't have been worse. The injury occurred three days before training camp...

Just a preseason game? Jonathan Toews expects better after Blackhawks’ uninspiring 6-0 loss to the Capitals: ‘That’s got to be a wake up call’

September 26, 2019 at 1:37 p.m.

Something was off. The stage was set Wednesday at the United Center for what looked to be a competitive preseason game. With a few exceptions due to minor injuries, the...

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