After three home games this season, the ChicagoáBlackhawks have made a powerful statement to the rest of the league: they're for real, and a force to be reckoned with in the coming months.
The 2009-10 NHL season is set up so that the first few months of the season will go a long way in determining playoff positioning at the end of April.
Because of the Olympics in February, the schedule is front-loaded with significant games against conference and divisional rivals because, with a two week break in the middle of the season, there just isn't enough time to spread the games out.
The front-loaded schedule brings this season into focus now especially because of the injuries hitting the rest of the Western Conference.
Detroit lost Johan Franzenálast week, Columbus announced they'l ...
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Chicago Blackhawks Start Season With Strong Statement at Home
Posted: 14th October 2009 by TAB BAMFORD in NHLComments Off on Chicago Blackhawks Start Season With Strong Statement at Home