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Joel Quenneville

Viktor Stalberg. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Blackhawks’ Lines Shaken Up With Stalberg’s Return

Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville confirmed that winger Viktor Stalberg will return to the lineup tonight for Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals in Detroit.

CBS Chicago–20 hours ago

Tom Thibodeau

Bernstein: Other NBA Teams Try Hard, Too

Four NBA teams remain in the running for the title, and the never-say-die Bulls are not one of them because, well, they died.

670 The Score–2013/05/19

Niklas Kronwall and Jimmy Howard celebrate their Game 2 win over the Blackhawks. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Hoge: Door Opens For Red Wings After Poor Effort By Blackhawks

Saturday’s 4-1 loss to the Red Wings was their worst effort since their 24-game points streak ended in Colorado Mar. 8.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/18

Viktor Stalberg

Stalberg Officially Out In Game 2

Viktor Stalberg will not play in Game 2 against the Red Wings today as Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville will likely stick with the same lineup that worked in Game 1.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/18

Joel Quenneville. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Hoge: Quenneville One Of The Best Coaches Chicago Has Seen

Now in his fifth year with the Hawks, Joel Quenneville has already won a Stanley Cup and a President’s Cup, while also delivering a really solid job with a with a young team in 2009.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/17

Viktor Stalberg. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Hoge’s Hawks Notes: Stalberg Denies Complaining About Playing Time

Blackhawks winger Viktor Stalberg denied reports that he complained about playing time, telling a reporter “check your sources better.”

CBS Chicago–2013/05/17

Joel Quenneville

Quenneville Named Jack Adams Award Finalist

Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville has been named one of three finalists for 2013 Jack Adams Award, given annually the NHL coach that has contributed the most to his team’s success.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/17

The Blackhawks celebrate Johnny Oduya's third period goal. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Hoge: Blackhawks Finally Playing Playoff-like Hockey

The Blackhawks finally looked like they were playing playoff hockey Wednesday night as they dispatched the Red Wings 4-1 in Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/15

Viktor Stalberg

Hoge On The Hawks: Stalberg Stuck In Doghouse, Won’t Play In Game 1

Red Wings head coach Mike Babock is a big fan of how the Blackhawks built their 2010 Stanley Cup winner and how they’ve rebuilt for a run this season.

2013/05/15

The Red Wings celebrate during the Stanley Cup Finals. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Silverman: Red Wings Will Be Speed Bump, Not Road Block For Hawks

This second-round playoff matchup has the potential for drama and angst, but there’s no way that Detroit should come out on top in a best-of-seven series.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/15

Dave Bolland. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Hoge On The Hawks: All Lines Up In the Air Vs Red Wings

Just two days after it looked like Dave Bolland was set for a return to the third line, the center was back on the Blackhawks’ second line at Monday’s practice.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/13

Corey Crawford makes a save against the Wild. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Hoge: Crawford Answers Blackhawks’ Biggest Question

Midway through the first period of the Blackhawks’ series clinching win Thursday night, a chant not often heard at the United Center broke out.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/10

Marcus Kruger #16 of the Chicago Blackhawks is congratulated by teammates. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Hossa Scores Twice As Blackhawks Eliminate Wild

Marian Hossa and the Chicago Blackhawks were well aware they’d been playoff underachievers since they captured the Stanley Cup in 2010. Now, they’re eyeing another championship. And they just took an important step toward it.

2013/05/10

Jonathan Toews. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Blackhawks Notebook: Toews Denies Cheating On Faceoffs

One of the odder moments of the Blackhawks’ series with the Wild came Monday when Wild head coach Mike Yeo subtly accused the Hawks of cheating on faceoffs.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/08

Patrick Kane. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Hoge: Blackhawks’ Mentality To Close Out Wild? Play Better

For a team with a 3-1 series lead over the Minnesota Wild, the Blackhawks sure don’t sound like a team that is happy with its play.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/08

Marian Hossa battles with Mikko Koivu. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Blackhawks Set For Bruising Bounce Back

Trying to keep up with the Chicago Blackhawks would be unwise for the Minnesota Wild.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/07

Viktor Stalberg, Bryan Bickell and Andrew Shaw. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Hoge On The Hawks: Third Line Playing With Something To Prove

In the midst of a slow, gritty contest, Game 1 ultimately went to the Blackhawks because their third line beat the Wild’s top defensive line in overtime.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/02

Ray Emery. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Hoge’s Blackhawks Notebook: Emery, Bolland Out For Game 2, Could Travel For Game 3

Ray Emery was on the ice taking shots from goaltending coach Stephane Waite before Thursday’s practice, but when the rest of the team took the ice, the backup goaltender headed back to the locker room.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/02

Jonathan Toews looks for the puck in Game 1 against the Wild. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/ Getty Images)

Hoge: Far From A Stanley Cup Worthy Performance For Blackhawks

Fortunately, the Blackhawks’ defense never wavered, allowing them to survive a strange game that included a missing goalie, a stickless goalie and at one point, a blade that fell completely off its skate.

CBS Chicago–2013/04/30

Brandon Saad. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Hoge’s Blackhawks Notebook: Saad Joins Kane’s Mullet Party

There was optimism that Saad could contribute this year, but it would have been a stretch to think he would be the key to the Blackhawks rolling four lines deep.

CBS Chicago–2013/04/30

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