Hawks’ defensemen have been plagued by breakdowns vs. Red Wings

BY MARK POTASH mpotash@suntimes.com May 21, 2013 10:13PM <!–Old script for video document.write(“ ”); –> Updated: May 21, 2013 11:01PM To his credit, defenseman Brent Seabrook owned up to his mistake without even being asked. ‘‘They scored a nice goal; I got burned,’’ Seabrook said when asked what made the difference … Continue reading

Troubles continue for Hawks’ defensemen

DETROIT — The goal happened in open ice and plain sight, but afterward Brent Seabrook stood in front of his locker stall, looking down at his hands pantomiming a stick-handle movement as he sought words to describe accurately what had happened to him. It was a short flurry in the … Continue reading

Blackhawks lose second straight to Red Wings, trail 2-1 in series

DETROIT — There were no signs of panic in the Blackhawks’ dressing room following Monday night’s 3-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings, a loss that put them in a 2-1 hole in the Western Conference semifinal. No signs of emotions boiling over. No smashed sticks, no flipped-over pizza tables, … Continue reading

MORRISSEY: After season in which it all came easy, Hawks find themselves in tough spot

BY RICK MORRISSEY rmorrissey@suntimes.com May 20, 2013 10:27PM <!–Old script for video document.write(“ ”); –> Updated: May 20, 2013 10:45PM DETROIT — Let’s face it, the Blackhawks have literally and figuratively skated through this season. Almost everything has come easy for them. They’ve not experienced even the vaguest feelings of impending … Continue reading

Struggling Dave Bolland looking to turn things around

BY MARK POTASH mpotash@suntimes.com May 19, 2013 9:35PM Chicago Blackhawks Vs Detroit Red Wings. Detroit Red Wings Damien Brunner battles with Chicago Blackhawks Dave Bolland for the lose puck. Saturday May 18, 2013 I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times Updated: May 19, 2013 10:49PM Despite being whistled for five penalties and getting no … Continue reading