Nick Leddy asks mom to pack ‘more badass’ lunches from now on
“How am I supposed to act intimidating after eating PB+J with the crusts cut off?” asked Leddy. “From now on it’s meatball subs, and mom, make my Cheetos flamin’. And no more perfectly-cubed fruit, throw the whole cantaloupe in there.”
Captain Serious promoted to Colonel Kickass
“I was unsure whether to accept the rank at first,” said the always-modest Toews. “But we hockey guys never turn down a good nickname. Heck, we rarely turn down a bad one.”
Bulls fans and Blackhawks fans rumble over who will finish season with most wins
Bulls fans began touting the recent rise in production of Joakim Noah, Carlos Boozer, and Jimmy Butler, snapping their fingers while moving in synchronous box-step formation.
Blackhawks arrested at customs after stealing victory in Canada
"We were heading through security as usual," said coach Joel Quenneville. "Next thing I know half a dozen mounties ride into the terminal and put [goalie] Ray Emery in cuffs."
NHL rulebook update: beating Hawks, Sharks in regulation now worth three points
“Consider the superhuman effort it would take to actually overcome the inevitable six-goal barrage. Add to that the endless forechecking, skilled defense and two hot goalies,” said a breathless league executive. “We wanted to make such an amazing victory special. That is, if it ever actually happens.”
Animated GIF Gallery: Luongo crying and Sedin brothers diving
See Roberto Luongo and the Sedin brothers in all their crying, diving glory with these fun animated GIFs.
Blackhawks dreading next week’s road trip that features 11 games in 7 days
Monday starts things off in no-man's-land, even for Canada, Edmonton, followed by Tuesday's doubleheader at 3 pm and 7 pm against Winnipeg then Vancouver. From there, they travel a total of 21,000 miles in route to five games over the next four days, including a few morning tilts.