The two teams have been in the same division since 1970 (Western 1970–74, Smythe 1974–81, Norris 1981–93, Central 1993–present). Louis, which are separated by 300 miles, as seen in the Cardinals–Cubs rivalry in Major League Baseball, has led to the Blackhawks and Blues to have an intense hatred for each other. The long-standing bitter rivalry between sports fans from Chicago and St. The Blackhawks are an Original Six team, while the Blues entered play in the 1967 expansion. Since the move of the Detroit Red Wings to the Eastern Conference, this rivalry is considered the top divisional rivalry for both teams. It is the most intense rivalry in terms of penalty minutes and fighting, and at the height of the rivalry during the Norris Division days, it was common to go to a Chicago vs. Since 1970, the two teams have been in the same division. The Blackhawks–Blues rivalry is a National Hockey League (NHL) rivalry featuring two teams in the league's Western Conference Central Division, the Chicago Blackhawks and the St. 2002 Conference Quarterfinals: Blues won, 4–1.1993 Division Semifinals: Blues won, 4–0.1992 Division Semifinals: Blackhawks won, 4–2.1990 Division Finals: Blackhawks won, 4–3.
1989 Division Finals: Blackhawks won, 4–1.1988 Division Semifinals: Blues won, 4–1.1983 Division Semifinals: Blackhawks won, 3–1.1982 Division Finals: Blackhawks won, 4–2.1980 Preliminary Round: Blackhawks won, 3–0.1973 Quarterfinals: Blackhawks won, 4–1.Hull called Mike Shanahan a "very special man" on Twitter, adding that "he made people better and I know I am better having known him. Louis signed defenseman Scott Stevens to a big contract in 1990, then lost him in arbitration a year later as punishment for signing restricted free agent Brendan Shanahan away from New Jersey. Hull came over in a trade with Calgary in 1988, and forward Adam Oates and goalie Curtis Joseph joined the team in 1989. Stillman said Shanahan "set a shining example of leadership both on and off the ice" and "captivated Blues fans and made an immeasurable impact on the organization."Īfter selling his ownership stake, Shanahan stayed on as team chairman until 1994 and the Blues aggressively sought out a number of NHL stars during his time with the team. He was 78.īlues Chairman Tom Stillman confirmed Shanahan's death Monday night in a statement.
Louis Blues from 1986-91 and oversaw the acquisition of Hall of Famer Brett Hull, has died. LOUIS (AP) - Mike Shanahan, who owned the St. Watch Video: NHL midseason awards: Golden Knights storm league
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