Corey Crawford RUMORS & NEWS

Chicago Tribune "The chants began hesitantly in the 300 level and by the time they made their way around the United Center and down to the ice were at full force. "Corey, Corey, Corey." Standing in the crease, breathing hard and pouring sweat after a flurry of big saves against the Wild during Game 5 of the..." May 12

Yahoo! Sports "Antti Niemi is a Vezina Trophy candidate for the San Jose Sharks, which is rather remarkable when you consider he’s Antti Niemi. That’s not a knock on his talent, which is considerable, or his importance to the Sharks, which was enormous. That’s to say that Antti Niemi getting credit for his..." May 09

Daily Herald "Consider Corey Crawford ready for the playoffs. The Blackhawks' No. 1 goaltender solidified his standing for the postseason with a 25-save performance in Friday's 3-1 win over the Calgary Flames at the United Center. "I thought he was outstanding," coach Joel Quenneville said. "I thought he..." April 28

Chicago Tribune "A quick grin flashed across Patrick Kane's face when he was asked if a seed of doubt had entered his mind as the clock ticked down and the Blackhawks' historic streak was in jeopardy of ending. "Maybe you might think about it, but I think a lot of us want to be the guy to either tie it up or go..." March 04

CSN Chicago "Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford started Thursday night's game in St. Louis. But by the second period, backup Ray Emery was manning the net. Emery started the second period for the Blackhawks, who were leading 1-0 after one in St. Louis. There was no immediate word on Crawford's..." March 01

Chicago Tribune "Corey Crawford sat idle the last four games while fellow goaltender Ray Emery had all the fun during the Blackhawks' record-setting run to start the season. Sidelined with an upper-body injury, Crawford bided his time until he regained the net and when he did so Sunday night at the United..." February 25

Chicago Sun-Times "Early in the first period of Sunday night’s game, Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford found himself badly out of position as the puck fell to Blue Jackets center Derick Brassard in the high slot. The net was wide open, but Brassard’s hurried shot somehow sailed high — a nervous moment and a big..." February 25

Chicago Tribune "Goaltender Corey Crawford was a full participant in the Blackhawks' practice Thursday and appeared fine in the dressing room afterward. Apparently, he wasn't. Crawford was not on the ice for the Hawks' morning skate Friday before their game against the Sharks at the United Center and..." February 16

Chicago Tribune "Ray Emery has done well in the three games he has started in goal for the 9-0-2 Blackhawks this season, but coach Joel Quenneville it clear Corey Crawford is his starting net-minder. "We're going to ride him," Quenneville said after practice Saturday in Nashville. "Ray has done a great job so..." February 10

CSN Chicago "Corey Crawford saw the stories this summer, saw that the Chicago Blackhawks went after future Hall-of-Fame goaltender Martin Brodeur at the start of free agency. As much as the Blackhawks said they were simply going after a good player, that it had nothing to do with their confidence level in..." July 23

Chicago Sun-Times "When players arrive next week for the Blackhawks' annual convention, coach Joel Quenneville will be sure to seek out and have a good conversation with one player in particular — goalie Corey Crawford. The main topic of discussion? The Hawks' short-lived pursuit of future Hall of Fame goalie..." July 12

Chicago Tribune "Despite general manager Stan Bowman's offer to free agent Martin Brodeur and possible interest in dealing for Roberto Luongo, Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville has faith in incumbent goaltender Corey Crawford. "I'm very comfortable and confident with Corey," Quenneville said Wednesday during..." July 12

Chicago Sun-Times "There's no replicating the peculiar, albeit effective, way Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick athletically slides and dives to stop pucks and confronts shooters. It's a style he alone possesses. But goalies with hybrid styles are having similar success across the league, while others, such..." June 13

Chicago Sun-Times "Corey Crawford was the last Blackhawk to meet the media. Just like on the ice, he was their last line of defense before they broke for the offseason. But on Wednesday, it was all about himself and the up-and-down year he had after signing on to be the team's No. 1 goalie. ''It just kind of..." April 26

Chicago Sun-Times "If there has been a defining aspect of the NHL playoffs so far, it has been that getting payback for tough or questionable hits and plays is as much a goal for teams as scoring. It's not that fights and extracurricular rough stuff are uncommon to playoff hockey — they definitely aren't — but..." April 18

Chicago Sun-Times "If there has been a defining aspect of the NHL playoffs so far, it has been that getting payback for tough or questionable hits and plays is as much a goal for teams as scoring. It's not that fights and extracurricular rough stuff are uncommon to playoff hockey — they definitely aren't — but..." April 17

Chicago Sun-Times "Few players will be scrutinized more in the coming days with the postseason on the horizon than Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford. Some will say he's the reason why the Hawks can't win the Stanley Cup. All season, Crawford has had to deal with questions about his play and his confidence in his..." April 08

Chicago Tribune "Even though a dog-tired Corey Crawford sat on the dressing room bench staring blankly ahead Saturday, this had been the sight everyone needed to see, the Blackhawks included. There were flourishing glove saves, acrobatic dives, nimble kick saves on dead-to-rights rebound chances and, finally,..." April 08

Chicago Tribune "Study the statistics, evaluate the experience. When determining where Corey Crawford ranks on a list of potential Western Conference playoff goalies, strong evidence suggests the Blackhawks' nice guy would finish last. I asked Crawford how he felt about that Tuesday and was pleasantly..." April 04

Chicago Sun-Times "The biggest thing is that the Blackhawks are finding a way to get results. Despite a power play that continues to falter, despite a shaky start and despite being unable to capitalize on the few quality chances they were able to create, grinding out points like the one they got in a 2-1 shootout..." March 28

Chicago Sun-Times "Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville says he likes having to make tough choices with his roster, but he probably wishes that didn't apply to his goalies for the third year in a row. With 11 games left, though, the Hawks still don't know whether they'll go with Corey Crawford or Ray Emery for the..." March 15

Chicago Tribune "Joel Quenneville pulled Corey Crawford from the net twice in two games and then pulled out a passionate, confidence-buoying message he echoed to the media Thursday. Fight through it. Find a way. Don't give in. Find the confidence you had before, because it can come back, and fast. Then..." March 02

Chicago Tribune "The Maple Leafs' desperation was apparent from the opening puck drop. The Blackhawks' didn't kick in until the second period. Two teams fighting for their postseason lives hit the ice Wednesday night trying to end dueling disastrous Februarys on a high note. The Hawks pulled it off as they..." March 01

Chicago Tribune "The way the offense was controlling the puck, the defense was clogging the shooting lanes and Corey Crawford was standing tall in goal, it appeared the Blackhawks were on their way to recording their first shutout of the season. Not only did that not come to fruition, neither did a victory as..." February 24

Chicago Sun-Times "The heat will never be off Corey Crawford until he masters the Antti Niemi art of allowing four or five goals only when his team scores six or seven. But the way the Blackhawks have been going, Crawford allowing one when his team scores two or three will maintain his status as a goaltender the..." February 20

Chicago Tribune "One way to measure Corey Crawford's trajectory: Questions about the goaltending for Sunday's matinee against the Blues were not a matter of whether the Blackhawks could afford to turn to him, but whether Crawford was up for two day-game starts in two days. "I thought he was really good," Hawks..." February 19

Chicago Sun-Times "Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford lost his shutout just more than three minutes into the second period Thursday against the New York Rangers. But for a goalie who has struggled mentally after allowing some goals, he shut it out. Coach Joel Quenneville said Crawford ''was big and looked good in..." February 17

Chicago Tribune "In his ongoing effort to stabilize the Blackhawks' goaltending, coach Joel Quenneville chose Corey Crawford to start Friday night's Western Conference showdown against the Sharks. Crawford watched from the bench as Ray Emery played the last two games, but will man the crease as he looks to snap..." February 10

Chicago Tribune "What baffles Corey Crawford the most right now is that he truly doesn't know what's going on with his game. The Blackhawks goaltender feels fine physically, his technique has been sound and his confidence hasn't wavered. Still, when it comes to stopping pucks, Crawford has been wildly..." February 05

Chicago Sun-Times "When you're a team with the talent and depth of the Blackhawks, looking at the standings and finding yourself in fourth place never is a comfortable feeling. But the feeling the Hawks were left with after another shellacking in Rexall Place at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers — an 8-4 loss..." February 03

Chicago Sun-Times "Corey Crawford knows that the bouncing goal he allowed from center ice in the Blackhawks' loss ­Saturday to the Nashville Predators doesn't inspire a lot of confidence. But coach Joel Quenneville continues to have confidence in him. Crawford will start when the Hawks host the Predators on..." January 24

Chicago Sun-Times "If it wasn't for goalie Corey Crawford, the Blackhawks couldn't have stolen a point Saturday against the Detroit Red Wings. Every Hawk said as much. Crawford turned away 40 of 43 shots to keep the Hawks in a game they slept thru for the first 20 minutes, but he couldn't prevent Todd Bertuzzi..." January 15

Chicago Tribune "Corey Crawford waited patiently while someone else occupied the crease he had worked so hard to claim. When the Blackhawks goaltender got his chance to get back in it Wednesday night -- against his hometown team -- he made the most of it. Crawford posted 20 saves to help the Hawks defeat the..." December 22

Chicago Sun-Times "All Corey Crawford could do was watch from the bench and work hard in practice as veteran Ray Emery took over in goal the last two games. Crawford, though, is keeping a positive attitude. "I'm fine," Crawford said. "I'll just be hungry for the next time I get into the net." There's no..." December 12

Chicago Sun-Times "Corey Crawford won't lie about his struggles or frustrations. The Blackhawks' No. 1 goalie knows he can be much better, and he's doing his best to get a grip on it all. "Yeah, it's bothering me," Crawford said Wednesday before the Hawks left for their game Thursday against the New York..." December 08

Chicago Tribune "After losing three of his last five starts, Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford isn't waiting for his next game to turn things around. Crawford has been conferring with goaltending coach Stephane Waite and viewing video to try to get his game back on track. "It has been up and down, not just..." December 02

Chicago Sun-Times "Corey Crawford admitted that things were starting to get to him. Even in victories, he was seeing too many goals slip behind him — including some on shots he knows he should save — and he was beginning to dwell on it. So he needed a game like his 26-save performance in the Blackhawks' 2-1..." November 28