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Mario Tirabassi

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Contributing Since: 31 Dec 2020

Experience and short biography

Mario Tirabassi is a writer for Bleacher Nation. You can follow him on Twitter @Mario_Tirabassi.

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Grading Your Best Chicago Blackhawks Trade Proposals

The NHL Trade Deadline is approaching and the Chicago Blackhawks are without a GM in power to make trades. While they might have trimmed their candidates down to the final three, that wasn't fast enough for me. So now I...

Thank You and Other Blackhawks Bullets

I’m never really good at stuff like this. I tend to ramble. So let me get the news out first and then I can get to the rambling part. This is my last Bullets post for Bleacher Nation Blackhawks and...

Blackhawks GM Search Reportedly Down To Three

Late last night in his latest written edition of ‘32 Thoughts,’ Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that the Chicago Blackhawks had narrowed their GM search down to three candidates: Kyle Davidson, Mathieu Darche, and Jeff Greenberg. This information comes a few...

The Plan for Lukas Reichel This Season Continues To Be … Relatively Unclear (And Potentially Costly)

Without a Stanley Cup Playoff spot for which to contend, plus the looming possibility of losing a number of players at the March 21 Trade Deadline, the Blackhawks could soon get a good look at top prospect Lukas Reichel in...

Blackhawks Injury Updates: Jake McCabe OUT, Tyler Johnson’s Waiting Game, and Kevin Lankinen’s Return

Following today's practice, the last before tomorrow night's game between the Blackhawks and New Jersey Devils, there were several injury updates provided by interim head coach Derek King. Notably, defenseman Jake McCabe will not play tomorrow night, Tyler Johnson won't...

Lankinen and Johnson Coming Back Soon, GM Updates, Europe, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

If you're like me, you were following the news cycle late last night regarding the Russian and Ukrainian conflict. We spoke briefly about it earlier this week as the hockey world is very much intertwined with what is going on...

Blackhawks GM Update: Seven(ish) Candidates, Search Committee’s Role, Playing Favorites, More

The Chicago Blackhawks have handcuffed themselves ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline. We are less than four weeks away from the end of trade season in the NHL, ending on the afternoon of March 21. Chicago, a team not contending...

Kevin Lankinen Set To Return To Blackhawks on Sunday Afternoon Against the Blues

It's been a long while since we've seen Kevin Lankinen getting regular time in the net for the Chicago Blackhawks. Outside of Marc-André Fleury starting every game that is on a day that ends in "y," Lankinen has been dealing...

Jujhar Khaira Had Back Surgery on Tuesday and Will Likely Miss the Rest of the Season

On Wednesday morning, the Chicago Blackhawks announced that forward Jujhar Khaira underwent back surgery on Tuesday and will be out for the next 10-12 weeks. The timeline for Khaira's recovery essentially ends the season for him in Chicago. https://twitter.com/BenPopeCST/status/1496526287011291140?s=20&t=yHEZwOmlPM-02koZOgVN5Q Khaira...

Who’s Calling the Shots Right Now? Hagel’s Value, Lankinen Healing Up, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

We're in a spot with Hockey in Chicago where things could be worse, yes. Things could also get better rather quickly. The short and long term futures just need to be navigated properly. To do that, the Blackhawks need a...

Brandon Hagel Takes the Pervasive Trade Rumors as a Compliment

Trade rumors get louder this time of year, and for as much as they might want avoid the noise, players hear all about them. But for one of the Blackhawks most popular trade candidates, Brandon Hagel, he's just taking it...

Trade Bait, the Other Side of Miracles, Hockey Overseas, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Happy International Margarita Day, Glen Lerner Day, and Happy Jordin Tootoo Day to all of those who celebrate any and all of these holidays today! The Blackhawks will be off until Friday as they continue their current homestand, where they...

Competing Until the End, Bobby Hull’s Departure, No Place Like Home? And Other Blackhawks Bullets

Sometimes - most times - this season, the Chicago Blackhawks are facing opponents who are simply better than they are. Yesterday's contest against the Florida Panthers was just the latest example. Even though Chicago had a hold on most of...

Figuring Out the Future, 2,034,072 Minutes, Golden Finns, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

So usually in these Blackhawks Bullets, I start off with talking about the Blackhawks. A simple concept, right? Well today I'm going to start with talking about former Blackhawks. Starting with former Chicago goaltender J.F. Berube. And before you get...

Shootout Shutout, Reichel’s Return, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Last night was 65 minutes of scoreless hockey. Never great. But that doesn't mean there wasn't a story. Marc-André Fleury put on a show recording his fourth shutout of the season, making all 29 saves asked of him and then...

Enhanced Box Score: Stars 1, Blackhawks 0 (SO) – February 18, 2022

Last night, Patrick got to talk about a game that had 11 goals split between the Blackhawks and Blue Jackets. Tonight, I got this game. Now don't get me wrong, there have been plenty of NHL games in the history...

Pre-Gamin’: Blackhawks vs Stars (7:30 CT) — Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

The Blackhawks continue their six-game homestand with the second game of a back-to-back set, hosting the Dallas Stars tonight following last night's 7-4 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. This is the second meeting between these teams this season, with...

Not Starting On Time, Toews to IR, Men’s Olympic Gold Medal Game Set, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Last night was the actual face-to-face meeting between former Blackhawk Adam Boqvist and former Blue Jacket Seth Jones, two key players from this past offseason for Chicago. Jones missed his first chance to play against his former team earlier this...

Blackhawks Roster Moves: Jonathan Toews Placed on IR, Lukas Reichel Recalled

We've got some significant roster moves to begin the day for the Blackhawks. This morning, the team announced that Captain Jonathan Toews would be placed on injured reserve, retroactive to January 26, while he remains in concussion protocol. Also, forward...

Report: At Least Four Teams Have Asked the Blackhawks About a Brandon Hagel Trade

The Chicago Blackhawks are set to be sellers at this year's NHL Trade Deadline. And love it or hate it, Brandon Hagel is one of their most popular trade targets. The good news, such that it is, is that sometimes...