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Tab Bamford

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Contributing Since: 02 May 2022

Experience and short biography

Tab Bamford has been writing about the Chicago Blackhawks for almost two decades. He joined Bleacher Nation as the lead Blackhawks writer in May 2022. Tab is a member of the Professional Hockey Writers Association and is the author of two books about the Blackhawks: "100 Things Blackhawks Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die" (Triumph Books) and "Chicago Blackhawks: An Illustrated Timeline" (Reedy Press, 2021). Find him on Twitter/X/Instagram/Threads at @The1Tab

Education

  • Graduate of Taylor University & Hinsdale Central High School

Professional Associations

  • Professional Hockey Writers Association

More Articles by Tab Bamford

Connor Bedard Named NHL’s No. 2 Star of the Week

On Monday, the NHL named its three stars for last week. Blackhawks rookie center Connor Bedard was named the league's No. 2 Star of the Week. Tampa's Nikita Kucherov was the No. 1 star and Minnesota's Marc-Andre Fleury was No....

Korchinski Praise, Kaiser Recalled, Big City Bedard, Ludwinski, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Luke Richardson had some nice things to say about Kevin Korchinski last night. He was asked about Korchinski scoring the game-winning goal, and complimented him for taking the shot rather than deferring in that moment. The coaches have loved his...

BN Blackhawks Prospect Watch: College Three Stars (March 18)

We're reaching the point of the college hockey schedule that fewer Blackhawks prospects are in action. Taige Harding and Connor Kelley saw their Hockey East run come to an end, and Michigan went into Minnesota and pulled off the upset;...

Blackhawks 5, Sharks 2 — Three Stars, Key Takeaways

The Blackhawks' defense picked up where they left off on Friday night, watching the Sharks take a two-goal lead in the opening period. Not a good start by any means; the Hawks were out-shot 11-8 in the opening 20 minutes...

You’ve Gotta See This Blackhawks Prospect’s Game-Winning Goal Celly

Blackhawks prospect Paul Ludwinski is having a really good year as the captain of the Kingston Frontenacs. On Sunday, wearing all green for St. Patrick's Day, Paul "O'Ludwinski" (as they called him on their social channels) finished his hat trick...

Blackhawks vs Sharks – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

Welcome to the Tankathon, folks! Slackin' for Macklin is on display tonight. The worst two teams -- by point percentage -- in the National Hockey League will take the ice this evening at the United Center with the Sharks in...

Reichel Returns, Dach’s OT GWG, College Action, and Other Blackhawks St. Patrick’s Day Bullets

Happy St. Patrick's Day to those celebrating (or hydrating after Saturday). The Blackhawks have an early evening puck drop against the only team in the league with a worse record than them, the San Jose Sharks. With today being a...

2024 NHL Mock Draft: Post-Trade Deadline First Round Projections

We're now more than one full week past the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline, so we're able to sort out all of the picks that have been moved (thus far). And, as you might assume, a good number of the first-round...

Rookie Learning, Reichel Recalled, Perry Payoff, College Action, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

A subtle little moment last night in the Blackhawks' room after the game. Jason Dickinson spoke with the media first, and was his usual, eloquent self. The other player available was Landon Slaggert after his NHL debut. Predictably, the smile...

Blackhawks 0, Kings 5 — Three Stars, Key Takeaways

Arvid Söderblom faced 14 shots. He allowed four goals. He got pulled after 14:19 of the first period. Does that summarize how the game started fairly well? I think it does. The Blackhawks were out-shot 17-5 in the second period....

Lukas Reichel is Coming Back to the Blackhawks (UPDATE)

UPDATE: the Blackhawks have confirmed that Lukas Reichel is coming back to join the Blackhawks this weekend. I noted on the artist formerly known as Twitter before the game that Reichel was listed as a healthy scratch on the roster...

WATCH: Landon Slaggert Takes Rookie Lap (Without A Bucket)

Landon Slaggert got the rookie lap treatment before making his NHL debut for the Blackhawks on Friday night. Fittingly, the team was beginning its celebration of St. Patrick's Day, so the former Notre Dame captain took the ice surrounded by...

Blackhawks vs Kings – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

When you look at the ice tonight, you'll notice one Blackhawk skater who is more ready than the rest of the team for St. Patrick's Day. Landon Slaggert will make his NHL debut against the Kings and he'll be skating...

Picture Day, Slaggert’s Debut, Praise for Vlasic, Hot Dog Recruiting, a Mock Draft, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Based on the pictures they put out on their social channels yesterday, the Blackhawks had a good time during their team photos yesterday. To the surprise of nobody, it looks like Nick Foligno was keeping the smiles on for the...

Smiling Landon Slaggert Ready for NHL Debut

With all due respect to the St. Patrick's Day plans the Blackhawks have for Sunday, Irish eyes will be smiling on Chicago on Friday night. And at least one player will be smiling right back. Landon Slaggert, who was the...

Report: Blackhawks, Corey Perry Reach Financial Settlement

According to a number of reports, the Blackhawks and forward Corey Perry have agreed on a financial resolution to close the books on their relationship. https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/1768365022378434797?s=20 According to Frank Seravalli, there will be a "small salary cap charge" to the...

Bedard vs. Faber, Reichel Scores, Fighting for Roster Spots, Draft Rankings, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

So, apparently when I tweeted something that was clearly tongue-in-cheek late in Tuesday night's Blackhawks win, Minnesota Wild fans missed the point. The pattern was apparently full, Maverick. So I wanted to open this morning's discussion with a couple very...

Blackhawks Prospect Watch: College Conference Tournaments Ready to Roll

We have reached conference tournament season in college hockey, and it's about to get wild. Games played on Wednesday will determine the opponents for the top teams in Hockey East in a win or go home weekend. Meanwhile, the NCHC...

Blackhawks Getting Healthy, Comfortable in Roles, and Producing

The Chicago Blackhawks have scored seven (7) goals in consecutive games. They have won three of their last four games and scored at least five in all three of those wins. Yes, I'll add the caveat that those wins have...

Connor Bedard Makes More History, But His Defense is Now Getting Attention

Can we take a moment to talk about Connor Bedard? Yeah, I know. We do that a lot. But the stretch of play that he's putting together right now is worthy of a little more attention, especially after his first...