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Tuesday Morning Bag Skate 10-6-26

This is your thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS A tactical breakdown of the Blackhawks’ struggles on the forecheck and breakout ( SCH ) With new dad Bowen Byram back in fold, Blackhawks hope to stabilize defense ( Sun-Times ) Breaking down the Blackhawks’ opening trip: Standouts, slumps and subpar stats ( Athletic ) Bedard practices with Blackhawks — in a noncontact jersey — for 1st time since shoulder surgery ( Tribune ) Musings on Madison, E...

Patrick Kane adds pressure on Blackhawks with Connor Bedard health assessment

Patrick Kane didn't sugarcoat his thoughts on how much the Chicago Blackhawks need Connor Bedard back on the lineup in the 2026-27 NHL season. As if Connor Bedard ramping up his rehab progress wasn’t enough, Patrick Kane is putting the Chicago Blackhawks on notice, too. As Bedard checked another box right before the home opener at the United Center, Kane voiced a strong opinion and offered his own evaluation of where the young captain is early in the 2026-27 NHL season. It’s clear the B...

Connor Bedard checks another box in surgery rehab right before Blackhawks home opener

Although still a longshot and actually out of reach, Connor Bedard has put the Chicago Blackhawks on notice with his latest rehab progress before the team's home opener in the 2026-27 NHL season. Although Connor Bedard let Jeff Blashill and the Chicago Blackhawks know his true feelings about being sidelined to start the 2026-27 NHL season, that didn’t change much. The Blackhawks will still take things slow with their surgery-rehabbing captain. Thus, Bedard may have no other choice but t...

A tactical breakdown of the Blackhawks’ struggles on the forecheck and breakout

The Chicago Blackhawks are 0-3 to start the 2026-27 regular season. While other teams in the NHL are finding early-October hockey a little challenging ( other teams are seriously struggling to find their groove ), it certainly feels like the Blackhawks’ struggles are a bit deeper than just a shortened preseason. The Hawks appear disjointed, incapable of completing passes, and overall overwhelmed. They’re making dumb aggressive plays when they should be smart and careful and they’re hesitating ...

Utah Mammoth Home Opener Is Important to Utah Sport Culture

Oct. 1 marked a landmark in Utah sports history. The Utah Mammoth beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-0 in their third season opener. This not only marks another season of Mammoth hockey, but also a shift in Utah sports culture. https://twitter.com/JazzePinkman/status/2105871188719538642?s=20 Only a Small Market Since 1979, Utah has only housed one major professional sports team: […] The post Utah Mammoth Home Opener Is Important to Utah Sport Culture appeared first on The Lead .

Monday Morning Bag Skate 10-5-26

This is your thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS How NHL’s salary boom affects Blackhawks’ negotiations with 2027 restricted free agents ( Sun-Times ) Korchinski is growing confidence, but Jeff Blashill’s trust is a work in progress ( Athletic ) RECAPS: Sabres 4, Blackhawks 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) Raucous reception awaits Kane in Blackhawks’ home opener Tuesday, even if it’s “unknown” to him ( Sun-Times ) RECAPS: Mammoth 6, Blackhawks 0 ( SCH )...