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BLACKHAWKS
The Blackhawks Week That Was and Will Be, 3/18: Tearin’ It Up ( SCH )
Blackhawks’ current usage of Nick Lardis isn’t working and doesn’t make sense ( Sun-Times )
Grzelcyk’s work ethic and “stabilizing presence” an example for young Blackhawks to follow ( Tribune )
A look at the future? Blackhawks go with youngest defenseman group yet ( Athletic )
RECAPS: Wild 4, Blackhawks 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-T...
The 2026 trade deadline has come and gone. In total, the Edmonton Oilers traded three roster players in two separate trades. They acquired Colton Dach and Jason Dickinson from the Chicago Blackhawks, sending a 2027 top-12-protected first and Andrew Mangiapane in return. In December, the Oilers also thought they solved their goaltending situation, acquiring Tristan…
Feels like we’re past the total teardown portion of this whole rebuild the Hawks have been embarking upon for several seasons now, so let’s take a moment to see what an NHL team can obtain by spending a few seasons selling off anything of value at multiple trade deadlines, which should give us a better sense of what Chicago added by heading down this path. If we pinpoint the start of this process as beginning during the 2021-22 season, keep in mind that the team that was sold off for parts fin...
That's Wild
The Minnesota Wild were able to have a well-earned 4-3 overtime win over the Chicago Blackhawks (even if the score shouldn't have been that close) and after losing their previous three games to non-playoff teams, that was so desperately needed. Even if the puck bounced one single ot...
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BLACKHAWKS
RECAPS: Wild 4, Blackhawks 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Athletic )
Anton Frondell has more to accomplish in Sweden before joining Blackhawks ( Athletic )
Blackhawks sign Sacha Boisvert to entry-level contract ( SCH ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic ) ( Athletic II )
How Artyom Levshunov has improved his defensive play along with the Blackhawks ( Sun-Times )
Blackhawks’ trip to Germany will be just one ...
A late Chicago goal forced overtime on Tuesday night at the United Center before Minnesota scored during the extra session for its third 4-3 OT win over the Blackhawks this season.
An old friend opened the scoring, with Ryan Hartman finding a soft spot in the low slot for this relatively easy goal that made it a 1-0 Wild game about six minutes into the first period:
Ryan Hartman opens the scoring. pic.twitter.com/TTv60bDr7N — BHF (@BlackhawksFocus) March 17, 2026
About 90 ...
The Chicago Blackhawks are ushering in a new-era of hockey with Connor Bedard leading the way. Slowly, but surely, the Blackhawks continue to trade veteran talent, and their last move saw former Captain Nick Foligno dealt to the Minnesota Wild, a chance to play postseason hockey for a job well done. Now, the Blackhawks have another tough decision to make with pending unrestricted free agent Matt Grzelcyk. Signed as a free agent in July to a one-year, $1 million average...
Grab a pint of Guinness and head down to the comments to talk about Tuesday’s St. Patrick’s Day game against the Wild!
Game Preview
Back home and following pair of days off, the Blackhawks host the Minnesota Wild on St. Patrick’s Day for a national broadcast on TNT, the first of consecutive meetings between the two divisional foes.
The Wild are largely in cruise control for the rest of the regular season, as they’re pretty solidly locked into the No. 3 spot in the Central Division, almost guaranteed to be facing the Dallas Stars in the first round of the playoffs. Minnesota is six points behind Dallas’ 94 and the Star...
That's Wild
The Minnesota Wild are in a slump and it's not just the fact that they have lost three straight games, but it's who they have lost those games against. After their dominant 5-0 win over the Mammoth, it has now been three straight losses against non-playoff teams -- and fairly bad...
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BLACKHAWKS
Blackhawks sign Sacha Boisvert to entry-level contract ( SCH ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic ) ( Athletic II )
How Artyom Levshunov has improved his defensive play along with the Blackhawks ( Sun-Times )
Blackhawks’ trip to Germany will be just one part of NHL’s push to grow hockey there ( Sun-Times )
RECAPS: Golden Knights 4, Blackhawks 0 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune )
Tyler Bertuzzi brings di...
A move that just about everyone saw coming was made official on Monday morning as 2024 first-round pick Sacha Boisvert signed with his entry-level contract with the Blackhawks.
The three-year deal carries an annual cap hit of $974,167.
everyone say hi Sacha!👋 📰 ➡︎ https://t.co/oJ45pp8h3V pic.twitter.com/YGqtukNHh7 — Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) March 16, 2026
The No. 18 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft spent the 2024-25 season at North Dakota, where he was one of ...
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news.
BLACKHAWKS
Blackhawks’ trip to Germany will be just one part of NHL’s push to grow hockey there ( Sun-Times )
RECAPS: Golden Knights 4, Blackhawks 0 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune )
Tyler Bertuzzi brings different style, leadership to Chicago: “He just does Bert” ( Athletic )
Could the Blackhawks trade for Robert Thomas, Jason Robertson or Matthew Knies this summer? ( Sun-Times )
Why is Andrew Mangia...
The Chicago Blackhawks once again weren't able to live up to expectations, as they've seem to all but waste another prime season for Connor Bedard. Yes, injuries didn't help at all this season, and it wasn't all related to one element of their team why they didn't have success, but as we saw before the trade deadline, changes were needed, and more are expected heading into next season. Look for GM Kyle Davidson to move on from certain free agents, while also being involved in the trade market,...
The Chicago Blackhawks gave goaltender Aidin Hill his first shutout of the season with a 4-0 performance against the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night.
Pavel Dorofeyev scored his first of two goals 8:33 into the game after Louis Crevier was penalized (his first of two).
Dorofeyev opens the scoring on the power play. pic.twitter.com/y55pxUSzp5 — BHF (@BlackhawksFocus) March 15, 2026
The Blackhawks’ defensive zone coverage broke down when four Golden Knights shrunk the ...
Head down to the comments to talk about Thursday’s game against the Mammoth!
Game Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks wrap up their two-game road trip against the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night. It’s going to be a late one — a 9 p.m. CT puck drop — but maybe the Hawks can build off of their two-game win streak?
That may be unlikely given that the Golden Knights have no issues steamrolling weaker teams. Vegas has, however, failed to find success in beating playoff-caliber opponents. Since November, Vegas has only won six games against teams in a playoff spot (as of this writ...
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BLACKHAWKS
RECAPS: Blackhawks 3, Mammoth 2 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Athletic )
Why Blackhawks believe Andrew Mangiapane could be “good fit” in their roster ( Sun-Times )
Ten Blackhawks thoughts: Who will be Jason Dickinson’s successor as shutdown center? ( Athletic )
201: A Bedard Odyssey ( Fels )
Breaking down Blackhawks’ strategy in shootouts: Predetermined moves and calculated orders ( Sun-Times )
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The Chicago Blackhawks collected another 3-2 overtime win over the Utah Mammoth on Thursday night, making it a series sweep — t he first time the Hawks have swept a division opponent since 2016-17 .
After a goalless first period, Dylan Guenther opened up scoring 5:47 into the second period. Andre Burakovsky made a brutal turnover at the offensive zone blueline, which led to a 2-on-1 with Logan Cooley carrying the puck and Guenther ready for the pass.
Guenther scores off a Burakovsky ...
Head down to the comments to talk about Thursday’s game against the Mammoth!
Game Preview
Didn’t we do this song and dance already? After the Utah Mammoth lost to the Blackhawks 3-2 in overtime on Monday night in Chicago, the Hawks visit Utah on Thursday night to close out the season series.
Unlike the Hawks, the Mammoth have played a different opponent since Monday night, as they were shut out 5-0 by the Minnesota Wild on the road on Tuesday night, which means Utah will probably be aggravated and looking to get a win at home against a beatable opponent in Chicago. The Mammoth...
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BLACKHAWKS
201: A Bedard Odyssey ( Fels )
Breaking down Blackhawks’ strategy in shootouts: Predetermined moves and calculated orders ( Sun-Times )
Could the Blackhawks take another defenseman early in the 2026 draft? ( Athletic )
The Blackhawks Week That Was and Will Be, 3/10: Are We the Waiting ( SCH )
John Mustard has fleshed out his game with better shooting, decision-making ( Sun-Times )
RECA...
The Chicago Blackhawks weren't that active during the trade deadline. Instead of moving off key pieces, they traded veterans like Nick Foligno (to the Minnesota Wild), Jason Dickinson (to the Edmonton Oilers), plus two prospects: Aidan Thompson and Colton Dach. However, when we turn to other players languishing in AHL Rockford, we notice that Kevin Korchinski is one prospect who had a cup of coffee in the NHL but hasn't been able to break through since. Korchinski has played...
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news.
BLACKHAWKS
The Blackhawks Week That Was and Will Be, 3/10: Are We the Waiting ( SCH )
John Mustard has fleshed out his game with better shooting, decision-making ( Sun-Times )
RECAPS: Blackhawks 3, Mammoth 2 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic ) ( Fels )
Your new era looks a lot like the last one ( Fels )
Blackhawks forward Oliver Moore to miss “significant time” ( Sun-Times )
RECAPS: St...
Assigning patience the label of a virtue never seemed to make sense in the world of professional sports, because it seems to go against every instinct associated with the sport. We use the word “playmaker” in damn near every sport that exists and the literal translation of it has nothing to do with waiting around for something to happen: it’s about making it happen.
And that may be the hardest part of this whole rebuild/tanking/whatever we’re calling it that the Blackhawks have been doing...