The Blackhawks will have forward Frank Nazar back in the lineup on Thursday night in Carolina.
Nazar, who turned 22 on Jan. 14, has been out since getting hit in the jaw by a puck on Dec. 20. He has six goals and 15 assists in 33 games before the injury.
The Blackhawks had Nazar skating between Tyler Bertuzzi and Ryan Donato at practice on Wednesday in Chicago. He was also working with the second power play unit.
André Burakovsky will also return to the Blackhawks’ lineup on Thu...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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The assumption has been since the Blackhawks won the right to select Connor Bedard in the draft lottery that he is the heir to the captaincy in Chicago. In our bullets yesterday I shared a comment from Jonathan Toews when he was asked about Bedard’s maturation and growth as the face of the Blackhawks.
So this really good read from Scott Powers and Mark Lazerus at The Athletic about the future of the Blackhawks’ captaincy resonates. This quote from Nick Foligno is very on-brand for Foligno...
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BLACKHAWKS
Will Arvid Soderblom’s subpar results open the door for Drew Commesso? ( Sun-Times )
What can Connor Bedard learn from Toews’ legendary run as Blackhawks captain? ( Athletic )
Blashill the Turtle ( Fels )
RECAPS: Blackhawks 2, Jets 0 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic )
Toews, Blackhawks fans renew a “special” bond for one night ( Sun-Times )
Next up for Slaggert: Learning ho...
From Second City Hockey
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Well, after the Winnipeg Jets dropped a 2-0 contest to the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night, they have remained with the 2nd best odds for the upcoming 1st overall selection in June ( a 13.5% shot at 1st overall, a 14.4% chance at the 2nd pick, odds of 30.7% for the 3rd selection, and 41.7% of the time will end up in 4th ). Once again I simulated the lottery via Tankathon and here is who got the top 5 picks this time:
Vancouver Canucks ( 25.5% odds )
Chicago Blackhawks ( 9.5% odd...
From Arctic Ice Hockey
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The Blackhawks have a roster — and pipeline — that’s loaded with high draft picks. Their collection of former first-round picks is tasked with changing the trajectory of the franchise and bring the Blackhawks back to contending. But they may have found a defensive pair that is effectively playing shut-down hockey without that level of pedigree.
Connor Murphy ‘s name continues to populate trade rumors as we get closer to the pre-Olympic trade freeze and following NHL Trade Deadline. The as...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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The Chicago Blackhawks have dealt with Connor Murphy trade chatter for the past couple of years, but the league-wide market is expected to get louder now that the top right-shot names have started coming off the board. Murphy is a 32-year-old, right-shot, defense-first blueliner who is still logging tough minutes, and he’s also nearing the 800-game mark with 793 career regular-season games to his name.
Why Connor Murphy is suddenly a popular call
For contenders, Murphy checks t...
From NHL Trade Rumors
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The Cubs Convention is over, the Bears’ fine season is, too, and only the Blackhawks remain standing in the playoff hunt. But there is hope for the 2026 Cubs squad, after a couple of major and quite a few minor signings, with only a couple of roster decisions to make unless something special happens. Marquee […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue
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This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news.
BLACKHAWKS
RECAPS: Blackhawks 2, Jets 0 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic )
Toews, Blackhawks fans renew a “special” bond for one night ( Sun-Times )
Next up for Slaggert: Learning how to finish scoring chances ( Athletic )
What’s causing Ryan Donato’s decreased production? ( Sun-Times )
Frank Nazar logs a full practice, and his return to game action may be close ( Tribune )
RECAPS: Br...
From Second City Hockey
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On Monday night, I went to cover a Chicago Blackhawks game that felt like a significantly bigger moment than a divisional rivalry on a Monday night in January.
Jonathan Toews, the longest-tenured captain in the history of the franchise, was playing his first game as a visitor. When a legend comes “home,” there are ceremonies and celebrations. And this was no different. After the Jets’ morning skate, the Winnipeg media team set up a press conference… on the road. Toews spoke to the media f...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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Spencer Knight delivered a 32-save shutout and the Chicago Blackhawks ended their three-game losing streak with a 2-0 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Monday night at the United Center.
After a scoreless first period, the Blackhawks finally broke through at 13:21 of the second. Ryan Donato flipped a long pass to a streaking Jason Dickinson, who settled the bouncing puck in the offensive zone and slipped a wrist shot between Connor Hellebuyck’s pads to make it 1-0.
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From Second City Hockey
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The first period happened. I swear it did. Somehow, 20 minutes of hockey were played around one of the most incredible tributes I’ve ever seen or been fortunate to attend. Both teams put 12 shots on net and had some power play time in the first period, but the hockey took a back seat to Jonathan Toews’ moment .
The Blackhawks were able to get on the board, but Connor Hellebuyck wasn’t giving them much. Hellebuyck made a ridiculous save against a Connor Bedard shot attempt on a Blackhawks ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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A huge welcome back for number 19 after he spent 15 seasons in the Windy City.
From In the Pressbox
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Head down to the comments to talk about Monday’s game against the Jets!
Game Preview
From Second City Hockey
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In his first season as a member of the Jets he will play his first game in the place he called home for 15 years.
From In the Pressbox
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I’ve used the same image of a Blackhawks’ jersey for every other pregame post this season (with the exceptions for the jerseys in which they wear black). Tonight’s different because… it’s different. The Captain returns. It’s going to be a special night at the United Center, with a hockey game taking place as well.
Jonathan Toews speaks with a collection of media he hasn’t had to deal with in a few years about facing the #Blackhawks tonight pic.twitter.com/yZXr5LOQRC — Tab Bamford ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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The Blackhawks close out their four-game homestand on Monrday against the Winnipeg Jets, hoping to snap a recent skid and return to the win column.
The Jets’ season has unraveled after a decent start. Winnipeg won seven of its first 10 games but have watched things steadily slide downhill since. The Jets are currently 31st in the league standings, and the underlying numbers explain why: a 48.16 percent shot-attempt share at 5-on-5 (24th in the NHL) and a 46.67 percent expected goals share...
From Second City Hockey
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The Winnipeg Jets let a 5 game winning streak slip through their hands on Saturday when they let the Toronto Maple Leafs storm back from a 2 goal deficit to snag an overtime victory. That has unfortunately become a common theme for the True North franchise in the NHL’s 2025-26 campaign, leading to our hockey team sitting in the 2nd last place in the league.
As a result of that, some of the Jets’ fanbase have started to turn an eye to the upcoming draft with the hope that Winnipeg can sele...
From Arctic Ice Hockey
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The sportsbooks prefer the visiting Winnipeg Jets (-140) over the Chicago Blackhawks (+118) when they play on Monday, Jan. 19 at 8:30 p.m. ET.
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Jets vs. Blackhawks Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Favorite: Jets (-140)
Underdog: Blackhawks (+118)
Total: 6
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How to Watch Jets vs. Blackhawks
Date: Monday, January 19, 2026
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
How to watch on TV: ESPN+
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Venue: United Center...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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A look at the projected lineups and pre-game interviews.
From In the Pressbox
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The day has arrived. There will be a 19 on the ice at the United Center, but he’ll be wearing the wrong jersey. It’s going to be an emotional night for certain. The Blackhawks want a win. But the focus is going to be Jonathan Toews. Even the Jets’ social media knows it.
Tomorrow. Jonathan Toews and the Jets, versus the Chicago Blackhawks. Hear from Number 19 ahead of The Return pic.twitter.com/mDAkdPMCUF — Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) January 19, 2026
On our way to Chicago pic.twit...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| 22 days ago
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BLACKHAWKS
What’s causing Ryan Donato’s decreased production? ( Sun-Times )
Frank Nazar logs a full practice, and his return to game action may be close ( Tribune )
RECAPS: Bruins 5, Blackhawks 2 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic )
How Jeff Blashill has cleverly maintained continuity in Blackhawks’ forward lines ( Sun-Times )
Where are they now? Latest on Blackhawks Stanley Cup winners from...
From Second City Hockey
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Chicago Blackhawks fans will extend a warm welcome on Monday night to Winnipeg Jets forward Jonathan Toews, a man who was once affectionately known by this fan base as “Captain Serious” or “Tazer.” The third overall pick in the 2006 NHL Draft class, Toews teamed with the 2007 draft’s overall #1 pick, Patrick Kane, to […]
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From The Bank
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On Friday night, Blackhawks prospect Sacha Boisvert and UMass Lowells’ Connor Eddy dropped the gloves . You don’t see many fights in college hockey, so the tilt got plenty of attention on social media.
Both skaters received their automatic one-game suspensions for Saturday night’s game after getting tossed from the game on Friday. On Sunday afternoon, Hockey East announced additional discipline for their fight.
Boisvert and Eddy received additional two-game suspensions.
The tw...
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Monday will feature an NHL contest between the road favorite Winnipeg Jets (19-22-6, -142 on the moneyline to win) and the Chicago Blackhawks (19-22-7, +119 moneyline odds) at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
You can see the Jets look to hold off the Blackhawks on ESPN+.
Jets vs. Blackhawks Game Info & Odds
When: Monday, January 19, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
Favorite: Jets (-142)
Underdog: Bla...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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The Blackhawks held a fantastic celebration of the three Stanley Cup champions on Saturday night. The game was disappointing, but the pregame was exceptional. The collection of former players who were part of the 2010, 2013 and 2015 championship Blackhawks rosters who were able to attend was impressive. And the moment Pat Foley invited them to raise the Cup on home ice one more time was stirring.
Appropriately, it was Brent Seabrook who raised it above his head. Seabrook was the quiet lea...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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