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Blackhawks NCAA/USHL prospect update, 2/19: Mustard and Sumpf taking steps forward ( SCH )
Why Spencer Knight believes an illness gave him valuable experience ( Sun-Times )
Foligno committed to Blackhawks but unsure how personal future will unfold ( Athletic )
Blackhawks CHL prospect update, 2/18: Pridham...
To the college (and USHL) ranks we go!
As first reported by Second City Hockey, the Olympics continue across the pond this week, which means we’re still without any Blackhawks hockey to discuss. Astute observers of this website will notice that we’ve already had some prospect updates run this week and we’ll finish our tour of the hockey world by the end of it. Next week, we’re going to do a midseason check in on our Top 25 Under 25 rankings.
But why should we have all the fun? Instead of us hogging up all the ballot boxes, we’...
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Blackhawks AHL prospect update, 2/17: Rinzel gets his groove back ( SCH )
Five storylines to follow during the final third of the Blackhawks season ( Sun-Times )
Examining the Blackhawks’ recent power-play struggles ( SCH )
Mailbag: What does Blackhawks’ cap space look like in 5 years? ( Athletic )
Mailbag: Comparing the Blackhawks and Sharks’ rebuilds ( Athletic )
Musings on Madison, ...
The Chicago Blackhawks called up defensemen Sam Rinzel and Kevin Korchinski on Wednesday morning. The move corresponds with the placement of defenseman Wyatt Kaiser on injured reserve.
Blackhawks have called up Sam Rinzel and Kevin Korchinski and placed Wyatt Kaiser on IR. — Ben Pope (@BenPopeCST) February 18, 2026
Wyatt Kaiser was injured in the Blackhawks’ 4-0 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Feb. 4, their final game before the Olympic break. With Kaiser on injured reserv...
Several Hawks prospects are flourishing on various junior teams this winter.
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Blackhawks AHL prospect update, 2/17: Rinzel gets his groove back ( SCH )
Five storylines to follow during the final third of the Blackhawks season ( Sun-Times )
Examining the Blackhawks’ recent power-play struggles ( SCH )
Mailbag: What does Blackhawks’ cap space look like in 5 years? ( Athletic )
Mailbag: Comparing the Blackhawks and Sharks’ rebuilds ( Athletic )
Musings on Madison, ...
Since our last AHL update, the IceHogs’ season has slid firmly in the wrong direction. A 3-7-0-0 record over their last 10 games has pushed Rockford down to sixth in the Central Division with a .408 points percentage (18-27-2-2), and there’s now a noticeable gap between them and the next rung up the ladder: the […]
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Examining the Blackhawks’ recent power-play struggles ( SCH )
Mailbag: What does Blackhawks’ cap space look like in 5 years? ( Athletic )
Mailbag: Comparing the Blackhawks and Sharks’ rebuilds ( Athletic )
Musings on Madison, Episode 203 — What’s left for the Blackhawks to do this season? ( SCH )
Mailbag: What’s the next phase of Blackhawks’ rebuild? ( Athletic )
What do the numbers sa...
The Chicago Blackhawks have one power play goal in their last 12 games. They had 33 opportunities on the man advantage during that time and were only been able to capitalize one time. Their power play currently ranks 20th overall with a 19.1 percent conversion rate. Before Connor Bedard was injured on Dec. 12, 31 games into the season, it was ranked 10th in the league at 22.2 percent.
So, what happened?
Power Play Numbers
Well, reality for one. According to Natural Stat Trick, t...
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Mailbag: Comparing the Blackhawks and Sharks’ rebuilds ( Athletic )
Musings on Madison, Episode 203 — What’s left for the Blackhawks to do this season? ( SCH )
Mailbag: What’s the next phase of Blackhawks’ rebuild? ( Athletic )
What do the numbers say about the Hawks’ “shutdown” D pairing of Vlasic and Crevier? ( SCH )
Intoductions from the Mojave to the Madhouse ( SCH )
Olympic break ...
On February 2nd in 2006, St. Louis Blues defenseman Dennis Wideman famously flubbed a shootout attempt against Chicago Blackhawks rookie goalie Corey Crawford, awkwardly falling before managing a shot on net.
The shootout miss remains a favorite among NHL hockey bloopers. The Blues eventually beat the Blackhawks that night by a score of 6-5.
That's today in NHL history.
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Musings on Madison, Episode 203 — What’s left for the Blackhawks to do this season? ( SCH )
Mailbag: What’s the next phase of Blackhawks’ rebuild? ( Athletic )
What do the numbers say about the Hawks’ “shutdown” D pairing of Vlasic and Crevier? ( SCH )
Intoductions from the Mojave to the Madhouse ( SCH )
Olympic break mic check 1-2 ( Fels )
Ain’t you hungry for success, success, succes...
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Musings on Madison, Episode 203 — What’s left for the Blackhawks to do this season? ( SCH )
Mailbag: What’s the next phase of Blackhawks’ rebuild? ( Athletic )
What do the numbers say about the Hawks’ “shutdown” D pairing of Vlasic and Crevier? ( SCH )
Intoductions from the Mojave to the Madhouse ( SCH )
Olympic break mic check 1-2 ( Fels )
Ain’t you hungry for success, success, succes...
The Columbus Blue Jackets hit the Olympic break playing their best hockey of the season, and that heater has flipped their trade deadline story from “sell what you can” to “how far can this go?” The Athletic’s Aaron Portzline reported that general manager Don Waddell wants to help the room, but the next few weeks will decide whether this is a real playoff push or just a hot stretch that forces a hard pivot.
Blue Jackets trade deadline: buy now or protect assets
Portzline’s read is th...
With 57 games down, what is there to be done in the 25 after the Olympic break?
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What do the numbers say about the Hawks’ “shutdown” D pairing of Vlasic and Crevier? ( SCH )
Intoductions from the Mojave to the Madhouse ( SCH )
Olympic break mic check 1-2 ( Fels )
Ain’t you hungry for success, success, success, success? ( SCH )
Breaking down most encouraging, discouraging trends of the Blackhawks’ season ( Sun-Times )
Blackhawks might not receive Panthers’ first-rou...
There’s been plenty of talk this Blackhawks season — especially on some of the home broadcasts — regarding the shutdown defensive pairing of Alex Vlasic and Louis Crevier, who’ve been tasked with some of the most difficult assignments among Chicago blue-liners this season.
The “shutdown” label describes their task, but are they truly shutting down their opponents? Let’s see what the numbers can tell us, using Natural Stat Trick’s always excellent data.
Vlasic, who’s 24 and was a 2019...
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Intoductions from the Mojave to the Madhouse ( SCH )
Olympic break mic check 1-2 ( Fels )
Ain’t you hungry for success, success, success, success? ( SCH )
Breaking down most encouraging, discouraging trends of the Blackhawks’ season ( Sun-Times )
Blackhawks might not receive Panthers’ first-round pick because of previously unknown condition ( Sun-Times )
They haven’t earned the right t...
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Ain’t you hungry for success, success, success, success? ( SCH )
Breaking down most encouraging, discouraging trends of the Blackhawks’ season ( Sun-Times )
Blackhawks might not receive Panthers’ first-round pick because of previously unknown condition ( Sun-Times )
They haven’t earned the right to not care ( Fels )
Ten thoughts on Blackhawks’ 2026 NHL Draft possibilities heading into Olymp...
The first month+ of the NHL season saw the Chicago Blackhawks get off to an unexpectedly strong start, going 10-5-4 and sitting in a playoff spot. But things came crashing down to earth, and the Hawks' rebuild will have to wait another year to advance to the next level. The team currently sits with a 22-26-9 record, and thoughts of a playoff spot are a distant memory. They will be sellers at the trade deadline after the Olympic Break is done. Scott Powers , Mark Lazerus ...
(Editor’s note: Plenty coming your way over the next few weeks without Blackhawks hockey, including game threads for the Olympics. Stay tuned!)
Defining success for the Blackhawks was always going to be a challenging proposition this season due to the difficulty in finding objective benchmarks for it. A surge in the standings could be attributed to puck luck or supreme goaltending that wasn’t indicative of sustainable success. A return to the league’s basement could also be tolerated if a...
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Teravainen anticipates “very high-level” hockey at Olympics ( Sun-Times )
RECAPS: Blue Jackets 4, Blackhawks 0 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic )
Pipelines don’t matter if you don’t have the plumber ( Fels )
Rinzel learning how to use brainpower to overcome lack of physical power ( Sun-Times )
Blackhawks insider: Mikheyev not worrying about future as trade deadline approaches ( ...
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RECAPS: Blue Jackets 4, Blackhawks 0 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic )
Pipelines don’t matter if you don’t have the plumber ( Fels )
Rinzel learning how to use brainpower to overcome lack of physical power ( Sun-Times )
Blackhawks insider: Mikheyev not worrying about future as trade deadline approaches ( Sun-Times )
RECAPS: Blackhawks 6, Sharks 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune...
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