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Palace Of The Brine: Blackhawks at Mammoth 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...

Thursday Morning Bag Skate 3-12-26

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. 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...

Wednesday Morning Bag Skate 3-11-26

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...

The Blackhawks Week That Was and Will Be, 3/10: Are We the Waiting

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...

Tuesday Morning Bag Skate 3-10-26

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Blackhawks 3, Mammoth 2 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) Blackhawks forward Oliver Moore to miss “significant time” ( Sun-Times ) RECAPS: Stars 4, Blackhawks 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) Articles on the passing of Troy Murray ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic ) RECAPS: Canucks 6, Blackhawks 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) Blackhawks run by kids now after trading entire leadershi...

The Promised Land: Blackhawks 3, Mammoth 2 (OT)

The Chicago Blackhawks went to overtime for the third time in four games on Monday night. But this time, the Hawks ended the night with a victory: 3-2 over the Utah Mammoth. Near the middle of the first period, Barrett Hayton opened up the scoring after the Blackhawks turned the puck over following a faceoff win. Hayton tipped in Nick DeSimone’s shot from the point. Hayton tips in a shot to open the scoring. pic.twitter.com/OS7TTbLBM5 — BHF (@BlackhawksFocus) March 10, 2026 ...

You And Me (But Mostly Me): Blackhawks vs. Mammoth Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks host the Utah Mammoth on Monday night as the two play for their second of three meetings in March. The Blackhawks last played the Mammoth on March 1, which was also the last time the Hawks won a game ( a 4-0 shutout win for Arvid Soderblom ). Utah made a large splash ahead of the trade deadline by trading for defenseman MacKenzie Weegar, sending Olli Maatta, forward prospect Jonathan Castagna, and three second-round picks in the 2026 draft to the Calgary Flames in r...

Monday Morning Bag Skate 3-9-26

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Stars 4, Blackhawks 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) Articles on the passing of Troy Murray ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic ) RECAPS: Canucks 6, Blackhawks 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) Blackhawks run by kids now after trading entire leadership group: “It’s their locker room now” ( Sun-Times ) Where do Blackhawks stand after 2026 trade deadline? 12 thoughts ( Athletic ) ...

Face Down: Stars 4, Blackhawks 3 (OT)

The Chicago Blackhawks forced overtime with their first 6-on-5 goal of the season, but the comeback ultimately fell short as they lost 4-3 when the Dallas Stars scored just 22 seconds into the extra frame. The Blackhawks got the scoring going with two goals in the first half of the opening frame. First, at 6:59, Tyler Bertuzzi redirected Artyom Levshunov’s shot for a tip-in goal, putting the Blackhawks up 1-0. Bert gets us on the board 🥳 pic.twitter.com/sAwyt32Inj — Chicago Bla...

Check On It: Blackhawks at Stars Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks are in Dallas on Sunday night to take on the Stars for the third and final time this season. Not much has changed for the Stars in the standings since the Blackhawks last saw them on Jan. 1: they remain second in the Central Division behind the Colorado Avalanche, with the Minnesota Wild still lurking close behind. Where things have changed is under the hood. Dallas has improved noticeably in its shot metrics over the past two months, moving from 31st to 26th in sho...

Troy Murray, former Blackhawks player and beloved broadcaster, dies at 63

In a team statement on Saturday morning, the Blackhawks announced the death of former player and broadcaster Troy Murray. He was 63 years old. We’ll miss you, “Muzz” ❤️ From all of us here at the Blackhawks, we extend our deepest condolences to Troy’s family and friends, our alumni and the many fans who loved him dearly 📰 https://t.co/uSli2fiTDw pic.twitter.com/bEqGYq34ts — Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) March 7, 2026 A native of Calgary, “Muzz” was a third-round pick (57t...

Endless Sky: Canucks 6, Blackhawks 3

The Vancouver Canucks snapped a nine-game losing streak on the road with a 6-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night at the United Center. While the game wasn’t as dreadful as the score suggests, let’s recap this very winnable game for the Hawks. Ryan Donato opened up scoring just over a minute into the game after collecting his own dump-in. GOAL: What a move by Ryan Donato to open the scoring early. pic.twitter.com/1dbZ3yGdRf — BHF (@BlackhawksFocus) March 7, 2026 ...

Mothers of the Sun: Blackhawks vs. Canucks Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks return to the United Center on Friday night following a four-game road trip (five if you count before the Olympic break) and host the Vancouver Canucks. The Canucks sit dead last in the standings with an 18-36-7 record (good enough for a whopping 43 points). As the Canucks deal with the existential crisis of committing to a rebuild, a 1-7-2 record in their last 10 games has slid by, including losses in their last three games. With the trade deadline dominating headl...

Blackhawks trade Nick Foligno to the Wild

Over the last few days, it certainly seemed like Nick Foligno was going to be traded at some point before the deadline, but the destination was the real mystery. That question was answered on Friday morning when reports surfaced that the veteran forward was headed to the Minnesota Wild. The Chicago Blackhawks confirmed the move shortly after the initial reports: trade alert🔔 pic.twitter.com/RM7o5GjQEX — Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) March 6, 2026 The Blackhawks are r...

Friday Morning Bag Skate 3-6-26

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks Bits: Kaiser’s return appears imminent; Korchinski assigned to Rockford ( SCH ) Musings on Madison, Episode 205 — Blackhawks busy as trade deadline approaches ( SCH ) After trades, Blackhawks motivated to make this the last time they sell at deadline ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic ) It’s just more wishcasting ( Fels ) Blackhawks trade Dickinson, Dach to Oilers ( SCH ) ( Sun...

Blackhawks Bits: Kaiser’s return appears imminent; Korchinski assigned to Rockford

Chicago was back on the practice ice on Thursday ahead of Friday’s home game against Vancouver, with some lineup shuffles occurring after a couple of trades this week. Those shuffles were also required due to the apparent return of Wyatt Kaiser, who was injured just before the Olympic break and hadn’t played since Chicago returned to game action last week. But he was a full participant at Thursday’s practice, skating opposite Sam Rinzel. The forwards were also moved around now that neithe...

Thursday Morning Bag Skate 3-5-26

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks trade Dickinson, Dach to Oilers ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic ) Blackhawks prospect update: Sacha Boisvert will turn pro after college season ends ( Sun-Times ) What I’m hearing, seeing from Blackhawks as trade deadline nears ( Athletic ) RECAPS: Jets 3, Blackhawks 2 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) Jason Dickinson is prepared for possible trade: “My game is well-...

Blackhawks trade Jason Dickinson, Colton Dach to the Oilers

Seems like the Chicago Blackhawks aren’t done dealing with the Edmonton Oilers. After sending Connor Murphy north on Monday, reports now indicate the Blackhawks are shipping out Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach to Edmonton as well. Because when you find a trade partner, you might as well keep the line open, right? In return, the Blackhawks are receiving Andrew Mangiapane and a protected 2027 first-round pick from the Oilers. Half of Dickinson’s salary will also be retained. The team c...

Wednesday Morning Bag Skate 3-4-26

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Jets 3, Blackhawks 2 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) Jason Dickinson is prepared for possible trade: “My game is well-built for playoffs” ( Sun-Times ) Blackhawks player poll results: Best chirper? Most obnoxious? Worst dressed? ( Athletic ) Blackhawks trade Connor Murphy to the Oilers ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic ) ( Fels ) Andre Burakovsky thankful for Jeff Blash...