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Monday Morning Bag Skate 5-11-26
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS What did we learn about Louis Crevier during his first full NHL season? ( SCH ) What recent NHL history says about the Blackhawks’ options with the No. 4 pick ( SCH ) Exploring additional options available to the Blackhawks with the No. 4 pick ( SCH ) Musings on Madison, Episode 210 — A deflating draft lottery ( SCH ) Blackhawks drop two spots following draft lottery; will select No. 4 over...
Stanley Cup Playoffs Discussion Thread: May 8-10
We could already have a second-round series finish this weekend, as the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs continue. Nothing will be decided on Friday night, though, with Buffalo up 1-0 on Montreal and a 1-1 deadlock in the West between Vegas and Anaheim. On Saturday, Carolina could sweep the Flyers with a win in Game 4 while Colorado visits Minnesota for the first time with a 2-0 lead in that series. Friday’s action repeats on Mothers Day, with Buffalo/Montreal and Vegas/Anaheim on the agenda. ...
What did we learn about Louis Crevier during his first full NHL season?
We already knew he was tall.
Friday Morning Bag Skate 5-8-26
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS What recent NHL history says about the Blackhawks’ options with the No. 4 pick ( SCH ) Exploring additional options available to the Blackhawks with the No. 4 pick ( SCH ) Musings on Madison, Episode 210 — A deflating draft lottery ( SCH ) Blackhawks drop two spots following draft lottery; will select No. 4 overall ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic ) What long-term role is the be...
Thursday Morning Bag Skate 5-7-26
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS What recent NHL history says about the Blackhawks’ options with the No. 4 pick ( SCH ) Exploring additional options available to the Blackhawks with the No. 4 pick ( SCH ) Musings on Madison, Episode 210 — A deflating draft lottery ( SCH ) Blackhawks drop two spots following draft lottery; will select No. 4 overall ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic ) What long-term role is the be...
Stanley Cup Playoffs Discussion Thread: May 4-7
The second round is in full swing as we enter first full week of May, and Monday’s action kicks off with Carolina looking to go up 2-0 on the Flyers while Anaheim and Vegas begin their series from Sin City. Tuesday’s sole game features a second meeting between Colorado and Minnesota after the hilariously high-scoring Game 1. Montreal and Buffalo kick things off on Wednesday night with the first game of their series, while Anaheim and Vegas go for Game 2 in the nightcap. We’re back to one ...
Exploring additional options available to the Blackhawks with the No. 4 pick
We’ve already looked into what has happened in the recent past when teams trade a top pick for established veteran talent. The results weren’t great. It’s worth noting again that none of the trades referenced in that article included a team knowingly giving up a top-five pick in the salary cap era, which is key with the Blackhawks sitting at No. 4. It’s pretty rare that a such a pick is traded at all , much less for an established player as the central piece. However, rare doesn’t mean ne...
What recent NHL history says about the Blackhawks’ options with the No. 4 pick
The worst-case scenario happened for the Blackhawks in the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery: they fell back two spots and now hold the No. 4 overall pick. That’s still a valuable asset and the Blackhawks will land a very good player, but the slide likely takes them out of the range where they could realistically expect immediate NHL help next season from their selected player. Only Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg feel likely to step directly into the NHL next season and move the needle in a meaning...
Musings on Madison, Episode 210 — A deflating draft lottery
Live reactions to Chicago's slide from No. 2 to No. 4.
Wednesday Morning Bag Skate 5-6-26
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks drop two spots following draft lottery; will select No. 4 overall ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic ) What long-term role is the best fit for Alex Vlasic’s skills? ( SCH ) Blackhawks 2026 NHL Draft Lottery guide ( Athletic ) Connor Bedard explains decision not to play for Canada at World Championship ( Athletic ) How can Bedard find the next steps toward realizing his ...
Blackhawks drop two spots following draft lottery; will select No. 4 overall
On Tuesday evening, the Blackhawks had the misfortune of dropping two spots in the 2026 NHL Draft order thanks to some unfortunate bounces at this year’s draft lottery. Chicago will now pick No. 4 overall despite finishing second from the bottom of the league standings this year, leapt by Toronto and San Jose during the lottery proceedings. the Chicago Blackhawks will be selecting 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐓𝐇 at the 2026 NHL Draft👏‼️🚨 pic.twitter.com/Fxr3zjc3I4 — Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) ...
What long-term role is the best fit for Alex Vlasic’s skills?
A big-picture look at the closest thing Chicago currently has to a veteran on the blue line.
Tuesday Morning Bag Skate 5-5-26
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks 2026 NHL Draft Lottery guide ( Athletic ) Connor Bedard explains decision not to play for Canada at World Championship ( Athletic ) How can Bedard find the next steps toward realizing his superstar potential? ( SCH ) Breaking down Blackhawks’ odds entering NHL draft lottery: Shot at Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg on the line ( Sun-Times ) The Ups and Downs of Artyom Levshunov’s 202...
Monday Morning Bag Skate 5-4-26
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS How can Bedard find the next steps toward realizing his superstar potential? ( SCH ) Breaking down Blackhawks’ odds entering NHL draft lottery: Shot at Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg on the line ( Sun-Times ) The Ups and Downs of Artyom Levshunov’s 2025-26 season ( SCH ) Blackhawks AHL prospect update, 4/28: final season evaluations ( SCH ) Musings on Madison, Episode 209 — Superb superlative...
Stanley Cup Playoffs Discussion Thread: May 1-3
A few Game 6s on Friday night could close the door on the first round — or kick the chaos can down the road another 48 hours. Out East, the Montreal Canadiens grabbed a tight Game 5 victory to move ahead 3-2, leaving the Tampa Bay Lightning staring at elimination. The Buffalo Sabres are also up 3-2, but couldn’t finish the job in Game 5 after the Boston Bruins survived in overtime to extend things at least one more night. In the West, the lone straggler of the first round in that conference ha...
How can Bedard find the next steps towards realizing his superstar potential?
And maybe the answer isn't within Bedard alone.
Friday Morning Bag Skate 5-1-26
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS The Ups and Downs of Artyom Levshunov’s 2025-26 season ( SCH ) Blackhawks AHL prospect update, 4/28: final season evaluations ( SCH ) Musings on Madison, Episode 209 — Superb superlatives ( SCH ) How confident Blackhawks fans are in rebuild, Wirtz, Davidson and more survey results ( Athletic ) Blackhawks NCAA/USHL prospect update, 4/27: Boisvert goes pro; Nestrasil, Mustard finish strong ( ...
Stanley Cup Playoffs Discussion Thread: April 27-30
Two of the first-round series are over and more will wrap up this week as the Stanley Cup Playoffs continue. In the East, Buffalo has Boston on the brink of elimination, as Philadelphia does with Pittsburgh. Tampa and Montreal are tied at two games apiece, with that series off until Wednesday night. Out West, Utah has the early 2-1 lead over Vegas with a chance to hold home ice on Monday night, Dallas and Minnesota are deadlocked after four games in a series that feels destined for seven and A...
The Ups and Downs of Artyom Levshunov’s 2025-26 Season
Let's take a look at how Arty did this season.
Thursday Morning Bag Skate 4-30-26
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks AHL prospect update, 4/28: final season evaluations ( SCH ) Musings on Madison, Episode 209 — Superb superlatives ( SCH ) How confident Blackhawks fans are in rebuild, Wirtz, Davidson and more survey results ( Athletic ) Blackhawks NCAA/USHL prospect update, 4/27: Boisvert goes pro; Nestrasil, Mustard finish strong ( SCH ) Inside Sam Rinzel’s plan to continue gaining weight this ...
Blackhawks AHL Prospect Update, 4/28: Final season evaluations
The Rockford IceHogs season came to a quiet close a little over a week ago. What started as a middling season gradually slipped into the IceHogs trending downward for most of the year. They never found a stretch of sustained consistency and each attempt to stabilize things seemed to be followed by another dip. Rockford finished dead last in the Central Division with just 61 points, posting a 28-39-3-2 record. This marked the first time the IceHogs have missed the playoffs since the 2018-1...
Musings on Madison, Episode 209 — Superb Superlatives
The show's final look back at the 2025-26 Blackhawks season.
Wednesday Morning Bag Skate 4-29-26
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS How confident Blackhawks fans are in rebuild, Wirtz, Davidson and more survey results ( Athletic ) Blackhawks NCAA/USHL prospect update, 4/27: Boisvert goes pro; Nestrasil, Mustard finish strong ( SCH ) Inside Sam Rinzel’s plan to continue gaining weight this summer ( Sun-Times ) Blackhawks’ 2026-27 roster: Who stays, who goes? ( Athletic ) Comparing the Blackhawks’ youth movement to the “y...
Tuesday Morning Bag Skate 4-28-26
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks NCAA/USHL prospect update, 4/27: Boisvert goes pro; Nestrasil, Mustard finish strong ( SCH ) Inside Sam Rinzel’s plan to continue gaining weight this summer ( Sun-Times ) Blackhawks’ 2026-27 roster: Who stays, who goes? ( Athletic ) Comparing the Blackhawks’ youth movement to the “young” teams in the playoffs ( SCH ) Can Tyler Bertuzzi replicate the numbers from one of the best s...
Blackhawks NCAA/USHL Prospect Update, 4/27: Boisvert goes pro; Nestrasil, Mustard finish strong
The Hawks may be done but some of their prospects are not!
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