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Connor Bedard can’t fix all of the Blackhawks problems

There is a temptation to think that one star player can be the solution to a team’s issues. While one player can become a game-changer, the bottom line is that it takes much more than just one guy to take a team to the next level.

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Blackhawks snap 6-game skid with OT win over Sabres

Ryan Donato scored at 3:12 of overtime as the Chicago Blackhawks rallied to snap a six-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the visiting Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 13

Blackhawks Beat Sabres 3-2 as Nazar Scores 2

Frank Nazar scored twice as the Chicago Blackhawks held off the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 in overtime on Thursday night at United Center. Owen Power opened the scoring at 9:00 of the first period, with assists from Josh Norris and Jack Quinn.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / November 12

Two Chicago Blackhawks Prospects Making Waves Overseas

There is no doubt that the Chicago Blackhawks are, and have been, a bad hockey team. With that comes a plethora of NHL draft picks and prospects. When looking at the list of prospects, some familiar names are toward the top.

Patrick Kane News / Daily Faceoff / November 12

Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane activated from IR, expected to return vs. Sabres

Showtime is back in action in the Windy City. On Thursday, the Chicago Blackhawks activated forward Patrick Kane from injured reserve. With that, he’s expected to be in the lineup for that night’s game, as the Blackhawks are set to play host to the Buffalo Sabres.

Kyle Davidson News / Blackhawk Up / November 12

Blackhawks GM Davidson displaying belief in team's outlook, despite poor start

The Chicago Blackhawks record of 4-13-1 is a tough pill to swallow because this season was expected to go differently. As general manager Kyle Davidson said during his press conference on Nov.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Lead / November 12

Have the Chicago Blackhawks Hit Rock Bottom?

When game time comes for the Blackhawks this season, their fans let out a resounding sigh for what the next 60 minutes will bring. Other than the Vancouver Canucks, the Blackhawks have the worst record in the NHL.

Dillon Boucher News / The Hockey Writers / November 12

Dillon Boucher’s Improbable NHL Debut for the Blackhawks

On Nov. 4, 2026, Dillon Boucher made his debut with the Chicago Blackhawks at age 29. Every so often, a player in their late 20s or early 30s makes their NHL debut.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 12

Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard backs Jeff Blashill as losing streak continues

The 2026-27 season is already going off the rails for the Chicago Blackhawks, who are 4-13-1, dead last in the Central Division and mired in a six-game losing streak.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / November 12

Bleacher Report underestimates how frustrated Blackhawks fans really are

The Chicago Blackhawks are caught in a tailspin this season; instead of moving up the standings, the Original Six franchise finds itself in an all-too-familiar spot, at the bottom of the Central Division and near the bottom of the Western Conference.

Kyle Davidson News / NHL Trade Talk / November 11

GM Kyle Davidson Details Trade Plans for the Struggling Blackhawks

Chicago Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson spoke with fans on Wednesday, essentially apologizing for how dreadful the team has been of late. In his messaging,

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Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / November 11

Chicago Blackhawks tone deaf social media post sparks frustration

It’s safe to say few Chicago Blackhawks fans expected much when it was announced that GM Kyle Davidson would meet the media on Wednesday afternoon. The cellar-dwelling 4-13-1 Blackhawks have become a laughing stock in the hockey world.

Kyle Davidson News / Daily Faceoff / November 11

Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson: ‘We’re intent on improving the playing roster’

The Chicago Blackhawks have been arguably the biggest disappointment in the NHL this season, and general manager Kyle Davidson knows it. Their 4-13-1 start has them in 31st place in the NHL standings, and they are one of just two teams that has yet to reach 10 points in the standings.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / November 11

3 Bright Spots in a Disastrous Chicago Blackhawks Season

Expectations were uncertain for the Chicago Blackhawks coming into 2026-27, but it’s clear things could not possibly be worse. If not for the Vancouver Canucks, the Blackhawks would be in the NHL’s basement by a comfortable margin.

Arvid Soderblom News / On Tap Sports Net / November 11

Arvid Soderblom Clears Waivers, Assigned to Rockford

The Chicago Blackhawks have assigned goaltender Arvid Soderblom to the Rockford IceHogs after he cleared waivers Monday, the team announced. The Blackhawks’ release, posted about 2:31 p.m.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Viral Sports News / November 10

Former Chicago Blackhawks Center Has Reportedly Died

Former Chicago Blackhawks center Bobby Sheehan, who spent a full season with the club in the mid-1970s after earlier helping beat them for a Stanley Cup, died Saturday at his home in Weymouth, Massachusetts.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / November 10

Blackhawks Couldn’t Have Had a Worse Start to the Season

The Chicago Blackhawks are off to a horrific start, going 4-13-1 through their first 18 games. Between head coach Jeff Blashill’s “internal numbers” and general manager Kyle Davidson’s inability to advance the rebuild, the vibes are at an all-time low.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 9