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Blackhawks Trade Lukas Reichel to Vancouver For 2027 Mid Round Pick

The Chicago Blackhawks have done it again. Just when you thought they might actually hold onto some young talent for more than five minutes, they go and ship Lukas Reichel off to Vancouver for what amounts to pocket change in the NHL economy.

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Vancouver Canucks Acquire Forward from Chicago Blackhawks

The Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks made a deal on Friday. News emerged that the Canucks have picked up Lukas Reichel via trade from the Blackhawks.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 24

Canucks acquire F Lukas Reichel from Blackhawks

The Vancouver Canucks acquired forward Lukas Reichel from the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft. The 23-year-old Reichel, a first-round pick (No.

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The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 24

Canucks Land Lukas Reichel From Blackhawks in 'Change of Scenery' Trade

The Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks completed a trade on Friday, as Vancouver acquired forward Lukas Reichel in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Maple Leafs making the right call with major roster decision

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Lukas Reichel News / The Hockey Writers / October 24

Canucks Acquire Lukas Reichel From Blackhawks for 4th-Round Pick

The Chicago Blackhawks are giving 2020 first-round pick (17th overall) Lukas Reichel a change of scenery. He’ll be joining the injury riddled Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 24

Canucks acquire Lukas Reichel from Blackhawks for 2027 4th

The Vancouver Canucks have acquired forward Lukas Reichel from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft, the clubs announced Friday afternoon.

Lukas Reichel News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 24

Canucks acquire Blackhawks forward in exchange for draft pick

The Canucks announced Friday that they’ve acquired forward Lukas Reichel from the Blackhawks in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / October 24

Frank Nazar’s contract is already a steal for the Blackhawks

One of the rising stars in the Windy City is looking like a franchise mainstay. The Chicago Blackhawks are still rebuilding, no question about it. However, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel thanks to a young core headlined by Connor Bedard.

Ryan Donato News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 24

What made Blackhawks’ Ryan Donato nervous about wide-open GW goal vs. Lightning?

The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in exciting fashion as Ryan Donato converted on the game-winning goal with less than a minute left to stun the Bolts.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 24

3 Takeaways From Blackhawks Thrilling 3-2 Win Over Lightning

The Chicago Blackhawks have been riding high lately. They have won four of their last five games, and one of them includes their win against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Oct.

Nick Foligno News / The Hockey Writers / October 24

Nick Foligno’s 'It’s My 2nd Family' Quote Shows Blackhawks’ Dedication to Community Building

The Chicago Blackhawks are off to a strong start to their 2025-26 season with a 4-2-2 record through their first eight games. They’re building as they go, having gone 4-0-1 in the last five games.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 23

Blackhawks Extend Point Streak, Hand Lightning Another Home Loss

The Chicago Blackhawks pick up another win, this time over the Tampa Bay Lightning on the road, 3-2. In a tight game, a late goal by Ryan Donato helped lock down the win.

Ryan Donato News / Field Level Media / October 23

Ryan Donato nets last-minute winner as Blackhawks edge Lightning

Ryan Donato scored twice, including the tiebreaking goal on a rebound with 54 seconds left, and the visiting Chicago Blackhawks finally solved Tampa Bay goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy in a 3-2 win over the Lightning on Thursday night.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 24

Which coaches have had the biggest impact on their new teams?

Coaching impact is always tough to evaluate, as it’s hard to differentiate between when a team is improving due to roster improvements and good fortune, or if they’re improving because the coach has good systems in place and is working well with the players.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / October 23

Blackhawks’ Bedard and Nazar Embracing Roles as Leaders

The Chicago Blackhawks have begun the 2025-26 season on a much more positive note. Aside from the team’s 3-2-2 record, there’s been an atmosphere of competitiveness, positivity, and camaraderie that the franchise has longed for since entering the rebuild.

Kyle Davidson News / ChiCitySports / October 21

Chicago Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson reportedly nearing extension

The Chicago Blackhawks have started the new NHL season with more promise than many expected. While the team is still officially in a rebuild, their early performance and steady improvement have given fans real reasons to believe that the turnaround might come sooner than anticipated.

Nick Foligno News / ChiCitySports / October 21