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Blackhawks News and Rumors: Big Road Trip, Brossoit, Bedard & More

The Chicago Blackhawks snapped their five-game losing streak against the Anaheim Ducks on Nov. 30. Now, they are starting their December schedule with a four-game road trip, beginning with the Vegas Golden Knights on Dec.

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Blackhawks' Brossoit (conditioning) off to minors

The Chicago Blackhawks have assigned goaltender Laurent Brossoit to Rockford of the American Hockey League for a conditioning assignment.

Laurent Brossoit News / Daily Faceoff / December 2

Blackhawks assign Laurent Brossoit to AHL for conditioning stint

A netminder, who has been out for a long time, is set to finally see some game action. On Tuesday, the Chicago Blackhawks announced that goaltender Laurent Brossoit has been activated from the team’s injured, non-roster list and assigned to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs, for a conditioning stint.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / December 1

Who would be a good long-term deadline add for the Blackhawks?

Things are finally starting to look up for the Chicago Blackhawks. After missing the playoffs for seven of the last eight seasons, they’ve begun to play some competitive hockey fueled by high-end young talent.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

AJ Spellacy News / ChiCitySports / December 1

Blackhawks prospect A.J. Spellacy earns camp invite

The Chicago Blackhawks continue to see their prospect pool gain national attention, and the latest example comes from forward A.J. Spellacy, who has officially been named to Team USA’s 28-player preliminary camp roster for the 2026 World Junior Championship.

Connor Bedard News / NHL Trade Talk / December 1

Connor Bedard Has Turned an Important Corner In Third NHL Season

After generating as much hype as any draft prospect since Connor McDavid in 2015, expectations were for Connor Bedard to hit the ground running upon arriving in the NHL as an immediate point-per-game player and face of a franchise.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / December 1

Are the Blackhawks a playoff team?

A question that few would’ve expected to be asking as December begins is whether or not the rebuilding team in the Windy City would be playoff contenders.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / December 1

Blackhawks' Connor Bedard Shockingly Praises Mason McTavish After Scuffle

The Anaheim Ducks and Chicago Blackhawks weren’t supposed to matter much this season. But both teams have flipped early expectations on their head. Anaheim

NHL News / The Rink / December 1

Recap: Blackhawks score five unanswered to beat Ducks 5-3

The Chicago Blackhawks were the embodiment of the phrase “it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish” on Sunday against the Anaheim Ducks in a game that pitted Connor Bedard against Leo Carlsson, the top two picks of the 2023 NHL Draft.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Field Level Media / November 30

Blackhawks rally from 3-goal deficit behind Connor Bedard's 2 goals, 2 assists

Connor Bedard had two goals and two assists to help the Chicago Blackhawks rally from a three-goal deficit and beat the visiting Anaheim Ducks 5-3 on Sunday afternoon.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 30

Blackhawks Snap 5-Game Losing Streak With 4-3 Win Over Ducks

The Chicago Blackhawks and the Anaheim Ducks faced off in a matinee showdown on Sunday, Nov. 30 at the United Center. Headed into the game, the Ducks were coming off a six-game homestand of which they won four of the six.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / November 30

5 Blackhawks Observations From 5-Game Losing Streak

The Chicago Blackhawks are in a rut. They have lost five straight games, their longest losing streak of the season. While there have been some encouraging signs, there have also been some lows.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Rink / November 29

Recap: Blackhawks beat by Predators 4-3

The Chicago Blackhawks came into Friday’s game looking to get back on track. They put up a fight against the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday night, dropping that contest in overtime on a bad call leading to a Minnesota power play.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / November 28

Predators hand Blackhawks fifth consecutive defeat

The Chicago Blackhawks recent struggles continued as the Nashville Predators held on for a 4-3 road victory on Friday. Matthew Wood, Steven Stamkos, Luke Evangelista, and Ryan O'Reilly all scored, while Jusse Saros finished with 24 saves in the win.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / November 28

Two Chicago Blackhawks prospects earn national recognition in top-100 under-21 rankings

The Chicago Blackhawks have made it no secret that their rebuild centers around a deep, talented prospect pool. While the spotlight often shines on big names like Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar, the organization’s rising stars extend far beyond the NHL roster.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 27

Blackhawks hope to get back on track vs. bottom-feeding Predators

The up-and-coming Chicago Blackhawks will look to snap their four-game losing skid when they host the Nashville Predators on Friday. The Blackhawks have been mired in some tight contests as three out of the four games on their current losing streak (0-3-1) have been one-goal defeats, surrounded by a 9-3 torching by the Buffalo Sabres on Nov.

Nick Foligno News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 16

Blackhawks' Nick Foligno to miss four weeks with hand injury

The Chicago Blackhawks will be without captain Nick Foligno for the next month, head coach Jeff Blashill told Mario Tirabassi of CHGO Sports. Foligno sustained a hand injury after blocking a shot in Saturday night’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.