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Blackhawks fall 4-1 to the Red Wings in embarrassing outing; are big changes ahead?

The Chicago Blackhawks made it through the first 12 games of the 2026-27 season with a 4-8-0 record, and they currently rank 31st in the league. That's obviously not the start they were looking for.

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The Blackhawks latest power-play breakthrough showed Teräväinen's potential in role

The Chicago Blackhawks power play has been a work in progress as they sit second-worst in the NHL with a 10.8 percent success rate. One of the big talking points around the power play has been about Teuvo Teräväinen, because he has been playing the point on the first power-play unit, while defenseman Bowen Byram out with an upper-body injury.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Best and Worst Coaches in Chicago Blackhawks History

The Chicago Blackhawks find themselves in the midst of another rebuild, their second of the 21st century. But it wasn’t that long ago they were on top of the world, arguably the best team in the NHL from 2009 to 2015ish.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Athlon Sports / October 29

10 Greatest Chicago Blackhawks Players of All Time

When ranking the greatest Chicago Blackhawks players of all time, it is clear the team is a bit of a feast-or-famine NHL franchise. The team’s six Stanley Cups are tied for the fourth most in history, but the first two came before World War II and their most recent three were won over six seasons from 2009-10 to 2014-15.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / October 29

Alex Vlasic Questionable With Illness, Bowen Byram Out as Blackhawks Visit Red Wings

The Blackhawks could be without another defenseman Thursday night. Alex Vlasic is ill and questionable against the Detroit Red Wings, head coach Jeff Blashill said.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 29

Positives and negatives about the Blackhawks' power play

The Chicago Blackhawks are improving little by little, and they went 1-for-3 on the power play against a tired LA Kings team on Tuesday, October 27. Regarding the power play, there's been a lot to like about the recent changes they've made made.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Artyom Levshunov News / The Lead / October 29

The Blackhawks Need More Than Offense From Artyom Levshunov

The Chicago Blackhawks have spent the past several seasons drafting and building around young talent, and Artyom Levshunov is expected to be a major part of that future.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 29

Chicago’s five years of rebuilding - are the Blackhawks inching closer to success?

Wyatt Kaiser says he had never scored a five-hole goal before turning pro. On Tuesday at the United Center, his third-period wrist shot through Anton Forsberg’s pads beat the Kings 2-1 and ended a three-game slide.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 29

What is to blame for the Blackhawks poor start?

The fact of the matter is the 2026-2027 Chicago Blackhawks have not gotten off to the start that was expected heading into this season. This was an organization that entered this season with high hopes of competing for a playoff spot with this young group.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 29

Blackhawks rank amongst league's worst teams in physicality through start of season

Through their first 12 games, the Chicago Blackhawks have shown their share of strengths and weaknesses. But one weakness stands out above the rest; their lack of physicality.

Bowen Byram News / On Tap Sports Net / October 28

Bowen Byram Joins Blackhawks on Dad’s Trip, Status vs. Red Wings TBD

Some good news on the injury front. Bowen Byram is joining the Blackhawks on their two-game Dad’s Trip, but when or if the defenseman will play on it is still to be determined, head coach Jeff Blashill said Wednesday.

Kyle Davidson News / Blackhawk Up / October 28

Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson reportedly making calls, with potential interest in one forward

12 games into the season for the Chicago Blackhawks and trade rumors have already started. When teams are near the bottom of the standings, trade rumors arising are not uncommon.

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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 / Viral Sports News / October 28

Former Chicago Blackhawks Forward Has Died

André Lacroix, the skilled center who spent the 1971-72 season with the Chicago Blackhawks before becoming the all-time leading scorer in World Hockey Association history, has died at age 81.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 28

Blackhawks 12 thoughts after 12 games, balancing frustration with hope

It’s safe to say this wasn’t what the Chicago Blackhawks had in mind to start to their 2026-27 campaign. We knew they would struggle out of the gate with their cornerstone player Connor Bedard out of the lineup due to offseason shoulder surgery.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 27

Blackhawks take down Kings to end 3-game skid

Wyatt Kaiser and Roman Kantserov scored and Spencer Knight made 25 saves as the host Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 on Tuesday to stop a three-game losing streak.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 27

How the Blackhawks new line tweaks and other keys hope to come together against the LA Kings

The Chicago Blackhawks are 3-8. Desperate times call for desperate measures. As they get set to face the Los Angeles Kings today (Oct. 27), head coach Jeff Blashill is tweaking with the lines again.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / October 28

Blackhawks need more than just Connor Bedard to succeed

All signs pointed to this being the year the Chicago Blackhawks would begin to emerge from their rebuild.

Western Conference Injuries: It's a wait-and-see approach with Zach Hyman, but Mattias Ekholm feeling good

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Kevin Korchinski News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

Blackhawks’ Kevin Korchinski Deserves More Praise Than He’s Getting

Kevin Korchinski has had some up-and-down moments in his short stint in the NHL. He made his NHL debut the same night as Connor Bedard, and throughout his first season, he displayed a lack of consistency on the ice.

NHL News / The Rink / October 25

Recap: Hawks fall 3-2 to Florida

After the Blackhawks were embaressed by the Montreal Candiens on Friday night, things needed to change. Jeff Blashill had some words with this players on Saturday.

Bowen Byram News / The Hockey Writers / October 25

Blackhawks Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Byram Update, Lineup Shakeup & More

The Chicago Blackhawks homestand comes to an end this week, but there has been a lot of frustration surrounding the team and the fans over the past couple of games.

Andrew Mangiapane News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 23

Blackhawks Activate Andrew Mangiapane

The Chicago Blackhawks will have a healthy forward corps against the Montreal Canadiens tonight. The Blackhawks announced they have activated veteran winger Andrew Mangiapane from the injured reserve.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / October 23

Best Rookie Seasons in Chicago Blackhawks History

This season, the Blackhawks have been consistently icing two rookies in their top six: Anton Frondell and Roman Kantserov. Since the season started, both have looked impressive in their own ways.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Viral Sports News / October 20

Blackhawks Could Be Headed for Unexpected Split With Veteran

The Chicago Blackhawks enter the 2026-27 season with a 3-6-0 record after nine games, placing them last in the Central Division with six points. General manager Kyle Davidson’s rebuild continues amid early struggles, including a minus-15 goal differential and rankings near the bottom of the league in both goals scored and allowed.