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Oliver Moore providing good response after healthy scratch

Things might feel bleak in the Chicago Blackhawks' world as they sit 4-9-0 on the season. But over a long season, it's all about how you bounce back, and there have been some bright spots despite the record.

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The Blackhawks should make an outrageous pitch for Dylan Larkin — hear me out

The Chicago Blackhawks are not progressing as projected. Once again, the franchise finds itself near the bottom of the Western Conference and NHL standings, a place all too familiar to a fanbase that celebrated three Stanley Cup championships just over a decade ago.

Nick Lardis News / The Hockey Writers / October 30

Nick Lardis’ Stint With AHL Rockford Going to Plan for the Blackhawks

Last season, Nick Lardis made a midseason debut for the Chicago Blackhawks. After 41 games, it seemed like he would be a staple in the middle six. His 10 goals led fans to believe his monster scoring touch in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) was, to some extent, translatable to the NHL.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 30

Where do the Blackhawks go from here after a 4-9-0 start?

The Chicago Blackhawks should not be playing this bad. 13 games into the season, and they sit with a 4-9-0 record after a bad 4-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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Tyler Bertuzzi News / Blackhawk Up / October 30

Tyler Bertuzzi needs to get going as Blackhawks’ offensive struggles continue

Through 13 games of the regular season, the Chicago Blackhawks have the second-worst offense in the league, averaging 2.08 goals per game. The Hawks were without captain Connor Bedard to start the season, but since his return, they have scored just 15 goals in seven games.

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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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 30

3 Takeaways from the Blackhawks’ 4-1 Loss to the Red Wings

It hasn’t been an ideal start to the season for the Chicago Blackhawks. A 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday ended a three-game skid but it didn’t exactly leave Blackhawks faithful with a warm, fuzzy feeling in their stomachs.

NHL News / On Tap Sports Net / October 30

Blackhawks Lose 4-1 to Detroit Red Wings

Viktor Arvidsson put home a hat trick in the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Connor Bedard recorded Chicago’s lone goal. Ever since returning from shoulder surgery over the summer, Connor Bedard has been remarkable.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 29

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Kyle Davidson News / Blackhawk Up / October 28

3 forwards Kyle Davidson could target For Blackhawks struggling offense

On Tuesday, the Chicago Blackhawks came away with a big 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings, but the offense still showed some concerning signs. Chicago didn't get on the board until a second-period power play, when Roman Kantserov scored his fifth goal of the season to tie the game.

Roman Kantserov News / The Lead / October 28

Roman Kantserov Is a Bright Spot in Blackhawks Slow Start

The Chicago Blackhawks still haven’t found their footing, but one rookie is proving to be a silver lining early in the season. Roman Kantserov joined the Blackhawks as part of General Manager Kyle Davidson’s rebuilding efforts.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Rink / October 28

Recap: Blackhawks dethrone Kings, win at home 2-1

The Chicago Blackhawks came into Tuesday night’s game having dropped their previous three games, all at home. Jeff Blashill seems to have lost the plot as the coach, as his long-winded explanations for how things are don’t entirely make sense.

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 / 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.

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.

Patrick Kane News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 16