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On June 28th, 2023, the Chicago Blackhawks selected generational talent Connor Bedard in the NHL draft. It was a selection that was anticipated to change the franchise completely.

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Blackhawks tricks & treats include aftermath of Detroit loss, trade winds, Levshunov's milestone & more

Happy Halloween! The Chicago Blackhawks are heading into the second game of their two-game road trip before heading back home. They will be facing the Boston Bruins today (Oct.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / October 31

The Chicago Blackhawks Rebuild Couldn’t Have Come at a Worse Time

The Chicago Blackhawks are in year seven of a rebuild (that number changes depending on who you ask), but I think most can agree that they shouldn’t still be in as bad a position as they are.

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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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Oliver Moore News / Blackhawk Up / October 30

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 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.

Dylan Larkin News / Blackhawk Up / October 30

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.

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.

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.

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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 / 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 / Blackhawk Up / October 29

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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