Chicago Blackhawks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Blackhawks prospect Václav Nestrašil scores twice in win for UMass

For the last few off-seasons, the Chicago Blackhawks have had a top-tier prospect pool. Even with several players graduating to the NHL, it still has a wealth of up-and-coming talent.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

The Blackhawks youth movement has taken full effect

The Chicago Blackhawks are 2-0 since Connor Bedard’s return, and it seems like the team is heading in the right direction. Expectations this season were that the Blackhawks would contend for a playoff spot.

Sam Rinzel News / Blackhawk Up / October 17

Sam Rinzel's puck handling issues need to be fixed as Hawks' defense continues early-season struggles

Through the first seven games of the season, it has been a tough start for Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Sam Rinzel. The 22-year-old was expected to play top-pairing minutes and break out in a major way this season, as he enters a contract year before becoming a restricted free agent.

Kevin Korchinski News / Blackhawk Up / October 17

Blackhawks roster developments: Korchinski's standing, Bedard's return, standouts & more

The Chicago Blackhawks are heading into their ninth game of the season tonight (Oct. 17) against the Dallas Stars and there is a lot to recap from the first handful of games.

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 16

The Blackhawks depth is key to keeping their winning streak going

Going into this season for the Chicago Blackhawks, the one thing that was supposed to be different was that the team would have more help all around. The additions of Roman Kantserov, Cole Smith, Patrick Kane, Jordan Greenway, and Bowen Byram were expected to boost production five-on-five and on special teams.

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.

Connor Bedard News / Field Level Media / October 16

Connor Bedard, Blackhawks eye third straight home win vs. Stars

The Chicago Blackhawks are playing with confidence now that Connor Bedard has returned to the ice. Looking to remain undefeated with their fourth-year star in the lineup this season, the Blackhawks also aim to continue their recent home success against the Dallas Stars on Saturday night.

Roman Kantserov News / Blackhawk Up / October 16

Roman Kantserov has a tremendous opportunity in front of him

After a rough start to the 2026-2027 campaign, the Chicago Blackhhawks have started to get their season on track this past week, with consecutive victories against the Pittsburgh Penguins and Winnipeg Jets.

Patrick Kane News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 16

What Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane said after setting US-born assists record

Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane made even more history Thursday night, further strengthening his case as the greatest American hockey player of all time.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 16

This rookie has been the one bright spot for the Chicago Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks have had a rough start to the 2026-27 campaign. This isn't unexpected, due to the loss of their newly minted captain, Connor Bedard.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

3 Takeaways from Blackhawks’ 4-3 Overtime Win over Jets

The Chicago Blackhawks won in overtime against the Winnipeg Jets 4-3. It’s their first game that went past regulation and it ends with a win on home ice.

Artyom Levshunov News / The Rink / October 16

Recap: Levshunov’s game-winner downs Jets 4-3 in overtime

Artyom Levshunov fired home a wrist shot past Winnipeg Jets goaltender Stuart Skinner in overtime to lead the Chicago Blackhawks to a 4-3 victory in overtime.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Patrick Kane News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 16

Patrick Kane tallies most assists by U.S.-born NHL player

Patrick Kane has become a leader in another statistical category.

Blackhawks hold on for overtime win despite Jets' comeback

Eight early-season stats that actually matter in 2026-27 NHL season

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 16

Blackhawks win 4-3 in OT over Jets on milestone night

In their third contest of a seven-game homestand, the Chicago Blackhawks hosted the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday, Oct. 15. Connor Bedard had returned in the previous contest, and Frank Nazar came back from his two-game suspension for this game.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz

The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

The 'Most 100-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 15

Blackhawks hold on for overtime win despite Jets' comeback

Artyom Levshunov scored 97 seconds into overtime for the Chicago Blackhawks, who beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 to win their second straight game. The Russian defenseman, the second overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, got his third career goal and first in OT on a backhand pass from Connor Bedard to the high slot.

Patrick Kane News / ESPN / October 15

Kane sets record for assists by U.S.-born player with helper on Bedard goal

Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane earned another career milestone Thursday night.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / October 15

Ethan Del Mastro Replaces Injured Bowen Byram as Blackhawks Host Jets

Ethan Del Mastro will draw into the Blackhawks lineup in place of Bowen Byram tonight when Chicago hosts the Winnipeg Jets at 7 p.m. CT, Bleacher Nation’s Tab Bamford reported Thursday.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 15

Blackhawks look to build momentum on homestand; notes on Bedard, Kantserov, Frondell, Nazar, & more

After a day off on Wednesday, the Chicago Blackhawks were back to work with a morning skate Thursday morning (Oct. 15) ahead of hosting the Winnipeg Jets at the United Center.

Spencer Knight News / Blackhawk Up / October 15

Blackhawks goalie Spencer Knight is struggling in one surprising area

The Chicago Blackhawks have begun the 2026-27 season with just two wins. It's a disappointing total for fans who expected Patrick Kane’s return and several young stars taking a step forward to put the team in a playoff spot rather than another shot at the Draft Lottery.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Blackhawks’ Bowen Byram day-to-day with upper-body injury

A key piece on the back end in the Windy City is on the shelf. When speaking to the media, Chicago Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill announced that defenseman Bowen Byram will not be in the lineup on Thursday night, when the Blackhawks take on the Winnipeg Jets.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 15

The Blackhawks’ Rebuild Could Be At A Standstill

The Chicago Blackhawks are once again at the bottom of the NHL standings, a place they have unfortunately become quite familiar with over the past 5-10 years.

Roman Kantserov News / The Hockey Writers / October 14

Roman Kantserov’s Start Is Just What Chicago Needs

The Chicago Blackhawks had Connor Bedard return on Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins and celebrated it with a 5-3 win. While it was good to have the Hawks captain back, the big story from the win over the Penguins was 22-year-old Roman Kantserov, and his quick start might just be what Chicago needed.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Rink / October 14

Recap: Kantserov, Teravainen score two goals each, Hawks win 5-3 over Pens

The Chicago Blackhawks (1-5-0) eagerly welcomed the return of captain Connor Bedard to the lineup versus the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins (3-2-1). The 21-year-old center missed the first six games of the season while recovering from an offseason shoulder surgery.

Nick Lardis News / On Tap Sports Net / October 13

Blackhawks Assign Nick Lardis to Rockford IceHogs

The Chicago Blackhawks have assigned forward Nick Lardis to the Rockford IceHogs, their AHL affiliate, the IceHogs announced Tuesday afternoon. Lardis, 21, opened the season in Chicago and has two assists through six games with the Blackhawks, per the team’s release.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 12