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Blackhawks will need to avoid Simon Edvinsson-type situation with Artyom Levshunov, Sam Rinzel

Dominating the hockey headlines as of late has been the messy contract stalemate between the Detroit Red Wings and restricted free agent Simon Edvinsson.

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Patrick Kane embraces Blackhawk’s home-opener

Things have come full circle recently for Patrick Kane. As a free agent this past summer, the 37-year-old had to make a decision on where he wanted to play moving forward.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 5

Blackhawks, Blues search for incremental gains in first meeting

The Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues have encountered hardship earlier than either would have hoped but will continue to work toward overcoming it when the rivals meet Tuesday night in Chicago's home opener.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 5

When will the Blackhawks finally win their first game?

The Chicago Blackhawks are winless after their first three games, losing three road contests to Vegas, Utah, and Buffalo. On Tuesday, the club will play its home opener against the St.

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Can you name the players chosen as team captain for each NHL franchise in 2026-27?

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Andrew Mangiapane News / Daily Faceoff / October 5

Blackhawks’ Andrew Mangiapane out week-to-week with lower-body injury

The Chicago Blackhawks will be without one of their veteran depth scoring wingers for the foreseeable future, as head coach Jeff Blashill told reporters, including Ben Pope of The Chicago Sun-Times, on Monday that Andrew Mangiapane is out of the lineup on a week-to-week basis with a lower-body injury.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / October 4

The Chicago Blackhawks Blow Early Lead to Sabres in 4-3 Loss

The Chicago Blackhawks searched for a big-time bounce-back win, but couldn’t seal the deal. So what has gone wrong for the Chicago Blackhawks to start this season?

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / October 4

Will the Blackhawks hit the 90-point mark this season?

It’s been many years since the Chicago Blackhawks were a competitive team in the NHL, but the franchise is hoping the 2026-27 campaign is a step in the right direction after an offseason that saw them acquire Bowen Byram, re-acquire Patrick Kane and extend Connor Bedard to a long-term contract.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 4

3 Takeaways From Blackhawks’ 4-3 Loss to Sabres

The Chicago Blackhawks trotted into Buffalo to play the Sabres after losing 5-2 to the Vegas Golden Knights and getting embarrassed by the Utah Mammoth, dropping the game 6-0. The Blackhawks needed to prove something to themselves; prove that they’re way better than they’ve played.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Viral Sports News / October 4

Former Chicago Blackhawks Defenseman Has Died

Lyle Odelein, the hard-nosed defenseman who spent a short but physical stretch with the Chicago Blackhawks late in his career, died Friday. He was 58. The Quill Lake, Saskatchewan, native died of a heart attack, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 3

Blackhawks fall 4-3 to the Sabres, despite a much better offensive performance

The Chicago Blackhawks took on the Buffalo Sabres in their third game of the 2026-27 season on Saturday, Oct. 3. It was gut check time for the team, as they'd lost the first two games in rather ugly fashion.

NHL News / Blackhawk Up / October 3

The Blackhawks can learn from example and 'control our effort' against Sabres

The Chicago Blackhawks are entering their third game of the season against the Buffalo Sabres tonight (Oct. 3). This is a big game for them after starting off the season 0-2, and as defenseman Ian Cole said after the game against the Utah Mammoth on Oct.

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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.

Bowen Byram News / Daily Faceoff / October 3

Blackhawks’ Bowen Byram to miss game against Sabres for family matter

The Chicago Blackhawks‘ big offseason addition will have to miss his first opportunity to face his former team. On Saturday, Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill revealed that defenseman Bowen Byram will be out for Saturday’s road game against the Buffalo Sabres due to a family matter.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 3

What the Blackhawks can expect with Korchinski and Del Mastro in the lineup

Through the first two games of the season, Chicago's defense appears discombobulated. In Vegas, they were all over the place. And against Utah, they were virtually nonexistent.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 3

Blackhawks storylines revisited, 2 ugly losses, the forward lines?! & more

The Blackhawks wrapped up their preseason on Sept. 26, and have since embarked on their first two regular season games of the 2026-27 campaign. It hasn’t exactly unfolded as planned, with Chicago suffering a couple of ugly losses.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / October 3

The Blackhawks Need to Address Their Defensive Problems

The Chicago Blackhawks went to Utah to face the Mammoth after getting smacked around by the Vegas Golden Knights and losing 5-2. Things didn’t change at all, and the Blackhawks played a worse game than they did in the season opener, losing 6-0 to the Mammoth.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 3

Analyzing the Rockford IceHogs' opening night roster

The Rockford IceHogs open their 2026-27 season at the BMO Center on Oct. 3 against the Milwaukee Admirals. On Oct. 2, the team announced their opening right roster.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 2

2 dueling Blackhawks thoughts after their first two games

The Chicago Blackhawks are two games into the season, and they lost 5-2 to the Vegas Golden Knights on Sept. 29 and 6-0 to the Utah Mammoth on Oct. 1. No NHL team comes out of the gate at 100 percent to start the season.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Rink / October 2

Recap: Blackhawks dominated by Utah 6-0

The Chicago Blackhawks’ season has started rough. They had a couple of moments in their first game versus the Vegas Golden Knights, but overall, they did not look like a team that has much figured out yet.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Lead / October 1

Can Frank Nazar Drive His Own Line Amid Bedard’s Absence?

The Chicago Blackhawks’ 2025-26 season was another disappointing one. They finished second-to-last in the league and last in the Central Division by 10 points behind the Winnipeg Jets.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / September 30

Blackhawks’ Woes From Season Opener Should Raise Concern

The Chicago Blackhawks, on Sept. 29, had their season opener against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Blackhawks met a motivated Golden Knights team after losing the Stanley Cup Final last season; playing in front of their home crowd, they were gobsmacked, losing 5-2. There’s no way around that it was an ugly game.

Patrick Kane News / Larry Brown Sports / September 30

Patrick Kane had a great message after scoring his first goal in his return to the Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks got to experience “Showtime” again after a long time. Patrick Kane made his presence felt in his first game back with the Blackhawks on Tuesday during a season-opener against the Vegas Golden Knights at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.

Oliver Moore News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 24

Blackhawks Sign Oliver Moore To Five-Year Extension

The Chicago Blackhawks are tidying up one more piece of business before the 2026-27 season begins. Forward Oliver Moore has been signed to a five-year, $21.25MM extension per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Athlon Sports / September 24

Blackhawks Announce Connor Bedard Update Before 2026-27 NHL Season

Connor Bedard will enter the 2026-27 NHL season as the second-youngest captain in Chicago Blackhawks history. However, his fourth year in the league will begin with the franchise player still recovering from shoulder surgery.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL Trade Talk / September 23

No Bedard: Blackhawks Bracing for Life Without Their Captain

Well, this isn’t exactly how the Chicago Blackhawks wanted to start the season. Head coach Jeff Blashill says Connor Bedard isn’t close to joining the team for practice yet, which pretty much confirms what everyone was hoping wouldn’t happen.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 23

Three NHL defensemen poised for a breakout season

Several young NHL defensemen are entering the 2026 season with bigger opportunities and higher expectations. Some have already flashed star potential, while others are finally getting the role needed to show what they can do. Here are three defensemen poised for a breakout season.

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Derrick Pouliot News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 21

Blackhawks Place Derrick Pouliot On Waivers

The latest round of cuts from the Chicago Blackhawks’ training camp included veteran defenseman Derrick Pouliot. He has been placed on waivers, per PuckPedia, for the purpose of assignment to the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs.