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Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane activated from IR, expected to return vs. Sabres

Showtime is back in action in the Windy City. On Thursday, the Chicago Blackhawks activated forward Patrick Kane from injured reserve. With that, he’s expected to be in the lineup for that night’s game, as the Blackhawks are set to play host to the Buffalo Sabres.

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Two Chicago Blackhawks Prospects Making Waves Overseas

There is no doubt that the Chicago Blackhawks are, and have been, a bad hockey team. With that comes a plethora of NHL draft picks and prospects. When looking at the list of prospects, some familiar names are toward the top.

Kyle Davidson News / Blackhawk Up / November 12

Blackhawks GM Davidson displaying belief in team's outlook, despite poor start

The Chicago Blackhawks record of 4-13-1 is a tough pill to swallow because this season was expected to go differently. As general manager Kyle Davidson said during his press conference on Nov.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Lead / November 12

Have the Chicago Blackhawks Hit Rock Bottom?

When game time comes for the Blackhawks this season, their fans let out a resounding sigh for what the next 60 minutes will bring. Other than the Vancouver Canucks, the Blackhawks have the worst record in the NHL.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Dillon Boucher News / The Hockey Writers / November 12

Dillon Boucher’s Improbable NHL Debut for the Blackhawks

On Nov. 4, 2026, Dillon Boucher made his debut with the Chicago Blackhawks at age 29. Every so often, a player in their late 20s or early 30s makes their NHL debut.

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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.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 12

Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard backs Jeff Blashill as losing streak continues

The 2026-27 season is already going off the rails for the Chicago Blackhawks, who are 4-13-1, dead last in the Central Division and mired in a six-game losing streak.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / November 12

Bleacher Report underestimates how frustrated Blackhawks fans really are

The Chicago Blackhawks are caught in a tailspin this season; instead of moving up the standings, the Original Six franchise finds itself in an all-too-familiar spot, at the bottom of the Central Division and near the bottom of the Western Conference.

Elliotte Friedman News / Blackhawk Up / November 12

NHL Insider harshly criticizes Blackhawks, points to lack of physicality as team's true weakness

On Monday, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman devoted a lengthy segment of his 32 Thoughts podcast to the state of the Chicago Blackhawks, who hold a 4-13-1 record for second-worst record in the NHL.

Kyle Davidson News / NHL Trade Talk / November 11

GM Kyle Davidson Details Trade Plans for the Struggling Blackhawks

Chicago Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson spoke with fans on Wednesday, essentially apologizing for how dreadful the team has been of late. In his messaging,

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / November 11

Chicago Blackhawks tone deaf social media post sparks frustration

It’s safe to say few Chicago Blackhawks fans expected much when it was announced that GM Kyle Davidson would meet the media on Wednesday afternoon. The cellar-dwelling 4-13-1 Blackhawks have become a laughing stock in the hockey world.

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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 / November 11

Blackhawks first round picks named in trade talks according to insider

On Wednesday, Chicago Blackhawks General Manager Kyle Davidson said to media that he still has faith in the team he has built, even as the club struggles near the bottom of the standings.

Kyle Davidson News / Daily Faceoff / November 11

Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson: ‘We’re intent on improving the playing roster’

The Chicago Blackhawks have been arguably the biggest disappointment in the NHL this season, and general manager Kyle Davidson knows it. Their 4-13-1 start has them in 31st place in the NHL standings, and they are one of just two teams that has yet to reach 10 points in the standings.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / November 11

3 Bright Spots in a Disastrous Chicago Blackhawks Season

Expectations were uncertain for the Chicago Blackhawks coming into 2026-27, but it’s clear things could not possibly be worse. If not for the Vancouver Canucks, the Blackhawks would be in the NHL’s basement by a comfortable margin.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Viral Sports News / November 10

Former Chicago Blackhawks Center Has Reportedly Died

Former Chicago Blackhawks center Bobby Sheehan, who spent a full season with the club in the mid-1970s after earlier helping beat them for a Stanley Cup, died Saturday at his home in Weymouth, Massachusetts.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / November 10

Blackhawks Couldn’t Have Had a Worse Start to the Season

The Chicago Blackhawks are off to a horrific start, going 4-13-1 through their first 18 games. Between head coach Jeff Blashill’s “internal numbers” and general manager Kyle Davidson’s inability to advance the rebuild, the vibes are at an all-time low.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 9

Blackhawks Looking To Add Forward Help

It’s fair to say that this has not been the start of the season that the Blackhawks were hoping for. They enter play on Saturday in an all-too-familiar position, at the bottom of the Central Division.

Connor Bedard News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 9

Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard addresses players-only meeting after Hurricanes shellacking

The 2026-27 NHL season is quickly getting away from the Chicago Blackhawks, who have lost six games in a row, the most recent a lopsided 9-2 defeat at the hands of the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 8

Blackhawks Recall Drew Commesso, Place Patrick Kane On IR

With Arvid Soderblom on waivers today, it was clear that the Blackhawks would be bringing up a new backup goalie before long. They’re not waiting for

Jeff Blashill News / ChiCitySports / November 8

Chicago Blackhawks reportedly make decision on Jeff Blashill

The Chicago Blackhawks have opened the season as one of the worst teams in hockey. After a 9-2 drubbing at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night, the Blackhawks have fallen to 4-13-1.

Bowen Byram News / NHL Trade Talk / November 8

Trade Regret? Byram’s Mysterious Health Status Has Blackhawks Fans Concerned

The Chicago Blackhawks have got to be worried about the situation involving defenseman Bowen Byram. Medically cleared to return, Byram still hasn’t, and

Connor Bedard News / Daily Faceoff / November 8

‘There’s frustration all the time:’ Blackhawks’ Bedard reacts to 9-2 loss

Chicago Blackhawks captain Connor Bedard scored a nice goal against the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night. His fifth of the year in 12 games thus far was reflective of the type of skill the 2023 No.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL Trade Talk / November 8

Blackhawks Scrambling, Active in Trade Market to Save Season

Chicago is in full scramble mode. According to Elliotte Friedman, the Blackhawks have suddenly become very active, putting a ton of players and assets on the table.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / November 5

Blackhawks are no closer to contention than before

The 2026-27 NHL season is well into its second month, and it’s clear that no team is off to a more disastrous start than the Chicago Blackhawks. Based on their offseason moves and posturing, the Blackhawks were ready to try to go from perennial rebuilder to playoff caliber team this season.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / November 5

Chicago Blackhawks called ‘soft and pathetic’ after another embarrassing loss

The Chicago Blackhawks have lost four in a row, and seven of their last eight games, to begin the 2026-27 season. While most around the league didn’t expect the Blackhawks to be super competitive this season, they’ve looked worse than we thought.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Yardbarker / October 31