Chicago Blackhawks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NHL Rumors: Playing Matchmaker for Marchessault, Murphy, Chinakhov and Fleury

Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times: With the increasing salary cap, its made it more difficult to bring in free agents, as many are re-signing. It also hasn’t made trading easier.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 29

5 Positives From the Blackhawks’ 7-3 Loss to the Penguins

The Chicago Blackhawks hosted the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday, Dec. 28, and it was one of the strangest games I’ve ever attended. To start with, it was warm and rainy when I entered the United Center, and then cold and windy when I left.

Anton Frondell News / Daily Faceoff / December 29

Can Blackhawks’ Anton Frondell dominate the World Juniors?

ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA – If you were looking for Anton Lundell highlights during Sweden’s World Junior Championship pre-tournament play, there wasn’t much to go around.

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Nick Foligno News / Athlon Sports / December 29

Blackhawks Announce Roster Move Amid Nick Foligno’s Return

The Chicago Blackhawks shuffled their injury list ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Chicago placed 21-year-old center Frank Nazar on injured reserve and filled that gap by activating fellow forward and team captain Nick Foligno for the first time since mid-November.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Frank Nazar News / ESPN / December 28

Blackhawks place Nazar on IR before loss to Pens

Prior to the team's 7-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday night, the Chicago Blackhawks placed center and burgeoning star Frank Nazar on injured reserve retroactive to Dec.

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 29

Justin Brazeau achieves personal milestone as Penguins dominate Blackhawks

The Penguins provided Pittsburgh sports fans upset about the Steelers' loss earlier in the day, something to cheer about, thanks to their best offensive output of the season on Sunday night.

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NHL News / The Rink / December 29

Recap: Pittsburgh destroys Chicago 7-3 behind Brazeau hat trick

The Chicago Blackhawks (14-18-6) extended their losing streak to seven games as the Pittsburgh Penguins (16-12-9) bested the home team 7-3 behind a hat trick by forward Justin Brazeau.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 28

Penguins Season-High 7 Goals Sinks Blackhawks in 7-3 Win

On a Sunday night in Chicago, the Chicago Blackhawks and the Pittsburgh Penguins met for the first time this season. The Blackhawks were coming off a 4-3 shootout win against the Dallas Stars the night before (Dec.

Nick Foligno News / Daily Faceoff / December 28

Blackhawks’ Nick Foligno makes return to lineup after 19-game absence

The Chicago Blackhawks announced on social media that forward Nick Foligno has been activated from injured reserve and will make his return to the lineup for their game on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 28

Blackhawks Place Frank Nazar On IR, Activate Nick Foligno

The Chicago Blackhawks have activated captain Nick Foligno off of injured reserve. He is expected to return to the lineup on Sunday night for his first game since November 15th, per Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio.

NHL News / The Rink / December 28

Recap: Blackhawks top Stars in shootout 4-3

The Chicago Blackhawks came into Texas against the Dallas Stars looking to get back to winning. They had dropped their previous six contests, and needed to get something going to turn things around.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Field Level Media / December 28

Blackhawks may remain short-handed vs. slumping Pens

A season-high six-game losing streak may be in the rearview, but the Chicago Blackhawks still have the trouble of skating without injured forwards Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar for a bit longer.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / December 27

Soderblom Stops 28, Bertuzzi Scores 2 in Blackhawks’ 4-3 Shootout Win Over Stars

The Chicago Blackhawks (14-17-6) beat the Dallas Stars (25-7-7) 4-3 in a shootout for an impressive win at American Airlines Center on Saturday night. Tyler Bertuzzi and Jason Dickinson scored for the Blackhawks in regulation.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / December 27

Blackhawks score 2 shootout goals to defeat Stars

Nick Lardis and Ryan Donato scored in the shootout to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 4-3 win over the host Dallas Stars on Saturday night. Tyler Bertuzzi had two goals and Jason Dickinson scored for the Blackhawks, who snapped their six-game losing streak.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / December 27

4 Blackhawks Who Could Gain From Elevated Roles With Bedard & Nazar Out

The Chicago Blackhawks have been dealt a tough blow with the recent losses of top players Connor Bedard (shoulder) and Frank Nazar (shot to the face). Their two best offensive players, and the No.

Landon Slaggert News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 27

Blackhawks Recall Landon Slaggert

When the Blackhawks assigned goaltender Laurent Brossoit to the minors after he cleared waivers, they opened up a roster spot that they elected not to fill right away. However, they’ve decided that filling it after the holiday break made sense as the team announced that they have recalled winger Landon Slaggert from AHL Rockford.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 27

NHL Predictions: December 27th Chicago Blackhawks vs Dallas Stars

The Chicago Blackhawks come out of the holiday break and take on the Dallas Stars. Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions! Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey analyze the day’s games and provide in-depth analysis.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / December 25

Chicago Blackhawks star player is a sleeper pick for Team Canada in the 2026 Winter Olympics

The Chicago Blackhawks have some players who would fit perfectly in the 2026 Winter Olympics. While the deadline for the 12 teams to submit their rosters is Dec.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 23

Skidding Blackhawks bid to 'push back' vs. Flyers

Losses and injuries are mounting for the Chicago Blackhawks, but with that reality comes a spike in self-awareness. "Of course, it's frustrating," Chicago forward Ilya Mikheyev said.

Frank Nazar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 22

Blackhawks’ Frank Nazar out at least 4 weeks after taking puck to the face

The Chicago Blackhawks received some unfortunate injury news to one of their most important players, as forward Frank Nazar is going to be unavailable for at least a full month, according to head coach Jeff Blashill.

Frank Nazar News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 20

Blackhawks’ Frank Nazar Expected To Miss Four Weeks With Injury

Injury news turned from bad to worse during the Chicago Blackhwaks’ Saturday loss to the Ottawa Senators. Already without star Connor Bedard, the Blackhawks also lost top forward Frank Nazar after he took a slapshot from Ottawa’s Claude Giroux hit him in the face.

Nick Foligno News / Breakaway on SI / December 18

Blackhawks Captain Inching Toward Return

Chicago Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno could be returning to game action soon should his progress as of late continue. Foligno, who suffered a hand injury on Nov.