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Evolution of Blackhawks’ Youngsters Leading to Team Success

The Chicago Blackhawks are a work in progress; there’s no doubt about that. You never truly know what you’re going to get when you sit down to watch a game.

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Blackhawks’ Jeff Blashill gets real on ‘next level’ Connor Bedard performance

The Chicago Blackhawks have some signs of improvement this season. Jeff Blashill has this team playing promising hockey during his first season. And a major reason for this, as many expected before the year, is franchise cornerstone Connor Bedard.

Roman Kantserov News / Daily Faceoff / December 5

Blackhawks prospect Roman Kantserov is having a near-historic KHL season

The Chicago Blackhawks are emerging from the basement of the NHL with a solid start to the season that has them in range of the Western Conference playoff picture.

Connor Bedard News / Breakaway on SI / December 5

Blackhawks' Connor Bedar Continues to Be Something Special

Connor Bedard is no longer a promising young player trying to find his way in the NHL. He's arrived, and the Chicago Blackhawks are reaping the benefits.

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The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

The 'Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup-winning teams' quiz

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NHL News / The Rink / December 5

Recap: Blackhawks hang on to beat Kings 2-1

In the Chicago Blackhawks’ second game of their four-game West Coast road trip, the Hawks took on the Los Angeles Kings. This was their second meeting of the season and their first of two consecutive games in LA.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Field Level Media / December 5

Spencer Knight stops 26 shots as Blackhawks egde Kings

Spencer Knight made 26 saves for the visiting Chicago Blackhawks in a 2-1 win against the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday. Connor Bedard and Wyatt Kaiser scored for the Blackhawks, who had lost six of the previous seven games (1-4-2).

Sam Rinzel News / ChiCitySports / December 4

Is it time for the Chicago Blackhawks to send Sam Rinzel to rockford for a reset?

The Chicago Blackhawks entered the season with high hopes for young defenseman Sam Rinzel, especially after his impressive NHL debut last spring and steady early-season play.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 4

Analyst Argues Bedard Over Ex-Leaf and Proven Star on Team Canada

Connor Bedard has taken the NHL by storm in his third season as a pro, and his play has many believing he should be a lock to make the Canadian Olympic team.

Tyler Bertuzzi News / The Hockey Writers / December 4

Tyler Bertuzzi’s Unique Skillset Driving Blackhawks’ Success

Since Tyler Bertuzzi joined the Chicago Blackhawks before the 2024-25 season, he’s been an intriguing player to watch. Flashes of skill and dogged determination have been intertwined with stretches of invisibility and offensive lapses.

Connor Bedard News / ChiCitySports / December 3

NHL Recognizes Connor Bedard’s November brilliance with Third Star of the Month Award

Connor Bedard keeps adding to his growing list of accomplishments, earning the NHL’s third star of the month on Tuesday after powering the Chicago Blackhawks through November.

NHL News / The Rink / December 3

Recap: No dice for Chicago in shootout loss in Vegas

The Chicago Blackhawks began their four-game West Coast road trip in Sin City on Tuesday, taking on the Vegas Golden Knights. The Blackhawks had lost five of their last six games, but were coming off a strong comeback against the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday at the United Center.

Laurent Brossoit News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 2

Blackhawks activate, reassign Laurent Brossoit

Laurent Brossoit is finally getting back into game action. The Blackhawks announced they’ve activated the veteran netminder from the injured non-roster list and assigned him to AHL Rockford for a conditioning stint, bypassing waivers for the time being.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / December 1

Who would be a good long-term deadline add for the Blackhawks?

Things are finally starting to look up for the Chicago Blackhawks. After missing the playoffs for seven of the last eight seasons, they’ve begun to play some competitive hockey fueled by high-end young talent.

AJ Spellacy News / ChiCitySports / December 1

Blackhawks prospect A.J. Spellacy earns camp invite

The Chicago Blackhawks continue to see their prospect pool gain national attention, and the latest example comes from forward A.J. Spellacy, who has officially been named to Team USA’s 28-player preliminary camp roster for the 2026 World Junior Championship.

Nick Foligno News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 16

Blackhawks' Nick Foligno to miss four weeks with hand injury

The Chicago Blackhawks will be without captain Nick Foligno for the next month, head coach Jeff Blashill told Mario Tirabassi of CHGO Sports. Foligno sustained a hand injury after blocking a shot in Saturday night’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.