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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

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Blackhawks need to clean house and fire Kyle Davidson, Jeff Blashill

Following an absolutely embarrassing 9-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, November 7, it’s become abundantly clear that the Chicago Blackhawks need to clean house.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / November 8

The Blackhawks have to make serious changes, not make excuses

The Chicago Blackhawks are being historically bad this season, even worse than last year (somehow). "Internal analytics" apparently tell us that the Blackhawks are in every game, but actual statistics show they're worse than they were in the "Dollar Bill" era.

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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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NHL News / The Rink / November 8

Recap: Carolina dominates in a laugher 9-2 over Chicago

The Chicago Blackhawks surrendered the game’s first seven goals on their way to an embarrassing defeat to the Carolina Hurricanes 9-2 in Raleigh on Saturday night.

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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.

NHL News / The Rink / November 8

Recap: Blackhawks downed by an old friend, lose to Lightning 4-1

The Blackhawks came into Thursday night’s game having lost four straight. They have not looked good in this losing streak either, looking like a team with no identity.

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.

Jonathan Toews News / Athlon Sports / November 8

In 2014, Jonathan Toews bought a Lincoln Park house for $3.525 million; two years later, he sold it for $3.8 million

Jonathan Toews’ time in Chicago brought considerable success on the ice, but the former Blackhawks captain also made an interesting move in the city’s luxury real estate market.

NHL News / Blackhawk Up / November 7

Blackhawks suffer blowout 9-2 loss to Hurricanes and something has to give

All it took was a 1:34 minutes. It took 1:34 for Seth Jarvis of the Carolina Hurricanes to make it 1-0. The Chicago Blackhawks never recovered after that.

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 / Blackhawk Up / November 7

How the Blackhawks are preparing to utilize a Moore, Frondell and Nazar line

The Chicago Blackhawks have been messing with their lines all season. Some have worked. Like the fourth line of Ryan Greene, Jordan Greenway, and Cole Smith, and a second line of Teuvo Teräväinen, Anton Frondell, and Tyler Bertuzzi jived for a bit.

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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.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 7

Chicago Takes on Carolina Saturday at Lenovo Center

The Chicago Blackhawks visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Lenovo Center, with puck drop at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Blackhawks are 4-12-1 and have lost five straight.

Kyle Davidson News / The Hockey Writers / November 7

Where Do Kyle Davidson & the Blackhawks Go From Here?

The Chicago Blackhawks had their best effort of the season. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough. The Blackhawks went up against the Boston Bruins on Halloween, and while the Blackhawks played their best game of the season so far, they still lost in overtime, 5-4. The Blackhawks were winning 4-2 with eight minutes left to go in the third period.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / November 7

Blackhawks should look to Rockford for reinforcements

The Chicago Blackhawks currently have a dismal record of 4-12-1, and they’ve lost eight of their last nine games. Headed into a matchup against the defending champion Carolina Hurricanes tonight (Nov.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / November 7

Blackhawks’ Bowen Byram Trade Is Looking Bad for Kyle Davidson

Defenseman Bowen Byram was fresh off helping the Buffalo Sabres to their first playoff berth since 2011 when he got traded to the Chicago Blackhawks. General manager Kyle Davidson saw Byram as “a potential No.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 6

3 Takeaways From the Blackhawks’ 4-1 Loss to the Lightning

The 2026-27 season is just 17 games old, but Chicago Blackhawks fans already wish it were over. The Blackhawks lost 5-3 to the Florida Panthers and had the privilege of following that up with another Florida game, this time against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Ilya Mikheyev News / On Tap Sports Net / November 6

Blackhawks Fall 4-1 at Tampa as Mikheyev Scores Twice

The Chicago Blackhawks offense continues to suffer in their 4-1 defeat to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Former Chicago Blackhawk Ilya Mikheyev recorded two goals, and Roman Kantserov scored late to spoil the shutout.

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