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From Crosby to McDavid: Bedard's head-to-head battles with former first overall picks

Chicago Blackhawks captain and former first overall pick Connor Bedard is trending toward making his 2026-27 season debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, Oct.

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Can Connor Bedard turn this Blackhawks season around?

The Chicago Blackhawks have received a much needed liferaft with the return of Connor Bedard into the lineup approaching. Coach Jeff Blashill stated that Bedard is "trending" towards making his season debut versus the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.

Connor Bedard News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 13

Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard ‘trending’ toward season debut vs. Penguins

The Chicago Blackhawks have not had Connor Bedard in the lineup all season. He suffered a shoulder injury in the offseason that has kept him out of the lineup to this point.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 12

How the Blackhawks can fix their 'self-inflicted' mistakes

When you look at the Chicago Blackhawks 1-5 start, it's easy to list many different things that have gone wrong on both sides of the puck. But maybe it's easier to focus on one thing they can improve on: self-inflicted mistakes.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 12

Penguins kick off road trip at Blackhawks, who might regain Connor Bedard

The Pittsburgh Penguins face four road trips of at least four games this season. Tuesday's visit to the Chicago Blackhawks marks the beginning of the first.

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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.

Connor Bedard News / Field Level Media / October 12

Blackhawks star Connor Bedard 'trending toward' season debut Tuesday

There has not been a lot of positive news for the Chicago Blackhawks in the first two weeks of the season. But that may change on Tuesday, as team captain Connor Bedard has a good chance to make his season debut on home ice against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Connor Bedard News / ChiCitySports / October 12

Chicago Blackhawks captain Connor Bedard to make season debut on Tuesday

The Chicago Blackhawks have had a rough start. Their record is 1-5 through the first six games of the season, and they’ve looked pretty unimpressive. With a goal differential of -14 and just 12 goals scored, expectations have dropped even lower than we thought.

Connor Bedard News / NHL Trade Talk / October 12

Huge Boost as Connor Bedard Set for Season Debut with Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks have started the 2026-27 season without their new captain, but that is about to change. Connor Bedard, handed the ‘C’ in the offseason, is on track to make his season debut Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Connor Bedard News / Daily Faceoff / October 12

Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard game-time decision against Penguins

Some potentially positive news in the Windy City. According to reports, Chicago Blackhawks captain Connor Bedard is a game-time decision for Tuesday night’s matchup with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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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.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / October 12

NHL disciplines Devils' Evan Rodrigues, Blackhawks' Frank Nazar

A pair of former NCAA players have found their wallets to be a tad—or a lot—lighter, thanks to the NHL Department of Player Safety.

Special teams the story as Canucks lose 4-1 to Devils

Devils activate Johnathan Kovacevic off injured reserve

Blackhawks star Connor Bedard may make season debut Tuesday

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Connor Bedard News / Field Level Media / October 11

Blackhawks star Connor Bedard may make season debut Tuesday

Chicago Blackhawks captain Connor Bedard's season debut following offseason left shoulder surgery could come as soon as Tuesday. Bedard, 21, participated in full-contact practice for the first time Sunday since undergoing surgery in July and is eager to return to game action.

Roman Kantserov News / The Rink / October 11

Recap: Kantserov scores first goal as Hawks lose to Hurricanes 5-2

The Chicago Blackhawks squared off against the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night. While Canes entered the season as the defending Stanley Cup Champions, the Hawks seem destined for another lottery pick.

Roman Kantserov News / On Tap Sports Net / October 11

Kantserov Scores His First as Chicago Loses to Carolina 5-2

It’s been a season to forget for Chicago Blackhawks fans up to this point. Chicago has given up at least four goals in every loss this season, and Saturday’s 5-2 loss to the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes at the United Center was no different.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 11

Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard Returns To Full Practice

Chicago Blackhawks captain Connor Bedard shed his no-contact jersey at Sunday morning’s practice. This will mark a notable step forward in his recovery from a shoulder injury sustained during off-season training.

Connor Bedard News / The Hockey Writers / October 11

Blackhawks Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Searching for Answers & Bedard’s Injury Update

The Chicago Blackhawks started their seven-game home stand with a 5-2 loss to the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes. While it’s still October, there’s some worry surrounding this young Hawks team.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 11

3 Takeaways From the Blackhawks’ 5-2 Loss to the Hurricanes

To say that this has not been an ideal start to the season for the Chicago Blackhawks would be putting it lightly. They got a big win to start this important home stand but followed that up with a quick trip to Long Island, where they not only lost the game but lost Frank Nazar to suspension.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 10

Blackhawks fall to defending champion Hurricanes 5-2

The Chicago Blackhawks started their seven-game homestand by hosting the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, Sept. 10. Let's look at the Blackhawk's lineup for this contest, how the game went down and what the players and head coach Jeff Blashill had to say after the game.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / October 10

Blackhawks Should Be Worried About Weak 2027 NHL Draft Class

The Chicago Blackhawks have had 11 first-round picks since Kyle Davidson was brought in as general manager in 2022. The list is headlined by Connor Bedard,

Chicago Blackhawks News / Viral Sports News / October 10

Chicago Blackhawks Hit With Brutal NHL Suspension News

Chicago Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar received a two-game suspension Friday from the NHL for an illegal check to the head of New York Islanders captain Bo Horvat.

Frank Nazar News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 9

Frank Nazar To Have Hearing With NHL Player Safety

The NHL Player Safety account has announced that Frank Nazar will have a hearing for “an illegal check to the head against NY Islanders’ Bo Horvat.” The hit came late in the third period in the Chicago Blackhawks two-goal deficit against the New York Islanders, who led 3-1.

Andrew Shaw News / New Baseball Media / October 8

2026 Fall College Baseball Reset: Stanford

The rebuild effort for Stanford continued in 2026. No, the Cardinal did not make the NCAA tournament, although there were some positives from last season.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 7

Blackhawks Recall Dominic Toninato, Place Andrew Mangiapane On IR

According to a team announcement, the Chicago Blackhawks have recalled forward Dominic Toninato from the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs. In a corresponding roster move, the Blackhawks placed Andrew Mangiapane on the injured reserve with a lower-body injury.

Patrick Kane News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 6

Patrick Kane’s hilarious reaction to 1st Blackhawks game back at United Center

The Chicago Blackhawks reunited with star Patrick Kane this NHL season. Kane is making a humorous statement about returning to the United Center to play his first game back in Chicago.

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.