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Head coach Jeff Blashill’s coach-speak, & how it serves the Blackhawks

As the calendar flips to September, training camps are about to get underway across the NHL. It’s an exciting time in the hockey world. For the Chicago Blackhawks, this will be their second season under head coach Jeff Blashill.

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The biggest wins and worst losses in Blackhawks history

The Chicago Blackhawks have played 6,970 regular-season games since debuting in 1926, plus an additional 548 playoff contests. As an Original Six team with a lot of history, including six Stanley Cup championships, the franchise is bound to have some memorable and not-so-memorable matches in its history.

Andrew Mangiapane News / Blackhawk Up / August 27

How the Blackhawks may view Andrew Mangiapane's value in 2026-27

Andrew Mangiapane is one of the interesting forwards on the Chicago Blackhawks going into next season. Given that they have a lot of forwards, it raises questions about what Mangiapane's playing time could look like.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / August 27

Why the Blackhawks must invite this fascinating free agent to training camp

The Chicago Blackhawks have undoubtedly made some big moves this offseason. They most notably reunited with franchise legend Patrick Kane and struck a blockbuster trade with the Buffalo Sabres for Bowen Byram.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Sacha Boisvert News / Blackhawk Up / August 26

Sacha Boisvert has an opportunity to fill a hole in the Blackhawks' lineup

After a tough season with Boston University (BU) last season, Sacha Boisvert has seemingly fallen under the radar when future roster construction is discussed.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Kevin Korchinski News / The Hockey Writers / August 26

What Is the Blackhawks’ Plan for Kevin Korchinski?

Kevin Korchinski was the seventh-overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft. When he was drafted, he was looked at as the next future number-one defender and had a high ceiling in general. Unfortunately, the past four years have changed that.

Spencer Knight News / Blackhawk Up / August 26

5 fascinating facts about Blackhawks goalie Spencer Knight

Since the days of Corey Crawford leading the Chicago Blackhawks to Stanley Cup parades, the franchise has been looking for a bona fide No. 1 goalie, someone to build around to become a contender again.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / August 26

Blackhawks Number History, 41-50

We’re continuing our journey through Chicago Blackhawks numbers history. With 100 years of hockey under its belt, this franchise has so many names to mention.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / August 26

2026-27 NHL team preview: Chicago Blackhawks

The Blackhawks’ marketing team probably wished the club’s centennial season wasn’t a total crapshoot. In early April, the Hawks were eliminated from playoff contention for the sixth consecutive season, with the team finishing second last in the Western Conference with 72 points.

Patrick Kane News / The Lead / August 21

Expectations for Patrick Kane’s Return to Chicago Are Too High

It’s showtime again in Chicago. Patrick Kane is back where it all began, signing a 2-year contract to likely finish his career as a Blackhawk. Reactions were mixed, but most Blackhawks fans were thrilled to see him back where he belongs.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / August 20

3 Chicago Blackhawks With the Most to Prove This Season

The 2026-27 season is shaping up to be a pivotal one for the Chicago Blackhawks. After several seasons finishing in the NHL’s basement, they now have a collection of talent that can do damage.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / August 19

Ranking the Blackhawks’ Young Core by Long-Term Potential

Connor Bedard is in a class of his own, but the Chicago Blackhawks’ rebuild is about much more than one superstar. Bedard is expected to miss the first month of the season at the very least, so Chicago will get an extended look at whether some of their young players can manage heavier responsibilities before their centerpiece returns.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL Rumors / August 17

2026-27 Chicago Blackhawks Season Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks enter the 2026–27 season with a reshaped roster after a busy offseason that saw them bring back Blackhawks legend Patrick Kane, lock up their franchise cornerstone, and make a splashy trade for a top-pairing defenseman.

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The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz

The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 16

Blackhawks’ glaring roster flaw that must be fixed before 2026-27 NHL season

Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks showed some promise during the 2025-26 campaign. Chicago did not make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026. And for the most part, they didn’t truly contend for a postseason spot either.

Arvid Soderblom News / On Tap Sports Net / August 12

Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Arvid Soderblom

Before the 2024-25 NHL season, the Chicago Blackhawks had a very uncertain picture in net for the future. Although the likes or Drew Commesso and Adam Gajan were in the pipeline, Arvid Soderblom was the only young goalie at the NHL level.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 7

Blackhawks could trade multiple 1st-round picks, says insider

The Chicago Blackhawks boast an embarrassment of riches in the 2027 NHL Draft, owning three first-round picks next summer. The franchise also hasn’t made the playoffs in six full seasons, and fans in the Windy City are hoping a lengthy rebuild is finally reaching its conclusion.

Artyom Levshunov News / On Tap Sports Net / August 6

Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Artyom Levshunov

The forever debate will be whether or not the Chicago Blackhawks were correct by selecting defenseman Artyom Levshunov over winger Ivan Demidov. Regardless of which side of the fence you lie on, the Blackhawks need Levshunov to develop into a franchise cornerstone on the blue line.

Bowen Byram News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 25

Bowen Byram Had A Bigger Offer On The Table This Offseason

When the Blackhawks acquired defenseman Bowen Byram from the Sabres before the draft, there was some sticker shock on two fronts. The first was the price paid to acquire him with a package including the fourth-overall pick. The second was the subsequent six-year, $75MM contract extension he signed earlier this month.

Connor Bedard News / Yardbarker / July 18

Blackhawks' Connor Bedard extension is a win-win deal

The Chicago Blackhawks extension of forward Connor Bedard has made him the third-highest paid player in NHL and the resigning of Bedard benefits both sides.

Chicago Blackhawks have immediate worry after Connor Bedard’s extension news

Analyzing Connor Bedard's contract extension with Blackhawks

Blackhawks sign Connor Bedard to 5-year, $75M extension

The 'Stanley Cup winning Chicago Blackhawks' quiz