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3 Takeaways From Blackhawks’ 4-3 Loss to Sabres

The Chicago Blackhawks trotted into Buffalo to play the Sabres after losing 5-2 to the Vegas Golden Knights and getting embarrassed by the Utah Mammoth, dropping the game 6-0. The Blackhawks needed to prove something to themselves; prove that they’re way better than they’ve played.

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Former Chicago Blackhawks Defenseman Has Died

Lyle Odelein, the hard-nosed defenseman who spent a short but physical stretch with the Chicago Blackhawks late in his career, died Friday. He was 58. The Quill Lake, Saskatchewan, native died of a heart attack, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 3

Blackhawks fall 4-3 to the Sabres, despite a much better offensive performance

The Chicago Blackhawks took on the Buffalo Sabres in their third game of the 2026-27 season on Saturday, Oct. 3. It was gut check time for the team, as they'd lost the first two games in rather ugly fashion.

NHL News / Blackhawk Up / October 3

The Blackhawks can learn from example and 'control our effort' against Sabres

The Chicago Blackhawks are entering their third game of the season against the Buffalo Sabres tonight (Oct. 3). This is a big game for them after starting off the season 0-2, and as defenseman Ian Cole said after the game against the Utah Mammoth on Oct.

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Bowen Byram News / Daily Faceoff / October 3

Blackhawks’ Bowen Byram to miss game against Sabres for family matter

The Chicago Blackhawks‘ big offseason addition will have to miss his first opportunity to face his former team. On Saturday, Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill revealed that defenseman Bowen Byram will be out for Saturday’s road game against the Buffalo Sabres due to a family matter.

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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.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 3

What the Blackhawks can expect with Korchinski and Del Mastro in the lineup

Through the first two games of the season, Chicago's defense appears discombobulated. In Vegas, they were all over the place. And against Utah, they were virtually nonexistent.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 3

Blackhawks storylines revisited, 2 ugly losses, the forward lines?! & more

The Blackhawks wrapped up their preseason on Sept. 26, and have since embarked on their first two regular season games of the 2026-27 campaign. It hasn’t exactly unfolded as planned, with Chicago suffering a couple of ugly losses.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / October 3

The Blackhawks Need to Address Their Defensive Problems

The Chicago Blackhawks went to Utah to face the Mammoth after getting smacked around by the Vegas Golden Knights and losing 5-2. Things didn’t change at all, and the Blackhawks played a worse game than they did in the season opener, losing 6-0 to the Mammoth.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 3

Analyzing the Rockford IceHogs' opening night roster

The Rockford IceHogs open their 2026-27 season at the BMO Center on Oct. 3 against the Milwaukee Admirals. On Oct. 2, the team announced their opening right roster.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 2

3 Takeaways from Blackhawks’ Blowout Loss Versus the Mammoth

When it comes to the Chicago Blackhawks, one word comes to mind: rebuilding. However, it’s come to the point of the future of the franchise that the word can’t be an excuse anymore.

Patrick Kane News / Blackhawk Up / October 2

Blackhawks all-time leading scorers in October

The Chicago Blackhawks may have lost their only September game of the 2026-27 season, but they get a clean slate to begin October. On Thursday, they travel to Salt Lake City to face the Mammoth, giving Patrick Kane another opportunity to chase down milestones held by franchise legends Denis Savard and Stan Mikita.

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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 / On Tap Sports Net / October 2

Blackhawks Blanked 6-0 by Utah Mammoth, Fall to 0-2

The Chicago Blackhawks never had a chance on Thursday night at Delta Center. The Utah Mammoth poured in six unanswered goals and shut Chicago out 6-0, dropping the Hawks to 0-2-0 after a 5-2 Opening Night loss at Vegas.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 2

Blackhawks blanked 6-0 by the Mammoth, it's gut check time

The Chicago Blackhawks faced the Utah Mammoth on the road for their second game of the 2026-27 season on Thursday, Oct. 1. It was a nostalgic game for the Hawks' new defenseman Ian Cole, as he played the last two seasons with the Mammoth.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / The Lead / October 1

Can Frank Nazar Drive His Own Line Amid Bedard’s Absence?

The Chicago Blackhawks’ 2025-26 season was another disappointing one. They finished second-to-last in the league and last in the Central Division by 10 points behind the Winnipeg Jets.

Teuvo Teravainen News / Blackhawk Up / October 1

Why the Blackhawks need Teuvo Teravainen to step up this season

When Teuvo Teravainen signed on for a second stint with the Chicago Blackhawks on July 1, 2024, it was an exciting moment for the team and fan base. Following his cap-related departure in the 2016 offseason, the Finn established himself as a two-way force in Carolina.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / September 30

Blackhawks’ Woes From Season Opener Should Raise Concern

The Chicago Blackhawks, on Sept. 29, had their season opener against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Blackhawks met a motivated Golden Knights team after losing the Stanley Cup Final last season; playing in front of their home crowd, they were gobsmacked, losing 5-2. There’s no way around that it was an ugly game.

NHL News / The Rink / September 30

Recap: Blackhawks drop season opener 5-2 in Vegas

Well, we’re back! The NHL regular season is upon us, and the Blackhawks are back in action once again. Patrick Kane led the Blackhawks into Las Vegas on Tuesday night to take on the Golden Knights in their first matchup of the season.

Patrick Kane News / Larry Brown Sports / September 30

Patrick Kane had a great message after scoring his first goal in his return to the Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks got to experience “Showtime” again after a long time. Patrick Kane made his presence felt in his first game back with the Blackhawks on Tuesday during a season-opener against the Vegas Golden Knights at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.

NHL News / Field Level Media / September 30

Jack Eichel's 3-point outing sparks Knights in win over Blackhawks

Jack Eichel had a goal and two assists as the Vegas Golden Knights opened the defense of their Western Conference title with a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks in Ryan Craig's head-coaching debut on Tuesday in Las Vegas.

Teuvo Teravainen News / Daily Faceoff / September 29

Blackhawks healthy scratch Teuvo Teravainen for season opener

When the Chicago Blackhawks open up their season against the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday, many fans will be excited to see the return of franchise legend Patrick Kane.

Connor Bedard News / The Lead / September 29

Can the Blackhawks Survive the Start of the Season Without Connor Bedard?

The Chicago Blackhawks play their first game of the 2026-27 season tonight. They will be without their captain, Connor Bedard. Bedard is still dealing with a shoulder injury sustained in training this summer.

Oliver Moore News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 24

Blackhawks Sign Oliver Moore To Five-Year Extension

The Chicago Blackhawks are tidying up one more piece of business before the 2026-27 season begins. Forward Oliver Moore has been signed to a five-year, $21.25MM extension per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

Connor Bedard News / Athlon Sports / September 24

Blackhawks Announce Connor Bedard Update Before 2026-27 NHL Season

Connor Bedard will enter the 2026-27 NHL season as the second-youngest captain in Chicago Blackhawks history. However, his fourth year in the league will begin with the franchise player still recovering from shoulder surgery.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 23

Three NHL defensemen poised for a breakout season

Several young NHL defensemen are entering the 2026 season with bigger opportunities and higher expectations. Some have already flashed star potential, while others are finally getting the role needed to show what they can do. Here are three defensemen poised for a breakout season.

Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram has dream debut after signing massive extension

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Bowen Byram News / ChiCitySports / September 22

Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram has dream debut after signing massive extension

The Chicago Blackhawks are back on the ice, having begun preseason play at the United Center. This will be a season of hope for the Blackhawks, as they look to return to the postseason for the first time since 2019.

Derrick Pouliot News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 21

Blackhawks Place Derrick Pouliot On Waivers

The latest round of cuts from the Chicago Blackhawks’ training camp included veteran defenseman Derrick Pouliot. He has been placed on waivers, per PuckPedia, for the purpose of assignment to the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs.