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Blackhawks Assign Rinzel & Slaggert to Rockford in Beneficial Move

The Chicago Blackhawks announced on Dec. 8 that they sent defenseman Sam Rinzel and forward Landon Slaggert to the Rockford IceHogs. This news comes after a road trip in which the Blackhawks went 1-2-1, and it benefits everyone involved.

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Connor Bedard hopes for olympic spot but knows competition is fierce

With the 2026 Winter Olympics approaching, Connor Bedard has one month left to make his case to represent Team Canada, a roster arguably harder to crack than any in international hockey.

Sam Rinzel News / ESPN / December 8

Blackhawks defenseman Rinzel sent to AHL affiliate

The Chicago Blackhawks assigned struggling defenseman Sam Rinzel, 21, regarded as one of the team's best prospects who is in his second NHL season, to Rockford of the American Hockey League on Monday afternoon.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / December 8

Seven Chicago Blackhawks players who could become trade candidates if the season slips away

The Chicago Blackhawks are hitting a rough patch again, winning only two of their last ten games and suffering lopsided losses to both the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks.

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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?

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Connor Bedard News / NHL Trade Talk / December 8

Connor Bedard Opens Up on Team Canada Roster Debate

The 2025-26 NHL season has been all about the superstars thus far, and particularly the emergence of young guns Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini. That might just be the inevitable breakout for two first-overall picks who are supremely talented, or perhaps it’s the extra motivation to earn a spot on the Canadian Olympic team.

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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.

NHL News / The Rink / December 8

Recap: Blackhawks trounced 7-1 by Ducks

The Chicago Blackhawks were blown out for the second time on this four-game road trip on Sunday night, falling 7-1 to the Anaheim Ducks. After getting blown out by the Kings on Saturday night, the Hawks let Anaheim have a turn.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / December 6

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.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 6

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.