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Reaction to Blackhawks' Kyle Davidson’s press conference; the focus is the future

As we know, the Chicago Blackhawks have had a horrific start to their 2026-27 season, with a 4-13-1 record through their first 18 games. After a 9-2 drubbing at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes on Nov.

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GM Kyle Davidson Details Trade Plans for the Struggling Blackhawks

Chicago Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson spoke with fans on Wednesday, essentially apologizing for how dreadful the team has been of late. In his messaging,

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / November 11

Chicago Blackhawks tone deaf social media post sparks frustration

It’s safe to say few Chicago Blackhawks fans expected much when it was announced that GM Kyle Davidson would meet the media on Wednesday afternoon. The cellar-dwelling 4-13-1 Blackhawks have become a laughing stock in the hockey world.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / November 11

Blackhawks first round picks named in trade talks according to insider

On Wednesday, Chicago Blackhawks General Manager Kyle Davidson said to media that he still has faith in the team he has built, even as the club struggles near the bottom of the standings.

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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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The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

Kyle Davidson News / Daily Faceoff / November 11

Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson: ‘We’re intent on improving the playing roster’

The Chicago Blackhawks have been arguably the biggest disappointment in the NHL this season, and general manager Kyle Davidson knows it. Their 4-13-1 start has them in 31st place in the NHL standings, and they are one of just two teams that has yet to reach 10 points in the standings.

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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.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / November 11

3 Bright Spots in a Disastrous Chicago Blackhawks Season

Expectations were uncertain for the Chicago Blackhawks coming into 2026-27, but it’s clear things could not possibly be worse. If not for the Vancouver Canucks, the Blackhawks would be in the NHL’s basement by a comfortable margin.

Bowen Byram News / On Tap Sports Net / November 11

Bowen Byram Injury Update (Nov. 11): Progress Made, Still No Return Date

Bowen Byram remains on injured reserve with no return date, and he has not been cleared to play, even after Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill said Monday that “progress was definitely made” when the defenseman spent time with a specialist last week.

Arvid Soderblom News / On Tap Sports Net / November 11

Arvid Soderblom Clears Waivers, Assigned to Rockford

The Chicago Blackhawks have assigned goaltender Arvid Soderblom to the Rockford IceHogs after he cleared waivers Monday, the team announced. The Blackhawks’ release, posted about 2:31 p.m.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / November 10

What kind of spark can help the Blackhawks end their losing streak?

The Chicago Blackhawks need a spark. That much is obvious amid a six-game losing streak. When things aren't going well, teams need to find it somewhere.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / November 10

Blackhawks Couldn’t Have Had a Worse Start to the Season

The Chicago Blackhawks are off to a horrific start, going 4-13-1 through their first 18 games. Between head coach Jeff Blashill’s “internal numbers” and general manager Kyle Davidson’s inability to advance the rebuild, the vibes are at an all-time low.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 9

Blackhawks Looking To Add Forward Help

It’s fair to say that this has not been the start of the season that the Blackhawks were hoping for. They enter play on Saturday in an all-too-familiar position, at the bottom of the Central Division.

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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 / Blackhawk Up / November 9

Blackhawks focusing on “points of emphasis”, not full-scale changes, in effort to get back on track

After a 9-2 drubbing by the Carolina Hurricanes, the Chicago Blackhawks have three days of practice before facing the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday, Nov. 12.

Connor Bedard News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 9

Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard addresses players-only meeting after Hurricanes shellacking

The 2026-27 NHL season is quickly getting away from the Chicago Blackhawks, who have lost six games in a row, the most recent a lopsided 9-2 defeat at the hands of the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night.