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Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 6
Blackhawks season is already heading in the wrong direction
The Chicago Blackhawks are already off to a terrible start. They’re 0-3-0 and treading water. Now, the situation shouldn’t be much of a surprise, considering that no one really expected them to compete for a playoff spot this season.
Jeff Blashill News / Blackhawk Up / October 6
The Blackhawks need a winner behind the bench
When Jeff Blashill made his way to Chicago, it was looked at as a step in the right direction for Hawks fans. He was coming in with NHL experience. But the question was still above his head.
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.
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?
Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / October 6
Blackhawks’ Home Stand Could Make or Break Season
Many questions surrounded the Chicago Blackhawks heading into the 2026-27 season. With so much young talent, the expectation was that they would convert that talent into results this season.
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 / The Lead / October 6
The Blackhawks Must Break Out of Their Defensive Zone
After their first road trip of the 2026-27 season, the Chicago Blackhawks return to the United Center with an 0-3 start. They lost to the Golden Knights, the Mammoth, and the Sabres.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 6
Blackhawks will need to avoid Simon Edvinsson-type situation with Artyom Levshunov, Sam Rinzel
Dominating the hockey headlines as of late has been the messy contract stalemate between the Detroit Red Wings and restricted free agent Simon Edvinsson.
NHL News / Field Level Media / October 5
Blackhawks, Blues search for incremental gains in first meeting
The Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues have encountered hardship earlier than either would have hoped but will continue to work toward overcoming it when the rivals meet Tuesday night in Chicago's home opener.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 5
When will the Blackhawks finally win their first game?
The Chicago Blackhawks are winless after their first three games, losing three road contests to Vegas, Utah, and Buffalo. On Tuesday, the club will play its home opener against the St.
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.
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.
Recap: Blackhawks squander third-period lead, fall in Buffalo 4-3
After being embarrassed in their games against the Utah Mammoth, the Chicago Blackhawks brought some heart on Saturday. Sadly their heart and swagger wasn’t enough to secure a victory against the Buffalo Sabres.
Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / October 4
The Chicago Blackhawks Blow Early Lead to Sabres in 4-3 Loss
The Chicago Blackhawks searched for a big-time bounce-back win, but couldn’t seal the deal. So what has gone wrong for the Chicago Blackhawks to start this season?
Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / October 4
Will the Blackhawks hit the 90-point mark this season?
It’s been many years since the Chicago Blackhawks were a competitive team in the NHL, but the franchise is hoping the 2026-27 campaign is a step in the right direction after an offseason that saw them acquire Bowen Byram, re-acquire Patrick Kane and extend Connor Bedard to a long-term contract.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 4
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.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Viral Sports News / October 4
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.
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.
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 / The Rink / October 2
Recap: Blackhawks dominated by Utah 6-0
The Chicago Blackhawks’ season has started rough. They had a couple of moments in their first game versus the Vegas Golden Knights, but overall, they did not look like a team that has much figured out yet.
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.
Chicago Blackhawks 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.
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.
Connor Bedard News / NHL Trade Talk / September 23
No Bedard: Blackhawks Bracing for Life Without Their Captain
Well, this isn’t exactly how the Chicago Blackhawks wanted to start the season. Head coach Jeff Blashill says Connor Bedard isn’t close to joining the team for practice yet, which pretty much confirms what everyone was hoping wouldn’t happen.
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.
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