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Blackhawks suffer blowout 9-2 loss to Hurricanes and something has to give

All it took was a 1:34 minutes. It took 1:34 for Seth Jarvis of the Carolina Hurricanes to make it 1-0. The Chicago Blackhawks never recovered after that.

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Blackhawks Scrambling, Active in Trade Market to Save Season

Chicago is in full scramble mode. According to Elliotte Friedman, the Blackhawks have suddenly become very active, putting a ton of players and assets on the table.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / November 7

How the Blackhawks are preparing to utilize a Moore, Frondell and Nazar line

The Chicago Blackhawks have been messing with their lines all season. Some have worked. Like the fourth line of Ryan Greene, Jordan Greenway, and Cole Smith, and a second line of Teuvo Teräväinen, Anton Frondell, and Tyler Bertuzzi jived for a bit.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 7

Chicago Takes on Carolina Saturday at Lenovo Center

The Chicago Blackhawks visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Lenovo Center, with puck drop at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Blackhawks are 4-12-1 and have lost five straight.

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Roman Kantserov News / Blackhawk Up / November 7

Roman Kantserov is chasing Russian-born scoring history with the Blackhawks

In the 100-year history of the Chicago Blackhawks, only 30 Russian-born players, including goalies, have worn the iconic red, white, and black jersey. Today, one of the team’s brightest young stars is Roman Kantserov, born in Magnitogorsk, Russia, in 2004.

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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.

Kyle Davidson News / The Hockey Writers / November 7

Where Do Kyle Davidson & the Blackhawks Go From Here?

The Chicago Blackhawks had their best effort of the season. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough. The Blackhawks went up against the Boston Bruins on Halloween, and while the Blackhawks played their best game of the season so far, they still lost in overtime, 5-4. The Blackhawks were winning 4-2 with eight minutes left to go in the third period.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / November 7

Blackhawks should look to Rockford for reinforcements

The Chicago Blackhawks currently have a dismal record of 4-12-1, and they’ve lost eight of their last nine games. Headed into a matchup against the defending champion Carolina Hurricanes tonight (Nov.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / November 7

Blackhawks’ Bowen Byram Trade Is Looking Bad for Kyle Davidson

Defenseman Bowen Byram was fresh off helping the Buffalo Sabres to their first playoff berth since 2011 when he got traded to the Chicago Blackhawks. General manager Kyle Davidson saw Byram as “a potential No.

Elliotte Friedman News / Blackhawk Up / November 6

'I think they're going to try to make a move first'- Insider Elliotte Friedman shares his Blackhawks thoughts

The Chicago Blackhawks are facing a 4-12-1 record in the midst of a five-game losing streak. With that, many have wondered whether the team will make any decisions to get back on track.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 6

3 Takeaways From the Blackhawks’ 4-1 Loss to the Lightning

The 2026-27 season is just 17 games old, but Chicago Blackhawks fans already wish it were over. The Blackhawks lost 5-3 to the Florida Panthers and had the privilege of following that up with another Florida game, this time against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / November 5

Kantserov extends point streak, Boucher fights, Blackhawks lose 4-1 to Lightning

In the second half of back-to-back games, the Chicago Blackhawks matched up with the 9-3-2 Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, Nov. 5. There were a lot of Hawks fans in the house, as Tampa is a prime destination for a getaway and to watch your favorite team play.

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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 / On Tap Sports Net / November 5

Blackhawks Drop to 4-11-1 in 5-3 Loss to Florida

The Chicago Blackhawks dropped another game to Florida this season. The team now sits at 4-11-1 as they continue the southeastern road trip. In January of 2025, Dillon Boucher of the Wichita Thunder scored a goal in a blowout versus the Allen Americans.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 5

How the Blackhawks Can Make a Nikita Kucherov Trade Work

The Chicago Blackhawks have had a dismal start to their season. All signs point towards another bottom-feeding finish. Still, general manager Kyle Davidson has been said to want to improve the roster rather than let it fester as it did in previous seasons.

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Blackhawks are no closer to contention than before

The 2026-27 NHL season is well into its second month, and it’s clear that no team is off to a more disastrous start than the Chicago Blackhawks. Based on their offseason moves and posturing, the Blackhawks were ready to try to go from perennial rebuilder to playoff caliber team this season.