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Blackhawks look to build momentum on homestand; notes on Bedard, Kantserov, Frondell, Nazar, & more

After a day off on Wednesday, the Chicago Blackhawks were back to work with a morning skate Thursday morning (Oct. 15) ahead of hosting the Winnipeg Jets at the United Center.

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Blackhawks goalie Spencer Knight is struggling in one surprising area

The Chicago Blackhawks have begun the 2026-27 season with just two wins. It's a disappointing total for fans who expected Patrick Kane’s return and several young stars taking a step forward to put the team in a playoff spot rather than another shot at the Draft Lottery.

Bowen Byram News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Blackhawks’ Bowen Byram day-to-day with upper-body injury

A key piece on the back end in the Windy City is on the shelf. When speaking to the media, Chicago Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill announced that defenseman Bowen Byram will not be in the lineup on Thursday night, when the Blackhawks take on the Winnipeg Jets.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 15

The Blackhawks’ Rebuild Could Be At A Standstill

The Chicago Blackhawks are once again at the bottom of the NHL standings, a place they have unfortunately become quite familiar with over the past 5-10 years.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 15

Connor Bedard looks to spark Blackhawks, help cool off Jets

The Winnipeg Jets fly to Chicago for a Thursday night game against the Blackhawks and Connor Bedard. Bedard, the first overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, made his season debut for Chicago on Tuesday night.

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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 / Blackhawk Up / October 14

The Blackhawks big night on special teams hopes to carry forward

The Chicago Blackhawks needed something, anything to go right for them after their 1-5 start. It was said as much in a conversation I had with defenseman Bowen Byram on Oct.

Connor Bedard News / Daily Faceoff / October 14

Connor Bedard’s return badly needed for Blackhawks

It’s been a rough start to a crucial year for the Chicago Blackhawks, who went 1-5-0 and cratered to last place in the Central Division in six games without new captain and franchise player Connor Bedard, who was out with a shoulder injury he sustained over the summer.

Anton Frondell News / Blackhawk Up / October 14

Anton Frondell is off to a fast start with Blackhawks

After Tuesday night's victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins, Anton Frondell topped the rookie leaderboard in points and assists. Not only did he log two assists, but he was tasked with facing off against the Crosby line for the entire evening.

Roman Kantserov News / The Hockey Writers / October 14

Roman Kantserov’s Start Is Just What Chicago Needs

The Chicago Blackhawks had Connor Bedard return on Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins and celebrated it with a 5-3 win. While it was good to have the Hawks captain back, the big story from the win over the Penguins was 22-year-old Roman Kantserov, and his quick start might just be what Chicago needed.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 14

Positives and negatives from Blackhawks' 5-3 win over Penguins

The Chicago Blackhawks looked a lot better in their 5-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, especially Anton Frondell, who kept his own in the faceoff circle against Sidney Crosby.

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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 / The Rink / October 14

Recap: Kantserov, Teravainen score two goals each, Hawks win 5-3 over Pens

The Chicago Blackhawks (1-5-0) eagerly welcomed the return of captain Connor Bedard to the lineup versus the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins (3-2-1). The 21-year-old center missed the first six games of the season while recovering from an offseason shoulder surgery.

Connor Bedard News / The Hockey Writers / October 14

Connor Bedard’s Return Was a Breath of Fresh Air for the Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks have had a brutal start to the season, but they finally got the face of the franchise, Connor Bedard, back in the lineup. With Bedard back in the lineup going against Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins, it was bound to be an exciting night.

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Connor Bedard News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 14

Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard opens up on former No. 1 pick’s major impact on him

Connor Bedard has had plenty of voices in his ear since the Chicago Blackhawks made him the face of the franchise, but few understood his situation quite like Taylor Hall.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 14

Connor Bedard returns, Blackhawks beat Penguins 5-3

Just last week, Chicago enjoyed a special night when Patrick Kane returned to the United Center as a Blackhawk for the first time since 2023. But it's safe to say Connor Bedard one-upped him on this night, when the Hawks hosted the Pittsburgh Penguins and Bedard made his return from shoulder surgery.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ESPN / October 13

Bedard has assist in season debut as Blackhawks beat Penguins

Teuvo Teravainen and Roman Kantserov scored two goals apiece, and the Blackhawks topped the Penguins 5-3 on Tuesday night in Connor Bedard's first game of the season.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 13

Blackhawks knock off Penguins in Connor Bedard’s season debut

Teuvo Teravainen scored twice, including the game-winner with 4:18 left, and Roman Kantserov also had two goals to help the host Chicago Blackhawks defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 on Tuesday.

Nick Lardis News / On Tap Sports Net / October 13

Blackhawks Assign Nick Lardis to Rockford IceHogs

The Chicago Blackhawks have assigned forward Nick Lardis to the Rockford IceHogs, their AHL affiliate, the IceHogs announced Tuesday afternoon. Lardis, 21, opened the season in Chicago and has two assists through six games with the Blackhawks, per the team’s release.

Connor Bedard News / The Hockey Writers / October 13

What the Blackhawks Gain From Connor Bedard’s Return

Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson has preached building his roster like the Carolina Hurricanes and even the Florida Panthers, aspiring to have their level and play of hockey, and who doesn’t?