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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.

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Is there any way this Blackhawks season can be salvaged?

Remedial Chaos Theory is arguably the best episode of the Community TV show. This was a popular sitcom that ran from 2009-2015, funnily enough the glory years of the Chicago Blackhawks.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Viral Sports News / November 10

Former Chicago Blackhawks Center Has Reportedly Died

Former Chicago Blackhawks center Bobby Sheehan, who spent a full season with the club in the mid-1970s after earlier helping beat them for a Stanley Cup, died Saturday at his home in Weymouth, Massachusetts.

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.

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Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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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 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 / 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.

Jeff Blashill News / The Hockey Writers / November 9

Blackhawks Double Down on Jeff Blashill as Frustration Grows

The Chicago Blackhawks are officially the laughing stock of the NHL. The Blackhawks, over this four-day break, had the perfect opportunity to make changes after an embarrassing 9-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Nov.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 8

Blackhawks Recall Drew Commesso, Place Patrick Kane On IR

With Arvid Soderblom on waivers today, it was clear that the Blackhawks would be bringing up a new backup goalie before long. They’re not waiting for

Jeff Blashill News / ChiCitySports / November 8

Chicago Blackhawks reportedly make decision on Jeff Blashill

The Chicago Blackhawks have opened the season as one of the worst teams in hockey. After a 9-2 drubbing at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night, the Blackhawks have fallen to 4-13-1.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / November 8

Blackhawks placing Arvid Söderblom on waivers raises questions on what comes next

With the aftermath of a 9-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, and a 4-13-1 record that has them sitting at second-worst in the NHL, it was assumed that something was going to change before the Chicago Blackhawks next game against the Buffalo Sabres on Nov.

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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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 8

Two NHL players placed on waivers for Nov. 8

A couple of netminders have hit the wire. On Sunday, the Chicago Blackhawks placed goaltender Arvid Soderblom on waivers, with the Washington Capitals doing the same with fellow backstop Remi Poirier.

Arvid Soderblom News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 8

Blackhawks Waive Arvid Soderblom

This afternoon the Chicago Blackhawks placed goaltender Arvid Söderblom on waivers, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman revealed. Last night’s 9-2 drubbing at

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Bowen Byram News / NHL Trade Talk / November 8

Trade Regret? Byram’s Mysterious Health Status Has Blackhawks Fans Concerned

The Chicago Blackhawks have got to be worried about the situation involving defenseman Bowen Byram. Medically cleared to return, Byram still hasn’t, and

Chicago Blackhawks News / Lindy's Sports / November 8

Blackhawks need to clean house and fire Kyle Davidson, Jeff Blashill

Following an absolutely embarrassing 9-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, November 7, it’s become abundantly clear that the Chicago Blackhawks need to clean house.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / November 8

The Blackhawks have to make serious changes, not make excuses

The Chicago Blackhawks are being historically bad this season, even worse than last year (somehow). "Internal analytics" apparently tell us that the Blackhawks are in every game, but actual statistics show they're worse than they were in the "Dollar Bill" era.

NHL News / The Rink / November 8

Recap: Carolina dominates in a laugher 9-2 over Chicago

The Chicago Blackhawks surrendered the game’s first seven goals on their way to an embarrassing defeat to the Carolina Hurricanes 9-2 in Raleigh on Saturday night.

NHL News / The Rink / November 8

Recap: Blackhawks downed by an old friend, lose to Lightning 4-1

The Blackhawks came into Thursday night’s game having lost four straight. They have not looked good in this losing streak either, looking like a team with no identity.

Connor Bedard News / Daily Faceoff / November 8

‘There’s frustration all the time:’ Blackhawks’ Bedard reacts to 9-2 loss

Chicago Blackhawks captain Connor Bedard scored a nice goal against the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night. His fifth of the year in 12 games thus far was reflective of the type of skill the 2023 No.

Jonathan Toews News / Athlon Sports / November 8

In 2014, Jonathan Toews bought a Lincoln Park house for $3.525 million; two years later, he sold it for $3.8 million

Jonathan Toews’ time in Chicago brought considerable success on the ice, but the former Blackhawks captain also made an interesting move in the city’s luxury real estate market.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL Trade Talk / November 8

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 / 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.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / November 5

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.

NHL News / The Rink / November 5