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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.

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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.

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How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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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 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 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.

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.

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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 / 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 / Blackhawk Up / October 13

What's next for Nick Lardis after being sent to the Rockford IceHogs

The Chicago Blackhawks got a boost to their lineup after officially activating Connor Bedard off the injured non-roster, and he made his return against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Oct.

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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?

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Lead / October 13

Can the Blackhawks Turn It Around at Home?

Home ice offers familiarity, but for the Chicago Blackhawks, it also offers opportunity. The Blackhawks’ next six games will be played at the United Center, giving the team a break from the road.

Connor Bedard News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 13

Connor Bedard set to return from injury to save Blackhawks, with 1 caveat

The Chicago Blackhawks have struggled so far this year, winning just one of their first six games. During that time, Connor Bedard has been missing from the lineup, while the Blackhawks have welcomed back Patrick Kane.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 13

From Crosby to McDavid: Bedard's head-to-head battles with former first overall picks

Chicago Blackhawks captain and former first overall pick Connor Bedard is trending toward making his 2026-27 season debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, Oct.

Connor Bedard News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 13

Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard ‘trending’ toward season debut vs. Penguins

The Chicago Blackhawks have not had Connor Bedard in the lineup all season. He suffered a shoulder injury in the offseason that has kept him out of the lineup to this point.

Connor Bedard News / NHL Trade Talk / October 12

Huge Boost as Connor Bedard Set for Season Debut with Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks have started the 2026-27 season without their new captain, but that is about to change. Connor Bedard, handed the ‘C’ in the offseason, is on track to make his season debut Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 12

NHL disciplines Devils' Evan Rodrigues, Blackhawks' Frank Nazar

A pair of former NCAA players have found their wallets to be a tad—or a lot—lighter, thanks to the NHL Department of Player Safety.

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Roman Kantserov News / The Rink / October 11

Recap: Kantserov scores first goal as Hawks lose to Hurricanes 5-2

The Chicago Blackhawks squared off against the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night. While Canes entered the season as the defending Stanley Cup Champions, the Hawks seem destined for another lottery pick.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Viral Sports News / October 10

Chicago Blackhawks Hit With Brutal NHL Suspension News

Chicago Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar received a two-game suspension Friday from the NHL for an illegal check to the head of New York Islanders captain Bo Horvat.

Frank Nazar News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 9

Frank Nazar To Have Hearing With NHL Player Safety

The NHL Player Safety account has announced that Frank Nazar will have a hearing for “an illegal check to the head against NY Islanders’ Bo Horvat.” The hit came late in the third period in the Chicago Blackhawks two-goal deficit against the New York Islanders, who led 3-1.

Andrew Shaw News / New Baseball Media / October 8

2026 Fall College Baseball Reset: Stanford

The rebuild effort for Stanford continued in 2026. No, the Cardinal did not make the NCAA tournament, although there were some positives from last season.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 7

Blackhawks Recall Dominic Toninato, Place Andrew Mangiapane On IR

According to a team announcement, the Chicago Blackhawks have recalled forward Dominic Toninato from the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs. In a corresponding roster move, the Blackhawks placed Andrew Mangiapane on the injured reserve with a lower-body injury.