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Blackhawks’ Jeff Blashill gets brutally honest on Connor Bedard’s play since returning from injury

The Chicago Blackhawks have not played great hockey as of late, losing five of their last seven games. These struggles have come even though Connor Bedard has returned from injury.

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3 things Jeff Blashill ‘loved’ from Blackhawks win over Stars

The Chicago Blackhawks still have some growing pains to navigate before they are one of the Western Conference’s top teams. The young roster is six points back of the playoffs, but there are some positives to build on.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / January 1

Jeff Blashill makes his feeling known about Connor Bedard being left of Team Canada roster

The Chicago Blackhawks saw their star center, Connor Bedard, did not make the Team Canada roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Team Canada was announced on Wednesday afternoon and there were a few notable omissions from the roster, but Bedard’s name was one of the more significant.

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The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

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The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / January 1

Blackhawks HC defends Connor Bedard after Olympic snub

Blackhawks HC Jeff Blashill defends Connor Bedard after Olympic snub

The 2023 first overall pick has 19 goals and 25 assists for 44 points in 31 games this season, tied for the 16th in the NHL in scoring despite missing Chicago’s last eight games with a shoulder injury.

Why Connor Bedard isn't 'good enough' for Team Canada

The 20 greatest nicknames in NHL history

The 'Stanley Cup winning Chicago Blackhawks' quiz

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / November 21

What has Jeff Blashill done to improve the Blackhawks this season?

The Chicago Blackhawks have been one of the big surprises of this NHL season as we reach the quarter pole. After a dreadful 25-46-11 campaign last year that saw Chicago finish 31st in the NHL with just 61 points, the Blackhawks are 10-6-4 so far this season and are tied for third place in the Central Division.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / November 17

Chicago Blackhawks give Sam Rinzel a reset as Jeff Blashill tries to jumpstart young defenseman

The Chicago Blackhawks are once again relying on a developmental strategy that has already paid off once this season. After watching rookie defenseman Artyom Levshunov take a significant leap following a brief healthy scratch earlier this fall, the Hawks have now applied that same reset approach to fellow rookie Sam Rinzel.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / October 26

Chicago Blackhawks Ready as Jeff Blashill Returns to Tampa

The Chicago Blackhawks are back in action on Thursday night as they take on the Tampa Bay Lightning, with a familiar storyline leading into the matchup.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 24

Which coaches have had the biggest impact on their new teams?

Coaching impact is always tough to evaluate, as it’s hard to differentiate between when a team is improving due to roster improvements and good fortune, or if they’re improving because the coach has good systems in place and is working well with the players.

The 15 greatest hockey line nicknames of all time

The '1973-75 Philadelphia Flyers' quiz

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Analyzing the Blackhawks’ Decision to Dress 11 Forwards & 7 Defensemen

If you told most hockey fans their team would be deploying 11 forwards and seven defensemen on any given night, they would likely grimace and moan. After all, dressing only 11 forwards (instead of the usual 12) jumbles up the forward line combinations.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 10

Blackhawks take 'winning habits' into home opener vs. Canadiens

First-year Chicago Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill sees progress in his young team after two games. Of course, Blashill also spots two losses on the Blackhawks' ledger entering Saturday's home opener against the Montreal Canadiens.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / October 10

Analyzing the First 2 Games of the Blackhawks’ Blashill Era

There’s been a lot of excitement around the Chicago Blackhawks at the end of the 2024-25 season and throughout the offseason. Not exactly because the Blackhawks are supposed to be good this season, per se.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 8

Blackhawks’ Jeff Blashill drops brutally honest takeaway from loss to Panthers

It wasn’t all bad news for Jeff Blashill in his first game behind the bench for the Chicago Blackhawks in their season opener against the Florida Panthers.

NHL News / ChiCitySports / September 23

Chicago Blackhawks Face Detroit Red Wings in Preseason Opener

The Chicago Blackhawks begin their six-game preseason schedule tonight against their historic rivals, the Detroit Red Wings, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan.

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The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / September 22

Chicago Blackhawks Training Camp Update: Injury Notes and Key Takeaways from Day Four

The Chicago Blackhawks wrapped up their fourth day of training camp on Sunday with another intense practice session, as players continued to sharpen their skills and conditioning ahead of the 2025–26 NHL season.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / August 21

Chicago Blackhawks make big $46 million commitment to young star

The Chicago Blackhawks have invested heavily in someone they believe will become a key contributor to the offense under new head coach Jeff Blashill. Per the Blackhawks, the team extended the contract of third-year forward Frank Nazar for seven seasons.

Chicago Blackhawks News / House of Hockey / August 10

New Blackhawks Head Coach Takes a Shot at His Predecessor's Culture of Losing Games

Jeff Blashill, the Chicago Blackhawks' new head coach, took a shot at his predecessor's culture in an interview about his strategies going into training camp.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / July 11

Chicago Blackhawks head coach receives harsh criticism from Utah defenseman

The Chicago Blackhawks enter the offseason with some optimism, especially after finishing last in the Central Division last season. The Blackhawks have a nice group of young players, led by star Connor Bedard, and will be coached by Jeff Blashill, who should help turn things around.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / May 29

New Blackhawks Head Coach Blashill Checks the Boxes, but Timeline for Rebuild Remains Vague

The Chicago Blackhawks held the formal introductory press conference for incoming head coach Jeff Blashill on Tuesday. Fans and reporters alike have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of a new coach and further details on how and why Blashill was hired.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / May 27

Meet Jeff Blashill: Kyle Davidson Introduces His New Head Coach to the Media

Jeff Blashill was officially named the Chicago Blackhawks' head coach last week on May 22. Blashill and general manager Kyle Davidson met with the media on May 27 to answer questions.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / May 23

Thoughts: Jeff Blashill is the Blackhawks' New Head Coach

Thursday, May 22, 2025: The Chicago Blackhawks now have their 42nd head coach in franchise history. Jeff Blashill earns his second head coaching stint in the NHL after getting his first chance with the dreaded Detroit Red Wings for seven seasons from 2015 to 2022.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / May 22

Is Jeff Blashill the right coach for the Blackhawks?

The Chicago Blackhawks are looking to a familiar face to lead the franchise to better days. As reported by Daily Faceoff insider Frank Seravalli, the Original Six franchise is set to hire Jeff Blashill to be the team’s next head coach.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Last Word On Sports / May 22

Chicago Blackhawks Hire Jeff Blashill as Head Coach

The Chicago Blackhawks have found their next guy behind the bench. On Thursday, it was announced that the Blackhawks are hiring Jeff Blashill as their next head coach.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Field Level Media / May 22

Blackhawks tab Jeff Blashill as head coach

The Chicago Blackhawks hired Tampa Bay Lightning assistant Jeff Blashill as their new head coach on Thursday. Blashill replaces Anders Sorensen, who was Chicago's interim coach after the December firing of Luke Richardson.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / May 22

Blackhawks hire Jeff Blashill as head coach

A former NHL bench boss is getting a second chance. As reported by Daily Faceoff insider Frank Seravalli, the Chicago Blackhawks are set to name Jeff Blashill as the team’s next head coach.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 22

Blackhawks to name Jeff Blashill as new HC

The Blackhawks will announce Lightning assistant Jeff Blashill as their next head coach later today, per Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff. Blashill was the only name to be publicly linked to Chicago’s vacancy throughout their search aside from University of Denver bench boss David Carle, who opted to stay in his NCAA role.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / May 16

Chicago Blackhawks Coaching Search Update: Add Jeff Blashill to the List

The Chicago Blackhawks' coaching search finally has another official candidate. Frank Seravalli of The Daily Faceoff reported that Jeff Blashill interviewed with the Blackhawks earlier in the week.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 15