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Blackhawks 'see a more confident Nick Lardis' in preseason

There was a lot of excitement surrounding Nick Lardis going into the 2026-27 season. He is one of the purest goal-scorers on the Chicago Blackhawks roster, so his potential is intriguing.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / August 28

How Patrick Kane's Chicago return could leapfrog Nick Lardis to the next level

When the Chicago Blackhawks drafted Nick Lardis in the third round of the NHL draft three years ago, he was known as a guy who could score goals from any angle, anywhere on the ice, at any time he pleased.

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Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Nick Lardis

If there is one player drafted by Kyle Davidson who has exceeded all expectations, its safe to say Nick Lardis is that guy. A third-round pick, Lardis was a bit of an afterthought in his draft year.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / May 2

Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Nick Lardis

The Chicago Blackhawks finished their 2025-26 campaign 31st in the league, with a record of 29-39-14 and 72 points. It was an improvement from last season’s totals of 25-46-11 (61 points), but the organization had more progress in mind when they embarked on this campaign.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / May 1

Blackhawks News & Rumors: Worlds Updates, Former Blackhawks & the Playoffs, Lardis Love

While the rest of the hockey world focuses on the first round of the playoffs, the Chicago Blackhawks are settling in to their offseason routines. It’s never fun to finish 31st in the NHL, and Chicago has been there three years in a row now.

NHL News / The Rink / March 28

Recap: Rangers embarrass Blackhawks 6-1

New York Rangers goaltender Dylan Garand stopped 27 Chicago Blackhawks shots on his way to his first NHL win, defeating the Blackhawks 6-1 at Madison Square Garden.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 7

Blackhawks Recall Nick Lardis And Drew Commesso

The Blackhawks have made a pair of roster moves before tomorrow’s game in Dallas. The team announced that winger Nick Lardis and goaltender Drew Commesso have been recalled from AHL Rockford.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / January 26

Blackhawks News & Rumors: Teräväinen, Lardis & Mother’s Trip

The Chicago Blackhawks are embarking on a two-game road trip to face the Minnesota Wild and the Pittsburgh Penguins. It has been over a month since the Blackhawks last went on a road trip that was two or more games, as they have had a long homestand in January.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 26

Chicago Blackhawks Reassign Nick Lardis

The Chicago Blackhawks announced today that forward Nick Lardis has been reassigned to the club’s AHL affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs. While Lardis has performed admirably in his first two months as an NHL player, he finds himself returning to the AHL as a result of the wider numbers game that gets played when planning an NHL roster.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / Inside The Rink / January 15

AHL: Rockford IceHogs Nick Lardis and Kevin Korchinski Named All-Stars

The 2026 AHL All-Star Classic will take place on February 11th at the BMO Center in Rockford, IL. The skills competition will be on February 10th. Nick Lardis and Kevin Korchinski will represent the Rockford IceHogs at the All-Star game this year on the Central Division roster.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / January 11

Blackhawks’ Lardis and Moore’s Bond Translating On and Off The Ice

The Chicago Blackhawks are a team on the rise. Throughout the rebuild, it has been exciting for fans to see the camaraderie between the players. The Blackhawks are a tight-knit team this season, and fans got to see more of the friendship between Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar: the young Canadian and American who are growing together on the team.

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Nick Lardis earns NHL opportunity as Chicago Blackhawks turn to youth after Bedard injury

The Chicago Blackhawks have spent the last few seasons building toward the future, and moments like this show why their patience may soon pay off. After a historic junior season and a strong start in professional hockey, forward Nick Lardis has officially taken his first step onto the NHL stage.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Rink / December 14

Recap: Red Wings blank Blackhawks 4-0 as Lardis debuts

The Chicago Blackhawks took on the Detroit Red Wings in their second game of a back to back. It was their first game without Connor Bedard this season.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 13

Blackhawks Recall Nick Lardis

It has been a very promising first rookie season for Blackhawks prospect Nick Lardis. A strong showing with AHL Rockford has now been rewarded as the team announced that they’ve recalled the winger from the IceHogs. With the move, their roster is now at the maximum of 23 players.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Inside The Rink / November 5

AHL: Rockford IceHogs Forward Named Rookie of the Month

The AHL announced today that Rockford IceHogs forward Nick Lardis was named the Upper Deck AHL Rookie of the Month for October. Lardis, in eight games, had 12 points on four goals and eight assists.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / March 9, 2025

Blackhawks prospect Nick Lardis becomes 8th OHLer to score 70 goals in season

Chicago Blackhawks prospect Nick Lardis notched his 70th goal of the 2024-25 campaign on Saturday evening for the Brantford Bulldogs of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / February 18, 2025

Blackhawks’ Prospect Nick Lardis Is Dominating the OHL

It’s been a difficult 2024-25 regular season for the Chicago Blackhawks, who going into the 4 Nations Face-Off international break are 17-31-7 with 41 points and a minus-42 goal differential in 55 games, last in the Central Division and the second-worst record in the NHL.

NHL News / Chicago Hockey Now / February 15, 2025

Blackhawks Prospect Check-In: Nick Lardis Leads the Way in the OHL

With another week before the Chicago Blackhawks return to game action, this is a good time to catch everybody up on how the prospect pool is doing. Today, we’ll start in the Canadian Hockey League to see how the junior players’ seasons are going.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Rink / January 31, 2025

Analysis: Blackhawks prospect Nick Lardis enjoying special OHL season

The future of the Chicago Blackhawks is starting to take shape with Frank Nazar and Colton Dach joining Connor Bedard in the NHL. With the plan being to sign Oliver Moore, Ryan Greene and Sam Rinzel after the college season ends, a prospect people might be overlooking is Nick Lardis.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Chicago Hockey Now / July 28, 2024

Blackhawks Prospect Rankings: Nick Lardis Leads The Final Four

If not for injury, who knows what Nick Lardis could have done in the OHL this season. Instead, a wrist injury shelved the dynamite winger who sat second in the league with 29 goals.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / April 11, 2024

Blackhawks Prospect News: Paul Ludwinski, Nick Lardis Join IceHogs

With many college and junior hockey seasons coming to a close, NHL prospects are getting a taste of professional hockey to close out the 2023-24 campaign.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Rink / April 11, 2024

Analysis: Tap the brakes on Nick Lardis

The Chicago Blackhawks recently announced their signing of 2023 draft pick Nick Lardis to an entry-level contract at $896,667 annually. Lardis, 18, has recorded 50 points in 37 OHL games for the Brantford Bulldogs.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / April 9, 2024

Blackhawks Sign Nick Lardis to 3-year Entry-level Contract

On April 3rd the Chicago Blackhawks announced that they had agreed to terms with prospect Nick Lardis on a three-year entry-level contract that will begin next season with an average annual value of $896,667 per season.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 3, 2024

Blackhawks sign speedy sniper to entry-level deal

The Blackhawks signed left-wing prospect Nick Lardis to a three-year, entry-level contract Wednesday.

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Overlooked CHN Top 10 Prospect Check-In: Nick Lardis

Back in the Fall, Chicago Hockey Now ranked the top 10 prospects in the Chicago Blackhawks pipeline. Those rankings had Connor Bedard sitting at the top of the list–while only being in the organization for three months.