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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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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.

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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.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / December 15

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 / ChiCitySports / September 30

Chicago Blackhawks Assign Six Players to Rockford IceHogs

The Chicago Blackhawks continued shaping their roster ahead of the 2025–26 season by announcing on Monday that six players have been assigned to their AHL affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / April 7

Blackhawks Prospect Report: Misiak, Lardis, Vanacker & More

Welcome to the latest installment of the “Future Hawks” prospect series. In this column, we take a look at the Chicago Blackhawks’ prospects who are standing out and enjoying success, whether they’re playing in Canadian juniors, the American Hockey League (AHL), Europe, Russia, or anywhere around the world.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 15

Big Hype Prospects: Fowler, McKenna, Lardis, Frondell

Mid-March is rolling around and hockey seasons are entering their waning point. Many college seasons are already concluded, while plenty of players in junior hockey are beginning to prepare for long playoff runs or springtime international hockey.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Breakaway on SI / March 10

Blackhawks Prospect Smashing Expectations in OHL

A recent draft choice of the Chicago Blackhawks is lighting up the Ontario Hockey League. 2023 third-round pick, Nick Lardis, has put himself into the category of top prospect due to this excellent performance this season.

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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 / ChiCitySports / March 5

NHL insider gives Chicago Blackhawks fans reason to be excited on young goal scoring prospect

The Chicago Blackhawks prospect pool has been playing unbelievable at their respective amateur spots this season and the hockey world has taken notice.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Bleacher Nation / February 24

Frank’s Finale, Reichel Sits, Deadline Distraction? Another Lardis Hat Trick, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Last night’s game sucked, so I’m going to open the new week with a little fresh air. The Blackhawks celebrated the career of organist Frank Pellico as he played for the final time.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Bleacher Nation / February 20

Blackhawks Prospect Nick Lardis Hits 60 Goals With a Hat Trick!

Blackhawks prospect Nick Lardis was at it once again for Brantford on Thursday night. And even if you were tuned into the 4 Nations Face-Off, what he’s doing right now is jaw-dropping.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / February 18

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

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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Chicago Blackhawks News / Chicago Hockey Now / January 29, 2024

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.