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Offseason checklist for the Chicago Blackhawks

The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Chicago.

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Checking in on 5 former Maple Leafs: Samsonov bounces back, Brodie stays a consistent healthy scratch

The 2024-25 NHL regular season is winding down, which means we’re entering the final month of the season before the playoffs get underway. But before we get into postseason hockey, let’s review five former Toronto Maple Leafs and their play this past month.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 27

Blackhawks to recall Kevin Korchinski

The Blackhawks are calling up top left-handed defense prospect Kevin Korchinski from AHL Rockford, reports Scott Powers of The Athletic. The seventh overall pick of the 2022 draft could make his first NHL appearance in three months tomorrow night against the Golden Knights.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / February 26

Chicago Blackhawks must move on from veteran defensemen this offseason

Depth has not been a problem for the Chicago Blackhawks on the blue line this season between the veterans and youth movement on the current roster. The team has dropped three games in four days off the Four Nations break, with the most recent defeat coming on the road against Utah on Tuesday.

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The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

How many of the yearly leaders in NHL goals since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?

The '60+ goals in an NHL season' quiz

The 'NHL players with multiple Hart Trophies' quiz

The 'NHL active points leaders' quiz

NHL News / The Rink / January 27

Recap: Blackhawks beat down by Wild, drop third straight 4–2

The Chicago Blackhawks came into Sunday night’s action looking to get back into the win column. They had dropped their last two games in overtime against the Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning.

NHL News / Hockey Patrol / January 25

Bad News Surfaces for Former Maple Leafs Defenseman T.J. Brodie

Former Maple Leafs defenseman T.J. Brodie has struggled in his first season with the Blackhawks and a recent article doesn't hold back on criticism. After enjoying a very solid NHL career that included a three-year stint with the Toronto Maple Leafs, T.J.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Bleacher Nation / January 22

The Brodie Issue, Young Defensemen Producing, Yeti Problems, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Below is the GameScore Impact Card for the Blackhawks’ loss on Monday night. You’ll find at the very bottom a line that’s dramatically worse than anyone else on the roster.

NHL News / The Rink / January 12

Recap: Blackhawks bested by Oilers, lose 4–3 at home

After losing badly to the Detroit Red Wings in Detroit on Friday night, the Chicago Blackhawks looked to bounce back at home against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Bleacher Nation / October 31

Bedard Speaks, Scary Brodie, Injury Updates, Another Defense Trade, and Other Blackhawks Halloween Bullets

Happy Halloween, Blackhawks fans! Hopefully tonight’s laaaate night start in San Jose isn’t as scary as the records of the teams would lead us to think it might be.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Bleacher Nation / October 26

The Blackhawks (Still) Have a TJ Brodie Problem

The Blackhawks are still a rebuilding organization. Over this past summer, the front office intentionally chose to go into the free agent market and rent veterans to buy their next wave of prospects — really the first wave of this administration’s picks — to properly mature in Rockford.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Bleacher Nation / October 9

The Blackhawks Already Have a TJ Brodie Problem

Last night wasn't a good regular season debut for TJ Brodie. But the trend isn't showing much hope.

NHL News / Maple Leafs Daily / September 28

Craig Berube Shares True Feelings About Chris Tanev's Performance During Training Camp

Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube was asked this week about the performance of Chris Tanev in his first training camp in Toronto and gave a rave review of the veteran defenseman.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / August 19

Knies in a familiar role, Treliving keeping options on the table, and offer sheet fallout: Leaflets

I’m not going to lie, it was nice to have an eventful week of talking about the Leafs in the middle of August. The captaincy announcement hit the perfect

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / July 22

Meet the New Blackhawks: T.J. Brodie

As part of our THW Chicago summer series, we’ll introduce you to all the players the Chicago Blackhawks acquired via free agency and trades this offseason.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Bleacher Nation / July 13

TJ Brodie’s Family, Blue Line Fit Reasons He Chose the Blackhawks

For new Blackhawks defenseman TJ Brodie, how his family fits in Chicago was as important as him fitting on the blue line.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / July 2

Chicago Blackhawks sign T.J. Brodie to a 2-year, $7.5M contract

It was rather a hectic first day of free agency yesterday that saw well over 150 signings and over 1.1 billion dollars handed out, and there are still plenty of free agents out there looking for a new home.

NHL News / Chicago Hockey Now / July 1

Now It’s A Party: Blackhawks Sign TJ Brodie to a Two-Year Deal

Chicago Blackhawks General Manager Kyle Davidson didn’t want a repeat of last season. After all the signings he’s made today, it’s obvious he wasn’t kidding.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Chicago Blackhawks sign T.J. Brodie to two-year contract with $3.75 million AAV

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed defenseman T.J. Brodie to two-year contract with a $3.75 million cap hit, according to Daily Faceoff insider Frank Seravalli.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 21

TJ Brodie had a rough year but his time as a Leaf should be remembered positively

With the title I am making the pretty big assumption that TJ Brodie’s time with the Maple Leafs is over. There is nothing certain about that yet. What should be certain is that TJ Brodie’s time on the Maple Leafs top pairing is over.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 17

Maple Leafs Shouldn’t Be Too Quick to Dump T.J. Brodie

There has been considerable speculation about the future of T.J. Brodie with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Most hockey pundits and fans seem to believe that it’s inevitable.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 19, 2024

T.J. Brodie Doesn’t Make Cut for Maple Leafs First Playoff Game

According to Luke Fox of Sportsnet and Jonas Siegel of The Athletic, it appears T.J. Brodie is the odd man out on defense as the Toronto Maple Leafs get set for a playoff series against the Boston Bruins.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 21, 2024

Maple Leafs need to reset TJ Brodie with a role he can be successful in

Here’s the thing about T.J. Brodie, it really sucks to be having this conversation. For the majority of his time in Toronto talking about Brodie was talking about the bright spot on the Leafs blueline and he was the guy Toronto could count on to play some very reliable, solid defence against the top forwards in the league.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Toronto Maple Leafs on SI / January 20, 2024

'You Just Mentally Think About There's More To Life Than Just Hockey': Maple Leafs' TJ Brodie Working Through Inconsistency This Season

VANCOUVER — The Toronto Maple Leafs have not had possession of the puck as much as they have had it in previous years. And in many ways, TJ Brodie's inconsistent play has been a reflection of that.