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Blackhawks notes: Jason Dickinson’s leadership recognized with ‘A’ during Seth Jones’ absence

Dickinson operated as an alternate captain Tuesday against the Oilers and again Thursday against the Kraken. Seth Jones’ injury has led to a bigger workload for Alex Vlasic, too.

Chicago Sun-Times

5 facts about Chargers QB Easton Stick, including the fact we don’t know his name origin

The Chargers have Division I's winningest quarterback behind center, even if we don't know why he's named Easton.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Joey Anderson’s strong play cementing full-time Blackhawks roster spot

The Hawks’ decision to send Boris Katchouk through waivers and eventually to Rockford is proof of Anderson’s ascension up the depth chart. In 11 NHL games since his call-up, he has formed the team’s best forward line alongside Jason Dickinson.

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Blackhawks lose to Connor McDavid’s Oilers despite Connor Bedard’s highlight goal

In the first meeting between the two Connors — as well as between German forwards Leon Draisaitl and Lukas Reichel — the Oilers pulled away to beat the Hawks 4-1 on Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Seth Jones’ injury, Kevin Korchinski’s absence leaves Blackhawks with skeleton defense

Jones did not travel with the Hawks on their trip to Edmonton and Seattle after suffering an upper-body injury Sunday. Without him, the Hawks’ defensive corps are direly shorthanded.

Chicago Sun-Times

Death of Adam Johnson sparks renewed interest in guard mandates for youth hockey

The death of hockey player Adam Johnson from a skate blade cut to his throat has renewed debate over whether there needs to be uniform standards and mandates for neck guards and other safety equipment in youth hockey

The Independent UK

Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard finding ways to be of assistance

“As a teammate, it gives you confidence to jump into holes and lanes, knowing a guy is going to find you or make the right play,” teammate Connor Murphy said.

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Blackhawks lose 4-2 in Connor Bedard’s first game against Alex Ovechkin

After the matchup with Ovechkin, Bedard and the Hawks will face Connor McDavid and the Oilers on Tuesday in Edmonton.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks looking for Anthony Beauvillier to seize opportunity

Beauvillier scored twice in 22 games before the Blackhawks got him on Nov. 28 for a conditional fifth-round pick to help fill the void left by Corey Perry.

Chicago Sun-Times

Petr Mrazek stifles Blues, helping Blackhawks finally win consecutive games

Mrazek’s fantastic week of goaltending culminated in a 38-save effort Saturday, coming within a few minutes of a second straight shutout, as the Hawks beat the Blues 3-1.

Chicago Sun-Times

Amid Blackhawks’ losing malaise, Louis Crevier provides an injection of joy

Crevier’s unrestrained happiness about being in the NHL — and underdog journey (as a 2020 seventh-round pick) to get to it — gives the Hawks something to smile about during an otherwise dispiriting stretch of the season.

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Inside the Blackhawks’ locker room without Corey Perry: ‘What are we going to do to get the energy back?’

In the wake of Perry’s messy departure, even more leadership responsibilities have been shifted onto Nick Foligno, Seth Jones and Connor Murphy to steer the Hawks through adversity. They explain how they’ve regrouped and adjusted.

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Blackhawks shut out Ducks in Connor Bedard’s first matchup against Leo Carlsson

In the first meeting on NHL ice between the No. 1 and No. 2 picks in the 2023 draft, Bedard and goalie Petr Mrazek helped the Hawks earn a 1-0 win Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks could use another December surge from Ryan Donato

For some reason, Donato has dominated the month of December throughout his career, although he was completely unaware of the pattern. Given the Hawks’ scoring woes, they wouldn’t complain if it repeated itself.

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‘Absolutely freaking embarrassing’: Just how bad are the San Jose Sharks?

They’ve already managed to concede 55 more goals than they’ve scored, but the cellar-dwelling Sharks have also conjured moments of good hockey

Chicago Sun-Times

As Lukas Reichel resumes climbing Blackhawks’ lineup, he must ‘hold himself accountable’

After his healthy scratch Sunday, Reichel was reinserted in a fourth-line role Tuesday. He was better, albeit hardly dominant. He’ll have to play with more tenacity and confidence moving forward.

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Blackhawks lose shootout to Predators as Arvid Soderblom’s rebound issues continue

The young goalie finally got some goal support Tuesday, but he allowed three goals off rebounds before struggling in the shootout as the Hawks fell 4-3 to the Predators.

Chicago Sun-Times

How Connor Bedard flushes his frustrations after in-game outbursts: ‘Get it all out’

For as mature as the Hawks’ rookie sensation is off the ice, he does occasionally show some emotion on the ice — but it never lingers into his next shift, nor into the next day.

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Blackhawks prospect Colton Dach bringing ‘fire,’ physicality and scoring in the AHL

Dach’s first pro season is off to a great start. He ranks fourth among all AHL rookie forwards in points per game (with 12 points in 13 games) while playing with an edge.

The Independent UK

International Ice Hockey Federation to mandate neck guards after the death of a player by skate cut

The International Ice Hockey Federation is making neck guards mandatory for all levels of competition in the tournaments it runs

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks’ offense remains toothless in trip-ending loss to Wild

The Hawks’ 4-1 defeat Sunday concluded a three-game road trip in which they didn’t score a single goal when Connor Bedard wasn’t on the ice.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Corey Perry-Connor Bedard rumor is a lesson in journalistic irresponsibility

The goal is truth, not a response to fiction.

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Blackhawks make Lukas Reichel a healthy scratch as poor season reaches pivotal point

After 22 games of struggles — tallying only six points, including zero even-strength goals — Reichel sat out Sunday against the Wild. “He needs to...come back with a little bit of fire,” coach Luke Richardson said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Anthony Beauvillier sparks Connor Bedard in Blackhawks’ loss to Jets

Beauvillier, making his Hawks debut after a trade from the Canucks, played well on the top line Saturday. But Bedard’s tally went down as the Hawks’ only goal in a 3-1 loss.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks send Wyatt Kaiser to AHL as part of defensive shakeup

Isaak Phillips also went down to Rockford with Kaiser, while Louis Crevier was called up to the NHL for the first time. Jarred Tinordi’s activation off injured reserve sparked the shuffle Saturday.

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