1 perfect GIF to describe each NHL team entering the 2023-24 season Get ready for the 2023-24 NHL season with memes! USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 9, 2023
How Wyatt Kaiser has decisively earned a Blackhawks roster spot Kaiser’s skating ability, increased physical strength, awareness and versatility left no doubt during the preseason that he’s ready to be a full-time NHL defenseman. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 8, 2023
Why these 5 NHL teams (Maple Leafs) will win the 2024 Stanley Cup Final These five NHL teams very well could win it all in the 2023-24 season. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 8, 2023
Isaak Phillips one of several bubble decisions Blackhawks must make after preseason finale Phillips might not make the Hawks’ initial roster, but the prospect defenseman’s solid camp performance means he’ll get opportunities when others get injured as the season progresses. On the forward side, meanwhile, coach Luke Richardson has some tough calls to make. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 7, 2023
Blackhawks’ penalty-kill tactics emphasize aggressiveness within diamond formation The Hawks’ switch last season from a piston to diamond PK structure was effective. This season, they’ll keep the diamond but be more aggressive at certain moments to create turnovers and clears. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 7, 2023
Why these 5 NHL teams (Canadiens) won’t win the 2024 Stanley Cup Final These five NHL teams definitely won't be competing for the Stanley Cup in 2024. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 7, 2023
2023-24 NHL predictions: West’s weakness opens playoff door for middling teams The conference imbalance this season likely won’t matter to the Blackhawks, who remain early in their rebuilding timeline. But for aspiring East contenders like the Red Wings, Sabres and Senators, it’s a huge handicap. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 7, 2023
Think you know how the Blackhawks will do this season? Put some money on it Bet on it: John ‘The Barber’ Taddio likes what he has seen of rookie Bedard, who gives Hawks ‘a lot of energy’ Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 7, 2023
Alex Forbes opens up on journey from Scots village to Canada Commitment is leaving your family as a teenager to cross the world to try to make it happen. The National (Scotland) · Oct 7, 2023
Ranking every NHL goal song in 2023, from annoying to amazing Which are the best to celebrate a goal ... and which are duds? We have the answers. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 6, 2023
'Chips on the table' in Hockey One Olympic auditions Fit-again striker Tom Wickham, lining up for Perth, will be among the many contenders pushing their Olympics case when Hockey One returns for a third season. AAP · Oct 6, 2023
Coyotes agree to deal with Scripps Sports to show games over the air The Arizona Coyotes have reached a four-year deal with Scripps Sports and will become the second NHL team to broadcast games over the air The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023
Blackhawks’ Petr Mrazek enjoying finally being the older goalie in a duo In each of his first nine seasons around the NHL, Mrazek’s goalie partner has always been older. Now, at age 31 — alongside 24-year-old Arvid Soderblom — he gets to fill the role of sage veteran for the first time. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 5, 2023
Blackhawks’ Jason Dickinson readjusting to grinder role after last year’s top-six cameo Out of necessity, the Hawks used Dickinson in a more offensive role the second half of last season. Now back on a new-look fourth line with Nick Foligno and Corey Perry, though, he feels more at home. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 4, 2023
WhatToWatch · Oct 4, 2023 How to watch the NHL on TNT The NHL on TNT is back with more on ice action, as the network is once again one of the main TV homes for the NHL during the 2024-2025 season.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 4, 2023 Taylor Hall motivated to defy the aging curve as he nears 32nd birthday Whether he’s playing or watching hockey, football or baseball, the Blackhawks’ new forward closely watches examples of players succeeding into their late 30s that he hopes to emulate.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 4, 2023 Connor Bedard learning not to do too much as Blackhawks’ preseason rolls on With patience, Bedard’s chances and points will come, as was the case Tuesday. He tallied three points in a 4-2 Hawks win. But in the meantime, Luke Richardson is teaching him that “everything doesn’t have to be a highlight.”
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 2, 2023 How a Florida trainer changed the way Nikita Zaitsev moves Zaitsev struggled last season, both before and after a trade from the Senators to the Hawks. But after working with Scott Foresman this summer, he feels “fresh and loose” and ready for a better season.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 2, 2023 Corey Perry’s net-front domination opens new options for Blackhawks’ power play Even at age 38, Perry remains effective in the dirty areas, thanks to his ability to get his stick on every puck. Given his rebounding skill, the Hawks are emphasizing shooting early and often on power plays this season.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 2, 2023 Rookie Connor Bedard experiences road-game routine in Blackhawks’ preseason loss in Detroit Bedard made his second preseason appearance Sunday in an ugly 6-1 defeat. Meanwhile, prospect forward Samuel Savoie had surgery on his right femur.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 1, 2023 Blackhawks notes: Andreas Athanasiou thankful for stability with two-year contract Athanasiou, who didn’t travel — along with most of the Hawks’ top players — for the Hawks-Wild preseason game Saturday, had played each of the last three seasons on one-year deals.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 30, 2023 Blackhawks’ Taylor Raddysh faces difficult task of repeating 20-goal breakout Historically, most non-first-round picks who have broken out for 20 goals in their second NHL seasons — as Raddysh did last year — have not maintained that production in their third seasons. This year, Raddysh will try to break that trend.
The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023 Jessica Campbell, Kori Cheverie breaking barriers for female coaches in NHL Jessica Campbell grew up wanting to play in the NHL
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2023 To Kevin Korchinski, there’s nothing better than criticism The Hawks have been blunt and ceaseless with feedback for Korchinski, their 19-year-old top defensive prospect. Thanks to a positive attitude protecting against discouragement, he has loved that approach.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2023 Connor Bedard impressive but unsatisfied by two assists in Blackhawks preseason debut Bedard set up both Hawks goals in a 2-1 overtime win Thursday and more than held his own against the Blues’ top players. But he said he has “a lot better than that” coming soon.