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Troy Murray, former Blackhawks player and broadcaster, dies at 63

Troy Murray, who played 12 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks and transitioned to serve as the team’s long-time broadcasting analyst, has died

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Bulls, Blackhawks owners unveil $7 billion plan to transform area around United Center

The owners of the NBA’s Chicago Bulls and NHL’s Blackhawks unveiled a $7 billion plan Tuesday to replace the parking lots surrounding the United Center with green space, mixed-income housing, a music hall and more

The Independent UK

Bar inside United Center pays homage to former Blackhawks chairman Rocky Wirtz

Rocky’s Bar, where everything was done in memory of the former Blackhawks owner, opens its doors to fans Tuesday. The menu features classic cocktails like Old Fashioneds, Manhattans and Moscow mules and bar snacks such as black truffle fries, crispy prosciutto and mini hot dogs wrapped in puff…

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New bar at United Center honors Rocky Wirtz, aims to ‘bring his spirit to life’

Rocky’s Bar, named for the late Blackhawks owner, will offer new food and drinks to fans in December.

Chicago Sun-Times

How Darren Pang returned to the Blackhawks as their lead TV analyst

On Thursday night, Pang will debut on NBC Sports Chicago, alongside play-by-play voice Chris Vosters, for the Hawks’ preseason opener against the Blues at the United Center.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks expect another attendance bump thanks to ‘Bedard Effect’

The Hawks expect their average attendance — which was 17,167 last season — to marginally increase again this season, with at least five games sold out. Their marketing campaign will also focus on the fan base.

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Danny Wirtz is officially Blackhawks’ new chairman: ‘Now it’s my turn’

Danny becomes the fourth Wirtz to lead the Hawks following the death of his father, Rocky, in July. But he doesn’t expect many tangible changes to result from the addition of chairman to his preexisting CEO title.

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Blackhawks players, alumni, fans recall Rocky Wirtz’s amicability at public memorial

Brent Seabrook, Marian Hossa, Chris Chelios, Pat Foley, Darren Pang and others recounted stories Wednesday at the United Center to eulogize Wirtz, the late Hawks chairman.

Chicago Sun-Times

Remembering Rocky: 900 of Wirtz’s closest friends say goodbye at private memorial

A larger, public goodbye is planned for Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz on Wednesday at the United Center. But on Tuesday, it was a love fest of the city’s movers and shakers, remembering their friend with laughter and a few tears.

Chicago Sun-Times

Patrick Kane on ‘intriguing’ trade possibilities — and some tickets getting a price hike. What we learned as the Chicago Blackhawks returned from the All-Star break.

Patrick Kane didn’t outright say he’s open to a trade to a Stanley Cup contender, but the Chicago Blackhawks star did acknowledge some “potential suitors are “intriguing.”

Chicago Tribune

Blackhawks notebook: Hawks being careful in search for jersey-advertisement patch sponsor

Belle Tire remains their helmet ad sponsor, but the Hawks are not one of the nine NHL teams that have added a jersey-ad sponsor this season.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks searching for ‘proper, objective way’ to decide number retirements after Marian Hossa

Once Hossa’s No. 81 jersey is raised in November, the Hawks will face tough decisions about other key players from their dynasty era. CEO Danny Wirtz says they’ll build a group that will collectively decide where to draw the line.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks leadership communicating with Kyle Davidson to plan for future trades

Hawks CEO Danny Wirtz and the team’s business department are prepared to “deal with the reality” if Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews or any other current players are dealt this season.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks’ business operations entering new era after significant structure, personnel changes

Five of the six vice presidents who form the Hawks’ new business leadership group joined the organization in either 2021 or 2022. The Hawks have also gone from “having the smallest analytics and strategy team in the league to the largest,” business president Jaime Faulkner said.

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Blackhawks form partnership with Sac and Fox Nation that includes language preservation and scholarships — but name concerns still linger

CHICAGO — Robert Williamson didn’t know what to make of the Chicago Blackhawks at first.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks reveal new programs reaching out to Native Americans

Team CEO Danny Wirtz issued an update on the organization’s plans.

Chicago Sun-Times

With Blackhawks now firmly Kyle Davidson’s team, rebuild will begin in earnest

“We’re going to look at more of a rebuild here,” Davidson said Tuesday in his introduction as the Hawks’ permanent general manager. “There are some things we really need to fix that are going to take time.”

Chicago Tribune

Phil Thompson: Danny Wirtz’s talk of Blackhawks’ commitment to change is well intended. But we need to hear it directly from Rocky Wirtz.

CHICAGO — Chicago Blackhawks CEO Danny Wirtz in an interview Wednesday with NBC Sports Chicago’s David Kaplan said his father, Chairman Rocky Wirtz, “unfortunately went off track there” during last week’s town hall.

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Blackhawks’ next general manager will be given immense power, freedom

No matter which reported candidate — be it Kyle Davidson, Scott Mellanby, Eric Tulsky, Peter Chiarelli or someone else — is eventually chosen, it’s clear that man will mold the Hawks’ team and hockey operations department exactly how he wishes.

Chicago Tribune

NHL commissioner says Rocky Wirtz ‘had a moment’ during his town hall outburst, added Blackhawks are ‘committed to doing the right things’

CHICAGO — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman was ready to talk about Chicago Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz, whose emotional outburst during a town hall Wednesday over questions about former Hawks prospect and alleged sexual assault victim Kyle Beach drew international attention and criticism.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rocky Wirtz apologizes again, Gary Bettman excuses him for ‘emotional moment’ as Blackhawks fallout continues

Friday marked the resumption of the Blackhawks and NHL’s efforts to rebuild the club’s image, with CEO Danny Wirtz announcing several tangible initiatives the team has implemented to improve workplace culture.

Chicago Tribune

Rocky Wirtz reiterates ‘regret’ for his outburst as Blackhawks reveal formation of a mental health department: ‘We will learn from the mistakes in this organization’s past’

CHICAGO — Chicago Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz expressed regret for his outburst and argumentative answers about the 2010 sexual assault scandal during Wednesday’s town hall at the United Center.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: Rocky Wirtz’s hostility — and refusal to answer questions about 2010 scandal — shows Blackhawks owner is a chip off the old block

CHICAGO — When former Chicago Tribune columnist Bob Verdi tagged Chicago Blackhawks owner Bill Wirtz with the nickname “Dollar Bill,” a legend was born.

Chicago Tribune

Phil Thompson: Blackhawks promised transparency and accountability after 2010 scandal. Rocky Wirtz’s belligerent outburst in a town hall showed neither.

CHICAGO — True story: I was supposed to be off Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rocky Wirtz destroys accountability with outburst over Blackhawks’ sexual assault scandal

"We’re not going to talk about Kyle Beach," a furious Wirtz said Wednesday. "What we’re going to do today is our business."

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