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Blackhawks’ converted centers adjusting to different defensive-zone responsibilities

Philipp Kurashev, MacKenzie Entwistle and Jujhar Khaira have moved from wing to center out of necessity during the second half of the season. That means they shoulder more responsibility in Luke Richardson’s zone coverage scheme.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jason Dickinson’s analysis of Blackhawks trades suggest future as a general manager

Most active players insist they don’t care about draft picks. Dickinson, conversely, realizes they’re the most effective way to build a team. After his playing career, he admits he would love to “try to take my perspective into things and see if it works.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks’ on-ice communication issues reflect generational trend: ‘Most teams are quiet now’

Luke Richardson believes this generation of NHL players talks less than prior generations did. But why? And how does that affect the Hawks?

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Blackhawks’ woes against Jets continue in another loss

The Hawks’ 4-1 defeat Saturday wrapped up a season-series sweep against Winnipeg, which has cumulatively won 14 of the last 17 meetings between the two teams.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks suffer rare loss to Ducks despite controlling play

The Hawks recorded their best scoring-chance ratio of season Tuesday but still fell 3-2 in overtime, snapping an eight-game winning streak against Anaheim that dated back to 2018.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks’ penalty kill rejuvenated by switch to diamond formation

The change was made over Christmas, and the Hawks have killed 84.8% of opponent power plays since then — compared to 62.5% during the stretch leading up to that point.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jason Dickinson’s versatility displayed on Blackhawks’ first line — and in carpentry hobby

Dickinson, an amateur woodworker during the summertime, proved surprisingly successful as Patrick Kane’s center this week.

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Breaking down Blackhawks’ neutral-zone attack against aggressive, passive structures

The Hawks have plenty of speed but struggle to string together tape-to-tape passes. That means they fare much better against neutral-zone defenses like the Flyers’ than the conservative Kings’ and Canucks’.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blues miss another chance to get four games above .500, lose to Blackhawks

ST. LOUIS — Four games above .500 doesn’t seem like the highest of hills, but the Blues just can’t get over that hump.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Jason Dickinson practicing extra to improve shooting accuracy

Dickinson, mired in a 26-game goal drought entering Thursday, has worked on “pushing away or pulling back” the puck to create open shooting lanes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane fade back to silence in Blackhawks’ loss to Hurricanes

After a turn-back-the-clock performance Friday against the Blue Jackets, Kane and Toews made little impact in a 3-0 defeat Tuesday — yet again reminding them of the Hawks’ miserable reality.

Chicago Sun-Times

With aggressiveness long gone, Blackhawks’ penalty kill bleeding goals

The Hawks have allowed a power play goal in seven straight games — for the first time since 2016 — and rank 31st in the NHL in net PK rate since Nov. 17, when the unit’s decline began.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks’ Jason Dickinson searching for offense, appreciating steady role

The scoring explosion scoring that started Dickinson’s Hawks tenure in October proved he’d landed on the right team. Now, he’s trying to get some of that scoring touch back.

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Chicago Blackhawks aren’t worried about a winless streak creeping into their psyche: ‘We all don’t want to lose’

CHICAGO — Puck luck works both ways.

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Blackhawks notes: Alex Stalock close to return, but Jarred Tinordi injured

The veteran goaltender, who impressed in October but suffered a concussion Nov. 1, joined Petr Mrazek and Arvid Soderblom in morning skate Sunday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks notebook: Jason Dickinson finally recovering from illness, weight loss

Dickinson missed two games and lost seven to eight pounds while feeling sick. Plus, Ian Mitchell quickly receives a big NHL opportunity and Tyler Johnson eyes a Sunday return.

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Blackhawks’ MacKenzie Entwistle adjusting to playing left wing for first time

Entwistle has enjoyed the new experience on his off side, finding defensive-zone exits easier to orchestrate when retrieving rim-arounds on his forehand.

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Blackhawks’ Sam Lafferty, Jason Dickinson find instant chemistry: ‘I see what he sees’

The Hawks acquired Dickinson hoping he’d complement Lafferty well, and that has proven exactly correct. The two speedy, defensive-minded forwards say they often intuitively know where the other will be.

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Philipp Kurashev driving Blackhawks’ most effective lines, even in losses

The Hawks blew another late lead in a 4-3 shootout loss Sunday against the Wild. But Kurashev, who has thrived alongside Jason Dickinson and now Jonathan Toews, enjoyed another strong game.

Tribune News Service

Kraken give up 2 late goals, fall 5-4 at Blackhawks

CHICAGO — There was a reminder for the Kraken early in this Sunday matinee that losing focus even for a shift or two isn’t the best idea.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks’ solid start providing early validation of self-belief

The Hawks have played better through their first four games than anyone but themselves expected, but there are still 78 games to go — and Petr Mrazek’s groin injury represents the first of many challenges ahead.

Chicago Sun-Times

Childhood friends MacKenzie Entwistle, Taylor Raddysh, Jason Dickinson amazed by Blackhawks reunion

They grew up as friends and teammates in the relatively small town of Georgetown, Ontario. Now, they’re all in the NHL, playing for the same team — a 1-in-8,000 coincidence that even bewilders them.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jason Dickinson rediscovers ability to compartmentalize in impressive Blackhawks debut

Thrown into the fire Saturday with nothing to possibly overthink, Dickinson tallied three points in a Hawks win over the Sharks. After a tough season in Vancouver, it’s a promising sign for his fresh start in Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks rally past Sharks for first win of season

Five unanswered goals — including two shorthanded by Sam Lafferty — powered the Hawks on Saturday to a 5-2 victory, Luke Richardson’s first as head coach.

Tribune News Service

Boo birds come out as Sharks suffer embarrassing home loss to Blackhawks

SAN JOSE, Calif. – The crowd at SAP Center on Saturday night began the night with a rousing ovation for former San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson.

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