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BIZARRE: 4 - What They Never Told You

Patrick Kane explodes for hat trick as Blackhawks beat Maple Leafs

Kane backed up his recent claim that he isn’t being hampered by injury in the Hawks’ 5-3 victory Sunday, electrifying a sellout crowd with a vintage performance.

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Jonathan Toews asks for ‘patience’ as he struggles with COVID and CIRS symptoms. Will his absence affect his Chicago Blackhawks future?

Have Chicago Blackhawks fans seen the last of Jonathan Toews?

Chicago Tribune

Captain Jonathan Toews stepping away from Blackhawks because of health concerns, eliminating trade possibility

Toews hasn’t played since Jan. 28 because of effects of long COVID and chronic immune response syndrome, he clarified Sunday. He won’t be traded ahead of the March 3 deadline, but the Hawks are “hopeful” he might return before the end of the season.

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Blackhawks' Patrick Kane says he wasn’t ‘the happiest’ to hear about Rangers’ trade for Vladimir Tarasenko

CHICAGO — Patrick Kane acknowledged Friday that the New York Rangers’ trade for Vladimir Tarasenko was a blow to his potential trade plans.

Chicago Tribune

Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane displeased about Rangers’ Vladimir Tarasenko trade

Kane hasn’t yet approached Hawks GM Kyle Davidson with a trade request, so there was nothing that could be done Thursday about the Rangers’ pivot. But it seems extremely likely, at this point, that he will eventually do so.

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Blackhawks’ trade outlook complicated by Toews’ illness, Rangers’ Tarasenko acquisition

Toews missed practice for a fifth consecutive day Thursday while the Rangers pivoted to acquire ex-Blues star Vladimir Tarasenko instead of Kane, throwing two more wrenches into Kyle Davidson’s plans.

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Sam Lafferty trade buzz growing after midseason breakout for Blackhawks

Could the Hawks trade Lafferty for a package comparable to what the Canadiens gave up in 2020 for Josh Anderson? It’s unlikely but possible.

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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

Patrick Kane, Blackhawks both preparing for all possible trade scenarios

Some interested teams have reached out to Kane’s agent, Pat Brisson, making him aware of “opportunities out there that are intriguing and could be exciting.” But he hasn’t yet decided if he’s willing to leave the Hawks.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks’ trade market: Lengthy list of players who might be dealt

Almost anyone on the Hawks’ roster might be available at the right price. The Hawks are still waiting for Patrick Kane’s and Jonathan Toews’ decisions, but those two are not the only players potentially on the move.

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Jonathan Toews undecided about future but accepting of life’s uncertainties

The Hawks’ captain faces two of the toughest decisions of his career: whether to stay in Chicago or accept a trade by March 3, and whether to sign another contract with any team in July. At the moment, “things haven’t really taken shape yet” in his mind.

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Paul Sullivan: Blackhawks need to get back to their losing ways to help save the rebuild — Connor Bedard is waiting

CHICAGO — With five wins in six games after their 4-1 victory against the Flyers in Philadelphia on Thursday, the Chicago Blackhawks have proved something to their loyal fans.

Chicago Tribune

Blackhawks melt down early in blowout loss to Kraken

The Hawks allowed six goals in the first 14 minutes of an 8-5 defeat Saturday, overshadowing Patrick Kane’s late goal in his return from injury.

Chicago Sun-Times

As Blackhawks preach patience with prospects, Kraken’s Matty Beniers provides perfect example

The Kraken held Beniers back from the NHL one year longer than expected, and he has rewarded them with a fantastic rookie season. The Hawks would love if their ultra-slow path for Lukas Reichel leads to the same payoff.

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Ayrshire darts prodigy, 11, signs contract with Mission Darts

Kyle Davidson is a product of Irvine-based North Ayrshire Darts Academy and one of Scotland's top arrows prospects.

Chicago Sun-Times

Turns out Blackhawks are awful enough to contend for top draft pick, after all

The Hawks’ surprisingly hot start has become a distant memory. Seventeen losses in their last 20 games have dropped them into second-to-last place in the NHL, ahead of only the miserable Ducks.

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Blackhawks’ Ian Mitchell, returning from injury, faces time pressure on NHL breakout

Mitchell suffered a poorly timed tendon injury in his wrist at the start of training camp. He’ll be cleared to return soon, and when he does, he’ll need to quickly prove to Kyle Davidson that he can be an impactful NHL defenseman.

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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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Kings offer proof that successful alternatives to Blackhawks’ scorched-earth rebuild approach exist

The differences between Kings GM Rob Blake and Hawks GM Kyle Davidson’s approaches to rebuilds — given how well Blake’s maneuvering has worked out — are interesting to analyze.

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Blackhawks’ loss to Islanders escalates goalie injury crisis

Alex Stalock left the Hawks’ 3-1 loss Tuesday after taking a hit from Casey Cizikas and entered concussion protocol, leaving Arvid Soderblom as the team’s only healthy goalie under NHL contract.

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Kyle Davidson encouraged, not upset, by Blackhawks’ competitiveness

The Hawks general manager is thrilled about new coach Luke Richardson’s “phenomenal” start and insists he isn’t bothered by the Hawks’ 4-3-2 record undermining their draft positioning.

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Blackhawks give failed prospects Nicolas Beaudin, Evan Barratt fresh starts

Beaudin was traded to his hometown Canadiens and Barratt to his hometown Flyers during three minor moves by the Hawks on Wednesday.

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Heavy hits earn Jarred Tinordi regular spot in Blackhawks’ defensive lineup

Tinordi, who initially seemed like a short-term stopgap, has held a steady role on the second pair alongside Connor Murphy through the Hawks’ first six games.

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 expand hockey analytics department with new hirings

As promised by general manager Kyle Davidson, the Hawks have significantly increased their analytics investment, hiring five new staffers — including two who previously helped build the Cubs’ analytics system.

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