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Blackhawks offseason preview: Rebuild plans will become clear during draft, free agency

The Hawks hold eight picks in the 2022 NHL Draft (set for July 7-8) and employ 14 players who could become free agents come July 13.

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Who are the coaching options? What will they do in free agency? What to watch for this Chicago Blackhawks offseason

CHICAGO — The 2021-22 Chicago Blackhawks season probably has faded from fans’ memories already — because who really wants to remember anything that transpired on or off the ice during that turbulent time?

Chicago Tribune

Blackhawks players’ hopes of quick rebuild don’t align with reality — or Kyle Davidson’s plan

Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews and others cited the Rangers and Kings as evidence the Hawks, too, could return to contention soon. But their general manager cautioned it “might take a little longer than they may hope, perhaps.”

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Blackhawks’ Dylan Strome reflects on season proudly: ‘I just tried to stick to who I am’

Strome’s massive first- to second-half turnaround validated his trust in his abilities. “You’ve just got to trust yourself, believe in yourself, and...take your chances and run with it,” he said.

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Jonathan Toews thinks the Chicago Blackhawks ‘can turn around pretty fast’ — but will he be around for it?

CHICAGO — This season has been a challenge for the Chicago Blackhawks and Jonathan Toews in particular.

Chicago Tribune

Seth Jones disappointed with Blackhawks debut season, but he hasn’t been the problem

Jones’ accountability when evaluating himself and the Hawks all season has been impressive. He has objectively played better than he has given himself credit for, though.

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Patrick Kane thinks Blackhawks can succeed sooner than expected: ‘You can win and still be in a rebuild’

CHICAGO — Clearly Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane doesn’t like the word “rebuild.”

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Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane proud of his performance this season in light of still-nagging injury

“I need to be at another level coming into next year,” Kane said Tuesday. “That starts with just having a good summer and getting 100% healthy.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks’ Alex DeBrincat reflects on another season of individual success, team failure

DeBrincat said he’s “open to talking” about a contract extension when he becomes eligible in July, even as another “definitely frustrating” season with the Hawks comes to a close.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks’ Alex DeBrincat reaches 40-goal milestone as prolific season winds down

DeBrincat’s 40 goals are tied for eighth in the NHL after scoring the overtime winner Wednesday against the Coyotes. He also ranks in the top 15 in shots and scoring chances.

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Blackhawks send Pat Foley off into retirement with long-awaited win

The Hawks beat the Sharks 5-4 in a shootout Thursday to snap their eight-game losing streak and give their retiring broadcaster one last memorable night at the United Center.

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5 takeaways from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 7th straight loss, including reuniting Patrick Kane with Jonathan Toews

CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks entered Sunday night’s game against the Dallas Stars mired in a six-game losing streak.

Chicago Tribune

Blackhawks, losers of 6 straight, hope shuffled lines keep final weeks interesting

Dylan Strome and Alex DeBrincat have been united with former Erie linemate Taylor Raddysh, and Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane have been united alongside Philipp Kurashev.

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Dylan Strome makes a case to keep centering the Chicago Blackhawks’ top line — but it might not matter in the end

Chicago Blackhawks forward Dylan Strome is the victim of a classic chicken-and-egg debate.

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Jonathan Toews hits the 1,000-game milestone: ‘I’m extremely thankful,’ the Chicago Blackhawks captain says

SUNRISE, FLA. — It took 14 years, 5 months and 22 days — or 5,287 days — for Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews to get to this moment in his career, but it arrived Thursday against the Florida Panthers: 1,000 regular-season games in the books.

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Jonathan Toews ‘very grateful’ to reach 1,000 games, even in Blackhawks’ loss to Panthers

Toews nearly gave himself the gift of a goal to celebrate the occasion Thursday, but was repeatedly stymied by Florida goalie Sergei Bobrovsky in the 4-0 defeat.

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Alex DeBrincat’s shootout goal seals the Chicago Blackhawks’ 4-3 road win against the Los Angeles Kings

LOS ANGELES — The Chicago Blackhawks upset the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night, getting the lone shootout goal from Alex DeBrincat for a 4-3 win at Crypto.com Arena.

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Blackhawks notebook: Unlike Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane leaves talk of future ‘for another day’

Plus, Dominik Kubalik is a healthy scratch against the Kings and goalie Kevin Lankinen looks to get in a rhythm.

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Patrick Kane says his Blackhawks future — after trades and now a rebuild — is ‘a discussion for another day’

CHICAGO — Patrick Kane called the trade of former teammate Brandon Hagel “shocking” — it was the first of three by Monday’s trade deadline — but he wasn’t ready to reevaluate his future with the Chicago Blackhawks.

Chicago Tribune

Jonathan Toews ponders his future with the Blackhawks after recent trades: ‘It was disheartening'

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jonathan Toews is sounding more and more like he’s not on board with the Chicago Blackhawks rebuild.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jonathan Toews’ Blackhawks future uncertain as he considers ‘what it’d be like to play for another team’

Toews has realized the rebuilding Hawks are heading in a new direction, but otherwise he’s just starting to sort through conflicting thoughts about his own future.

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Will Patrick Kane still be good when the Blackhawks’ rebuild is complete?

Analyzing the careers of historical NHL stars with similar trajectories to Kane indicates there’s a decent chance he will be.

Chicago Tribune

Defenseman Connor Murphy is stretchered off during Blackhawks’ 6-3 win against Senators

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy left about 3 minutes into Saturday’s road game against the Ottawa Senators with an apparent head injury.

Chicago Tribune

Patrick Kane reaches another milestone, but the Chicago Blackhawks fall to the Boston Bruins 4-3

BOSTON — Patrick Kane tied Bobby Hull for the second-most points in franchise history, but the Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Boston Bruins 4-3 on David Pastrnak’s goal with 17.2 seconds left at TD Garden.

Chicago Sun-Times

Regardless of trade fate, Dylan Strome can take pride in having proved doubters wrong

Strome has re-established himself as an excellent complementary weapon with 23 points in his last 23 games for the Blackhawks.

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