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Thirteen Europeans switch teams in NHL free agency

Thirteen Europeans switch teams in NHL free agency. The best European to switch teams is Mikael Granlund of Finland.

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Edmonton Oilers Extend Winning Streak to 15 Games

The Edmonton Oilers continue their winning streak with a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Connor McDavid shines with two goals and an assist.

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Breaking down Blackhawks’ play, adjustments without Connor Bedard

The Hawks are 1-4-0 in five games since Jan. 5, when Bedard fractured his jaw. That belies how solidly they’ve played, though, thanks to a commitment to simpler, more defensive hockey.

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Blackhawks lose to Stars after crucial turnover spoils defenseman Seth Jones’ return

Jones played well overall in his first game back after missing 15 with a shoulder injury, but one miscue made the difference in the Hawks’ 3-1 defeat Saturday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks piecing together roster as injury news begins to improve

Forwards Taylor Raddysh (groin) and Joey Anderson (shoulder) returned to the Hawks’ lineup Tuesday, and defenseman Seth Jones (shoulder) isn’t far behind. But new acquisition Rem Pitlick’s immediate placement on the first line demonstrates how much flux remains, though.

Chicago Sun-Times

Connor Bedard to represent Blackhawks at NHL All-Star Game in Toronto

The 18-year-old rookie sensation was one of 32 players selected Thursday to join this year’s festivities on Feb. 1-3 in Toronto. He would be the youngest All-Star Game participant in league history.

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Blackhawks rookie Kevin Korchinski settling back into hockey rhythm after father’s death

Korchinski played his fifth consecutive game Sunday since returning to the lineup following his father’s death in December. The Hawks continue to work with him on his defensive game while hoping his production starts to creep up.

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Blackhawks Star Connor Bedard Stuns Fans With Incredible ‘Michigan’ Goal

The 18-year-old phenom added to his dazzling rookie highlight reel.

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Philipp Kurashev continues to be bright spot in Blackhawks’ bleak season

Kurashev’s chemistry with Connor Bedard, much-improved passing and effort to be more vocal has translated into a potential career year. He missed Tuesday’s game with an illness, however.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks add Joey Anderson to lengthy injury list in loss to Canucks

Hawks players have dropped like flies recently, after avoiding a Connor Murphy injury scare Sunday, the Hawks ended up losing Anderson instead in their 4-3 defeat. Connor Bedard received a season-high 23:16 of ice time while double-shifting for him.

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Breaking down Blackhawks’ power-play problems: How are they trying to fix it?

The Hawks are 9-for-91 on the power play this season and have allowed five shorthanded goals — in other words, they’ve been atrocious. From failed zone entries to missed shots, here’s what is going wrong.

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Anthony Beauvillier sparks Connor Bedard in Blackhawks’ loss to Jets

Beauvillier, making his Hawks debut after a trade from the Canucks, played well on the top line Saturday. But Bedard’s tally went down as the Hawks’ only goal in a 3-1 loss.

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Blackhawks address stagnant power play by promoting Kevin Korchinski to top unit

The Hawks’ 29th-ranked power play is just 6-for-53 this season; it has struggled in every regard. Replacing Seth Jones with Korchinski at the point position while also focusing more on down-low plays could help.

Chicago Sun-Times

Connor Bedard, Lukas Reichel united at last in Blackhawks’ loss to Sabres

Put on the top line together for the first time this season, Bedard and Reichel — along with red-hot Philipp Kurashev — showed chemistry and played well enough to justify an extended look. But the Hawks’ strong performance went to waste in a 3-2 loss.

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Lukas Reichel shows signs of life, scoring first goal in Blackhawks’ loss to Lightning

Reichel’s promotion to the top power-play unit helped him to finally break the goose egg in his goal column Thursday — in the 14th game of the season. The Hawks need this to jump-start him moving forward.

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Philipp Kurashev’s chemistry with Connor Bedard bodes well for him and Blackhawks

Kurashev has six points in his first seven games this season while emerging as an impactful puck retriever and setup man for Bedard on the first line.

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Connor Bedard levels up from good to dominant as Blackhawks race past Lightning

Bedard erupted for four points, quadrupling his previous single-game high, in the Hawks’ 5-3 win Thursday. He did so in a variety of ways, too, making impacts on the forecheck and in the neutral zone before letting his skills take over.

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Blackhawks’ win over Golden Knights shows team’s ability to learn from mistakes

Six days after faltering in a similar situation against the defending champs, the Hawks prevailed through numerous momentum swings to win 4-3 in overtime Friday, spoiling Vegas’ perfect record.

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Blackhawks’ effort frustrates Luke Richardson in shutout loss to Bruins

The Hawks were shut out 3-0 on Tuesday after an early Connor Bedard goal was overturned. The loss marked their third straight, all of which have been against undefeated teams.

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Taylor Hall aggravates injury just as Philipp Kurashev readies to return

Hall’s attempt to play through his left shoulder injury hasn’t worked; he’ll now miss at least a few games. But Kurashev is set to take his place in the Hawks’ lineup Tuesday (albeit not on the same line) after recovering from a wrist injury.

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Blackhawks notes: Lineup shuffling leads to AHL demotion for Cole Guttman

The Hawks changed all but one forward line and defensive pairing entering Saturday’s loss to the Golden Knights. With Philipp Kurashev nearing a return from injury, they also surprisingly sent Guttman down to Rockford.

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Blackhawks’ Philipp Kurashev awarded new two-year contract by arbitrator

Kurashev’s new contract will carry a $2.25 million salary-cap hit, representing a big raise over his $750,000 cap hit last season.

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Blackhawks’ 2023-24 lineup looking clearer as Kyle Davidson focuses on depth, versatility

The Hawks are “very close” to being done, with defensive depth being the only box left to check — and they might wait until training camp to add it. RFA Philipp Kurashev filed for salary arbitration Wednesday, but that was expected.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks offseason preview: Plenty of draft picks, free-agent decisions to make as rebuild continues

After drafting Connor Bedard next Wednesday — the easiest decision possible — the Hawks will still have 10 additional picks to make, plus trades to consider and free agents to sign. Here’s a guide to what this summer will bring

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Andreas Athanasiou’s late-season surge with Blackhawks sets him up nicely for free agency

Athanasiou finished the season on a tear after moving to center. He will get a bigger contract as a pending UFA again this summer — and that raise could come with the Hawks, who will need to spend money.

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