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Blackhawks notes: Taylor Hall hopes latest return marks start of healthier chapter

The veteran forward missed six of the Hawks’ first 14 games due to shoulder and leg/knee injuries. But after playing nearly 17 minutes Saturday, he’s optimistic he can finally settle into a rhythm.

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Blackhawks’ depth forwards battling to re-earn roster spots they used to own

MacKenzie Entwistle, Boris Katchouk, Reese Johnson, Joey Anderson and Colin Blackwell all spent the 2022-23 season on the Hawks’ NHL roster. But in this year’s training camp, none find themselves in the top four forward lines.

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Five key storylines to follow during Blackhawks training camp

Connor Bedard’s acclimation to Chicago, Kevin Korchinski’s attempt to prove his NHL readiness and Luke Richardson’s line combinations and mentality toward prospects will all be interesting to watch.

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Blackhawks’ Reese Johnson returns at last from concussion that took ‘courage’ to admit happened

Johnson suffered the concussion Feb. 14 but then played three more games afterward, unsure if his symptoms indicated a concussion. Once he did tell medical staffers, he missed 16 games before rejoining the Hawks’ lineup Saturday.

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Blackhawks routed by Avalanche; defenseman Ian Mitchell endures rough night

Mitchell was exploited on three Avalanche goals as the Hawks lost 5-0 on Monday. Plus, Jack Johnson describes his trade process and coach Luke Richardson gives some injury updates.

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Blackhawks edge Golden Knights in shootout after Patrick Kane’s apparent winner ruled too late

Kane’s slap shot at the overtime buzzer would’ve been an iconic highlight had it crossed the line one-tenth of a second earlier. But Tyler Johnson — who tied the game late in regulation — scored in the shootout to give the Hawks a 3-2 win nonetheless.

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Blackhawks’ shuffled lines all contribute in win over Flames

With Jonathan Toews ruled out late due to illness, the Hawks moved forwards around and immediately found four combinations that clicked, carrying them to a 5-1 victory.

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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’.

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Which NHL arenas have the best and worst ice? The Blackhawks offer their opinions

Players have long mentioned “good ice” or “bad ice.” But what qualities exactly make ice the best, and which arenas check those boxes?

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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.

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Derek King still a jokester as a Chicago Blackhawks assistant coach, but ‘if he needs to get on a guy, he’ll do that too’

A few things have changed for Chicago Blackhawks assistant coach Derek King since he was interim head coach last season, but not his brand of humor.

Chicago Tribune

Blackhawks unable to contain Wild’s Mats Zuccarello in yet another loss

Zuccarello, whom the Hawks kept in check in their first matchup against the Wild this year, exploded for a hat trick Friday in a 4-1 Wild win.

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Blackhawks’ latest switch fails to create spark in loss to Golden Knights

The Hawks tried their five-forward power-play unit again, but the experiment backfired. Over their last 17 games, the Hawks have now conceded more shorthanded goals (three) than they have wins (two).

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Blackhawks’ fourth line, centered by MacKenzie Entwistle, setting a ‘good example’

The Hawks’ bottom forward line of Entwistle, Boris Katchouk and Reese Johnson has been the team’s best — by far — in the last three games. Coach Luke Richardson has been complimentary of their strong play.

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Blackhawks fall into Islanders’ traps in lethargic loss

The Hawks mustered little pushback in a 3-0 defeat Sunday, marking their fourth time shut out this season. Plus, Luke Richardson discussed his fluky head injury and goalie Jaxson Stauber was called up.

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Reese Johnson enjoys summers on his farm, winters playing for Blackhawks

Johnson bought a 37-acre property in central Alberta this past summer to fulfill his lifelong dream to live in the country. But during the NHL season, updates from his farm feel almost like a planet away.

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Blackhawks’ streak snapped by Oilers in penalty-laden barnburner

After a combined 20 penalties and five game-tying goals, Oilers star Leon Draisaitl scored with 37.6 seconds left to defeat the Hawks 6-5 on Thursday.

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Blackhawks use ‘underdog mentality’ to hold off Panthers, win fourth straight

After three straight comeback wins, the Hawks survived a learning experience in the opposite skates Tuesday, hanging on in the third period for a 4-2 victory.

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Blackhawks’ Reese Johnson learning ‘calmness’ from Jonathan Toews

Johnson and Toews lived with each other last season and developed a close if unlikely friendship. As Johnson tries to expand his NHL skill set beyond simply hitting, observing Toews’ habits has provided valuable help.

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Breaking down Blackhawks’ roster-spot battles as preseason continues

With roughly a week left before the opening NHL roster will be decided, Alec Regula, Alex Vlasic and Isaak Phillips remain on the bubble, likely fighting for two open spots.

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Blackhawks sign defenseman Jack Johnson to 1-year contract

Adding the 35-year-old journeyman makes it even clearer the Hawks don’t plan to promote many prospects to the NHL this season.

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If Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews stay, what will Blackhawks’ lines look like?

It appears increasingly unlikely the two veteran cornerstones will be traded this summer. If they aren’t, the Hawks’ forward depth chart — weak as it is — is pretty much now set.

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Would another year on Blackhawks even be healthy for Jonathan Toews?

The Hawks’ constant losing seems to be eating away at Toews, who hasn’t been his usual self for months. “There’s no connection in our team game,” he grumbled Thursday.

Chicago Tribune

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 Sun-Times

Blackhawks interested in re-signing Sam Lafferty, who would ‘love to come back’

Lafferty is a pending unrestricted free agent, but the Hawks have liked his play this spring and he should be affordable to re-sign.

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