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Blackhawks’ penalty-kill tactics emphasize aggressiveness within diamond formation

The Hawks’ switch last season from a piston to diamond PK structure was effective. This season, they’ll keep the diamond but be more aggressive at certain moments to create turnovers and clears.

Chicago Sun-Times

Why these 5 NHL teams (Canadiens) won’t win the 2024 Stanley Cup Final

These five NHL teams definitely won't be competing for the Stanley Cup in 2024.

USA Today Sports Media Group

2023-24 NHL predictions: West’s weakness opens playoff door for middling teams

The conference imbalance this season likely won’t matter to the Blackhawks, who remain early in their rebuilding timeline. But for aspiring East contenders like the Red Wings, Sabres and Senators, it’s a huge handicap.

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Think you know how the Blackhawks will do this season? Put some money on it

Bet on it: John ‘The Barber’ Taddio likes what he has seen of rookie Bedard, who gives Hawks ‘a lot of energy’

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Alex Forbes opens up on journey from Scots village to Canada

Commitment is leaving your family as a teenager to cross the world to try to make it happen.

The National (Scotland)

Ranking every NHL goal song in 2023, from annoying to amazing

Which are the best to celebrate a goal ... and which are duds? We have the answers.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Coyotes agree to deal with Scripps Sports to show games over the air

The Arizona Coyotes have reached a four-year deal with Scripps Sports and will become the second NHL team to broadcast games over the air

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Blackhawks’ Petr Mrazek enjoying finally being the older goalie in a duo

In each of his first nine seasons around the NHL, Mrazek’s goalie partner has always been older. Now, at age 31 — alongside 24-year-old Arvid Soderblom — he gets to fill the role of sage veteran for the first time.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks’ Jason Dickinson readjusting to grinder role after last year’s top-six cameo

Out of necessity, the Hawks used Dickinson in a more offensive role the second half of last season. Now back on a new-look fourth line with Nick Foligno and Corey Perry, though, he feels more at home.

Chicago Sun-Times

How to watch the NHL on TNT

The NHL on TNT is back with more on ice action, as the network is once again one of the main TV homes for the NHL during the 2024-2025 season.

WhatToWatch

Taylor Hall motivated to defy the aging curve as he nears 32nd birthday

Whether he’s playing or watching hockey, football or baseball, the Blackhawks’ new forward closely watches examples of players succeeding into their late 30s that he hopes to emulate.

Chicago Sun-Times

Connor Bedard learning not to do too much as Blackhawks’ preseason rolls on

With patience, Bedard’s chances and points will come, as was the case Tuesday. He tallied three points in a 4-2 Hawks win. But in the meantime, Luke Richardson is teaching him that “everything doesn’t have to be a highlight.”

Chicago Sun-Times

How a Florida trainer changed the way Nikita Zaitsev moves

Zaitsev struggled last season, both before and after a trade from the Senators to the Hawks. But after working with Scott Foresman this summer, he feels “fresh and loose” and ready for a better season.

Chicago Sun-Times

Corey Perry’s net-front domination opens new options for Blackhawks’ power play

Even at age 38, Perry remains effective in the dirty areas, thanks to his ability to get his stick on every puck. Given his rebounding skill, the Hawks are emphasizing shooting early and often on power plays this season.

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Rookie Connor Bedard experiences road-game routine in Blackhawks’ preseason loss in Detroit

Bedard made his second preseason appearance Sunday in an ugly 6-1 defeat. Meanwhile, prospect forward Samuel Savoie had surgery on his right femur.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks notes: Andreas Athanasiou thankful for stability with two-year contract

Athanasiou, who didn’t travel — along with most of the Hawks’ top players — for the Hawks-Wild preseason game Saturday, had played each of the last three seasons on one-year deals.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks’ Taylor Raddysh faces difficult task of repeating 20-goal breakout

Historically, most non-first-round picks who have broken out for 20 goals in their second NHL seasons — as Raddysh did last year — have not maintained that production in their third seasons. This year, Raddysh will try to break that trend.

The Independent UK

Jessica Campbell, Kori Cheverie breaking barriers for female coaches in NHL

Jessica Campbell grew up wanting to play in the NHL

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To Kevin Korchinski, there’s nothing better than criticism

The Hawks have been blunt and ceaseless with feedback for Korchinski, their 19-year-old top defensive prospect. Thanks to a positive attitude protecting against discouragement, he has loved that approach.

Chicago Sun-Times

Connor Bedard impressive but unsatisfied by two assists in Blackhawks preseason debut

Bedard set up both Hawks goals in a 2-1 overtime win Thursday and more than held his own against the Blues’ top players. But he said he has “a lot better than that” coming soon.

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

How Darren Pang returned to the Blackhawks as their lead TV analyst

On Thursday night, Pang will debut on NBC Sports Chicago, alongside play-by-play voice Chris Vosters, for the Hawks’ preseason opener against the Blues at the United Center.

USA Today Sports Media Group

EA Sports announces the top 50 EA NHL 24 player ratings

EA Sports announced the top 50 NHL 24 player ratings, with some big shake-ups compared to the previous sports game’s ratings

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks’ 2023 preseason games will matter significantly more than usual

For young players like Connor Bedard who form the Hawks’ next generation — and who need to quickly accumulate as much NHL experience as possible — there’s actually a lot of anticipation for the preseason, which starts Thursday against the Blues.

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