DARK SECRETS: 15 | Vintage Vibes

Blackhawks forward prospects Colton Dach, Frank Nazar, Paul Ludwinski hoping for healthier seasons

Dach’s shoulder injury, Nazar’s hip surgery and Ludwinski’s ankle injury disrupted their 2022-23 seasons. As they return to full health for 2023-24, they’re hoping for better injury luck.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 6, 2023

The Philadelphia Bulldogs were a roller hockey team owned by Tony Danza and coached by Dave Schultz before the Eagles borrowed their name

PHILADELPHIA — It was the summer of 1994, but for a moment it may have felt like the winter of 1974. Forget that the players wore rollerblades, the puck was plastic, and the floor was turquoise. This was the Montreal Forum and Dave Schultz — then the head coach of…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 6, 2023

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 · Jul 5, 2023

Blackhawks sign Ryan Donato as free agency opens, further crowding forward roster

Donato signed a two-year contract Saturday with a $2 million salary-cap hit after producing 27 points in 71 games for the Kraken last season.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 1, 2023

Connor Bedard’s first challenge with Blackhawks will be handling the enormous pressure

Being arguably the most anticipated NHL rookie of all time won’t be an easy situation to manage. But people close to Bedard are resoundingly, uniformly confident that he will overcome the challenge.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 1, 2023

Blackhawks won’t be major players in NHL’s free-agent frenzy Saturday

One or two small moves are possible — such as to address the right-side defensive depth — but Hawks general manager Kyle Davidson won’t be too busy.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 30, 2023

Blackhawks acquire Corey Perry’s rights from Lightning, hope to sign veteran

The Hawks traded a 2024 seventh-round pick in exchange. Perry is currently set to become a UFA on Saturday, but the Hawks are confident they’ll sign the 38-year-old forward best known for his Ducks tenure.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2023

Blackhawks GM’s Hilarious Man-on-the-Street Interview at NHL Draft Goes Viral

The interviewer had no idea who he was talking to.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 29, 2023

Blackhawks’ Day 2 draft class headlined by Adam Gajan, Roman Kantserov

The Hawks completed their 11-man 2023 class by selecting goaltender Gajan, defenseman Janne Peltonen and seven forwards — Roman Kantserov, Martin Misiak, Nick Lardis, Jiri Felcman, Alex Pharand, Marcel Marcel and Milton Oscarson — on Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2023

Blackhawks acquire draft pick from Islanders to buy out Josh Bailey

The Hawks received a 2026 second-round pick for taking on Bailey’s contract Thursday, which they promptly bought out.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2023