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Blackhawks’ attendance down significantly after seven games, but it’s not near record lows

The Hawks are drawing their smallest crowds since 2007 by a sizable margin, averaging 14,788 fans at the United Center so far.

Chicago Sun-Times

Special teams struggle, Arvid Soderblom injured in Blackhawks’ blowout loss to Jets

The Jets scored three power-play goals and one short-handed goal to beat the Hawks 4-0 on Saturday in a game that ended with the Hawks’ fifth-string goaltender in net.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks’ Jonathan Toews riding remarkable early-season scoring surge

Toews has scored seven goals in 11 games, tied for ninth-most in the NHL. It represents a stunning revival for the aging Hawks center who’d scored zero and one goals, respectively, in the first 11 games of his last two seasons.

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Kings offer proof that successful alternatives to Blackhawks’ scorched-earth rebuild approach exist

The differences between Kings GM Rob Blake and Hawks GM Kyle Davidson’s approaches to rebuilds — given how well Blake’s maneuvering has worked out — are interesting to analyze.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks edge Kings in overtime as Arvid Soderblom earns first win

Soderblom stopped 32 of 33 shots, continuing his impressive run as a goalie thrust into the NHL, and Jonathan Toews scored in overtime to lift the Hawks 2-1.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks want Andreas Athanasiou to be smart when deciding whether to rush ahead

Athanasiou can create incredible plays with his speed and stickhandling. But Hawks coach Luke Richardson doesn’t want him risking turnovers in search of highlights.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks’ loss to Islanders escalates goalie injury crisis

Alex Stalock left the Hawks’ 3-1 loss Tuesday after taking a hit from Casey Cizikas and entered concussion protocol, leaving Arvid Soderblom as the team’s only healthy goalie under NHL contract.

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Blackhawks will rely upon Connor Murphy more than ever in Seth Jones’ absence

Murphy averaged 23:30 of ice time in the four games Jones missed last year. With Jones now out four to six weeks, the longtime Hawks mainstay again becomes probably the team’s best defenseman.

Chicago Sun-Times

Kyle Davidson encouraged, not upset, by Blackhawks’ competitiveness

The Hawks general manager is thrilled about new coach Luke Richardson’s “phenomenal” start and insists he isn’t bothered by the Hawks’ 4-3-2 record undermining their draft positioning.

Chicago Sun-Times

Philipp Kurashev driving Blackhawks’ most effective lines, even in losses

The Hawks blew another late lead in a 4-3 shootout loss Sunday against the Wild. But Kurashev, who has thrived alongside Jason Dickinson and now Jonathan Toews, enjoyed another strong game.

Chicago Sun-Times

Wild finish road trip with 4-3 shootout victory over Chicago

A potentially ho-hum road trip ended in gutsy fashion after the shorthanded Wild rallied for a 4-3 shootout win over the Blackhawks at United Center and wrap the five-game trek with seven out of a possible 10 points.

Tribune News Service

Seth Jones’ thumb injury leaves Blackhawks’ defense in dire shape

Jones will miss three to four weeks after getting injured blocking a shot Saturday. Jack Johnson and Jake McCabe formed the Hawks’ new first pair Sunday in his absence.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks crumble against Sabres, spoiling Arvid Soderblom’s stellar bid for first victory

Soderblom made 14 high-danger saves, the most by a Blackhawks goalie since Corey Crawford in February 2020, and 41 saves total. But the Hawks blew a 3-1 lead in a 4-3 overtime loss Saturday in Buffalo.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks notebook: Jake McCabe promoted to first pair with Seth Jones

Plus, Alex Stalock believes his lighter weight has helped his endurance and Boris Katchouk debuted after a four-week injury absence.

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Blackhawks’ Caleb Jones hopes to find consistency, confidence in make-or-break season

Last season, Jones’ play alternated between good and bad stretches. Now at age 25, entering his fifth NHL season, he realizes it’s “time to really get established.”

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks embrace rebuild in commercial series

The Bears and Cubs have bristled at the word “rebuild.” The Sox didn’t have a problem with the word, but they certainly didn’t use it to promote the team. That’s not the case with the Hawks.

Chicago Sun-Times

Patrick Kane hopes goal sparks streak, but Blackhawks’ balanced offense isn’t a problem

Even after breaking his goal drought Tuesday, Kane has recorded points on just 25% of the Hawks’ goals so far this season — a healthy indicator of a more diversified offense.

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Blackhawks give failed prospects Nicolas Beaudin, Evan Barratt fresh starts

Beaudin was traded to his hometown Canadiens and Barratt to his hometown Flyers during three minor moves by the Hawks on Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Heavy hits earn Jarred Tinordi regular spot in Blackhawks’ defensive lineup

Tinordi, who initially seemed like a short-term stopgap, has held a steady role on the second pair alongside Connor Murphy through the Hawks’ first six games.

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

Miami Herald

Florida Panthers’ awful power play hits new low with loss to Blackhawks in Chicago

The Florida Panthers’ last season came to a premature end largely because of the abysmal play of their power play.

Chicago Sun-Times

Alex Stalock’s fearless goaltending, big personality winning over Blackhawks

Stalock’s goaltending style has been both exhilarating and effective so far. He sports a .938 save percentage through his first three games, and he’s expected to start again Tuesday and Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks notebook: Hawks being careful in search for jersey-advertisement patch sponsor

Belle Tire remains their helmet ad sponsor, but the Hawks are not one of the nine NHL teams that have added a jersey-ad sponsor this season.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks’ trendsetting penalty kill fuels another comeback win against Kraken

After scoring short-handed in a third consecutive game for the first time since 2009, the Hawks rallied Sunday for a 5-4 win, also their third in a row.

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