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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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 18, 2023

It’s time to accept this Blackhawks team might be even worse than last year’s team

Despite a valiant effort Sunday, the Hawks still lost for the 14th time in their last 18 games. They’re on pace for 52 points — down from 59 last season. They just don’t possess the talent to compete most nights, regardless of how much (or how little) work ethic they…

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 18, 2023

Blackhawks supporting Kevin Korchinski after attending his father’s funeral

The Hawks flew through Saskatoon on Friday so the entire team could support Korchinski, their 19-year-old rookie defenseman, at the funeral of his father, Larry. “We’re ready to help him out when he gets back [to Chicago],” coach Luke Richardson said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 16, 2023

Blackhawks blown out by Kraken in ‘terrible game’

Arvid Soderblom was pulled yet again and the decimated Hawks team in front of him was caught playing too tentatively in a 7-1 slaughter in Seattle on Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 15, 2023

Blackhawks notes: Jason Dickinson’s leadership recognized with ‘A’ during Seth Jones’ absence

Dickinson operated as an alternate captain Tuesday against the Oilers and again Thursday against the Kraken. Seth Jones’ injury has led to a bigger workload for Alex Vlasic, too.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 14, 2023

Jason Benetti’s departure tops Chicago sports-media stories of 2023

After losing 101 games, White Sox fans lost a beloved broadcaster who was a lifelong Sox fan himself.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 14, 2023

Joey Anderson’s strong play cementing full-time Blackhawks roster spot

The Hawks’ decision to send Boris Katchouk through waivers and eventually to Rockford is proof of Anderson’s ascension up the depth chart. In 11 NHL games since his call-up, he has formed the team’s best forward line alongside Jason Dickinson.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 14, 2023

Blackhawks lose to Connor McDavid’s Oilers despite Connor Bedard’s highlight goal

In the first meeting between the two Connors — as well as between German forwards Leon Draisaitl and Lukas Reichel — the Oilers pulled away to beat the Hawks 4-1 on Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 13, 2023

Seth Jones’ injury, Kevin Korchinski’s absence leaves Blackhawks with skeleton defense

Jones did not travel with the Hawks on their trip to Edmonton and Seattle after suffering an upper-body injury Sunday. Without him, the Hawks’ defensive corps are direly shorthanded.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 12, 2023

Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard finding ways to be of assistance

“As a teammate, it gives you confidence to jump into holes and lanes, knowing a guy is going to find you or make the right play,” teammate Connor Murphy said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 11, 2023