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How Blackhawks veterans plan to aid young players’ development processes

As the Hawks embrace the arduous journey back to contention, their veterans will be important in restoring the winning habits needed to return to relevance.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 25, 2023

What makes Connor Bedard so good? Blackhawks players, coaches analyze his skills

Everyone has been awed by some aspect of Bedard’s game through the first two days of camp. For Tyler Johnson, it’s Bedard’s unique shooting release. For Connor Murphy, it’s his ability to create space. For Luke Richardson, it’s his various similarities to Sidney Crosby, Mark Stone and Auston…

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 23, 2023

Blackhawks reinvigorated by youth movement as training camp begins

The presence of Connor Bedard and a number of other talented prospects lifted the mood at the first day of Hawks camp Thursday. Coach Luke Richardson said he hasn’t made any tweaks to his system yet, but he may eventually make some to accommodate the new personnel.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 21, 2023

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Blackhawks to leave captaincy vacant for 2023-24 season

With Jonathan Toews moving on after 15 years as captain, the Hawks will rely on a group of alternate captains to provide leadership this season (instead of giving the title to either Seth Jones or Connor Murphy). The decision opens the door for Connor Bedard to potentially assume the role…

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 19, 2023

Even with Bedard, Blackhawks likely to be one of NHL’s worst teams again this season

Bedard’s arrival and a loaded prospect pool has shrouded the reality that the Hawks’ record probably won’t be much better in 2023-24 than it was in 2022-23. Preseason gambling lines forecast the Hawks to be the NHL’s third-worst team.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 16, 2023

Why Blackhawks relinquished Kane, Toews’ leadership but wanted Foligno, Perry’s leadership

Kyle Davidson has argued that Kane and Toews’ presences were so enormous that they inadvertently prevented any young Hawks players from growing into leaders themselves.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 15, 2023

Blackhawks’ captaincy conundrum: Seth Jones, Connor Murphy or no one?

Jonathan Toews’ exit opens the Hawks’ captain position for the first time in 15 years. Jones and Murphy are respectable candidates, but it’s also possible the Hawks leave the position vacant — as many other teams are doing.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 6, 2023

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With playoff fate in their own hands, Penguins falter vs. Blackhawks

PITTSBURGH — All season, the Penguins have shooed away prosperity like a pesky house fly.

Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023

Blackhawks are banking on a season’s worth of analytics to aid their rebuild — but there are ‘no cheat codes’

CHICAGO — Jarred Tinordi is old school when it comes to analytics.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 8, 2023

Blackhawks juggling overcrowded defensive corps as they begin final road trip

The last-place Hawks are bringing nine defensemen to face the Flames, Canucks and Kraken. Alex Vlasic and Wyatt Kaiser have begun spending time alongside Seth Jones, while Nikita Zaitsev has somehow cemented a role above Andreas Englund.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 3, 2023

At Pride Night, some Chicago Blackhawks fans were upset about the lack of jerseys, while others were glad event still happened

CHICAGO — Christina Danczyk brought girlfriend Beth Reyes to the Chicago Blackhawks’ Pride Night game Sunday as a birthday gift.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 27, 2023

Blackhawks’ Connor Murphy focusing on ‘big message’ for Pride Night, despite lack of jerseys

Murphy, Seth Jones and Hawks coach Luke Richardson commented Thursday on the Hawks’ organizational decision not to wear Pride jerseys on Pride Night on Sunday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 23, 2023

Report: Blackhawks to Forgo Pride Night Warmup Jerseys

Chicago’s Pride Night takes place on Sunday during the team’s game against the Canucks.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 23, 2023

Blackhawks notes: Jarred Tinordi fills in as alternate captain in Connor Murphy’s absence

Receiving the “A” — albeit temporarily — indicates how much of an impact Tinordi’s leadership has made in a short time on the Hawks.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 12, 2023

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Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 1, 2023

Blackhawks notes: Team rattled by trades as Luke Richardson preaches togetherness

The coach urged his players to use an overnight stay in Arizona to “create some new bonds” with newly arrived players, but losing Patrick Kane has dented morale in the locker room.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 26, 2023

Blackhawks’ mood tense as Patrick Kane departs, others likely to follow

Sam Lafferty also was scratched Saturday to protect him for a likely imminent trade. That forced the Hawks to dress 11 forwards and seven defensemen against the Sharks and left a “weird” feeling in the locker room.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 6, 2023

Max Domi went through ‘torture’ for his tattoos, but the Chicago Blackhawks forward doesn’t have any regrets. Here’s what they all mean.

Max Domi’s first tattoo had a practical use: a medic alert symbol.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 28, 2023

Blackhawks hope Philipp Kurashev’s flashes of stardom eventually lead to breakthrough

Kurashev has produced two fantastic stretches so far this season, highlighted by his dominant performance Jan. 17 against the Sabres. But the 23-year-old forward is still battling inconsistency.

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Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 19, 2023

Blackhawks notes: Colin Blackwell has ‘more to give’ than he has shown so far

Blackwell’s lack of production — one goal and five points in 36 games (entering Thursday) — embarrasses him, but his efforts this month to get to dirtier areas of the ice have been noticeable.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 18, 2023

Blackhawks find chemistry in Jack Johnson’s pairing with Connor Murphy

The Hawks have won four of five games since uniting the two Columbus residents. Along the way, Murphy has tried to learn from Johnson’s ability to shake off forecheckers before exiting the zone.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 13, 2023

Blackhawks stifle Avalanche power play to earn third straight victory

The Hawks went 5-for-5 on the penalty kill, Taylor Raddysh scored the go-ahead goal and coach Luke Richardson made a brazen but ultimately fruitful late challenge in a 3-2 win over the defending Stanley Cup champions.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 22, 2022

With aggressiveness long gone, Blackhawks’ penalty kill bleeding goals

The Hawks have allowed a power play goal in seven straight games — for the first time since 2016 — and rank 31st in the NHL in net PK rate since Nov. 17, when the unit’s decline began.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 22, 2022

Blackhawks’ lead proves short-lived in loss to Predators

“Winning is hard,” defenseman Connor Murphy said after the Hawks’ 4-2 defeat Wednesday, their 16th in their last 17 games.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 11, 2022

‘Dear Evan Hansen’: Gifted actors have their pulse on musical’s feelings of optimism, alienation

The social media commentary in the Tony-winning show, now at the Nederlander Theatre, remains as timely as it was at its premiere in 2015.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 20, 2022

Blackhawks caught ‘starstruck’ in blowout loss to Bruins

Despite entering Saturday with a focus on tighter defensive coverage in the slot, the Hawks allowed the Bruins to pull them apart and dice them up in a 6-1 loss.

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