Patrick Kane thinks Blackhawks can succeed sooner than expected: ‘You can win and still be in a rebuild’ CHICAGO — Clearly Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane doesn’t like the word “rebuild.” Chicago Tribune · Apr 26, 2022
Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane proud of his performance this season in light of still-nagging injury “I need to be at another level coming into next year,” Kane said Tuesday. “That starts with just having a good summer and getting 100% healthy.” Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 26, 2022
Blackhawks’ Alex DeBrincat reflects on another season of individual success, team failure DeBrincat said he’s “open to talking” about a contract extension when he becomes eligible in July, even as another “definitely frustrating” season with the Hawks comes to a close. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 25, 2022
Phil Thompson: Whether the Chicago Blackhawks lose down the stretch doesn’t really matter. But how they lose does. Three games left. Chicago Tribune · Apr 24, 2022
Projecting the Blackhawks’ 2022-23 defense: Caleb Jones’ free-agency fate is an ‘X’-factor Caught between the group of NHL defensemen on long contracts and the group of defensive prospects pushing for NHL opportunities, Caleb Jones might be a surprising offseason casualty for the Hawks. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 19, 2022
Dominik Kubalík looks to ‘refresh my mind’ rather than worry about whether the Chicago Blackhawks want to re-sign him When Dominik Kubalík signed a two-year, $7.4 million contract with the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct. 9, 2020 — a bridge deal on the heels of a 30-goal season — he knew the stakes. Chicago Tribune · Apr 19, 2022
Lukas Reichel earns first NHL point, burns first contract year in Blackhawks’ loss to Predators Reichel plans to stay in Chicago most of this summer, working with strength and conditioning coach Paul Goodman to grow physically — the biggest area in which he needs to improve. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 16, 2022
Lukas Reichel gets his 1st NHL point — and burns a contract year — in Blackhawks’ 4-3 loss to Predators The Chicago Blackhawks put up a fight against the Nashville Predators but ultimately lost, 4-3, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. Chicago Tribune · Apr 16, 2022
Would another year on Blackhawks even be healthy for Jonathan Toews? The Hawks’ constant losing seems to be eating away at Toews, who hasn’t been his usual self for months. “There’s no connection in our team game,” he grumbled Thursday. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 15, 2022
Derek King says he would ‘make some adjustments’ to Blackhawks scheme if he returns as coach CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks said at the outset of Derek King’s promotion from the Rockford IceHogs that he wasn’t expected to make wholesale changes to the existing schemes but just be a different voice than Jeremy Colliton’s. Chicago Tribune · Apr 13, 2022
Blackhawks interested in re-signing Sam Lafferty, who would ‘love to come back’ Lafferty is a pending unrestricted free agent, but the Hawks have liked his play this spring and he should be affordable to re-sign. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 4, 2022
Dylan Strome makes a case to keep centering the Chicago Blackhawks’ top line — but it might not matter in the end Chicago Blackhawks forward Dylan Strome is the victim of a classic chicken-and-egg debate. Chicago Tribune · Apr 4, 2022
Kyle Davidson shifting focus to restructuring Blackhawks front office The Hawks GM, finally able to rest with the trade deadline behind him, hopes to bring in “many different perspectives, many of which will be completely new to the Blackhawks and maybe hockey, as well.” Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 2, 2022
Jonathan Toews ponders his future with the Blackhawks after recent trades: ‘It was disheartening' ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jonathan Toews is sounding more and more like he’s not on board with the Chicago Blackhawks rebuild. Chicago Tribune · Mar 24, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 24, 2022 Blackhawks sign new prospect goalie from Providence, Jaxson Stauber Stauber, who signed a two-year contract Wednesday, posted a .922 save percentage in 37 college games for Providence this season.
Chicago Tribune · Mar 24, 2022 Jonathan Toews ponders his future with Blackhawks after recent trades: ‘It was disheartening’ CHICAGO — Jonathan Toews is sounding more and more like he’s not on board with the Chicago Blackhawks rebuild.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 23, 2022 Jonathan Toews’ Blackhawks future uncertain as he considers ‘what it’d be like to play for another team’ Toews has realized the rebuilding Hawks are heading in a new direction, but otherwise he’s just starting to sort through conflicting thoughts about his own future.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 22, 2022 Blackhawks trade Ryan Carpenter to Flames but keep Dominik Kubalik, Calvin de Haan The Hawks received a 2024 fifth-round pick for Carpenter but seemingly could’ve gotten more future assets to jump-start the rebuild Monday.
Chicago Tribune · Mar 21, 2022 Chicago Blackhawks trade goalie Marc-André Fleury to the Minnesota Wild for conditional 1st-round pick The Chicago Blackhawks traded goaltender Marc-André Fleury to the Minnesota Wild on Monday for a conditional first-round pick.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 5, 2022 Polling Place: Voters weigh in on Blackhawks’ new GM, Big Ten hoops, Bulls’ biggest flaw If the Bulls’ roster were fully stocked, would things really end differently against the Bucks, 76ers, Heat and the rest of the best?
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 5, 2022 Blackhawks’ front office changes begin with departures of Mark Kelley, Ryan Stewart Kelley, the Hawks’ longtime scouting director, and Stewart, one of their two remaining assistant GMs, are gone as new GM Kyle Davidson begins restructuring the organization.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 4, 2022 Personable Kyle Davidson brings down-to-earth assuredness to Blackhawks’ GM role Fans might or might not like his trades to come, but they’ll like them more if they hear Davidson — who exudes a relatable confidence — explain them.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 2, 2022 Blackhawks ‘open to anything’ in trade negotiations as Kyle Davidson looks toward deadline “In reality, other than those who are contractually obligated to be untouchable, no one is,” Davidson said Wednesday.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 2, 2022 What pressure? It’s 3-0 or bust in Valley tourney for Drew Valentine’s first Loyola team This is the time of year when coaches from outside the biggest of the big-boy leagues can become stars. See: Porter Moser.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 2, 2022 Blackhawks notebook: Rocky Wirtz avoids controversy at Kyle Davidson introduction Plus, Davidson said Derek King will be a candidate for the coaching job, and Jonathan Toews led an influx of players who returned to practice.