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Blackhawks focusing on shooting — and learning — after loss to Predators

The Hawks were pleased to keep up with the Predators in terms of shots on goal Saturday, even in a losing effort. “It was a first step in the right direction, but we’ve got to make sure we’re hungry for more,” coach Luke Richardson said.

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Philipp Kurashev’s chemistry with Connor Bedard bodes well for him and Blackhawks

Kurashev has six points in his first seven games this season while emerging as an impactful puck retriever and setup man for Bedard on the first line.

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Connor Bedard sets Blackhawks record with 9 goals in first 13 games

Bedard is the first player in Hawks history to start his career with that much goal-scoring production. He’s also just the sixth NHL player to do so since 1994, joining an interesting group.

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In Blackhawks’ loss, Connor Bedard shows ability to steal plenty of future wins

Bedard’s two highlight-reel goals Sunday weren’t enough to prevent the Hawks from losing to the Panthers 4-3. But if he keeps playing this well, he’s likely going to help this overmatched team overcome the odds quite often.

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Connor Bedard levels up from good to dominant as Blackhawks race past Lightning

Bedard erupted for four points, quadrupling his previous single-game high, in the Hawks’ 5-3 win Thursday. He did so in a variety of ways, too, making impacts on the forecheck and in the neutral zone before letting his skills take over.

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Blackhawks describe the art of talking with NHL referees: ‘You try to respect them’

Sometimes the Hawks just want an explanation. Sometimes they want to lay the groundwork for a makeup call. And sometimes they’re really upset. In every situation, the right way to communicate with referees takes years to learn.

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Lukas Reichel moves to wing as Blackhawks try to spark sputtering offense

It’s possible Reichel moves back to center when Taylor Hall recovers from his shoulder injury, but this marks at least a temporary pause in the experiment after nine games with zero points.

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Blackhawks want Lukas Reichel to give plays more time to unfold

The Hawks aren’t wavering on their commitment to keeping Reichel, who has zero points in eight games, at center. But they’ve talked to him about holding onto pucks a bit longer, which he did successfully Friday.

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Blackhawks’ win over Golden Knights shows team’s ability to learn from mistakes

Six days after faltering in a similar situation against the defending champs, the Hawks prevailed through numerous momentum swings to win 4-3 in overtime Friday, spoiling Vegas’ perfect record.

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Blackhawks notes: Nick Foligno enjoying bigger role, on and off ice

As expected when he came over from Boston, Foligno has quickly grown into a locker-room leader with the Hawks. He also entered Friday averaging 16:34 of ice time per game, up four minutes from last season.

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Blackhawks hope feisty practice Thursday leads to higher in-game intensity

A no-hard-feelings battle between Wyatt Kaiser and Connor Bedard exemplified the kind of scrappiness that Luke Richardson wants to see within the Hawks more often moving forward.

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Blackhawks shut out by Avalanche to end road trip

The Hawks were thoroughly swamped Thursday in a 4-0 loss. There were plenty of valid excuses to be made — tough opponent, Denver’s altitude, fatigue at the end of a grueling five-game road trip — but Nick Foligno wasn’t willing to make them.

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Blackhawks answer challenge with impressive win over Maple Leafs

The Hawks played a “complete game” in a 4-1 victory Monday. From Arvid Soderblom to Alex Vlasic to Andreas Athanasiou, there were bright spots everywhere.

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Blackhawks notes: Jarred Tinordi incorporates more balance-related training

The rugged veteran defenseman did a lot of exercises on BOSU balls and foam rollers this summer, intentionally destabilizing himself to improve his balance. He made his 2023 preseason debut Thursday in the Hawks’ 3-2 shootout loss to the Wild.

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Blackhawks’ Jason Dickinson readjusting to grinder role after last year’s top-six cameo

Out of necessity, the Hawks used Dickinson in a more offensive role the second half of last season. Now back on a new-look fourth line with Nick Foligno and Corey Perry, though, he feels more at home.

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Blackhawks announce alternate captains: Seth Jones, Connor Murphy, Nick Foligno, Corey Perry

With no primary captain this season, two longer-tenured defenseman and two new but experienced forwards will comprise the Hawks’ leadership group.

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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.

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Blackhawks’ Nick Foligno excited to support Chicago children’s hospitals through his foundation

Foligno’s foundation, The Heart’s Playbook, funds research and provides support and outreach for children — like his daughter Milana — born with congenital heart defects. Hawks GM Kyle Davidson, who was also born with a heart defect, is one of many excited to see the foundation bring its impacts to…

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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.

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Taylor Hall motivated to prove with Blackhawks his stardom hasn’t faded

As Connor Bedard’s most likely linemate, Hall will receive lots of playing time and offensive chances in Chicago, in contrast to last season in Boston. That expanded opportunity excites him.

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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.

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Blackhawks notes: Kyle Davidson moves quickly to sign Nick Foligno

The veteran forward, whose free-agent rights were acquired from the Bruins in the Taylor Hall trade, will carry a $4 million salary-cap hit next season. Now, Davidson’s focus turns toward the first round of the draft Wednesday.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago Blackhawks land former MVP Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno in a draft-week trade with Boston Bruins

The Chicago Blackhawks have reached a trade agreement with the Boston Bruins for forwards Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno, the team announced Monday.

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Taylor Hall trade: Who won the Blackhawks and Bruins deal?

Taylor Hall is headed to Chicago as Boston gets some much-needed cap space.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks acquire Taylor Hall from Bruins to begin busy draft week

In addition to Hall, who remains a strong playmaker at age 31, the Hawks also acquired the rights to veteran forward Nick Foligno. Ian Mitchell and Alec Regula’s rights were traded to Boston.

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