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Who is Russian army chief Valery Gerasimov? The country’s top soldier turned Putin’s fall guy

Gerasimov has been his nation’s top general for more than a decade. But the invasion of Ukraine – and the attempted mutiny by the Wagner mercenary forces – have left him severely weakened

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Who is Russian army chief Valery Gerasimov? The country’s top soldier turned Putin’s fall guy

Gerasimov has been his nation’s top general for more than a decade. But the invasion of Ukraine – and the attempted mutiny by the Wagner mercenary forces – have left him severely weakened

The Independent UK

Inside the Blackhawks’ locker room without Corey Perry: ‘What are we going to do to get the energy back?’

In the wake of Perry’s messy departure, even more leadership responsibilities have been shifted onto Nick Foligno, Seth Jones and Connor Murphy to steer the Hawks through adversity. They explain how they’ve regrouped and adjusted.

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Blackhawks address stagnant power play by promoting Kevin Korchinski to top unit

The Hawks’ 29th-ranked power play is just 6-for-53 this season; it has struggled in every regard. Replacing Seth Jones with Korchinski at the point position while also focusing more on down-low plays could help.

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Ample practice time helping Blackhawks adjust to three new injuries

The Hawks’ very light game schedule in the first half of November has given them plenty of time to work on things. But entering Sunday’s matinee at the Panthers, they needed that practice time to adapt to injuries to Jarred Tinordi, Taylor Hall and Andreas Athanasiou.

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Inside Kevin Dean’s approach to coaching the Blackhawks’ three rookie defensemen

Dean, the Hawks’ assistant coach and de facto defensive coordinator, has his hands full with Kevin Korchinski, Alex Vlasic and Wyatt Kaiser. His direct feedback and high standards have helped all three find their footing in the NHL.

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Connor Bedard’s shifts are long, but is that good or bad for the Blackhawks?

Seth Jones said Sunday the Hawks need to cut down their shift lengths, and Bedard currently has the longest average on the team at 60 seconds per shift. But if it’s a problem at all, it’s only a minor one.

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Blackhawks’ defensemen unable to break goal-scoring hex in loss to Devils

The Hawks missed another chance Sunday to win consecutive games for the first time this season, falling 4-2. They also remain tied for last in the NHL with only one total goal from defensemen.

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

Satellites and social media offer hints about Israel's ground war strategy in Gaza

The Israeli military appears to have encircled Gaza City, but so far, it's made only limited forays into the densest urban areas.

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How Blackhawks defensemen work on moving puck safely, quickly in transition

Luke Richardson has emphasized a few key points about passes exiting the defensive zone: know the play you’re going to make, stay on your forehand and make it quickly.

Chicago Sun-Times

Five takeaways from Blackhawks’ first five games

The Hawks’ ugly loss Thursday ended their opening road trip on a sour note, but they still exceeded expectations by winning two games on it. Here’s what we learned from the the team’s mixed bag of results.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks notes: Canadiens’ Kirby Dach injured long-term by Jarred Tinordi hit

Tinordi knocked Dach into the bench during Saturday’s Hawks-Canadiens game, after which Dach left with an apparent knee injury.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks’ power play remains futile in loss to Canadiens

The Hawks failed to score on seven power-play opportunities and allowed a critical shorthanded goal in a 3-2 defeat Saturday. The unit is now 0-for-14 in three games this season.

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Blackhawks notes: Andreas Athanasiou back to normal after stomach bug

Athanasiou has been bumped up to Lukas Reichel’s line after slowly recovering from an illness. Plus, other notes on Cole Guttman and Connor Bedard.

Chicago Sun-Times

Connor Bedard’s debut sparks Pittsburgh pilgrimage for some Blackhawks fans

The fact Bedard’s NHL debut Tuesday didn’t take place in Chicago didn’t prevent some Hawks fans from traveling to Pittsburgh to see it for themselves.

Chicago Sun-Times

Corey Perry’s net-front domination opens new options for Blackhawks’ power play

Even at age 38, Perry remains effective in the dirty areas, thanks to his ability to get his stick on every puck. Given his rebounding skill, the Hawks are emphasizing shooting early and often on power plays this season.

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Blackhawks’ 2023 preseason games will matter significantly more than usual

For young players like Connor Bedard who form the Hawks’ next generation — and who need to quickly accumulate as much NHL experience as possible — there’s actually a lot of anticipation for the preseason, which starts Thursday against the Blues.

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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 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.

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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…

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Seth Jones changing stick flex, offensive approach heading into third Blackhawks season

As slap shots decline in prevalence around the NHL, Jones has yet again shifted to a whippier stick better suited for wrist shots. That’s one of several interesting storylines from his 2023 offseason.

Chicago Sun-Times

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

Connor Bedard is a ‘pretty normal guy,’ but not to Blackhawks fans rushing to buy his jersey

Bedard jerseys are replacing Kane and Toews jerseys as the standard uniform of any Hawks fan — in Chicago and around the world. But behind that jersey is a down-to-earth 17-year-old kid who just happens to excel at hockey.

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