DARK SECRETS: 5 - The Real Truth

Blackhawks sign 6 free agents — including Max Domi — while Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews are in holding pattern

CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks weren’t expected to make a big splash in free agency this summer, but one of their six signings Wednesday raised eyebrows: Max Domi.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 14, 2022

Phil Thompson: Blackhawks may look unrecognizable next season without Alex DeBrincat — but will it be worth it?

CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks may have a better idea of their starting lineup for the 2025-26 season opener than for the Oct. 12 opener at the Colorado Avalanche.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 9, 2022

Blackhawks’ decision whether or not to trade Alex DeBrincat will set course for rebuild

If general manager Kyle Davidson ultimately deals DeBrincat, it’s a clear sign he’s enacting a drastic rebuild that’ll involve tearing down the Hawks’ entire current roster, tanking for a few years and then starting from scratch.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 15, 2022

Seth Jones disappointed with Blackhawks debut season, but he hasn’t been the problem

Jones’ accountability when evaluating himself and the Hawks all season has been impressive. He has objectively played better than he has given himself credit for, though.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 27, 2022

End of season can’t come soon enough for miserable Blackhawks

The Hawks, losers of 12 of their last 14, have only three games left. “This is just draining right now,” interim coach Derek King said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 24, 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

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 stress communication, quicker switches in effort to tighten defensive coverage

Derek King has struggled this season to teach the Hawks to not chase whoever they’re guarding all over the zone, the way they were instructed to under Jeremy Colliton.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 12, 2022

4 takeaways from Blackhawks’ 5-4 OT loss to Golden Knights — after blowing a 3-0 lead

That was wild.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 27, 2022