Chicago Blackhawks

NHL Prospect Tournaments Begin This Week: Full Schedule

If you’re like me and itching for the return of hockey, I have good news. Most NHL teams send their prospects to play in one of the many rookie/prospect tournaments that take place around the league before full training camps begin. Those tournaments all begin this week. These games are a great opportunity for young […]

Blackhawks Set Chris Chelios’ Jersey Retirement Date

Last night, during a Pearl Jam concert at the United Center, lead singer Eddie Vedder announced on stage that the Blackhawks will retire Chris Chelios’ jersey on Feb. 25 against the Detroit Red Wings. He is the ninth player to have his number retired in the franchise. Chelios played for the Blackhawks between 1990-1999 and […]

The Best Way to See Wild Prospects In Action

The Minnesota Wild announced the roster for the Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase, and it’s packed with some of the most exciting prospects that fans will want to see. While there are only a limited amount of tickets available to see the action in person at Tria Rink, the Wild will be broadcasting both of their […]

Opinion: Who Will Make Up the Blackhawks’ Goalie Tandem?

As more young talent gets signed and makes their way to the Blackhawks roster, the pace of the rebuild becomes unclear. The 2023-24 season looks promising for Chicago as the countdown to Oct. 10 continues, but some aspects of the roster are still up for speculation. With Alex Stalock signed to the Anaheim Ducks and […]

Taylor Hall Reveals Wise Advice for Blackhawks Rookie Connor Bedard

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard will receive advice ahead of his NHL rookie season. The 18-year-old has expectations to become the face of the franchise, which a new teammate of his has experienced. Taylor Hall was selected No. 1 overall in 2010 by the Edmonton Oilers, and the Ontario native was responsible for helping turn […]

Where Does Blackhawks Farm System Rank in Latest Ranking from The Athletic?

The Chicago Blackhawks are entering the post-Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane era. While the franchise struck gold by winning the NHL Draft Lottery and then drafting Connor Bedard, what’s next in the pipeline in this rebuild? Ahead of the 2023–24 NHL season, The Athletic’s Corey Pronman compiled a ranking of every franchise’s farm system. The Blackhawks saw […]

Picking a Captain for Every NHL Team Without One

Heading into the 2023-24 NHL season, ten teams currently do not have an official captain. That number could change before the season starts, but most of those teams likely will not have a captain this year. NHL teams are not required to name a captain, but what if they were? Who would be the best […]

What Are the Blackhawks Going To Do About Their Defense?

The 2023-2024 season looks bright for Chicago with the amount of changes we’ve seen since drafting forwards Connor Bedard and Oliver Moore. The Blackhawks wasted no time finding veteran presence in forwards Nick Foligno, Taylor Hall, and Corey Perry to help their offensive prospects learn leadership skills. With the depth added to their lines, what […]

Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard Will Enjoy Rookie Season, Bring Maturity, Skills Coach Says

A new era for the Chicago Blackhawks will get underway when the puck drops against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Oct. 10. Connor Bedard will take the ice for his first regular season game as the face of the franchise. Bedard knew where he was going when the Blackhawks won the NHL Draft Lottery in May. Now, how […]

Report: Jonathan Toews To Miss 2023-24 Season

Earlier today, former Chicago Blackhawks forward Jonathan Toews thanked the city of Chicago for the 16 years that he spent with the organization, and according to Jay Zawaski, the belief is that Toews will not play during the 2023-24 season but wants to come back for the 2024-25 season. Toews was limited to only 53 […]