In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is talk the Chicago Blackhawks are officially in the running to acquire Jack Eichel. What would be going back the other way? Meanwhile, the Arizona Coyotes are looking to trade Oliver Ekman-Larsson again, the St. Louis Blues might be interested in Matthew Tkachuk and the Edmonton Oilers have a
Chicago Blackhawks
Welcome to our weekly Blackhawks Banter column, where we discuss all things Chicago Blackhawks. Yes, it’s the offseason for our friends in the red, white and black. But there’s plenty of work to be done in preparation for a successful 2021-22 season. Today Shaun Filippelli, Brooke LoFurno, Greg Boysen and Gail Kauchak discuss our future
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, things are not looking good for the Minnesota Wild when it comes to a contract extension for Kirill Kaprizov. Meanwhile, pending UFA Dougie Hamilton might be interested in talking to the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Boston Bruins are holding off on signing any free agents and the Chicago Blackhawks are
You’re not actually surprised that 32-year-old Patrick Kane is still considered one of the most dangerous threats on the ice at any given time, are you? Well, if you had any doubts about one of the Chicago Blackhawks’ longest-tenured stars, the 2020-21 NHLPA Player Poll results should help clear up any confusion. Patrick Kane, Chicago
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Montreal Canadiens head coach Dominique Ducharme is dealing with some COVID complications. Meanwhile, Travis Hamonic of the Vancouver Canucks says he’s open to playing outside of Western Canada. Could the Edmonton Oilers land their much-needed third-line center via trade? Finally, could the Chicago Blackhawks be big players in the Seth
It’s no secret that the turmoil continues to grow between the Buffalo Sabres and Jack Eichel. So much so that it’s seemingly only a matter of time before Eichel is forced to take his talents elsewhere, thanks to a trade he’s likely to welcome with open arms. Can the Chicago Blackhawks and their rebuild plans
Back in mid-May, 16 teams embarked upon the 2020-21 NHL postseason with high hopes for a deep playoff run. Alas, by the beginning of June eight more teams had been eliminated. Now that number has been cut in half once again. Four final teams will compete in the semifinal round. Representing the North, the Montreal
As we near the conclusion of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs, a silver lining is that the Chicago Blackhawks are therefore that much closer to a fresh start with the 2021-22 season. With that said, it would be irresponsible to ignore the many non-Blackhawks-related headlines dominating hockey these days, so we’ll continue to do our
You didn’t really think that the Chicago Blackhawks were going to be content sitting on the sidelines throughout the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs, did you? While some of their notable stars opted to focus on rest and relaxation this offseason, the Blackhawks weren’t short on talent that, instead, chose to compete at the 2021 IIHF
As the Stanley Cup playoffs march on, our Chicago Blackhawks writers are taking a look back at the strange 2020-21 season and handing out individual grades for the majority of the roster. Today I will break down Philipp Kurashev’s first season in the National Hockey League. Related ’ Chicago Blackhawks 2020-21 Player Grades Kurashev had
This offseason is one that is considered to be a busy and exciting one for hockey fans. The NHL draft is less than a month away, on July 23. The Seattle Kraken has officially joined the league and will be holding the expansion draft two days prior to the NHL draft on July 21. And,
As we carry on with the offseason, Chicago Blackhawks fans find themselves with some extra time on their hands. Of course there are the NHL playoffs to watch, which have been highly entertaining for sure. But we won’t get to see the Blackhawks suit up again until the start of preseason in September, and the
As the unusual 2020-21 season has come and gone for the Chicago Blackhawks, our coverage team is taking a look back and handing out grades for the entire team. Today, we will grade the season of defenseman Nikita Zadorov, who certainly drove a lot of conversation throughout the course of the condensed, regular season. Related
Entering the 2020-21 campaign, it was well established that the Chicago Blackhawks were in the midst of an active rebuild. As they shifted their focus to developing their prospect pool, Chicago’s veterans would be left picking up the slack. Simply stated, any success they might achieve along the way was likely to be aligned with
As the Chicago Blackhawks will continue to build their defensive core this summer, an opportunity has presented itself. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported last week that Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones informed the club that he will not be re-signing and will test free agency next offseason. The 26-year-old right-shot D-man will be one of
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, media and NHL insiders took a look at the future for Ryan Nugent-Hopkins in Edmonton and wondered if the Oilers will hang on to the forward. Meanwhile, there is talk the Ottawa Senators might be interested. There is buzz about who the Chicago Blackhawks might be looking at in free
This is the second piece in a two-part series looking back on the Chicago Blackhawks’ best draft picks in the last two decades. The first column highlighted 10 players that were drafted from 2002 to 2009, with three different general managers calling the shots. But Stan Bowman took over in July of 2009, right after
The 2020-21 season is in the books for the Chicago Blackhawks. Their 24-25-7 record for 55 points and sixth place in the Discover Central Division is about what was expected, as the team is officially in a rebuilding phase. Actually, one could argue they fared better than initially thought considering the circumstances. As we reflect
The Chicago Blackhawks are sitting in a spot that has given them a hard dose of reality. They are on a four-game losing streak, they sit eight points out of the fourth and final playoff spot in the Central Division, and any sliver of hope that they could right the ship has sailed. Because the
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Chicago Blackhawks may still be looking to move defenseman Nikita Zadorov despite not trading him at this year’s NHL Trade Deadline. Meanwhile, are the Buffalo Sabres for sale? Investors have been calling to ask. There’s some chatter about what the Toronto Maple Leafs will have to pay to keep
This offseason is going to be unlike any other in National Hockey League history. It already is with teams making trades while the Stanley Cup playoffs are still going on. With a very quick turnaround from the handing out of the Stanley Cup and the start of training camp, the Chicago Blackhawks have a lot
The Chicago Blackhawks scouting staff finally gets to take center stage in a few days as the NHL Entry Draft is nearly upon us. While they are preparing to add more prospects to the system, a former draft pick is coming along nicely overseas. Finally, for those dreaming of a reunion with an old friend,
The Chicago Blackhawks had a very busy weekend as they gave us an idea of what their idea of the future looks like. Spoiler alert: it may not be pretty over the next couple of seasons. Corey Crawford, one of the greatest goaltenders in team history, is now with the New Jersey Devils. Brandon Saad
Chicago Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman cleared some cap space and made room on the roster with a trade on Sunday afternoon. He still has some work to do to make sure this new-found cap space doesn’t go to waste. Also, we take a quick look at four players who might become part of the
The Chicago Blackhawks appear to be in a holding pattern when it comes to a new contract for center Dylan Strome. Fortunately, time is on their side and something will likely get done before the team heads back onto the ice. Also, the goaltending depth at the minor-league level was bolstered and a hopeful future
Chicago Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman is used to getting criticized by media and the fan base. However, one of his former players recently took him to task over the franchise’s current direction. Plus, head coach Jeremy Colliton is excited about his newest defenseman and a top prospect has a huge day overseas. Scott Bashes
The 2020 Hockey Hall of Fame class, which includes two Chicago Blackhawks legends, finally knows when they will officially be inducted. Also, the team made strides in embracing Native American heritage and a pair of prospects had nice weekends while playing in Europe. Hall of Fame Induction Made Official Back on June 24, the Hockey
There’s a feel-good aura surrounding the Chicago Blackhawks of late. They’re competitive, they’re progressing, and they’re finding ways to win. The team that wasn’t supposed to be any good is currently 9-5-4, having won seven of their last nine games. Turns out, success breeds confidence. It also leads to some “happy humans”, as the infamous
Mattias Janmark played 297 games with the Dallas Stars over the last four seasons. He came out on fire and exploded for 15 and 19 goals in his first two seasons. Then, due to the teams’ transition to a more defensive mind, his role was shifted. He remained a huge contributor to the team but
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, more news is coming to light regarding John Tortorella’s decision to bench Patrik Laine. If this story is accurate, it’s not going to look good on the player. Meanwhile, what are the next steps for the Pittsburgh Penguins with Ron Hextall and Brian Burke running the team? Is there real
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 6
- Next Page »