Chicago Blackhawks News, Trades & Rumors

Overview | Schedule | Roster | Stats | Salary Cap
Prospects | History | Management | Goaltending | Season Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks joined the NHL in 1926 as one of the league’s Original Six franchises. At the time, they were known as the Black Hawks and remained so until the 1986-87 season. In 96 seasons, they have made the postseason 63 times and have won six Stanley Cups. Those championships include two in the 1930s and three in the 2010s with their latest occurring in 2015. Additionally, they have reached the Stanley Cup Final six times. 

10 NHL Teams With the Most Stanley Cups
|

The Stanley Cup is the hardest trophy to win in professional sports. Every season, teams must win 16 games to hoist the 132-year-old Silver Chalice, which was donated by Lord Stanley of Preston, a former Governor General of Canada, in 1892.  Initially called the Dominion Hockey Challenge Cup, professional hockey clubs from all over Canada and the United States battled for the trophy from 1893 to 1926 before the National Hockey League took over the sole procession of hockey’s Holy Grail in 1926. For the past 98 years, no teams outside the league have competed for the Stanley Cup, making…

Bedard, Faber & Hughes Named Calder Trophy Finalists
|

The NHL has announced its finalist for the Calder Memorial Trophy – the award for the player who had the best first season in the league. The 2023 first-overall pick Connor Bedard received the honor alongside defensemen Brock Faber and Luke Hughes. Let’s look at what each player did to make their case for the top rookie honor. Connor Bedard – Chicago Blackhawks A name we all knew more than a year before he even took the ice for the first time. Just ahead of puck drop in his first game, he received a welcome from referee Kelly Sutherland. Expectations…

Jonathan Toews: Beyond the Glory
|

Much consideration has been given to the legacy of Jonathan Toews, 15-year captain and three-time Stanley Cup champion with the Chicago Blackhawks. He missed the 2020-21 season due to complications from Chronic Immune Response Syndrome, and has now sat out the 2023-24 season because of ongoing issues with his health and long COVID. In his career to date, this man has seen an incredible amount of success. So, what can we currently infer about the state of his career? This is where one needs to take a step back and look at the big picture. Because Toews isn’t exactly your…

Substack The Hockey Writers Chicago Blackhawks Banner

 

More Blackhawks News, Opinion and Archives

Blackhawks FAQ

What year were the Chicago Blackhawks founded?

The Chicago Blackhawks joined the NHL in 1926 as one of the league’s Original Six franchises.

When did the Chicago Blackhawks play their first game?

The Blackhawks played their first game on Nov. 17, 1926. They faced the Toronto Maple Leafs and won 4-1.

Who is the current head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks?
Luke Richardson is the current head coach for the Chicago Blackhawks.