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Connor Smith

Connor Smith covers the Chicago Blackhawks for The Hockey Writers. He's based in the Chicago area and is currently pursuing his master's at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. He received his bachelor's degree from Ball State University in May 2022 and has experience reporting and editing for The Ball State Daily News, the campus' student newspaper, along with interning for Best Version Media (BVM) Sports. You can learn more about Smith and his work through his online portfolio, connornsmith0719.wordpress.com.

Blackhawks Surprising Early Success Will be Hard to Maintain

Connor Smith | October 29, 2022

The Chicago Blackhawks haven’t looked like a “tanking” team seven games into the 2022-23 regular season. While it’s still early, a 4-3-0 start has been nothing short of a surprise…

Blackhawks: 3 Storylines Entering Home Opener vs. Red Wings

Connor Smith | October 21, 2022

After five days off, the Chicago Blackhawks (1-2-0) will return home tonight for their first regular-season home game in nearly six months. Beginning a four-game homestand, they will host the…

Meet the New Blackhawks: Jarred Tinordi

Connor Smith | October 14, 2022

It’s hard to project what the Chicago Blackhawks will look like the next time they’re a competitive club. However, there probably won’t be many faces left from this year’s team. With…

Blackhawks Sensible to Send Lukas Reichel to AHL

Connor Smith | October 7, 2022

The Chicago Blackhawks were never set up for success entering the 2022-23 season, and their preseason results have reflected it so far. However, one silver lining was their prospect pipeline,…

3 Reasons Why the Blackhawks Could Keep Kane & Toews

Connor Smith | September 30, 2022

The Chicago Blackhawks blew it up this summer, but even with the preseason underway, two of the team’s most prominent names remain with the club. Despite constant trade speculation, Patrick…

Blackhawks Have an Under-the-Radar Calder Candidate in Reichel

Connor Smith | September 21, 2022

When thinking about potential Calder Trophy candidates for 2022-23, Lukas Reichel might not be the first name that comes to a lot of people’s minds. Reichel, the Chicago Blackhawks‘ 2020…

Blackhawks’ 3 Worst Contracts Entering the 2022-23 Season

Connor Smith | September 14, 2022

Entering the first full season of a rebuild, the Chicago Blackhawks will almost certainly miss the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the fifth time in six seasons. After many unsuccessful attempts…

Blackhawks’ 3 Best Contracts Entering the 2022-23 Season

Connor Smith | September 7, 2022

A far cry from the 2010s, staying under the salary cap shouldn’t be an issue for the Chicago Blackhawks over the next few years. As they begin their rebuild, they…

3 Blackhawks Prospects Most Likely to Make Opening Night Roster

Connor Smith | August 31, 2022

As the Chicago Blackhawks enter the first full season of their rebuild, identifying what players could become part of the next competitive Blackhawks club should be an intriguing storyline. Thanks…

Blackhawks’ Hiring of Murray & Sharp Is a Win for Fans

Connor Smith | August 26, 2022

On Thursday, the Chicago Blackhawks finally provided an answer to one of the biggest questions the team has faced off the ice this offseason. They announced former players Troy Murray…

Blackhawks Have a Logical Fit for TV Analyst in Patrick Sharp

Connor Smith | August 17, 2022

One of the most stunning departures for the Chicago Blackhawks this offseason came off the ice. On July 18, longtime TV analyst and former player Eddie Olczyk parted ways with…

Meet the New Blackhawks: Petr Mrázek

Connor Smith | August 11, 2022

Entering the offseason, the Chicago Blackhawks weren’t in a position to win, but they had to address their goaltending after both Kevin Lankinen and Collin Delia hit the open market.…

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