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Connor Smith covers the Chicago Blackhawks for The Hockey Writers. He's based in Chicago and earned his Master of Science from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism in summer 2023, where he covered events such as Super Bowl LVII, the Chicago Marathon and Chicago Bears rookie minicamp. He previously attended Ball State University, where he received his bachelor's degree in May 2022. He held multiple positions with The Ball State Daily News, the campus student newspaper, serving as a general sports reporter (2018-21), associate sports editor (2020-21) and managing editor (2021-22) while co-hosting a sports talk show for the campus radio station, 91.3 WCRD FM. He also has experience interning for Best Version Media (BVM), where he covered high school, college and semi-professional sports in the Chicago area during summer 2021. You can learn more about Smith and his work through his online portfolio, connornsmith0719.wordpress.com.

Blackhawks News & Rumors: Raddysh, Frozen Four & More

Connor Smith | April 7, 2023

The end is near for the Chicago Blackhawks. With four regular-season games remaining, it sure looks like they could have the best odds of landing the No. 1 overall pick,…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Column, News and Rumors

4 Blackhawks Who Need to Have a Strong Finish to 2022-23

Connor Smith | April 4, 2023

After a few surprising post-trade deadline wins, the Chicago Blackhawks have lost eight straight games and are at the bottom of the league standings. However, that doesn’t mean the players…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks News & Rumors: Reichel, Tinordi, Toews & More

Connor Smith | March 28, 2023

With nine regular-season games remaining, the Chicago Blackhawks have gotten closer to having the best odds to land the first-overall pick in this year’s draft. The team has lost its…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Column, News and Rumors

Blackhawks: Revisiting the Brandon Hagel Trade 1 Year Later

Connor Smith | March 18, 2023

When the Chicago Blackhawks dealt Brandon Hagel, it was the unofficial beginning of their scorched-earth rebuild. General manager (GM) Kyle Davidson traded the 24-year-old forward to the Tampa Bay Lightning…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks News & Rumors: Raddysh, Mrázek, Guttman & More

Connor Smith | March 15, 2023

The Chicago Blackhawks pulled off the unthinkable on Tuesday night (March 14). The team has had its share of upset wins this season, but arguably none have been more impressive…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Column, News and Rumors

Blackhawks Would Be Wise to Extend Alex Stalock

Connor Smith | March 10, 2023

Alex Stalock has been one of the Chicago Blackhawks‘ biggest surprises this season. Despite a below-average group in front of him, the 35-year-old has posted a .920 save percentage (SV%)…

Categories Blackhawks Goaltending, NHL Goaltending

Blackhawks News & Rumors: Kane, Gust, Athanasiou & More

Connor Smith | March 2, 2023

After months of speculation, the Chicago Blackhawks did it. General manager (GM) Kyle Davidson traded arguably the team’s most popular player of all time in what will certainly be the…

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3 Positives of the Blackhawks Keeping Patrick Kane

Connor Smith | February 23, 2023

When Kyle Davidson took over as general manager of the Chicago Blackhawks nearly a year ago, the team committed to a long-overdue rebuild. Rumors have swirled about Patrick Kane leaving…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks Should Target These 3 Hurricanes in Kane Trade

Connor Smith | February 18, 2023

It could be days before Patrick Kane finally decides on his future. The three-time Stanley Cup champion and former MVP could very well be playing his final games in a…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Trade Deadline

5 Blackhawks Storylines to Watch Post All-Star Break

Connor Smith | February 7, 2023

After nine days off, the Chicago Blackhawks return to action on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. They sit 31st in the standings with a 15-29-4 record coming out of the…

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Blackhawks Should Consider Moving on From Ian Mitchell

Connor Smith | February 3, 2023

It’s easy to forget Ian Mitchell was one of the Chicago Blackhawks‘ best prospects just a couple of years ago. He had finished a successful junior campaign with the University…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks: 3 Potential Landing Spots for Sam Lafferty

Connor Smith | January 26, 2023

During his Chicago Blackhawks tenure, Sam Lafferty has shown that he’s the perfect role player. Despite getting limited opportunities to crack the Pittsburgh Penguins’ roster, Lafferty emerged as a major…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks
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