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Connor Smith

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.

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.…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks Should Consider These 5 Remaining Free Agents

Connor Smith | August 5, 2022

Though they won’t be competitive at all in 2022-23, the Chicago Blackhawks have remained relatively active in free agency. Back on July 13, the team signed veteran forwards Andreas Athanasiou…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

3 Potential Landing Spots for Blackhawks’ Jake McCabe

Connor Smith | July 29, 2022

Almost exactly a year ago, the Chicago Blackhawks signed Jake McCabe to a four-year deal with the hopes that he’d solve some of the team’s defensive issues. However, that wasn’t…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks’ 4 Best Options to Replace Eddie Olczyk as TV Analyst

Connor Smith | July 21, 2022

The Chicago Blackhawks‘ teardown this summer hasn’t just been limited to the on-ice product. On Monday, the team lost one of its most beloved faces, as former player Eddie Olczyk…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks Smart to Sign Athanasiou & Domi as Rebuild Begins

Connor Smith | July 14, 2022

At this point in the offseason, it’s pretty clear the Chicago Blackhawks are not just rebuilding but blowing things up and starting from scratch. However, while winning might not be…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks Shouldn’t Make a Big Goaltending Splash in Free Agency

Connor Smith | July 6, 2022

As a rebuilding club, the Chicago Blackhawks have several glaring weaknesses, but perhaps their most significant hole is in net. Both Kevin Lankinen and Collin Delia are set to become…

Categories Blackhawks Goaltending

4 Potential Landing Spots for Blackhawks’ Tyler Johnson

Connor Smith | June 30, 2022

At first glance, it might seem tough for the Chicago Blackhawks to successfully trade Tyler Johnson. In his first season with the club, he appeared in just 26 games (while…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Chicago Blackhawks, Winnipeg Jets

Blackhawks Should Avoid Trading Alex DeBrincat This Offseason

Connor Smith | June 22, 2022

It’s going to be a long time before the Chicago Blackhawks are competitive again. As the team continues rebuilding, it would not be surprising to see some fan favorites leave…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Editor's Choice

Blackhawks Benefiting From Hagel Trade Despite Lightning’s Success

Connor Smith | June 15, 2022

The Chicago Blackhawks and Tampa Bay Lightning are in two vastly different situations. The former is beginning what will likely be a multi-year rebuild, while the latter just reached their…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks Should Consider Hiring David Quinn as Next Head Coach

Connor Smith | May 27, 2022

Earlier this month, Chicago Blackhawks general manager (GM) Kyle Davidson said he’d like the team’s next permanent head coach to ideally be a long-term solution and not just a quick…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

4 Former Blackhawks Making an Impact in 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Connor Smith | May 23, 2022

There’s no question about it. Entering a rebuild, it will probably be a long time before the Chicago Blackhawks make the Stanley Cup Playoffs again. Of course, anything’s possible, and…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

3 Potential Blackhawks’ Captain Candidates After Jonathan Toews

Connor Smith | May 16, 2022

Just a few years ago, the idea of the Chicago Blackhawks removing the captaincy from Jonathan Toews would’ve seemed unfathomable. While still unlikely heading into 2022-23, Toews has one year…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Editor's Choice
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