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Gail Kauchak

Gail Kauchak has covered the Chicago Blackhawks as a content writer since 2014. She previously wrote for Fansided’s Blackhawk Up, and has been part of The Hockey Writer’s team since 2017. It’s not always easy to balance life’s responsibility’s with one’s passion, but Gail’s doing her best to make it happen. Quote to live by, "Follow your dreams, and good things will happen." Wait, maybe it's "Good things happen when you shoot the puck!" You get the idea. Follow Gail for her unique commentary about this storied franchise. And be sure to catch her and the rest of the Blackhawks’ crew on their weekly Blackhawks Banter show, as well as follow her on Twitter.

3 Takeaways From the Blackhawks’ 4-2 Loss to the Blue Jackets

Gail Kauchak | January 31, 2026

The Chicago Blackhawks hosted the Columbus Blue Jackets at the United Center on Friday, Jan. 30 for what they hoped would snap their four-game losing streak. But they had a…

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Blackhawks’ Special Teams Are a Tale of Opposites Headed Into the Olympic Break

Gail Kauchak | January 28, 2026

It’s well known in hockey that special team’s performance is an important ingredient for success. If a team has a good power play and can convert often on the man…

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Key Takeaways From the Blackhawks’ 5-1 Loss to the Panthers

Gail Kauchak | January 26, 2026

The Chicago Blackhawks hosted the defending champion Florida Panthers on Sunday, Jan. 25 in what was their third game in third game in four nights. The condensed schedule due to…

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Key Takeaways From the Blackhawks’ 2-1 Shootout Loss to the Lightning

Gail Kauchak | January 24, 2026

The Chicago Blackhawks hosted the Tampa Bay Lightning at the United Center on Friday, Jan. 23, as the second half of back-to-back games for the Hawks. The Blackhawks haven’t been…

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Key Takeaways From the Blackhawks’ 4-3 Shootout Win Over the Hurricanes

Gail Kauchak | January 23, 2026

After a four-game homestand in which they went 1-3-0, the Chicago Blackhawks traveled to Raleigh, North Carolina to face the surging Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, Jan. 22. They were riding…

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Key Takeaways From the Blackhawks 2-0 Shutout Over the Jets; Plus Jonathan Toews Returns

Gail Kauchak | January 20, 2026

The Chicago Blackhawks hosted the Winnipeg Jets on Monday, Jan. 19, and it was certainly a nostalgic and surreal night. Former captain Jonathan Toews, who won three Stanley Cups with…

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Key Takeaways From the Blackhawks’ 5-2 Loss to the Bruins

Gail Kauchak | January 18, 2026

The Chicago Blackhawks hosted the Boston Bruins at the United Center on Saturday, Jan. 17. There was a lot of pomp and circumstance ahead of the game, as the Blackhawks…

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Blackhawks Notebook: Catching Up on Youngsters Slaggert, Moore, Lardis, Crevier

Gail Kauchak | January 17, 2026

The Chicago Blackhawks are currently on a two-game losing streak, but they’re also 5-3-0 so far in the month of January. Being such a young team, they certainly don’t lack…

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Key Takeaways From the Blackhawks’ 3-1 Loss to the Flames

Gail Kauchak | January 16, 2026

The Chicago Blackhawks hosted the Calgary Flames at the United Center on Thursday, Jan. 15, as the second game of a four-game homestand. This was their third and final season…

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Key Takeaways From the Blackhawks’ 4-1 Loss to the Oilers

Gail Kauchak | January 13, 2026

The Chicago Blackhawks hosted the Edmonton Oilers on Monday, Jan. 12 at the United Center. A nasty flu bug has been running through the Blackhawks’ locker room, and the latest…

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Blackhawks’ Center “Dilemma”: Who Fits Best Down the Middle?

Gail Kauchak | January 12, 2026

Ahead of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, Chicago Blackhawks’ general manager Kyle Davidson indicated the organization saw Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar as their No. 1 and No. 2 centers…

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Louis Crevier’s Evolution From 7th Round Draft Pick to Blackhawks’ Impact Player

Gail Kauchak | January 9, 2026

Defenseman Louis Crevier wasn’t even sure he would ever make it to the NHL. He went undrafted in 2019, his first year of eligibility. But then he was selected in…

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