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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.

Meet the New Blackhawks: Andre Burakovsky

Gail Kauchak | July 11, 2025

The Chicago Blackhawks weren’t very active at the beginning of free agency this offseason, to the chagrin of most fans. The upcoming 2025-26 campaign is supposed to be THE season…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, NHL Trade Analysis

Blackhawks 2025 Development Camp Wrap-Up: The Youth Movement Is Here

Gail Kauchak | July 4, 2025

This is the third year in a row the Chicago Blackhawks have held their development camp off ice. As a rebuilding team, the idea is to have the plethora of…

Categories Blackhawks Prospects, Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks Notebook: Day 2 of Prospect Camp & Free Agency Fizzle

Gail Kauchak | July 2, 2025

For the Chicago Blackhawks, the opening day of free agency and Day 2 of development camp both fell on the same day, July 1. General manager Kyle Davidson wasn’t expected…

Categories Blackhawks Prospects, Chicago Blackhawks, Free Agency

Meet the Blackhawks 2025 Draft Class: Reaction & Analysis

Gail Kauchak | June 29, 2025

The 2025 NHL Entry Draft is officially in the books, and the Chicago Blackhawks made eight  selections in all; six forwards, one defenseman and a goaltender. Originally with 10 picks,…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Editor's Choice, NHL Entry Draft

Blackhawks 2025-26 Roster Projections 1.0: Pre-Draft & Free Agency

Gail Kauchak | June 24, 2025

Here we are at the end of June, with the 2025 NHL Entry Draft and the free agency period right around the corner. It’s definitely an exciting part of the…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Previews and Predictions

Blackhawks News & Rumors: Donato, Toews, Kane, Burakovsky, Brodie

Gail Kauchak | June 21, 2025

The Chicago Blackhawks didn’t waste much time after the Stanley Cup was awarded to the Florida Panthers to get to work on their offseason moves. The re-signed one of their…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, News and Rumors

Blackhawks’ News & Rumors: Minor Trade, Olympic Hopefuls, Toews’ Destinations & More

Gail Kauchak | June 16, 2025

The Chicago Blackhawks, like the rest of the NHL, are gearing up for the 2025 NHL Entry Draft at the end of the month (June 27 and 28) and the…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Column, News and Rumors

Thoughts on the Blackhawks’ Top Options With the 3rd Overall Pick

Gail Kauchak | June 10, 2025

The 2025 NHL Scouting Combine was this past weekend, with player interviews and fitness testing taking place on Friday and Saturday (June 6 and 7). This is a time for…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, NHL Entry Draft

Blackhawks Notebook: Catching Up on Coaching, Toews, Levshunov, Arena Expansion

Gail Kauchak | June 4, 2025

It’s the beginning of June and the big news surrounding the Chicago Blackhawks is that they finalized their coaching staff. Let’s learn about new assistant coach Mike Vellucci, why Anders…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks’ Bedard & Blashill Coming Together at Just the Right Time

Gail Kauchak | June 2, 2025

The Chicago Blackhawks are taking care of business this offseason in preparation for their 2025-26 campaign. The front office is getting their coaching staffs in place for both Chicago and…

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5 Thoughts on Jeff Blashill as New Head Coach for the Blackhawks

Gail Kauchak | May 29, 2025

There’s been no shortage of news surrounding the Chicago Blackhawks of late. Most notably, the organization hired Jeff Blashill as their 42nd head coach in franchise history on Thursday (May…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks News & Rumors: Blashill, Keith, Korchinski, the Worlds & More

Gail Kauchak | May 17, 2025

For it being the offseason, it’s certainly been a busy time for the Chicago Blackhawks over the last few days. It looks like the organization is finally getting somewhere with…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, News and Rumors
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