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Nick Haydon

Nick Haydon covers the Chicago Blackhaws for The Hockey Writers. A lifelong hockey player and fan, Nick captures the storylines others miss by leaning into his experience. There is so much more to the sport than statistics, and he founded Jabobber Hockey to go beyond the ice to capture the spirit of the game we love.

Frank Nazar’s Highs and Lows Mirror Blackhawks Development & Maturation

Nick Haydon | December 21, 2025

“What does Frank [Nazar] get ripped for by the teammates?” – Elliotte Friedman “A lot of stuff. He’s very outgoing. He’ll say something stupid a lot or do something stupid.”…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Where Have the Connor Bedard Haters Gone?

Nick Haydon | December 11, 2025

Connor Bedard elicited plenty of criticism in his first two seasons in the NHL. Mark Messier and Paul Bissonnette both called him out on national television, criticizing his defensive play…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Tyler Bertuzzi’s Unique Skillset Driving Blackhawks’ Success

Nick Haydon | December 4, 2025

Since Tyler Bertuzzi joined the Chicago Blackhawks before the 2024-25 season, he’s been an intriguing player to watch. Flashes of skill and dogged determination have been intertwined with stretches of…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks’ Bedard and Nazar Embracing Roles as Leaders

Nick Haydon | October 23, 2025

The Chicago Blackhawks have begun the 2025-26 season on a much more positive note. Aside from the team’s 3-2-2 record, there’s been an atmosphere of competitiveness, positivity, and camaraderie that…

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Blackhawks Give Up Late Tying Goal, Recover in OT to Defeat Ducks 2-1

Nick Haydon | October 19, 2025

Two young, up-and-coming teams battled it out on Sunday night as the Chicago Blackhawks hosted the Anaheim Ducks. First overall pick Connor Bedard lined up against second overall selection Leo…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Chicago Blackhawks, NHL News

Bedard’s Improved Speed & Strength Driving Blackhawks to Begin Season

Nick Haydon | October 17, 2025

When Connor Bedard opted out of the World Championship this year, he signaled to everyone that his offseason would be different. “I felt the best decision to feel the best…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Canadiens Defeat Blackhawks 3-2 in Thrilling Original Six Matchup

Nick Haydon | October 11, 2025

The Chicago Blackhawks hosted the Montreal Canadiens tonight in the Blackhawks’ home opener celebrating the team’s centennial season. The Blackhawks were looking for their first win of the season, while…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Montreal Canadiens, NHL News

NHL’s Rising Salary Cap Makes “Getting Paid” More Acceptable

Nick Haydon | October 8, 2025

The NHL has always been the youngest brother of the four major sports leagues in North America. The NFL, NBA, and MLB have reigned supreme, bullying the NHL in viewership…

Categories Commentary, The Business of Hockey

4 Stats to Judge the Chicago Blackhawks by This Season

Nick Haydon | September 28, 2025

I don’t even want to type the sentence that comes after this one because every Chicago Blackhawks fan, writer, and Monday morning quarterback (centerman?) has uttered it ad nauseam. The…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Season Previews

Ramifications of Matt Grzelcyk’s PTO With Chicago Blackhawks

Nick Haydon | September 20, 2025

The Chicago Blackhawks signed defenseman Matt Grzelcyk to a professional tryout (PTO) on Tuesday. The news surprised fans as the team bought out veteran TJ Brodie, and Alec Martinez retired.…

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Predicting Connor Bedard’s Next Contract With the Chicago Blackhawks

Nick Haydon | September 14, 2025

Every house needs a foundation. Every car needs a frame. Every book needs a binding. And every NHL rebuild needs a core around which the future can be built. The…

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Chicago Blackhawks’ 2025 Preseason Guide

Nick Haydon | September 8, 2025

No matter how ready you were for the 2024-25 NHL season to end in June, invariably, the itch for hockey to return resurfaces. Well, September is here to scratch that…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Season Previews
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