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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.

Blackhawks’ Offseason Strategy Shows Next Stage of Rebuild Has Arrived

Nick Haydon | July 14, 2025

On July 1, 2024, the Chicago Blackhawks committed $59.4 million to eight players. This year, on July 1, the team signed one player for a total of $1.77 million. Now,…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks Getting Stable Goaltending Is Getting to Next Step in Rebuild

Nick Haydon | July 7, 2025

The Chicago Blackhawks have not had stability in the goaltending position since the reign of Corey Crawford ended in 2020. In those five years, 13 different goalies have played at…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Sergei Bobrovsky’s Focus & Humility Have Made Him the Best Goalie in the World

Nick Haydon | June 29, 2025

Before the Florida Panthers were back-to-back Stanley Cup Champions, before general manager Bill Zito’s vision came together, before even captain Aleksander Barkov won his first of three Frank J. Selke…

Categories Florida Panthers, NHL Goaltending, Panthers Goaltending

Blackhawks’ Frank Nazar Can Be the Next Brayden Point

Nick Haydon | June 21, 2025

Frank Nazar had an impressive stint with the Chicago Blackhawks last season. After being called up to the NHL on Dec. 13, he skated in 53 games and registered 12…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks Assistant Coach Michael Peca Can Improve Forwards’ Defensive Abilities

Nick Haydon | June 15, 2025

The Chicago Blackhawks’ summer of change continues as we await the 2025 NHL Draft. We don’t know who general manager Kyle Davidson will select with the third overall pick, but…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Draisaitl & McDavid Embody Golf Legend Jack Nicklaus’ Sage Advice

Nick Haydon | June 7, 2025

Hockey and golf are very different sports. Most obviously, hockey requires a team while golf relies solely on individual performance (except in tournaments like the Ryder Cup). Of course, an…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

New Blackhawks Head Coach Blashill Checks the Boxes, but Timeline for Rebuild Remains Vague

Nick Haydon | May 29, 2025

The Chicago Blackhawks held the formal introductory press conference for incoming head coach Jeff Blashill on Tuesday. Fans and reporters alike have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of a new…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Chicago Blackhawks Are No Longer the NHL’s Dumping Ground

Nick Haydon | May 23, 2025

Earlier this month, the Chicago Blackhawks writing team here at The Hockey Writers were presented with a potential trade scenario by a colleague. To the Blackhawks: Mika Zibanejad with the…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks

Would Michael Misa Be a Good Fit for the Chicago Blackhawks?

Nick Haydon | May 16, 2025

This summer, the primary storyline surrounding the Chicago Blackhawks is who will be the next head coach. General manager Kyle Davidson has been tight-lipped about the process and potential prospects.…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, NHL Entry Draft

Oilers Finally Seeing the Impact of a Healthy Connor Brown

Nick Haydon | May 11, 2025

There’s a saying in hockey that goes, “They don’t ask you how, they just ask you how many.” For Edmonton Oilers forward Connor Brown a more apt saying might be,…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Kane & Landeskog’s Playoff Impacts Prove NHL Players’ Elite Athleticism

Nick Haydon | May 2, 2025

Everyone knows that the Stanley Cup Playoffs showcase the highest level of hockey in the world. The NHL is the best league, but the play rises to a height that…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Edmonton Oilers, NHL News

Blackhawks’ Sam Rinzel’s Confidence Makes for Smooth Transition to NHL

Nick Haydon | April 25, 2025

An influx of young talent defined the Chicago Blackhawks this season. From Frank Nazar joining the team in December to Ryan Greene debuting at the end of the season, fans…

Categories Blackhawks Prospects, Chicago Blackhawks
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