Blackhawks Prospects
Blues Battle Back, but Can't Beat Blackhawks
September 11th, 2018 Day 3 is now in the books in Traverse City, as teams battled for their place in the standings heading into Tuesday's slate of placement games. For the St. Louis Blues, Monday saw their best performance of the tournament, a gritty performance in which they battled back from...
Blackhawks' Henri Jokiharju: What to Know
July 31st, 2018 It's no secret that one of the biggest issues to solve in the Chicago Blackhawks offseason is defense. Although the Hawks have acquired a couple of defensemen, nobody really stands out. However, 19-year-old Henri Jokiharju, the first round (29th overall) pick from the...
Top Blackhawks Prospects Take Center Stage
July 26th, 2018 The beautiful MB Ice Arena, in the shadows of the United Center, was home to the future of the Chicago Blackhawks organization as they held their annual Development Camp last week. Forty-two players from around the globe, including 35 who are either draft picks or under...
Blackhawks Say 'Go Small or Go Home'
June 24th, 2018 The Chicago Blackhawks had two first-round picks heading into the 2018 NHL Entry Draft; the eighth overall pick after a disappointing season and the 27th pick they acquired from the Nashville Predators for Ryan Hartman. There were many scenarios involving trades before the...
5 Blackhawks Prospects to Watch
May 30th, 2018 The Chicago Blackhawks had a rather unsuccessful 2017-18 season, but the same can't be said for their American Hockey League affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs. They had a record of 40-28-4 in the regular season and swept the Chicago Wolves and Manitoba Moose in the first two...
Who Will Be Corey Crawford's Replacement?
February 19th, 2018 The mysterious injury of Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford has plagued his team for much of the season, and recently, fans were informed that this injury may extend far beyond this season. As many fans know, Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville is often cryptic...
Blackhawks Prospects - Juniors Report
February 15th, 2018 With the rebuild of the Chicago Blackhawks being fully upon us, now is the perfect time to check in on all of their prospects to see what the future may hold. If you missed my report on Blackhawks prospects in the NCAA, definitely check that out. But today, I want to...
Blackhawks Prospects - NCAA Report
February 15th, 2018 Throughout the past decade, the Chicago Blackhawks have mostly coasted through the second half of the season, when no game was a must-win even if the result affected playoff positioning. The majority of the team seemed to go through the motions of playing and eventually...
Blackhawks’ Forwards Fighting for a Spot
September 25th, 2017 Three preseason tilts are now in the books, as the Chicago Blackhawks were victorious last week over the Columbus Blue Jackets, 5-2, and the Detroit Red Wings, 6-1. They dropped their latest contest to the Blue Jackets this past Saturday, 3-2. It’s been fun to watch some...
Blackhawks 2017 Prospect Camp Preview
July 17th, 2017 Summer is in full swing. Backyard barbecues are sizzling. Recreational lakes across North America are full of warm-weather visitors and weekend warriors. Daylight is plentiful. Cold beverages rarely taste better than in the heat of July. As summer reaches its peak, many...
Alex DeBrincat Named OHL's Most Outstanding Player
May 5th, 2017 Add another honor to the distinguished OHL career of Alex DeBrincat. On Friday, the Ontario Hockey League named DeBrincat the winner of the Red Tilson trophy, given to the OHL's Most Outstanding Player. He becomes the fourth Otters' player to win the award since 2000....
Blackhawks' Youth Critical to Stanley Cup Run
March 25th, 2017 The Chicago Blackhawks' last decade of success has been fueled by a group of core players. Household names like Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook, Marian Hossa, and Niklas Hjalmarsson have anchored the Blackhawks' three modern-day Stanley Cup...
Alex DeBrincat Parlays Talent Into Contract
November 9th, 2016 The Chicago Blackhawks signed Alex DeBrincat to a three-year entry-level contract Monday, the team announced. DeBrincat himself confirmed the deal through his own Twitter account soon afterward. https://twitter.com/NHLBlackhawks/status/795664922818605056 DeBrincat was...
