Chicago Blackhawks News & Opinion

Meet the New (Old) Blackhawks: Andrew Shaw

Greg Boysen | August 5, 2019

Two of the biggest things Chicago Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman has an affinity for are reclamation projects like Anthony Duclair, Dylan Strome and Alexander Nylander, and bringing back ex-Blackhawks.…

5 Reasons the Blackhawks Will Rebound

Gail Kauchak | July 31, 2019

At the recent 12th annual Chicago Blackhawks’ Convention, captain Jonathan Toews posed a question to the fans. “What do you say we make the playoffs next season and see what…

Chris Kunitz Retires, Stays on with the Blackhawks

Greg Boysen | July 30, 2019

Chicago Blackhawks fans will have to get used to seeing Chris Kunitz around the team going forward. No, he is not returning for another season on the ice. In fact,…

Blackhawks, Fans Welcome Back Andrew Shaw

The Canadian Press | July 27, 2019

CHICAGO — Andrew Shaw is back in Chicago following a trade with Montreal last month, and the ever-chirping 28-year-old has been the toast of the team’s annual fan convention this weekend.
The convention crowd erupted when Shaw — part of the Blackhawks’…

Top 10 Highlights From Blackhawks’ 2018-19 Season

Gail Kauchak | July 27, 2019

For the second year in a row, the Chicago Blackhawks didn’t make the playoffs. That’s not an easy thing for a team that’s used to the past dominance of three…

Colliton Looking Forward to Camp with New-Look Blackhawks

The Canadian Press | July 26, 2019

CHICAGO — Jeremy Colliton has a plan, and he has time. It feels pretty good, too.
Unlike last season, when he took over after the Chicago Blackhawks fired coach Joel Quenneville in November, Colliton gets a full training camp to implement his vision fo…

Meet the New Blackhawks: Calvin de Haan

Greg Boysen | July 24, 2019

The biggest reason the Chicago Blackhawks missed the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs was because of their defense. They came up just six points short of a postseason berth because they…

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Blackhawks, Jets, More

Jim Parsons | July 18, 2019

In today’s NHL rumor rundown there is news out of Edmonton where the Oilers might be interested in a forward from the New York Rangers. The Oilers also have some…

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Blackhawks, Stars, More

Jim Parsons | July 12, 2019

In today’s NHL rumor rundown there is news out of Vancouver as it pertains to both Sven Baertschi and Loui Eriksson, the Dallas Stars are trying to trade a defenseman,…

The Blackhawks That Got Away: Looking Back

Gail Kauchak | July 11, 2019

The Chicago Blackhawks are seeing their fair share of transition in this 2019 offseason. But it’s really no different for every team in the league. Most squads see changes from…

Meet the New Blackhawks: Dominik Kubalik

Greg Boysen | July 10, 2019

The Chicago Blackhawks reached their pinnacle in June of 2015 with their third Stanley Cup in six seasons. However, as we all know, things have not gone well since. After…

Blackhawks Acquire Nylander From Sabres for Jokiharju

Brandon Share-Cohen | July 9, 2019

The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired forward Alex Nylander from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for defender Henri Jokiharju, the Blackhawks announced Tuesday. Both Nylander and Jokiharju were first-round selections in…