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Blackhawks defenseman Rinzel sent to AHL affiliate

The Chicago Blackhawks assigned struggling defenseman Sam Rinzel, 21, regarded as one of the team's best prospects who is in his second NHL season, to Rockford of the American Hockey League on Monday afternoon.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Around the NHL: “Classic” Jerseys, Spending Concerns, Significant Injuries, More

Folks, we’ve reached the middle of December and things are heating up all over the NHL. There are lots of rumors starting that aren’t specifically about whether or not Connor Bedard (and/or Macklin Celebrini) should be on Canada’s Olympic team

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Jack’s Daily: Knight’s Push For Team USA; West’s USHL Season Debut

Wednesday’s 3-0 win over the New York Rangers was arguably the most complete team effort by the Chicago Blackhawks so far this season. The defense held New York to only 21 shots on goal, tying the fewest conceded by the Blackhawks in a single game

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Maple Leafs Should Explore a Trade For Blackhawks’ Connor Murphy

The Toronto Maple Leafs are dealing with a ton of injuries on their blue line this season. Unfortunately, they are without two of their best defensemen, Chris Tanev and Brandon…

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Published: 2 weeks ago

St. Louis Trip, Knight’s Vezina Case, West on Ice, Vanacker Stays Hot, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

The Blackhawks are out of town on business tonight. Back-to-backs haven’t treated them well this year, but the most important game in those scenarios is the first one. And the Blackhawks are invading St. Louis to face a vulnerable, banged up Blues

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Friday Four: How Lightning have thrived with depleted defence corps

In this edition of Friday Four, Michael Amato covers the Lightning filling gaps with Victor Hedman out, Carter Verhaege’s fire, Andre Burakovsky’s partnership with Connor Bedard, and Marco Kasper’s slump.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Friday Morning Bag Skate 12-12-25

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks AHL prospect update, 12/11: Lardis, Korchinski among Rockford’s early-season standouts (SCH) Blackhawks defenseman have their own blind-spot detection sy

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Published: 2 weeks ago

NHL hand-pass roundup: Analyzing the recent controversial calls

Hand passes have been the talk of the NHL of late, both with calls and non-calls. With calls going both ways, reactions have been all over the place. From coaches irate over the rulings to some players with some understanding, there clearly is a misu

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Published: 3 weeks ago

5 Takeaways From the Blackhawks 3-0 Shutout Win Against the Rangers

The Chicago Blackhawks hosted the New York Rangers at the United Center on Wednesday, Dec. 10. After a 6-0 shutout at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights and a…

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Published: 3 weeks ago

RECAP: Knight’s 21-save shutout propels Blackhawks 3-0 over the Rangers

Spencer Knight stopped all 21 shots for the Chicago Blackhawks in a 3-0 whitewashing over the New York Rangers on Wednesday night at the United Center. Connor Bedard added a... Read more » The post RECAP: Knight’s 21-save shutout propels Blackhawk

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Jack’s Daily: Blackhawks Bounce Back; Rinzel & Slaggert Impact IceHogs Win

After suffering their worst loss of the season last time out to the Anaheim Ducks, the Chicago Blackhawks responded with one of their best team performances in a 3-0 win over the New York Rangers on Wednesday. Spencer Knight stopped all 21 shots face

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Knight Shuts Out Rangers, Team USA Olympic Head Coach

Spencer Knight’s first full season with the Chicago Blackhawks has been nothing short of extraordinary so far. After stopping all 21 shots faced against the New York Rangers on Wednesday, Knight, still only 24, is now 10-6-5 with a 2.50 goals-again

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Where Have the Connor Bedard Haters Gone?

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…

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Published: 3 weeks ago