Chicago Blackhawks News and Rumors
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: 1 week ago
Blackhawks Activate Nikita Zaitsev, Send Filip Roos To AHL
The Chicago Blackhawks have activated Nikita Zaitsev from the non-roster status and reassigned Filip Roos to the AHL. Zaitsev has been out of action since Thursday, stepping away from the team for personal reasons. He missed two games in that span. T
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Published: 2 years ago
Blackhawks Opinion: On Roster Depth and a Full 60 Minutes
Some of it is by design, don’t be mistaken. When the Chicago Blackhawks roster was constructed, there were those who grumbled at how it was put together and how it was just enough to get the job done. But would it be enough to keep them respectabl
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Published: 2 years ago
After Adam Johnson's death, hockey debates the protective path forward
Weeks after the initial shock and public outpouring following the tragic death of former NHL player Adam Johnson, the debate over how to get athletes to meaningfully protect their necks hasn't subsided.NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has said a neck gu
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Published: 2 years ago
NHL Highlights: Predators 4, Blackhawks 2
Cole Smith found the back of the net twice, while Yakov Trenin recorded a pair of points to help the Nashville Predators defeat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2.
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Published: 2 years ago
Instant Analysis: Rebounds Giveth, Taketh Away in Blackhawks Loss
Cashing in on a rebound earned the Chicago Blackhawks its first goal. But rebounds also had a hand doing them in. Nashville snapped its four-game losing streak with a 4-2 win, sending the Blackhawks to their third straight loss. The Blackhawks had th
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Published: 2 years ago
Blackhawks Gameday #15: Someone Snaps a Losing Streak
The Chicago Blackhawks (5-9) take on its divisional rival the Nashville Predators (5-10) today in a matinee contest in Music City. Puck drop is 1pm. Make sure you give our other Hockey Now site Nashville Hockey Now some love to get some great coverag
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Published: 2 years ago
West Notes: Ducks, Dionicio, Hall, Akey
Notes from the West including a tricky situation for Trevor Zegras and Jamie Drysdale, Taylor Hall could return on Saturday, and more.
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Published: 2 years ago
NHL Plays of the Week: Bedard’s gorgeous roof job, Zadorov cranks Bertuzzi
All the best plays from the past 7 days in the NHL, including Connor Bedard showing off great hands with the bar down beauty, and Nikita Zadorov catching Tyler Bertuzzi with his head down, with a big time bruising hit.
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Published: 2 years ago
Editor’s Choice: Lukas Reichel Needs to Keep Shooting the Puck
Chicago Blackhawks forward Lukas Reichel made sure to make the most of his nearly three minute increase from the last game. Reichel potted his first goal of the season on the power play, spent some time on the penalty kill, and spent a chunk of his 1
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Published: 2 years ago
Gretzky Praises Bedard, Tampa Traps Bedard, and Other (non-Bedard) Blackhawks Bullets
What did Wayne Gretzky have to say about the start of Connor Bedard's career?
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Published: 2 years ago
Blackhawks Coaches Still Want More from Lukas Reichel
Lukas Reichel finally — finally — scored his first goal of the season on Thursday night in the Blackhawks’ loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The coaching staff moved him up to the top power play unit, and he scored on a nice redirect in the firs
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Published: 2 years ago
Blackhawks Defenseman Isaak Phillips Impressed Against Tampa
With veteran defensemen Jarred Tinordi (on IR — oblique) and Nikita Zaitsev (non-roster — personal) not available for Thursday night’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Blackhawks inserted Isaak Phillips into the lineup. He finally got
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Published: 2 years ago