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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

Breaking Down Blackhawks Defensive Struggles From Opening Night

The Chicago Blackhawks opened the 2025-26 season with the third-youngest roster in the NHL, behind only the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres. But Chicago likely has the youngest blue line in the league, with six of their eight defensemen on the

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Published: 2 months ago

What to expect from Bedard in Year 3 with Blackhawks

David Amber joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to discuss the realistic expectations for Connor Bedard as he heads into his third season with the Chicago Blackhawks.

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Published: 2 months ago

Connor Bedard’s game took a step forward in the Blackhawk’s season opener

Bedard scored 23 goals and 67 points for the Blackhawks in 2024-25.

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Published: 2 months ago

Will the Blackhawks be more competitive than we first thought?

Can growth from Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar help get the Chicago Blackhawks into the 80-point range this year?

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Published: 2 months ago

Confirmed: Nick Foligno is a Good Dude

Let’s talk about something that isn’t specifically about the Chicago Blackhawks team on the ice. But it’s important. And it speaks to why so many people in the hockey world love and respect Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno. We talk and hear

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Published: 2 months ago

Let’s Talk About Connor Bedard’s “New” Wheels

After he declined an invitation to play for Canada at the IIHF World Championship to work on his game, there was a lot of talk about Connor Bedard potentially jeopardizing his position with Hockey Canada for the 2026 Winter Olympics. But Bedard t

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Published: 2 months ago

The Process, Bedard’s Line, Knight, Dickinson, Yutes, Jets Pay Connor, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

We don’t want to be a team that’s close, we want to find ways to win that game, but that’s part of the growth process.” I know I’ve written it a million times already, but here’s one more: the Blackhawks have some young pla

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Published: 2 months ago

Wednesday Morning Bag Skate 10-8-25

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Panthers 3, Blackhawks 2 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic) Blackhawks Week That Was and Will Be, 10/7: Go Time (SCH) Why the Blackhawks wear their

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Published: 2 months ago

Important Stats, Key Takeaways From Blackhawks Season-Opening Loss

The Chicago Blackhawks’ young roster faced a tall task in the 2025-26 season opener on Tuesday against the two-time defending champion Florida Panthers. Even without cornerstones Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk in the lineup, a formidable Flo

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Published: 2 months ago

Look What Happened: Panthers 3, Blackhawks 2

A youthful Blackhawks lineup opened the 2025-26 season learning why the Florida Panthers have won the last two Cups, as the league’s reigning champions raised another banner then handed Chicago a 3-2 loss on Tuesday night. The first goal of the

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Published: 2 months ago

Panthers Dominance Shines in 3-2 Win Over Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks and the Florida Panthers squared off in the regular season opener in Sunrise, Florida, which aired on national television, no less (ESPN). The Panthers had their Stanley…

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Published: 2 months ago

RECAP: Blackhawks drop season opener in Florida 3-2

The Chicago Blackhawks kicked off their centennial season with a clash against the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, on Tuesday. With their... Read more » The post RECAP: Blackhawks drop seaso

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Published: 2 months ago