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Taylor Hall scores in return as Blackhawks beat Panthers

Hall, back for good from his shoulder injury, scored his first goal as a Hawk to cap an explosive first period. Goalie Petr Mrazek then helped the Hawks protect that lead en route to a 5-2 victory.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 5, 2023

Ryan Donato’s offensive versatility and ‘no problem’ attitude helping Blackhawks

The 27-year-old forward has already bounced between center and wing on a variety of lines for the Hawks early this season. Coach Luke Richardson has been impressed by how upbeat he is, too.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 4, 2023

Blackhawks describe the art of talking with NHL referees: ‘You try to respect them’

Sometimes the Hawks just want an explanation. Sometimes they want to lay the groundwork for a makeup call. And sometimes they’re really upset. In every situation, the right way to communicate with referees takes years to learn.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023

Lukas Reichel moves to wing as Blackhawks try to spark sputtering offense

It’s possible Reichel moves back to center when Taylor Hall recovers from his shoulder injury, but this marks at least a temporary pause in the experiment after nine games with zero points.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 1, 2023

NHL considers more cut protection after player dies from a skate cut to the neck in England

Commissioner Gary Bettman and Players’ Association executive director Marty Walsh touched based Sunday in the immediate aftermath of the death of former Penguins player Adam Johnson.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 1, 2023

Why the Ottawa Senators have to forfeit a first-round draft pick over the failed 2022 Evgenii Dadonov trade

The Senators played a key role in the invalid Evgenii Dadonov trade from 2022.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 1, 2023

Adam Johnson’s death makes ice hockey face up to game’s dangers

Resistance to safety lies deep in the sport’s culture but it is to be hoped the tragedy in Sheffield will now prompt action

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2023

Connor Bedard pouring in goals while focusing on getting more physically engaged

The Blackhawks rookie doesn’t mean he plans to start dishing out big hits. Instead, getting more possession by winning battles and maintaining that possession by better fending off contact seems like a good idea.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 31, 2023

The NHL must mandate neck guards immediately in the wake of Adam Johnson’s tragic death

No "grandfathering" anyone in. This needs to be an immediate and mandatory rule now.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 31, 2023

Camp conversation leads to Taylor Raddysh becoming staple on Blackhawks’ penalty kill

The versatile forward had experience playing on the penalty kill in Tampa, but never did it last season with the Hawks. That has changed this season, and he has contributed to the team’s excellent penalty-kill results so far.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 31, 2023