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Nottingham’s Adam Johnson dies after ‘freak accident’ during ice hockey game

The 29-year-old American had played in the NHL for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2023

Blackhawks want Lukas Reichel to give plays more time to unfold

The Hawks aren’t wavering on their commitment to keeping Reichel, who has zero points in eight games, at center. But they’ve talked to him about holding onto pucks a bit longer, which he did successfully Friday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 30, 2023

Adam Johnson: Mother of ‘incredible’ ice hockey star killed in freak accident pays heartbreaking tribute

Adam Johnson died in hospital after his neck was cut by a blade during a game in Sheffield

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2023

Blackhawks’ win over Golden Knights shows team’s ability to learn from mistakes

Six days after faltering in a similar situation against the defending champs, the Hawks prevailed through numerous momentum swings to win 4-3 in overtime Friday, spoiling Vegas’ perfect record.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 28, 2023

Blackhawks notes: Nick Foligno enjoying bigger role, on and off ice

As expected when he came over from Boston, Foligno has quickly grown into a locker-room leader with the Hawks. He also entered Friday averaging 16:34 of ice time per game, up four minutes from last season.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 27, 2023

Coyotes' Travis Dermott on using Pride tape, forcing NHL's hand: 'Had to be done'

Arizona defenseman Travis Dermott recently defied an NHL edict on supporting social causes before games

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023

Blackhawks hope feisty practice Thursday leads to higher in-game intensity

A no-hard-feelings battle between Wyatt Kaiser and Connor Bedard exemplified the kind of scrappiness that Luke Richardson wants to see within the Hawks more often moving forward.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 26, 2023

Ottawa's Shane Pinto suspended 41 games, becomes the 1st modern NHL player banned for gambling

Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto has been suspended 41 games for violating the NHL's gambling policy

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023

Luke Richardson’s impatience with Blackhawks is understandable but premature

After just seven games — especially considering the Hawks’ brutal schedule so far — there isn’t nearly enough data and tape yet to get concerned about the team’s rate of progress.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 25, 2023

Blackhawks’ effort frustrates Luke Richardson in shutout loss to Bruins

The Hawks were shut out 3-0 on Tuesday after an early Connor Bedard goal was overturned. The loss marked their third straight, all of which have been against undefeated teams.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 25, 2023