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The NHL’s digital board ads and why hockey fans hate them, explained

The NHL's digital board ads are back for the 2024-25 season, but not everyone is happy.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 10, 2023

NHL issues updated theme night guidance, which includes a ban on players using Pride tape on the ice

The NHL sent a memo to teams last week clarifying what players can and cannot do as part of theme celebrations this season, including a ban on the use of rainbow-colored stick tape for Pride nights

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

2023-24 NHL season predictions: Standings, awards, bold predictions, and more

How do we see the 2023-24 NHL season playing out? Let's dive in!

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 10, 2023

How Wyatt Kaiser has decisively earned a Blackhawks roster spot

Kaiser’s skating ability, increased physical strength, awareness and versatility left no doubt during the preseason that he’s ready to be a full-time NHL defenseman.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 8, 2023

Why these 5 NHL teams (Maple Leafs) will win the 2024 Stanley Cup Final

These five NHL teams very well could win it all in the 2023-24 season.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 8, 2023

Isaak Phillips one of several bubble decisions Blackhawks must make after preseason finale

Phillips might not make the Hawks’ initial roster, but the prospect defenseman’s solid camp performance means he’ll get opportunities when others get injured as the season progresses. On the forward side, meanwhile, coach Luke Richardson has some tough calls to make.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 7, 2023

Blackhawks’ penalty-kill tactics emphasize aggressiveness within diamond formation

The Hawks’ switch last season from a piston to diamond PK structure was effective. This season, they’ll keep the diamond but be more aggressive at certain moments to create turnovers and clears.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 7, 2023

Why these 5 NHL teams (Canadiens) won’t win the 2024 Stanley Cup Final

These five NHL teams definitely won't be competing for the Stanley Cup in 2024.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 7, 2023

2023-24 NHL predictions: West’s weakness opens playoff door for middling teams

The conference imbalance this season likely won’t matter to the Blackhawks, who remain early in their rebuilding timeline. But for aspiring East contenders like the Red Wings, Sabres and Senators, it’s a huge handicap.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 7, 2023

Think you know how the Blackhawks will do this season? Put some money on it

Bet on it: John ‘The Barber’ Taddio likes what he has seen of rookie Bedard, who gives Hawks ‘a lot of energy’

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 7, 2023