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Welcome to draft season — now get rid of them

Drafts shouldn’t exist. That’s true even in a year in which they’ve been kinder to Chicago than any of the five major sports franchises have been.

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Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson, a first-time father, learning how to negotiate trades while changing diapers

Davidson’s daughter, Willa, was born Dec. 27 — in the very middle of his first full season as an NHL general manager. He has since figured out how to juggle the responsibilities of two very important jobs.

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Stanley Cup winner Henri ‘Pocket Rocket’ Richard posthumously diagnosed with CTE

The Concussion Legacy Foundation said 16 of 17 NHL players studied have now been diagnosed with CTE, including Steve Montador, Ralph Backstrom, Bob Probert, and Blackhawks Hall of Famer Stan Mikita.

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NHL draft prospect Andrew Cristall knows ‘super-humble’ Connor Bedard better than anyone

Cristall is a talented forward in his own right and a potential Blackhawks target with the 19th or 35th pick. But he’s also notable as the longtime best friend of Bedard, the Hawks’ guaranteed first pick.

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Blackhawks feel comfortable with Arvid Soderblom, Petr Mrazek as NHL goalie duo

General manager Kyle Davidson said he’s “not chasing” additional goaltending depth, even though Mrazek is the only Hawks goalie under contract who touts more than 20 games of NHL experience.

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Connor Bedard ‘living in the moment’ after meeting again with Blackhawks at NHL combine

The Hawks will unquestionably make Bedard the No. 1 overall pick later this month — something Bedard said he will consider a “huge honor.” But in the meantime, the no-ego, no-frills star prospect is focusing on staying grounded.

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Blackhawks using NHL combine to finalize draft board for 19th pick, but trades are possible

The Hawks have interviewed 65 to 75 prospects this week in Buffalo and have a “good sense” who they like for the 19th overall pick (with the first overall pick being an obvious choice). But general manager Kyle Davidson will also consider moving up or down if it makes sense.

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Blackhawks announce Darren Pang will be their TV analyst on NBC Sports Chicago

The former Hawks goalie will join play-by-play voice Chris Vosters for the 2023-24 season. He began his broadcast career hosting the Hawks’ postgame radio show in 1990.

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Blackhawks re-sign Andreas Athanasiou to two-year contract

Athanasiou will carry a $4.25 million salary-cap hit, helping the Hawks creep closer to the cap floor and providing offensive support for expected No. 1 pick Connor Bedard.

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Corey Crawford a Hall of Famer? Odds say no

One oddsmaking website gives the former Blackhawks goalie just a 22% chance of being enshrined.

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Blackhawks on track to hiring Darren Pang as lead TV analyst

Pang was a Hawks goalie for parts of three seasons in the 1980s. His contract with Bally Sports Midwest, which carries the Blues, expired. Also, Colby Cohen will not return to the Hawks’ broadcast team.

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Bet on it: In Stanley Cup Final, Knights look golden to casinos

Vegas is the talk of the town after earning its second Cup Final berth in the franchise’s brief history.

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Patrick Kane expected to be out 4-6 months after undergoing hip surgery

Kane, 34, has been dealing with a nagging hip injury that hampered him over the past year with the Blackhawks and then down the stretch and in the playoffs with the New York Rangers.

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New Stadium for Blackhawks, Bulls and White Sox? TV broadcasts have new option

Now that the 19 Bally Sports-branded RSNs are under the control of Diamond Sports Group, Sinclair didn’t need Stadium anymore. Bulls and Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf just might.

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Chicago Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf ‘could start his own network’

With his recent acquisition of a majority stake in Stadium, Chicago Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf could change the look of Chicago sports TV.

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3 mind-blowing ways a Penguins-Blackhawks game in April forever altered NHL history

What a ridiculous domino effect we'll look back on for years.

Chicago Sun-Times

How Brian Campbell has become Kyle Davidson’s trusted advisor in Blackhawks’ front office

Just six years since retiring from his playing career, Brian Campbell has become one of the most influential people in the Hawks’ front office. He has found his niche in this role alongside Davidson, the Hawks’ young general manager.

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Connor Bedard’s ‘special way’ has special sway for Blackhawks, but pick not official yet

Hawks amateur scouting director Mike Doneghey analyzes Bedard’s elite skills, the rest of this year’s loaded draft class and his staff’s plans for next month in Nashville.

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Will Connor Bedard help Blackhawks net favorable media-rights deals?

His likely arrival coincides with the final season of the Hawks’ rights agreements with NBC Sports Chicago and WGN Radio.

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With wunderkind Connor Bedard soon to be a Blackhawk, how will Chicago comport itself?

If Justin Fields is any indication, the worship could get out of hand quickly.

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The NHL’s incompetence is to blame for the Blackhawks’ undeserved draft lottery win

Well, this sucks!

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks’ ticket sales booming, optimism soaring after snagging No. 1 draft pick

The Hawks sold $5.2 million worth of new season-ticket packages, including 1,200 full-season plans, in just 12 hours after winning the NHL draft lottery Monday.

The Independent UK

Inside NHL draft lottery Blackhawks won for Connor Bedard

The Chicago Blackhawks won the NHL draft lottery and the chance to take Connor Bedard long before Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly revealed it on national television

Sports Illustrated

ESPN Bungles NHL Draft Lottery Reveal

The network jumped the gun on a crucial pick, enraging Blue Jackets fans and others.

The Independent UK

Blackhawks win NHL draft lottery, get to pick Connor Bedard

The Chicago Blackhawks have won the NHL draft lottery and the right to select Connor Bedard with the first pick

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