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Blackhawks put up little fight in blowout loss to Blues

"I’ve got to watch my words here, but we just can’t do that," a frustrated Derek King said after the 5-1 loss Saturday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks adjust offensive scheme to pinch defensemen more aggressively

With interim coach Derek King in charge, the Hawks have become something of a democracy — an approach which led to this recent tactical change.

Chicago Sun-Times

Seth Jones embracing imminent role as Blackhawks’ cornerstone through rebuild

"For me, we need to build for the future," said Jones, whose eight-year contract extension hasn’t even kicked in yet. "We have to start doing the necessary things now."

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Phil Thompson: Danny Wirtz’s talk of Blackhawks’ commitment to change is well intended. But we need to hear it directly from Rocky Wirtz.

CHICAGO — Chicago Blackhawks CEO Danny Wirtz in an interview Wednesday with NBC Sports Chicago’s David Kaplan said his father, Chairman Rocky Wirtz, “unfortunately went off track there” during last week’s town hall.

Chicago Tribune

In Blackhawks’ general manager search, there’s one clear wrong option: Peter Chiarelli

The former Oilers GM’s history of terrible trades put him on a tier far below the Hawks’ other five candidates.

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With his shoulder finally healed, Blackhawks’ Brandon Hagel hopes to be ‘second-half player’

Hagel’s left shoulder was "killing" him when the Hawks last visited Edmonton in November, and might’ve affected in the following months more than he admitted.

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Blackhawks beat Oilers as Alex DeBrincat maintains All-Star momentum

DeBrincat tallied three points and Marc-Andre Fleury made 39 saves as the Hawks pulled away for a 4-1 victory.

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Be ‘pros,’ not cons, say Blackhawks, facing a second half without much else to believe in

But as they board flights and skate in enemy arenas, the Hawks might as well be a team of ghosts.

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Wyatt Kalynuk, Caleb Jones and Blackhawks’ other depth defensemen entering important time

The Hawks hope a few of their many young depth defensemen will separate themselves from the pack before this season ends.

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Blackhawks’ next general manager will be given immense power, freedom

No matter which reported candidate — be it Kyle Davidson, Scott Mellanby, Eric Tulsky, Peter Chiarelli or someone else — is eventually chosen, it’s clear that man will mold the Hawks’ team and hockey operations department exactly how he wishes.

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Blackhawks fired Rockford IceHogs trainer in November for alleged sexual harassment

The team was informed Oct. 27 of harassment by D.J. Jones that allegedly occurred in 2014. Jones was fired a week later, following an investigation.

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This You Gotta See: Bulls-Suns, a Blackhawks restart and a huge Illinois-Purdue rematch

The Illini are on the road again — and loving it.

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Alex DeBrincat shows off personality at All-Star Weekend but falls short of championship

DeBrincat represented the Blackhawks well with three points in Saturday’s 2022 NHL All-Star Game, but the Central Division lost to the Metropolitan in the final matchup.

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NHL commissioner says Rocky Wirtz ‘had a moment’ during his town hall outburst, added Blackhawks are ‘committed to doing the right things’

CHICAGO — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman was ready to talk about Chicago Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz, whose emotional outburst during a town hall Wednesday over questions about former Hawks prospect and alleged sexual assault victim Kyle Beach drew international attention and criticism.

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Rocky Wirtz apologizes again, Gary Bettman excuses him for ‘emotional moment’ as Blackhawks fallout continues

Friday marked the resumption of the Blackhawks and NHL’s efforts to rebuild the club’s image, with CEO Danny Wirtz announcing several tangible initiatives the team has implemented to improve workplace culture.

Chicago Tribune

Rocky Wirtz reiterates ‘regret’ for his outburst as Blackhawks reveal formation of a mental health department: ‘We will learn from the mistakes in this organization’s past’

CHICAGO — Chicago Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz expressed regret for his outburst and argumentative answers about the 2010 sexual assault scandal during Wednesday’s town hall at the United Center.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sexual-assault cover-up defines Blackhawks’ old, current and future business — no matter what Rocky Wirtz says

The Hawks’ chairman called the scandal "old business" during his rants Wednesday. He couldn’t have been more wrong.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: Rocky Wirtz’s hostility — and refusal to answer questions about 2010 scandal — shows Blackhawks owner is a chip off the old block

CHICAGO — When former Chicago Tribune columnist Bob Verdi tagged Chicago Blackhawks owner Bill Wirtz with the nickname “Dollar Bill,” a legend was born.

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Phil Thompson: Blackhawks promised transparency and accountability after 2010 scandal. Rocky Wirtz’s belligerent outburst in a town hall showed neither.

CHICAGO — True story: I was supposed to be off Wednesday.

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Blackhawks may soon face 3 new lawsuits relating to sexual assault cover-up

Former Hawks coach Paul Vincent, a former Hawks black aces player and a former Miami (Ohio) University student are all preparing to file lawsuits against the Hawks, a Chicago attorney said Thursday.

Los Angeles Times

Kendall Coyne Schofield ready to become the Billie Jean King of her era

Before she was an Olympic hockey gold medalist, before she became the first woman to compete in the NHL's all-star skills contests or was hired by the Chicago Blackhawks as a player development coach and youth hockey growth specialist, Kendall Coyne Schofield was the Hockey Girl with the Braid.

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Blackhawks routed by Wild as struggles continue

The Hawks enter the All-Star break on a low note after losing 5-0 at home.

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Blackhawks insist Pat Foley’s departure voluntary as replacement naming nears

The beloved longtime broadcaster will remain involved in the Blackhawks beyond this season, business president Jaime Faulkner said Wednesday.

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Rocky Wirtz destroys accountability with outburst over Blackhawks’ sexual assault scandal

"We’re not going to talk about Kyle Beach," a furious Wirtz said Wednesday. "What we’re going to do today is our business."

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Blackhawks’ forechecking mistakes prompt Marc Crawford tirade during practice

After the Hawks yet again bungled a forechecking drill, with their F2 forechecker "going somewhere for no reason," their veteran assistant laid into them Tuesday.

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