Alex DeBrincat lifts Blackhawks over Jets, avenging earlier loss DeBrincat’s go-ahead goal with 10 minutes left and Marc-Andre Fleury’s 31 saves helped the Hawks win 3-1 on Monday. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 15, 2022
Blackhawks notebook: Jonathan Toews’ training again as concussion recovery continues "[Toews] has been training, getting a little sweat, putting a little stress on his body, but I’m not sure how he’s reacting to that," Derek King said Monday. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 14, 2022
Blackhawks return to Winnipeg at least in better shape than they left it The Hawks will play again Monday in Winnipeg, where their 5-1 blowout loss back on Nov. 5 cost Jeremy Colliton his coaching job and represented perhaps the lowest on-ice moment in the season. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 13, 2022
Blues right the ship, sink Blackhawks, 5-1 ST. LOUIS — On the Dishonor Roll of Blues clunkers this season, three of the last four contests would make the list. There was that 7-1 loss at Calgary on Jan. 24; the 4-1 loss to Winnipeg on Jan. 29; a Thursday’s 7-4 pratfall to New Jersey. St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Feb 13, 2022
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 · Feb 13, 2022
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 · Feb 12, 2022
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." Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 12, 2022
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 · Feb 12, 2022
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. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 11, 2022
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. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 10, 2022
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. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 10, 2022
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. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 8, 2022
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. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 8, 2022
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. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 7, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 7, 2022 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.
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 6, 2022 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.
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 6, 2022 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.
Chicago Tribune · Feb 5, 2022 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.
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 5, 2022 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 · Feb 4, 2022 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 · Feb 4, 2022 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 · Feb 3, 2022 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.
Chicago Tribune · Feb 3, 2022 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.
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 3, 2022 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 · Feb 3, 2022 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.