The Latest Breaking News from Danny Wirtz

Troy Murray, former Blackhawks player and broadcaster, dies at 63

Troy Murray, who played 12 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks and transitioned to serve as the team’s long-time broadcasting analyst, has died

The Independent UK · Mar 7

Bulls, Blackhawks owners unveil $7 billion plan to transform area around United Center

The owners of the NBA’s Chicago Bulls and NHL’s Blackhawks unveiled a $7 billion plan Tuesday to replace the parking lots surrounding the United Center with green space, mixed-income housing, a music hall and more

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2024

Bar inside United Center pays homage to former Blackhawks chairman Rocky Wirtz

Rocky’s Bar, where everything was done in memory of the former Blackhawks owner, opens its doors to fans Tuesday. The menu features classic cocktails like Old Fashioneds, Manhattans and Moscow mules and bar snacks such as black truffle fries, crispy prosciutto and mini hot dogs wrapped in puff…

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 19, 2023

Blackhawks players, alumni, fans recall Rocky Wirtz’s amicability at public memorial

Brent Seabrook, Marian Hossa, Chris Chelios, Pat Foley, Darren Pang and others recounted stories Wednesday at the United Center to eulogize Wirtz, the late Hawks chairman.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 9, 2023

Remembering Rocky: 900 of Wirtz’s closest friends say goodbye at private memorial

A larger, public goodbye is planned for Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz on Wednesday at the United Center. But on Tuesday, it was a love fest of the city’s movers and shakers, remembering their friend with laughter and a few tears.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 9, 2023

Patrick Kane on ‘intriguing’ trade possibilities — and some tickets getting a price hike. What we learned as the Chicago Blackhawks returned from the All-Star break.

Patrick Kane didn’t outright say he’s open to a trade to a Stanley Cup contender, but the Chicago Blackhawks star did acknowledge some “potential suitors are “intriguing.”

Chicago Tribune · Feb 7, 2023

Blackhawks notebook: Hawks being careful in search for jersey-advertisement patch sponsor

Belle Tire remains their helmet ad sponsor, but the Hawks are not one of the nine NHL teams that have added a jersey-ad sponsor this season.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 24, 2022

Blackhawks searching for ‘proper, objective way’ to decide number retirements after Marian Hossa

Once Hossa’s No. 81 jersey is raised in November, the Hawks will face tough decisions about other key players from their dynasty era. CEO Danny Wirtz says they’ll build a group that will collectively decide where to draw the line.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 20, 2022

Blackhawks leadership communicating with Kyle Davidson to plan for future trades

Hawks CEO Danny Wirtz and the team’s business department are prepared to “deal with the reality” if Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews or any other current players are dealt this season.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 20, 2022

Blackhawks’ business operations entering new era after significant structure, personnel changes

Five of the six vice presidents who form the Hawks’ new business leadership group joined the organization in either 2021 or 2022. The Hawks have also gone from “having the smallest analytics and strategy team in the league to the largest,” business president Jaime Faulkner said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 19, 2022