Trae Young claimed that the Hawks would have won the 2021 NBA title if he didn’t get hurt vs. the Bucks Trae and Giannis both were injured in the series. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 13, 2023
Blackhawks lose to Connor McDavid’s Oilers despite Connor Bedard’s highlight goal In the first meeting between the two Connors — as well as between German forwards Leon Draisaitl and Lukas Reichel — the Oilers pulled away to beat the Hawks 4-1 on Tuesday. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 13, 2023
Trae Young Vows Hawks, Not Bucks, Would’ve Won 2021 NBA Championship If Healthy The Atlanta star injured his right foot in Game 3 of the series. Sports Illustrated · Dec 13, 2023
Seth Jones’ injury, Kevin Korchinski’s absence leaves Blackhawks with skeleton defense Jones did not travel with the Hawks on their trip to Edmonton and Seattle after suffering an upper-body injury Sunday. Without him, the Hawks’ defensive corps are direly shorthanded. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 12, 2023
NBA Power Rankings: Zion Williamson Responds With Pelicans Win After a wave of criticism from national pundits, the New Orleans star put on an impressive performance to help topple the Timberwolves. Sports Illustrated · Dec 12, 2023
Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard finding ways to be of assistance “As a teammate, it gives you confidence to jump into holes and lanes, knowing a guy is going to find you or make the right play,” teammate Connor Murphy said. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 11, 2023
On this day: Paul Silas passes; Sean Grande born; Kuberski signed On this date, Sean Grande was born, Steve Kuberski returned to Boston and the Celtics beat the Raptors in triple-overtime. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 11, 2023
Blackhawks lose 4-2 in Connor Bedard’s first game against Alex Ovechkin After the matchup with Ovechkin, Bedard and the Hawks will face Connor McDavid and the Oilers on Tuesday in Edmonton. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 11, 2023
Blackhawks looking for Anthony Beauvillier to seize opportunity Beauvillier scored twice in 22 games before the Blackhawks got him on Nov. 28 for a conditional fifth-round pick to help fill the void left by Corey Perry. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 10, 2023
Petr Mrazek stifles Blues, helping Blackhawks finally win consecutive games Mrazek’s fantastic week of goaltending culminated in a 38-save effort Saturday, coming within a few minutes of a second straight shutout, as the Hawks beat the Blues 3-1. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 10, 2023
Hawks’ Trae Young Fined After Heated Postgame Exchange With NBA Official The Atlanta star was levied a fine for his behavior at the end of a loss to the Nets earlier this week. Sports Illustrated · Dec 9, 2023
Amid Blackhawks’ losing malaise, Louis Crevier provides an injection of joy Crevier’s unrestrained happiness about being in the NHL — and underdog journey (as a 2020 seventh-round pick) to get to it — gives the Hawks something to smile about during an otherwise dispiriting stretch of the season. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 9, 2023
Inside the Blackhawks’ locker room without Corey Perry: ‘What are we going to do to get the energy back?’ In the wake of Perry’s messy departure, even more leadership responsibilities have been shifted onto Nick Foligno, Seth Jones and Connor Murphy to steer the Hawks through adversity. They explain how they’ve regrouped and adjusted. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 8, 2023
Hawks stun Wildcats, snap six-game NBL winning streak Illawarra blanketed Bryce Cotton en route to a surprise 18-point home win over in-form Perth, who had won their previous six NBL games. AAP · Dec 8, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 8, 2023 Blackhawks shut out Ducks in Connor Bedard’s first matchup against Leo Carlsson In the first meeting on NHL ice between the No. 1 and No. 2 picks in the 2023 draft, Bedard and goalie Petr Mrazek helped the Hawks earn a 1-0 win Thursday.
AAP · Dec 8, 2023 Birch AFLW move looms as teammates traded to Hawks AFLW rivals have started to raid Melbourne with Eliza West and Casey Sherriff traded to Hawthorn and Libby Birch poised to head to North Melbourne.
Sports Illustrated · Dec 7, 2023 SI:AM | Pistons’ Losing Streak Likely Won’t End Any Time Soon The longest losing streak in NBA history is on the table.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 7, 2023 Blackhawks could use another December surge from Ryan Donato For some reason, Donato has dominated the month of December throughout his career, although he was completely unaware of the pattern. Given the Hawks’ scoring woes, they wouldn’t complain if it repeated itself.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 6, 2023 As Lukas Reichel resumes climbing Blackhawks’ lineup, he must ‘hold himself accountable’ After his healthy scratch Sunday, Reichel was reinserted in a fourth-line role Tuesday. He was better, albeit hardly dominant. He’ll have to play with more tenacity and confidence moving forward.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 6, 2023 Blackhawks lose shootout to Predators as Arvid Soderblom’s rebound issues continue The young goalie finally got some goal support Tuesday, but he allowed three goals off rebounds before struggling in the shootout as the Hawks fell 4-3 to the Predators.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 4, 2023 Blackhawks prospect Colton Dach bringing ‘fire,’ physicality and scoring in the AHL Dach’s first pro season is off to a great start. He ranks fourth among all AHL rookie forwards in points per game (with 12 points in 13 games) while playing with an edge.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 4, 2023 NBA Power Rankings: The Minnesota Timberwolves aren’t a surprise anymore The Timberwolves are not a team to be taken lightly
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 3, 2023 Blackhawks’ offense remains toothless in trip-ending loss to Wild The Hawks’ 4-1 defeat Sunday concluded a three-game road trip in which they didn’t score a single goal when Connor Bedard wasn’t on the ice.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 3, 2023 The Corey Perry-Connor Bedard rumor is a lesson in journalistic irresponsibility The goal is truth, not a response to fiction.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 3, 2023 Blackhawks make Lukas Reichel a healthy scratch as poor season reaches pivotal point After 22 games of struggles — tallying only six points, including zero even-strength goals — Reichel sat out Sunday against the Wild. “He needs to...come back with a little bit of fire,” coach Luke Richardson said.