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Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 10, 2023

Magpies' Tom Mitchell 'didn't feel valued' at Hawthorn

Collingwood midfielder Tom Mitchell has opened up on the disappointing end to his time at Hawthorn and the joy of rebooting his career at the Magpies.

AAP · Oct 10, 2023

Connor Bedard bracing for ‘Oh my god’ moment before his long-awaited NHL debut

The 18-year-old star will finally play in a Blackhawks regular-season game for the first time Tuesday against the Penguins and his boyhood hero, Sidney Crosby. “It’s hard to think about and realize it’s true, but it’s really exciting,” he said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 9, 2023

Think you know how the Blackhawks will do this season? Put some money on it

Bet on it: John ‘The Barber’ Taddio likes what he has seen of rookie Bedard, who gives Hawks ‘a lot of energy’

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 7, 2023

Hawks on the board with NBL win over Phoenix

Last year's wooden spooners the Illawarra Hawks have claimed their first win of the new NBL season, defeating an undermanned South East Melbourne at home.

AAP · Oct 7, 2023

Chiocci knee injury puts dampener on Saints AFLW win

A club-record equalling third straight AFLW.win for St Kilda has been soured by a serious injury to Steph Chiocci in a nine-point home victory over Hawthorn.

AAP · Oct 7, 2023

Blackhawks notes: Jarred Tinordi incorporates more balance-related training

The rugged veteran defenseman did a lot of exercises on BOSU balls and foam rollers this summer, intentionally destabilizing himself to improve his balance. He made his 2023 preseason debut Thursday in the Hawks’ 3-2 shootout loss to the Wild.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 6, 2023

Blackhawks’ Petr Mrazek enjoying finally being the older goalie in a duo

In each of his first nine seasons around the NHL, Mrazek’s goalie partner has always been older. Now, at age 31 — alongside 24-year-old Arvid Soderblom — he gets to fill the role of sage veteran for the first time.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 5, 2023

Blackhawks’ Jason Dickinson readjusting to grinder role after last year’s top-six cameo

Out of necessity, the Hawks used Dickinson in a more offensive role the second half of last season. Now back on a new-look fourth line with Nick Foligno and Corey Perry, though, he feels more at home.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 4, 2023

Taylor Hall motivated to defy the aging curve as he nears 32nd birthday

Whether he’s playing or watching hockey, football or baseball, the Blackhawks’ new forward closely watches examples of players succeeding into their late 30s that he hopes to emulate.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 4, 2023