Edmonton Oilers Extend Winning Streak to 15 Games The Edmonton Oilers continue their winning streak with a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Connor McDavid shines with two goals and an assist. Top News · Jan 26, 2024
Blackhawks not convinced Isaak Phillips has earned full-time NHL job yet Phillips, who’s in his eighth NHL stint as an injury fill-in, wholeheartedly believes he’s ready. Hawks coach Luke Richardson thinks the young defenseman is still committing a few too many mistakes. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 24, 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
Blackhawks send Wyatt Kaiser to AHL as part of defensive shakeup Isaak Phillips also went down to Rockford with Kaiser, while Louis Crevier was called up to the NHL for the first time. Jarred Tinordi’s activation off injured reserve sparked the shuffle Saturday. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 2, 2023
Blackhawks addressing defensive weakness leading to back-door goals against After the Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs exploited the Hawks’ inability to defend back-door tap-ins last week, the Hawks talked about boxing out better and preventing passing lanes from opening up. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 27, 2023
Blackhawks notes: Drew Commesso’s adjustments leading to early AHL success Commesso’s work with Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman and new Rockford goalie coach Matt Smith has helped him start his pro career 3-2-0 with a .919 save percentage through five games. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 16, 2023
Alex Vlasic’s impressive start to season interrupted by concussion The 22-year-old defenseman was injured by the Knights’ Brett Howden on Friday. It’s especially poor timing, considering how well he played in the Hawks’ first eight games. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 30, 2023
Blackhawks notes: Taylor Hall injured, ruled week-to-week after hit by Brandon Carlo In his first game against his former Bruins team, Hall suffered an upper-body injury in the second period that will cost him some time. Coach Luke Richardson criticized the hit by Carlo, which was borderline interference. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 12, 2023
How Wyatt Kaiser has decisively earned a Blackhawks roster spot Kaiser’s skating ability, increased physical strength, awareness and versatility left no doubt during the preseason that he’s ready to be a full-time NHL defenseman. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 8, 2023
Isaak Phillips one of several bubble decisions Blackhawks must make after preseason finale Phillips might not make the Hawks’ initial roster, but the prospect defenseman’s solid camp performance means he’ll get opportunities when others get injured as the season progresses. On the forward side, meanwhile, coach Luke Richardson has some tough calls to make. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 7, 2023
Five key storylines to follow during Blackhawks training camp Connor Bedard’s acclimation to Chicago, Kevin Korchinski’s attempt to prove his NHL readiness and Luke Richardson’s line combinations and mentality toward prospects will all be interesting to watch. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 20, 2023
Kevin Dean to mold Blackhawks’ next defensive generation like he did with Bruins Dean, as the Hawks assistant coach overseeing defense, will be tasked in the years ahead with building a stellar NHL defense out of an influx of prospects. His success doing so with Charlie McAvoy and others in Boston is an encouraging sign. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 16, 2023
Caleb Jones’ ability to play either side gives Blackhawks’ defense flexibility Be it alongside Ian Mitchell, Isaak Phillips or Jarred Tinordi, Jones can flip-flop from left to right without much difficulty when necessary. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 12, 2023
Ian Mitchell trying to make most of opportunities with Blackhawks On Sunday, Mitchell was given an opportunity and connected for his first goal of the season in what ended up a 2-1 loss to the Kings. The third-period score is what coach Luke Richardson wants to see from Mitchell: a strong and accurate right-handed shot that exhibited his offensive ability. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 23, 2023
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jan 22, 2023 Blues miss another chance to get four games above .500, lose to Blackhawks ST. LOUIS — Four games above .500 doesn’t seem like the highest of hills, but the Blues just can’t get over that hump.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 22, 2023 Blackhawks hold off Blues as goalie Jaxson Stauber wins debut Stauber, an undrafted rookie out of Providence, looked sharp from the start Saturday as the Hawks won 5-3 — their sixth victory in seven games.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 31, 2022 Rookie defenseman Isaak Phillips looks like gem in Blackhawks’ mud Phillips managed to stand out on another otherwise-depressing, winless Hawks road trip, which ended Saturday with a 4-1 loss to the Blue Jackets.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 20, 2022 Blackhawks’ Isaak Phillips brings increased confidence, grit into juicy NHL opportunity With Jarred Tinordi out “for a while” recovering from facial surgery, Phillips — one of the best defensemen in the AHL this season — will take Tinordi’s spot on the Hawks’ second pairing Wednesday. It’s a chance for the 21-year-old to prove his NHL readiness.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 19, 2022 Blackhawks send down Arvid Soderblom, call up Isaak Phillips in flurry of moves The Hawks also activated goalie Alex Stalock from injured reserve and placed defenseman Jarred Tinordi on IR with a facial fracture Monday.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 4, 2022 Lukas Reichel deemed ‘not quite there yet,’ sent to AHL as Blackhawks whittle down roster Several waves of cuts Tuesday brought the Hawks’ expected opening-night NHL roster into tighter focus. Reichel’s reassignment to Rockford was the most notable transaction.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 2, 2022 Breaking down Blackhawks’ roster-spot battles as preseason continues With roughly a week left before the opening NHL roster will be decided, Alec Regula, Alex Vlasic and Isaak Phillips remain on the bubble, likely fighting for two open spots.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 10, 2022 Ranking the Blackhawks’ top 20 prospects entering the 2022-23 season Lukas Reichel remains at the top, but the Blackhawks’ massive 2022 draft class has added lots of new names — and forced the list to expand in size.