Top-Shelf Takes: The Maple Leafs are fundamentally broken and there’s no easy fix No easy help is coming for this miserable Maple Leafs squad. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 2, 2022
Philipp Kurashev driving Blackhawks’ most effective lines, even in losses The Hawks blew another late lead in a 4-3 shootout loss Sunday against the Wild. But Kurashev, who has thrived alongside Jason Dickinson and now Jonathan Toews, enjoyed another strong game. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 31, 2022
Wild finish road trip with 4-3 shootout victory over Chicago A potentially ho-hum road trip ended in gutsy fashion after the shorthanded Wild rallied for a 4-3 shootout win over the Blackhawks at United Center and wrap the five-game trek with seven out of a possible 10 points. Tribune News Service · Oct 31, 2022
Every EA NHL cover star since 1991 Take a stroll down memory lane with every NHL cover star since 1991 and EA’s first NHL game. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 21, 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
Boo birds come out as Sharks suffer embarrassing home loss to Blackhawks SAN JOSE, Calif. – The crowd at SAP Center on Saturday night began the night with a rousing ovation for former San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson. Tribune News Service · Oct 16, 2022
Jonathan Toews foreshadows revival season with strong performance in Blackhawks’ opener Toews’ performance Wednesday against the Avalanche — even in a 5-2 Hawks loss — was arguably his best since he returned to action last season. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 13, 2022
Patrick Kane ready to stop talking, start playing as what likely is his final Blackhawks season begins Kane believes the Hawks can exceed their low projections and prove the world wrong this season. But he also knows their performance on the ice is what really matters, and that’s what he’s most excited for: simply being back on the ice. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 11, 2022
2022-23 NHL season predictions: Standings, awards, bold predictions, and more Will our NHL predictions for the upcoming season come true? USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 7, 2022
Blackhawks’ Reese Johnson learning ‘calmness’ from Jonathan Toews Johnson and Toews lived with each other last season and developed a close if unlikely friendship. As Johnson tries to expand his NHL skill set beyond simply hitting, observing Toews’ habits has provided valuable help. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 7, 2022
Blackhawks notebook: Boris Katchouk injury widens Lukas Reichel’s path to making team One way or another, the Hawks will need to find more sources of offense for the regular season. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 3, 2022
Kevin Korchinski makes Blackhawks debut in preseason opener Korchinski made some smart decisions in his 19:02 of ice time, but the Hawks lost to the Blues 4-1. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 28, 2022
Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews dismiss trade rumors as the Chicago Blackhawks open training camp: ‘It’s just a lot of noise right now’ Patrick Kane called it “crushing.” Chicago Tribune · Sep 23, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 22, 2022 Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews still committed to Blackhawks despite ‘disappointing’ moves Entering the final years of their contracts, the Hawks’ two veteran stalwarts both insisted Thursday they haven’t given much thought yet to the possibility of trades out of Chicago.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 21, 2022 As Blackhawks’ training camp begins, Luke Richardson set to encounter his first of many challenges The Hawks will hold their first on-ice camp sessions Thursday, starting what will likely be a season full of losing. Their new coach will need to build a culture to keep them unified through the adversity.
Chicago Tribune · Sep 21, 2022 Are Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews buying in to the rebuild? 3 things we learned as Blackhawks training camp opens. CHICAGO — When the Chicago Blackhawks take the ice Thursday at Fifth Third Arena to begin training camp, they’ll kick off a new era.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 17, 2022 What will it take for Blackhawks to be NHL’s worst team? Finishing 32nd in the 2022-23 NHL standings would guarantee the rebuilding Hawks a top-three draft pick. But the Hawks aren’t the only team with that idea entering this season.
Chicago Tribune · Jul 29, 2022 Paul Sullivan: With the futures of Toews and Kane in flux, Blackhawks' rebuild is ‘draining’ — and has only just begun CHICAGO — Jonathan Toews had an apt description of the Chicago Blackhawks rebuild during a recent interview with The Athletic.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 16, 2022 Anatomy of a teardown: Why the Blackhawks are doing what they’re doing The Hawks’ recent rate of turnover on the ice, behind the bench, in the front office and beyond has been stunning. But for the most part, this was a mess that needed this kind of deep cleaning.
Chicago Tribune · Jul 14, 2022 Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson had ‘healthy’ talks with Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews about ‘tough decisions’ facing team CHICAGO — Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson said he gave team leaders Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews a heads up about some “real tough decisions,” though he didn’t give them foreknowledge about the details of the moves he was planning.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 14, 2022 Kyle Davidson has ‘healthy’ conversation with Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews as Blackhawks’ offseason winds down The Hawks GM said he doesn’t have a “fully formed opinion...one way or another” on whether Kane or Toews might eventually request trades.
Chicago Tribune · Jul 14, 2022 Blackhawks sign 6 free agents — including Max Domi — while Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews are in holding pattern CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks weren’t expected to make a big splash in free agency this summer, but one of their six signings Wednesday raised eyebrows: Max Domi.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 13, 2022 If Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews stay, what will Blackhawks’ lines look like? It appears increasingly unlikely the two veteran cornerstones will be traded this summer. If they aren’t, the Hawks’ forward depth chart — weak as it is — is pretty much now set.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 13, 2022 The Blackhawks’ rebuild and those innocent times when being bad was considered a bad thing The team sure asks a lot from its fans. Patience. A high pain threshold. Amnesia. And money.