The Latest Breaking News from Kyle Davidson

Blackhawks’ ticket sales booming, optimism soaring after snagging No. 1 draft pick

The Hawks sold $5.2 million worth of new season-ticket packages, including 1,200 full-season plans, in just 12 hours after winning the NHL draft lottery Monday.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 9, 2023

Inside NHL draft lottery Blackhawks won for Connor Bedard

The Chicago Blackhawks won the NHL draft lottery and the chance to take Connor Bedard long before Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly revealed it on national television

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

Andreas Athanasiou’s late-season surge with Blackhawks sets him up nicely for free agency

Athanasiou finished the season on a tear after moving to center. He will get a bigger contract as a pending UFA again this summer — and that raise could come with the Hawks, who will need to spend money.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 29, 2023

Jonathan Toews’ departure completes slow disintegration of Blackhawks’ golden era

The Hawks won’t re-sign Toews this summer, meaning the last holdover from their mid-2010s Stanley Cup generation is now gone. The biggest disappointment might be how fruitless the second chapter of his tenure proved to be.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 13, 2023

Blackhawks won’t re-sign longtime captain Jonathan Toews. What’s next? ‘A little easier to sort when it’s all over.’

CHICAGO — Whether Jonathan Toews chooses to retire remains unknown heading into the Blackhawks’ season finale, but one thing is settled: He won’t play again in Chicago.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 13, 2023

Blackhawks announce Toews will not be back next season

Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews will not return to the team next year, ending a wildly successful run that included three Stanley Cup championships in 15 seasons

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023

Blackhawks won’t re-sign Jonathan Toews as GM Kyle Davidson ‘clears the deck’ for next core

The Hawks-Flyers game Thursday will officially mark Toews’ final appearance with the team. Davidson said he wants the Hawks’ incoming young stars to be able to grow into leaders themselves without deferring to someone else.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 13, 2023

Analyzing most encouraging, discouraging aspects of Blackhawks’ season

From Lukas Reichel to Luke Richardson, this loss-laden Hawks season has still produced plenty of pleasant surprises. But other areas — like the overall offense — haven’t been so pretty.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 8, 2023

Anders Bjork hoping to parlay Blackhawks stint into new contract, rejuvenated career

It’s a race against time for Bjork, whom the Hawks acquired from the Sabres on March 2, to take advantage of this brief tryout with the team he grew up idolizing. His speed and work ethic have stood out so far.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 31, 2023

Blackhawks routed by Avalanche; defenseman Ian Mitchell endures rough night

Mitchell was exploited on three Avalanche goals as the Hawks lost 5-0 on Monday. Plus, Jack Johnson describes his trade process and coach Luke Richardson gives some injury updates.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 21, 2023