The Latest Breaking News from Luke Richardson

Blackhawks’ Tyler Johnson producing plenty of shots but no goals: ‘I’m in a rut’

Johnson has gone 11 consecutive games without scoring despite recording 43 shots and 30 scoring chances over the same time period. He has been particularly snakebitten during the Hawks’ last two losses in Arizona and Colorado.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 21, 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

Blackhawks’ Boris Katchouk finding niche, building confidence on the forecheck

After struggling for most of the season, Katchouk has struck gold recently on a line with Joey Anderson and Jujhar Khaira. He has doubled his season point total in just six games.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 20, 2023

Blackhawks’ converted centers adjusting to different defensive-zone responsibilities

Philipp Kurashev, MacKenzie Entwistle and Jujhar Khaira have moved from wing to center out of necessity during the second half of the season. That means they shoulder more responsibility in Luke Richardson’s zone coverage scheme.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 17, 2023

Blackhawks stay hot, beat Predators as Alex Stalock makes history

Stalock made 35 saves and became the first goalie in NHL history to save a penalty shot in three consecutive games as the Hawks won 2-1 in Nashville on Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 17, 2023

Blackhawks’ smart coaching, competitive culture defying last-place objective for the moment

Finishing 32nd in the final NHL standings and guaranteeing a top-three pick in the draft lottery — now scheduled for May 8 — would benefit the organization long-term. But that’s not on this team’s mind, and they’re significantly overachieving right now.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 15, 2023

Boris Katchouk helps Blackhawks earn stunning win over Bruins

Katchouk erupted with his best performance as a Hawk, Taylor Raddysh produced a third-period hat trick and the Hawks overcame another Petr Mrazek injury to shock the league-leading Bruins 6-3 on Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 15, 2023

Phil Thompson: Chicago Blackhawks’ race to the bottom of the standings — and the best odds for the No. 1 pick — is shaping up to be a nailbiter

The fan bases of the Chicago Bears and Blackhawks are in different places right now.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 14, 2023

Joey Anderson trying to assert himself during functional tryout with Blackhawks

The Hawks had kept an eye on Anderson for a while before acquiring him from the Maple Leafs, and assistant coach Derek Plante — who has known Anderson for years — has helped him acclimate. But now he must prove he deserves another contract.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 14, 2023

Cole Guttman’s excellent first Blackhawks season cut short by shoulder surgery

Guttman was shut down Monday for the rest of the season, allowing him to get the surgery early enough to fully recover before training camp next fall. He finishes with six points in 14 NHL games and 30 points in 39 AHL games, having made a big impression at both…

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 13, 2023