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Breaking down Blackhawks’ play, adjustments without Connor Bedard

The Hawks are 1-4-0 in five games since Jan. 5, when Bedard fractured his jaw. That belies how solidly they’ve played, though, thanks to a commitment to simpler, more defensive hockey.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 14, 2024

Bedard Injured in Fiery Clash Between Blackhawks and Devils

Bedard takes a hard hit in a game against the Devils, sparking a fiery on-ice showdown. Blackhawks and Devils bring the heat in a penalty-riddled clash.

Top News · Jan 6, 2024

Connor Bedard creates signature highlight with lacrosse goal, but Blackhawks collapse against Blues

Bedard’s so-called “Michigan” goal against Jordan Binnington on Saturday represented the most jaw-dropping play yet in his rookie season. But the Hawks fell apart in the third period en route to a 7-5 loss.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 24, 2023

Connor Bedard learning not to do too much as Blackhawks’ preseason rolls on

With patience, Bedard’s chances and points will come, as was the case Tuesday. He tallied three points in a 4-2 Hawks win. But in the meantime, Luke Richardson is teaching him that “everything doesn’t have to be a highlight.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 4, 2023

Blackhawks’ depth forwards battling to re-earn roster spots they used to own

MacKenzie Entwistle, Boris Katchouk, Reese Johnson, Joey Anderson and Colin Blackwell all spent the 2022-23 season on the Hawks’ NHL roster. But in this year’s training camp, none find themselves in the top four forward lines.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 28, 2023

What makes Connor Bedard so good? Blackhawks players, coaches analyze his skills

Everyone has been awed by some aspect of Bedard’s game through the first two days of camp. For Tyler Johnson, it’s Bedard’s unique shooting release. For Connor Murphy, it’s his ability to create space. For Luke Richardson, it’s his various similarities to Sidney Crosby, Mark Stone and Auston…

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 23, 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

Bruins lose to Blackhawks, 6-3

Life is not easy for the Bruins these days. Whether their Secretariat-in-the-Belmont lead over the NHL field is dulling their edges or free-and-easy, lesser teams are looking for a nice notch on their belt, the B’s have looked quite pedestrian over the last week.

Boston Herald · Mar 15, 2023

Blackhawks’ on-ice communication issues reflect generational trend: ‘Most teams are quiet now’

Luke Richardson believes this generation of NHL players talks less than prior generations did. But why? And how does that affect the Hawks?

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 8, 2023

Blackhawks lose to Predators while starting to integrate new players

The Hawks failed to score in the last 59 minutes Saturday and suffered their fourth consecutive loss. Their struggles were hardly surprising, given the substantial changes in the roster coach Luke Richardson is working with.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 5, 2023