Blackhawks defenseman Jake McCabe out 10-12 weeks after spine surgery McCabe likely won’t return until late November or early December, opening up an early-season spot in the Hawks’ defensive lineup. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 13, 2022
Hockey fans are split after some NHL teams introduce ads on jerseys for next season Hockey fans have opinions about ads on jerseys. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 12, 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. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 10, 2022
Quiet moments rare but valuable for Kyle Davidson as he settles into Blackhawks GM role A congenital heart defect makes it especially important for Davidson to manage his stress levels, and escaping Chicago for the lakes that surround his hometown of Sudbury, Ontario, allows him to do just that. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 3, 2022
Ron Cook: Mike Sullivan extension shows faith from new Penguins owners PITTSBURGH — I'm pretty lucky to be working in an amazing sports town. I have covered some incredible coaches and managers, including six Hall of Famers. Chuck Tanner might be the nicest man I ever met in sports. Herb Brooks was a fascinating character, as are Eddie Johnston, Michel Therrien… Tribune News Service · Sep 1, 2022
Leah Hextall Details ‘Sexist’ Messages Received in First NHL Season The ESPN reporter recounted ‘threatening’ and ‘vile’ moments during her first year regularly doing play-by-play for NHL games. Sports Illustrated · Aug 31, 2022
Penguins sign coach Mike Sullivan to 3-year extension PITTSBURGH — The Penguins on Tuesday signed Mike Sullivan to a three-year contract extension, locking down the franchise's most accomplished coach and one of the league's most respected bench bosses for years to come. Tribune News Service · Aug 30, 2022
What Phil Kessel brings to Golden Knights Rick Tocchet’s favorite Phil Kessel story involves a chin-up challenge and $300. Oh, and a must-win NHL playoff game against a hated rival. Tribune News Service · Aug 29, 2022
Derek King comfortable in new role as Blackhawks assistant coach: ‘I have no ego about it’ Most NHL interim head coaches leave for new organizations if they don’t get the head job permanently. But King isn’t like most coaches. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 27, 2022
Troy Murray, Patrick Sharp will split Blackhawks’ TV analyst role John Wiedeman will return to the WGN radio booth and work with either Murray or Caley Chelios. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 25, 2022
Geoff Baker: Kraken among NHL teams tapping into Finnish talent surge SEATTLE — Finland coming mere inches from a stunning upset at the just completed IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship in Edmonton, Alberta, is yet another sign of its emergence as a global power in the sport. Tribune News Service · Aug 24, 2022
Popular weedkiller Roundup on trial again as cancer victims demand justice A long list of upcoming trials complicating Bayer’s efforts to escape the costly, ongoing litigation over the health effects of Roundup The Guardian - US · Aug 23, 2022
Colin Blackwell’s contract with Blackhawks is the latest height in journey from hockey’s brink At Harvard, lingering concussion symptoms made Blackwell believe his hockey career was over. Now, he’s joining the Hawks as an established, versatile NHL forward. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 20, 2022
Chicago Blackhawks sign forward prospect Cole Guttman to a 2-year, entry-level deal The Chicago Blackhawks signed forward prospect Cole Guttman to a two-year, entry-level contract that carries a $950,000 salary-cap hit, the team announced Thursday. Chicago Tribune · Aug 18, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 17, 2022 Blackhawks sign defenseman Jack Johnson to 1-year contract Adding the 35-year-old journeyman makes it even clearer the Hawks don’t plan to promote many prospects to the NHL this season.
Tribune News Service · Aug 17, 2022 Geoff Baker: Kraken still have their issues, but depth in forward lines isn’t one of them SEATTLE — So, the Kraken are only a month or so away from opening training camp and there’s already cautious optimism surrounding a team that finished with the NHL’s third-worst record last season.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 13, 2022 Meghan Hunter’s rapid ascension within Blackhawks continues with assistant GM promotion Hunter, now sporting a new title, handles a dizzying array of duties — from managing the salary cap to assisting new players’ families — to keep the Hawks’ front office functional.
Tribune News Service · Aug 12, 2022 Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner expected to miss 2022-23 season LAS VEGAS — Six weeks before the start of training camp, the Golden Knights found out they most likely will play the 2022-23 season without their starting goaltender.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 11, 2022 Robin Lehner’s hip injury might just be too much for the Vegas Golden Knights to overcome in 2022-23 Another brutal injury for the Knights.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 11, 2022 Golden Knights’ Robin Lehner Set to Miss 2022–23 Season After Surgery The goalie missed the end of last season with a lower-body injury.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 10, 2022 Hockey fans cannot get enough of Ivan Ivan and his incredible name at the 2022 World Juniors Ivan Ivan is the best name in hockey, period.
Tribune News Service · Aug 10, 2022 Luke DeCock: If the Big Ten is leaving ESPN behind, what could that mean for the ACC — and the NHL? In a summer that keeps churning out seismic events in college sports, ESPN’s decision to drop out of bidding for Big Ten television rights is another massive domino to tumble, albeit not entirely unexpectedly.
Tribune News Service · Aug 8, 2022 Ron Cook: Sidney Crosby only aging like a fine wine Number 87 was born on 8-7-87. That means Sidney Crosby turned 35 on Sunday. Can you believe it? Sid the Kid came into the NHL with the Penguins at 18 in 2005. Now he's closer to the big 4-0 than he is to 30? Where does time go?
Tribune News Service · Aug 8, 2022 New Kraken assistant Dave Lowry brings vast NHL playing experience to coaching staff One of the more interesting things about last season’s Kraken coaching staff was the limited NHL playing experience within its ranks.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 8, 2022 Bruins Sign Patrice Bergeron, David Krejci to One-Year Deals Boston has brought back two of its longtime franchise cornerstones on one-year deals.