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Blackhawks notes: Taylor Hall hopes latest return marks start of healthier chapter

The veteran forward missed six of the Hawks’ first 14 games due to shoulder and leg/knee injuries. But after playing nearly 17 minutes Saturday, he’s optimistic he can finally settle into a rhythm.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 18, 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

Five key storylines to follow during Blackhawks training camp

Connor Bedard’s acclimation to Chicago, Kevin Korchinski’s attempt to prove his NHL readiness and Luke Richardson’s line combinations and mentality toward prospects will all be interesting to watch.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 20, 2023

Breaking down Blackhawks’ neutral-zone attack against aggressive, passive structures

The Hawks have plenty of speed but struggle to string together tape-to-tape passes. That means they fare much better against neutral-zone defenses like the Flyers’ than the conservative Kings’ and Canucks’.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 26, 2023

Which NHL arenas have the best and worst ice? The Blackhawks offer their opinions

Players have long mentioned “good ice” or “bad ice.” But what qualities exactly make ice the best, and which arenas check those boxes?

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 22, 2023

Blues miss another chance to get four games above .500, lose to Blackhawks

ST. LOUIS — Four games above .500 doesn’t seem like the highest of hills, but the Blues just can’t get over that hump.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jan 22, 2023

Derek King still a jokester as a Chicago Blackhawks assistant coach, but ‘if he needs to get on a guy, he’ll do that too’

A few things have changed for Chicago Blackhawks assistant coach Derek King since he was interim head coach last season, but not his brand of humor.

Chicago Tribune · Jan 3, 2023

Blackhawks unable to contain Wild’s Mats Zuccarello in yet another loss

Zuccarello, whom the Hawks kept in check in their first matchup against the Wild this year, exploded for a hat trick Friday in a 4-1 Wild win.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 17, 2022

Blackhawks’ latest switch fails to create spark in loss to Golden Knights

The Hawks tried their five-forward power-play unit again, but the experiment backfired. Over their last 17 games, the Hawks have now conceded more shorthanded goals (three) than they have wins (two).

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 16, 2022

Blackhawks’ fourth line, centered by MacKenzie Entwistle, setting a ‘good example’

The Hawks’ bottom forward line of Entwistle, Boris Katchouk and Reese Johnson has been the team’s best — by far — in the last three games. Coach Luke Richardson has been complimentary of their strong play.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2022