The Chicago Blackhawks’ 2023-24 campaign is in the books. Overall, they finished 31th in the NHL, with a record of 23-53-6 for 52 points. Sadly, this was a new record for the most losses in franchise history. But just like last season, we all know it was a rebuilding year with lots of moving parts. The season
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The 2023-24 season for the Chicago Blackhawks has come to an end, and what a ride it was. There were fun moments, but it was mostly disappointing. They ended up with the second-worst record in the NHL (down 7 points from their 59 points last year), were the lowest-scoring team in franchise history that played 80-plus games,
It’s been almost a decade since the NHL has had a best-on-best international tournament. In the meantime, the annual International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championships have mostly consisted of minor leaguers and collegiate/overseas players, making it largely underwhelming. With the upcoming 2025 Four Nations Face-Off and 2026 Olympics, this year’s edition of the World
When Connor Bedard fractured his jaw on Jan. 5 and was forced to miss over a month of action, many pundits and those who cover the game thought this could be what cost him the Calder Trophy for Rookie of the Year. Bedard, the 2023 No. 1 overall pick who, through the first three months
The Chicago Blackhawks are in the home stretch of their 2023-24 campaign. They’re currently benefitting from some easier competition, translating that into more wins. Coaches and players don’t tank, and the club is hoping to end the season on a high note. Even though these final games are meaningless in the standings, head coach Luke
There were a few teams that were rebuilding last season that have become contenders this season, most notably, the Vancouver Canucks. Then there are a few teams that weren’t considered rebuilders but are back, specifically the Ottawa Senators. Then, there are a few teams that weren’t considered rebuilders but are back, specifically the Ottawa Senators.
It seems like it has been forever since Connor Bedard skated in a Chicago Blackhawks game, but the long-anticipated return to the ice is coming nearer. Head coach Luke Richardson said Monday (Feb. 12) that the team expects the 18-year-old phenom to return to action the week of Feb 19. Richardson said Bedard will remain
The race for the Calder Trophy in 2023-24 has been a fascinating one as we approach the midway point of the season. You know who the contenders are. Connor Bedard has lived up to the hype and then some. Others such as Adam Fantilli and Luke Hughes are also making a name for themselves. But
The Winnipeg Jets came into Saturday afternoon’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks on a three-game losing streak, and they were able to bring that to a halt with a convincing 3-1 win. It was the highest-attended game of the year for the Jets, drawing 14,189 people to watch Connor Bedard and the Jets battle. Bedardopened
The realities of rebuilding have sinked in for the Chicago Blackhawks. The team has lost four straight games as they sit 31st in the NHL standings, and playoffs almost certainly won’t be in the picture next spring. However, while their 5-11-0 record may not reflect it, there’s still a ton of good in the organization.
After going through some ups and downs through the first month of the season, the Tampa Bay Lightning head into the month of November having earned 11 points, which still keeps them in a solid position to qualify for this year’s playoffs. Looking ahead at their schedule reveals some key matchups against teams expected to
If there’s one thing Connor Bedard is renowned for, it’s offense. Hockey fans have been hearing the ins and outs of his shot, his vision, and his hockey IQ for years, but there is one trait that has not been heavily highlighted: physicality. Some NHL players pride themselves on more of that two-way game, and
Since the Chicago Blackhawks drafted Connor Bedard with the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, the amount of media attention he’s received is unprecedented. Of course Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid had their fair share once they entered the league, and Auston Matthews being drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs created quite
We made it folks, and so did the Chicago Blackhawks! They’re officially through their first road-trip of the season, a five-game gauntlet that spanned 11 days, and included three Original Six teams and four opponent home openers. Their record ended up being 2-3-0. But hey, those two wins were commendable considering the circumstances. Let’s do
Training camps and preseason games are over; the Montreal Canadiens’ 2023-24 season is now underway. The lineup is one of the youngest in the NHL and is expected to be better than last season’s roster. General manager (GM) Kent Hughes’ rebuild plan is starting to bear fruit as the young players begin to graduate
The Chicago Blackhawks 2023-34 regular season is finally here, with their opening game this Tuesday, Oct. 10, versus the Pittsburgh Penguins. Yes, 18-year-old Connor Bedard will line up opposite his childhood idol, Sidney Crosby. This season promises to be a special one as many new, young Blackhawks find their way, and the rebuild continues to
The St. Louis Blues will meet their Central Division opponents 26 times in 2023-24, including four matchups against the Chicago Blackhawks. With a head-to-head season record of 3-1-0 in favor of St. Louis, the two Central Division rivals could see a repeat of their four-game series through the 2023-24 campaign. St. Louis Blues 2023-24 Division Preview (The
The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) and Upper Deck are hosting the 13th annual NHLPA Rookie Showcase on Tuesday, Sept. 5 with 35 NHL prospects and rookies scheduled to attend. This unique event provides Upper Deck – the official trading card partner of the NHLPA and the NHL – with an opportunity to capture