Long gone is the NHL free-agent frenzy. At this point, it’s safe to say which teams did the best and worst in free agency, even though a couple of notable UFAs (James van Riemsdyk and Daniel Sprong, to name a couple) remain available. Let’s look at five teams who did best in free agency this
Chicago Blackhawks
As part of our THW Chicago summer series, we’ll introduce you to all the players the Chicago Blackhawks acquired via free agency and trades this offseason. After all, there’s going to be a lot of new faces in training camp this September. We might as well get to know them! Today we’ll discuss a face
We weren’t sure what to expect from Kyle Davidson. The Chicago Blackhawks had just finished the second of back-to-back seasons where they played so poorly that they “earned” the ability to draft a lottery pick. The team’s general manager couldn’t accept another campaign like that in 2024-25. They needed to add pieces. We can spill
The National Hockey League held their annual NHL Awards Show on Thursday (June 27) in Las Vegas, the day before the 2024 NHL Draft (June 28 and June 29). To absolutely no one’s surprise, the Chicago Blackhawks 2023 No. 1 overall draft pick Connor Bedard was awarded the Calder Memorial Trophy, given once a year
The Chicago Blackhawks are starting their weekend off with a bang. Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic published an article detailing the latest news he is hearing around the league, including some pertinent Blackhawks information. LeBrun reported that general manager Kyle Davidson continues to make calls “looking around for a top-six forward and perhaps a middle-six forward too.”
On June 6, the Chicago Blackhawks announced that they would be parting ways with play-by-play announcer Chris Vosters and will be replaced by long-time Calgary Flames announcer Rick Ball. This news is surprising, and I did not see this coming. However, I believe it was the correct move. Chris Vosters Broadcast Tenure Since legendary play-by-play
Welcome to ‘Brooke’s Blackhawks Notebook,’ a recurring series that will discuss all the latest topics surrounding the team in a notebook fashion. This means all grievances will be aired, and all peaks will be celebrated (depending on the day, of course!). If you have strong opinions on all the latest happenings in the Blackhawks’ world,
Despite being just over a month away from the 2024 NHL Draft, there was a draft pick swap between the Chicago Blackhawks and the New York Islanders. Chicago received the 18th and 50th overall selections for the class, while New York got the 20th, 54th, and 61st picks. #Isles News: The New York Islanders have
When the Chicago Blackhawks won the second overall pick in the NHL Draft Lottery on May 7, the debate started about the consensus on two options: Artyom Levshunov (Defenseman, Michigan State University) or Ivan Demidov (Right wing, SKA St. Petersburg). There have already been numerous debates about who the Blackhawks should pick, and for many,
The Chicago Blackhawks’ 2023-24 season is now complete, so it’s time to reflect on how this club fared in yet another rebuilding campaign. With a record of 23-53-6 for 52 points, including a road record of 7-32-2, the Blackhawks finished 31st out of 32 teams, qualifying for another lottery pick in the 2024 NHL Entry
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
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,
The Detroit Red Wings continue to fight for a playoff spot this season and have had a surprisingly strong 2023-24 season. One player who has yet to re-sign with the Red Wings for next season is superstar Patrick Kane. While he’s a veteran forward who continues to age and is near the end of his
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
Hockey players train their entire lives to make it to the best league in the world and work even harder to stay. Although everyone dreams of hoisting the Stanley Cup at some point, others have the privilege of playing their entire careers with one organization and never get that chance at a championship. Related: 10
The sport of hockey has never been in a better position, with stars Connor McDavid, Cale Makar, Auston Matthews, and others leading the NHL into financial growth, bringing in fans from across the globe. In addition to the superstars, the talent among youth has never been better, with the league bringing in top prospects in
The Chicago Blackhawks were down 4-0 to the San Jose Sharks near the midway mark of the second period in their game on March 23. Netminder Petr Mrazek looked shaken after giving up four goals on less than 20 shots; the offense was nowhere to be seen and head coach Luke Richardson was not pleased.
Head coach Luke Richardson has been a rather composed coach in his tenure with the Chicago Blackhawks. Now in his second full season in Chicago, the former NHL defenseman has always been direct, firm and consistent with his approach. He’s demanded respect and accountability from his players, but he does it by way of calm
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