Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz remembered by North Shore residents as attentive and kind neighborNorth Shore residents remember the deceased Chicago Blackhawks owner as a kind and generous neighbor who was active in his community. August 01, 2023
Projecting the Chicago Blackhawks lineup: Philipp Kurashev’s new contract plugs in the final puzzle piecePhilipp Kurashev's two-year, $4.5 million contract with the Chicago Blackhawks, settled through arbitration, finally lays out next season's lineup. July 27, 2023
Rocky Wirtz, the Chicago Blackhawks owner who helped turn the franchise into an NHL power, dies at 70Rocky Wirtz, the chairman who oversaw the revitalization of the Chicago Blackhawks from a laughingstock into a Stanley Cup power, has died at age 70. July 25, 2023
Column: Rocky Wirtz changed the Chicago Blackhawks organization almost overnight. ‘You can say he saved it.’Unlike his father, Rocky Wirtz was ready to make changes immediately, relying on his gut to make the moves he thought Chicago Blackhawks fans wanted. July 25, 2023
Connor Bedard and Oliver Moore are featured in a behind-the-scenes NHL draft special that premieres FridayNHL Productions followed around the Chicago Blackhawks' Connor Bedard and Oliver Moore and five other draft picks behind the scenes in Nashville for a show that premieres Friday. July 20, 2023
Connor Bedard signs with the Chicago Blackhawks — on his 18th birthday — for $13.35 million over 3 yearsThe Chicago Blackhawks agreed to terms with Connor Bedard, the No. 1 pick in last month’s NHL draft, locking up the cornerstone of their future. July 17, 2023
Alex DeBrincat is traded to the Detroit Red Wings, who signed the Michigan native to a 4-year extensionThe Detroit Red Wings acquired Michigan native Alex DeBrincat from the Ottawa Senators on Sunday in exchange for two players and draft picks. July 09, 2023
Corey Perry remembers ‘heated moments’ vs. the Chicago Blackhawks: ‘You move on and you’re teammates now’Corey Perry doesn't shy away from his reputation as a villain, but he'll use his experiences to help younger Chicago Blackhawks such as Connor Bedard. July 08, 2023
NHL great Dominik Hašek demands Russians openly condemn war against Ukraine — or be banned from the OlympicsNHL great Dominik Hašek says Russian and Belarusian athletes must state loud and clear they condemn Russia for the war in Ukraine or be banned from next year’s Paris Olympics. July 07, 2023
As Connor Bedard wraps up his 1st Chicago Blackhawks experience, fellow prospects say the No. 1 pick’s work ethic is ‘rubbing off’Connor Bedard spent the week at Fifth Third Arena to learn alongside other Chicago Blackhawks prospects, but he established himself as a leader too. July 06, 2023
Scenes from Chicago Blackhawks development camp: Looking for standup guys at Second City and Johnny Oduya’s brushup on breathingChicago Blackhawks prospects tried out their improvisational chops at legendary comedy club Second City — an exercise in supporting each other. July 06, 2023
Hockey Diversity Alliance feels betrayed, saying NHL is ‘late to party’ in launching an inclusion coalitionAkim Aliu and his fellow members of the Hockey Diversity Alliance feel betrayed and confused after being excluded by the NHL in its decision to launch an inclusion coalition. July 05, 2023
5 things to know about Chicago Blackhawks draft pick Marcel Marcel, including the origin of his name and similarities to a French mimeMarcel Marcel was happy to hear the Chicago Blackhawks call his name during the NHL draft, even if some people think his name is “stupid." July 05, 2023
‘He looks thicker. Starting to look like a man.’ 5 prospects we learned about at Chicago Blackhawks camp.Putting on weight was a running theme among Chicago Blackhawks prospects at camp — but so was a camp comedy show. July 04, 2023
New Chicago Blackhawks Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno are ‘re-energized’ by the chance to ‘build this from the ground up’Their Stanley Cup hopes fell short in Boston, but Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno will take on bigger roles in the Chicago Blackhawks rebuild. July 03, 2023
‘Kyle from Chicago’ meme just won’t quit as Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson pays homage to GM’s viral videoLuke Richardson gave Kyle Davidson a gag birthday gift of sorts: The Chicago Blackhawks coach wore a "Kyle from Chicago" T-shirt poking fun at the GM's viral video. July 02, 2023
3 things we learned at Chicago Blackhawks development camp, including boxing with Connor Bedard and putting the ice ... on ice?The Chicago Blackhawks affirmed that they'll take things slow with top prospect Connor Bedard as they opened development camp. July 01, 2023
Development camp will look different for Chicago Blackhawks. What it means for Connor Bedard, Kevin Korchinski and Nolan Allan.Chicago Blackhawks development camp is under development. When GM Kyle Davidson took over last year, he said the Hawks would reevaluate how they do everything — and this is just another example. July 01, 2023
Photos: Blackhawks No. 1 draft pick Connor BedardPhotos of Connor Bedard, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NHL draft by the Chicago Blackhawks. June 30, 2023
4 lighter moments for the Chicago Blackhawks at the NHL draft, including GM Kyle Davidson’s viral videoChicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson's viral moment highlights the lighter side of the NHL draft. June 30, 2023
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Meet the 11 players the Chicago Blackhawks selected in the 2023 NHL draftDay 2 of the NHL draft seemed like it flew by, and let’s just say the Chicago Blackhawks went with that theme. They used their nine Day 2 draft picks to add speed and more speed. June 29, 2023
Connor Bedard, Derrick Rose, Shawon Dunston and more: The 10 No. 1 draft picks made by Chicago’s pro sports teamsConnor Bedard, the Blackhawks' top selection in the 2023 NHL draft, joins nine other athletes who were selected with the No. 1 pick by Chicago teams since 1940. June 29, 2023
Photos: Blackhawks' NHL draft party at Salt Shed in ChicagoPhotos from the Chicago Blackhawks' NHL draft party at the Salt Shed to celebrate the No. 1 pick, Connor Bedard, on June 28, 2023. June 29, 2023
‘A great feeling’: No. 1 draft pick Connor Bedard is set to be the ‘cornerstone’ of the Chicago Blackhawks rebuildAt 13 years old, Connor Bedard was proclaimed “the future of hockey.” For the Chicago Blackhawks, the future begins now. June 28, 2023
Fans pack the Salt Shed for the Blackhawks’ NHL draft party to cheer on No. 1 pick Connor Bedard: ‘It’s all about the future’Fans at Chicago's Salt Shed waited eagerly as the Blackhawks chose Connor Bedard with their first pick in Wednesday's NHL draft. June 28, 2023
Who’s next for the Chicago Blackhawks after the No. 1 pick? 10 prospects to target in the 1st and 2nd rounds of the NHL draft.After presumably picking Connor Bedard at No. 1, the Chicago Blackhawks should have a range of players available in a deep draft. June 28, 2023
Save the dates: Chicago Blackhawks will open the 2023-24 season on the road for 5 games starting Oct. 10Chicago Blackhawks fans will have to wait to see Connor Bedard make his NHL debut — unless they’re ready to book a flight. June 27, 2023
2023 NHL draft: Chicago Blackhawks are expected to select Connor Bedard with No. 1 pick. Here’s what else to know. The Chicago Blackhawks are on the clock. Everything you need to know about the 2023 NHL draft, which begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Nashville, Tenn. June 27, 2023
Chicago Blackhawks land former MVP Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno in a draft-week trade with Boston BruinsThe Chicago Blackhawks have reached a trade agreement with the Boston Bruins for forwards Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno. June 26, 2023
NHL draft: Will Matvei Michkov and other top Russian players be selected? ‘This year’s dynamic is different.’Matvei Michkov is probably the best hockey prospect out of Russia in nearly a decade.But he's no lock to get drafted in the top five because he’s still under contract in the KHL for three more seasons. June 26, 2023