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Full coverage of the 2019 Blackhawks training camp and preseason

The latest on the Blackhawks’ seven preseason games, latest roster cuts and up-to-date injury news.

By Ben Pope | September 15, 2019 at 11:38 AM

The Blackhawks will cut an initial 55-man roster down to roughly 22 players within a three-week training camp.

Over the course of seven preseason games and numerous practices, the Hawks will get set for their 2019-20 season, beginning Oct. 4 against the Flyers in Prague, Czech Republic.

Get the latest injury news, roster cut updates and exclusive quotes in the following story stream. And for even more up-to-the-minute updates, follow @BenPopeCST on Twitter.

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September 13, 2019 03:33 PM

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September 21, 2019 02:38 PM

Blackhawks forward Drake Caggiula, now 10 pounds leaner, is changing his playing style

By Ben Pope

The 25-year-old forward entered Blackhawks training camp weighing only 170 pounds. He thinks this new frame will make him faster and more agile.
September 19, 2019 06:15 PM

Hawks coach Jeremy Colliton hopes David Kampf can grow offensively on line with Brandon Saad, Dominik Kubalik

By Ben Pope

Kampf, Saad and Kubalik appear likely to make up the Hawks’ third line. Kampf will need to show more productivity to make it effective.
September 18, 2019 10:00 PM

Blackhawks’ core veterans make 2019 preseason debuts in win against Red Wings

By Ben Pope

Plus, injury updates on Calvin de Haan, John Quenneville and Kirby Dach.
September 18, 2019 11:40 AM

Slater Koekkoek, Carl Dahlstrom, Holm competing for Blackhawks’ 7th defenseman role

By Ben Pope

The Blackhawks treated their defense this offseason like an airline treats an in-demand flight: They overbooked it.
September 17, 2019 09:26 PM

Blackhawks may have found new top-six winger in Dominik Kubalik

By Ben Pope

Kubalik has captured fans’ imaginations after leading the Swiss league in scoring last season, and looked every bit of a top-nine weapon Tuesday.
September 17, 2019 12:35 PM

Undistracted by contract drama, Blackhawks forward Brendan Perlini spent his summer exploring America

By Ben Pope

Perlini kept updates from his agent to a minimum while he toured the continent, venturing from Myrtle Beach to Niagara Falls.
September 16, 2019 09:06 PM

So far, Alex Nylander looks like the top prospect Blackhawks gambled on

By Ben Pope

The former eighth overall pick always will be compared critically to Henri Jokiharju. But through four days of camp, he’s living up to the comparison.
September 16, 2019 12:52 PM

Blackhawks defensemen adjusting in camp to Jeremy Colliton’s possession-focused system

By Ben Pope

Training camp offers opportunity for Blackhawks’ old-timers and newcomers alike to finally fully acclimate to Colliton’s philosophy.
September 16, 2019 06:55 AM

Blackhawks’ signings of Dominik Kubalik, Anton Wedin and Philip Holm are a result of a strong European pipeline

By Ben Pope

Another year, another three European free agents battling for roster spots with the Blackhawks.
September 15, 2019 10:26 AM

Get a first look at the United Center’s new giant scoreboard

By Ben Pope

The new scoreboard, with 8,600 square feet of display, debuted Sunday at the Blackhawks’ training camp festival.