Nick Schmaltz’s impending return gives Blackhawks a needed boost
Fair or not, expectations are sky-high after the way the second-year pro started the season.
Jan Rutta quickly emerges as one of Blackhawks’ top defensemen
Expected to be a fringe roster player, 27-year-old Czech blue-liner has become one of Joel Quenneville’s favorites.
Brandon Saad scores in OT for unlikely Hawks victory
Blackhawks rally late for unlikely victory against Predators.
John Hayden not planning to tone down his style: ‘Fights happen’
Connor Murphy a healthy scratch for the second time in three games.
Richard Panik finally tapping into his ocean of talent
Surfing Slovak has established himself as a genuine power forward in the NHL.
Failed challenge proves costly, controversial in loss to Wild
Joel Quenneville disagrees with ruling, which turned tide of the game.
Blackhawks say they’re ‘tighter,’ more cohesive than in recent seasons
Blackhawks having fun on and off the ice in the early going.
Nick Schmaltz to miss third straight game, targets Saturday for return
Connor Murphy back in the lineup vs. Wild after being a healthy scratch in Montreal.
Now with Wolves, ex-Blackhawks C Brandon Pirri fights to return to NHL
Now 26 and playing for the Wolves, former Blackhawks center Brandon Pirri isn’t a prospect anymore and is simply fighting to return to the NHL.
Nick Schmaltz’s importance highlighted by his absence
The entire lineup beyond the top line suffers with the dynamic second-year pro out.
Blackhawks struggling to adapt to crackdown on faceoffs, slashes
Eleven Hawks took draws Monday in Toronto, and four were whistled for slashing.
Blackhawks squander two-goal lead, fall in overtime to Leafs
Auston Matthews fires the game-winner in overtime.
Auston Matthews poised to take USA hockey mantle from Patrick Kane
Leafs star grew up idolizing Kane and could be the next face of American hockey.
Artem Anisimov’s downgrade an upgrade for Blackhawks
As a third-line center, Anisimov gives Blackhawks more depth down the middle than they’ve had last two seasons.
