Chicago Blackhawks News, Rumors & Analysis at Bleacher Nation (2024)

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Simone Biles on Ice, Power Play Thoughts, a New IceHogs Coach, and Other Blackhawks Bullets How Perception of the Blackhawks’ Front Office Has Changed in One Year Blackhawks History: Vezina Trophy Winners Which 2024 NHL Draft First Round Picks Have Signed? (UPDATED) USA Evaluations, Vanacker Signs, Hlinka Gretzky Cup, a Throwback Fight! and Other Blackhawks Bullets Blackhawks Sign Marek Vanacker Blackhawks History: Calder Memorial Trophy Winners Spellacy Showcase Wrap, Star Power Needed, and Other Blackhawks Bullets Overdue for the HOF, Uninformed Perceptions, Concussion Testing, and Other Blackhawks Bullets A Beautiful Sports Night, Giving Hossa His Flowers, Core Commitments, and Other Blackhawks Bullets ESPN Dissed the Blackhawks and I’m Not Going to Stand For It Bedard Challenging Kane? Spellacy Missing, the Cup Goes Golfing, and Other Blackhawks Bullets Retirement Thoughts, USA Game Day, Rockford Preseason, Guhle Gets Paid, and Other Blackhawks Bullets Captain Greene, USA Action, Nečas Signs in Carolina, Michkov’s Pitch, and Other Blackhawks Bullets Blackhawks Defensive Depth Suddenly an Organizational Strength Minnesota Wild Sign Brock Faber to a Huge Extension Blackhawks Sign Isaak Phillips, Louis Crevier Spellacy’s Path, Prospects Impress at USA Showcase, Looking Into the Future, and Other Blackhawks Bullets Great Party, Levshunov Must-Read, USA in Action, and Other Blackhawks Bullets Media Move, a Missing Logo, Olympics, Laine Cleared, and Other Blackhawks Bullets FAQs

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Simone Biles on Ice, Power Play Thoughts, a New IceHogs Coach, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

I found myself thinking about what the Blackhawks' top power play unit might look like yesterday, and I dug into a few of the new additions' previous work for some consideration. As far as who's going to park himself in...

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Aug 06, 2024

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How Perception of the Blackhawks’ Front Office Has Changed in One Year

On Tuesday morning, The Athletic posted their annual fan survey gauging confidence in each NHL team's front office. Dom Luszczyszyn handled the write-ups this year. I was supremely interested to see how the Blackhawks performed, especially compared to last year's...

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Aug 06, 2024

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Blackhawks History: Vezina Trophy Winners

This week, we’re taking a trip back through Blackhawks history and look at the individuals who have won NHL awards in the history of the franchise. Yesterday, we looked at the Blackhawks players who have won the Calder Memorial Trophy...

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Aug 06, 2024

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Which 2024 NHL Draft First Round Picks Have Signed? (UPDATED)

The Blackhawks have already signed the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, Artyom Levshunov, to his entry-level contract. They became the latest team to sign a first-round pick from this summer's draft when they put pen to...

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Aug 05, 2024

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USA Evaluations, Vanacker Signs, Hlinka Gretzky Cup, a Throwback Fight! and Other Blackhawks Bullets

On Sunday, Chris Peters at FloHockey provided evaluations of every player who was in camp for the US at their World Junior Summer Showcase event over the past week. The Blackhawks had two forward prospects, Oliver Moore and AJ Spellacy,...

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Blackhawks Sign Marek Vanacker

On Monday morning, the Blackhawks signed a second member of their 2024 draft class. The Blackhawks announced that the team has signed forwardMarek Vanacker to a three-year, entry-level contract that runs through the 2026-27 season ($975,000 salary cap hit). https://twitter.com/NHLBlackhawks/status/1820474996084588981...

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Aug 05, 2024

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Blackhawks History: Calder Memorial Trophy Winners

Over the coming days, we're going to take a trip back through Blackhawks history and look at the individuals who have won NHL awards in the history of the franchise. In the nearly 100 years of the Chicago Blackhawks organization,...

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Aug 05, 2024

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Spellacy Showcase Wrap, Star Power Needed, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

It's Sunday, y'all. There isn't a whole lot going on in the hockey world, but Blackhawks fans had something to cheer for on Saturday. AJ Spellacy, one of the Blackhawks' third-round picks this summer, was in action with the USA...

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Aug 04, 2024

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Overdue for the HOF, Uninformed Perceptions, Concussion Testing, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Later today, the Pro Football Hall of Fame will induct a fabulous class that includes three former Chicago Bears: Devin Hester, Julius Peppers and Steve McMichael. A lot of fans have felt McMichael was worthy for years but the Hall...

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Aug 03, 2024

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A Beautiful Sports Night, Giving Hossa His Flowers, Core Commitments, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Y'all, last night was a fun night to be a sports fan. The Cubs walked off the Cardinals, the Bears (well, some of them) won a meaningless game at the Pro Football Hall of Fame where three former Bears are...

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Aug 02, 2024

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ESPN Dissed the Blackhawks and I’m Not Going to Stand For It

ESPN recently published a big, long list of the greatest athletes of the 21st century. As part of that endeavor, they also voted on the top 25 NHL players of the 2000s. Only three NHL players made their top 100...

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Aug 01, 2024

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Bedard Challenging Kane? Spellacy Missing, the Cup Goes Golfing, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Welcome to August, Blackhawks fans! That means, next month, there will be training camp action for us to start getting hyped about. Which is awesome. For now, we enjoy preseason football with the Bears playing in the Hall of Fame...

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Aug 01, 2024

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Retirement Thoughts, USA Game Day, Rockford Preseason, Guhle Gets Paid, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Eric Staal is calling it a career. But, before he signed those papers, he signed a one-day contract so he can appropriately retire as a member of the Hurricanes (cough, Brent Seabrook, cough Jonathan Toews, cough). I thought the video...

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Jul 31, 2024

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Captain Greene, USA Action, Nečas Signs in Carolina, Michkov’s Pitch, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Happy MLB Trade Deadline Day to those who celebrate! There's very little going on in the Blackhawks-related (or adjacent) hockey world these days, so please feel free to check in on our Blogathon as Brett puts himself thru the ringer...

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Jul 30, 2024

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Blackhawks Defensive Depth Suddenly an Organizational Strength

When Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson said the organization was going to raise the bar for the 2024-25 season during his end-of-season media availability, there were still some skeptics who wondered just how aggressive he would be in free agency...

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Jul 30, 2024

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Minnesota Wild Sign Brock Faber to a Huge Extension

The Minnesota Wild announced the most significant deal of their next generation on Monday afternoon: defenseman Brock Faber has signed an eight-year extension that carries an $8.5M cap hit. https://twitter.com/mnwild/status/1817976253518905753 Faber, who turns 22 in late August, finished the runner-up...

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Jul 29, 2024

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Blackhawks Sign Isaak Phillips, Louis Crevier

On Monday morning, the Blackhawks announced they have signed defensem*n Isaak Phillips andLouis Crevierto matching one-year, two-way contracts that carry $775,000salary cap hits and run through the 2024-25 season. Phillips, 22, was originally drafted by the Blackhawks in the fifth...

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Jul 29, 2024

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Spellacy’s Path, Prospects Impress at USA Showcase, Looking Into the Future, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Yesterday I had a must-read about one of the Blackhawks' 2024 draft picks, Artyom Levshunov, early in our bullets. I've got another must-read for you today, this time from Jon Morosi about another one of the Blackhawks' 2024 picks, AJ...

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Jul 29, 2024

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Great Party, Levshunov Must-Read, USA in Action, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Before we get going on some hockey stuff this morning, I want to thank everyone who came out to The Fifty/50 yesterday for our Cubs' Happy Hour to break bread with us and enjoy some Old Style and friendship talking...

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Jul 28, 2024

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Media Move, a Missing Logo, Olympics, Laine Cleared, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

My top shelf news this weekend comes from Jeff Marek, and it has nothing to do with the Blackhawks. He announced on the ol' Twitters on Friday that he is leaving Sportsnet after 13 years. If you've been coming here...

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Jul 27, 2024

Chicago Blackhawks News, Rumors & Analysis at Bleacher Nation (2024)

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What's going on with the Chicago Blackhawks? ›

Blackhawks Re-Sign Two Defensem*n The Chicago Blackhawks have re-signed defensem*n Isaak Phillips and Louis Crevier to one-year, two-way contracts, the team announced Monday.... Isaak Phillips - Pens two-way pact Phillips signed a one-year, two-way contract with Chicago on Monday.

What is the background of the Chicago Blackhawks? ›

The team was established in 1926 by Chicago-based businessman Frederic McLaughlin, who was awarded one of the first U.S. expansion franchises by the NHL and subsequently purchased the defunct Portland Rosebuds of the Western Hockey League to form the nucleus of his team.

Who did the Chicago Blackhawks draft? ›

Chicago Blackhawks Draft Picks
  • 2023. Connor Bedard. C. 5' 10" 185. WHL. ...
  • 2007. Patrick Kane. RW. 5' 10" 178. OHL. ...
  • 2024. Artyom Levshunov. D. BLR. 6' 2" 205. ...
  • 1965. Andy Culligan. F. 6' 0" 190. Toronto. ...
  • 2019. Kirby Dach. C. 6' 4" 198. WHL. ...
  • 2006. Jonathan Toews. F. 6' 2" WCHA. U. ...
  • 2004. Cam Barker. D. 6' 3" WHL. Medicine Hat.
  • 1984. Eddie Olczyk. RW. 6' 1" Intl.

What is the debate on the Blackhawks logo? ›

Despite this opposition, as of 2022, the Blackhawks have stated their intent to keep the name and imagery, along with their belief that they "honor and celebrate legacy of Black Hawk" and that the name and logo "symbolizes this important and historic person." Their website states that they are working on "educating our ...

Who is the most famous Chicago Blackhawks player? ›

Stan Mikita

What was the Chicago Blackhawks worst seasons? ›

The Chicago Black Hawks had their worst record in a season in 1927-28, with a record of 7-34-3.
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1Black Hawks1927-28
2Black Hawks1953-54
3Black Hawks1928-29
4Black Hawks1950-51
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What pick do the Blackhawks have in 2024? ›

The Blackhawks selected defenseman Artyom Levshunov (2nd overall), and forwards Sacha Boisvert (18th overall) and Marek Vanacker (27th overall) in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft.

Is Artyom Levshunov good? ›

Jerbear: He's a big dude who isn't stiff at all, moves very very well for his size. Love big minutes, great vision to make plays and he's relaxed with the puck on his stick allowing him to wait out a shooting lane. He was also one of the youngest players in all of college hockey. Dude is a beast.

Who did the Hawk draft? ›

The Atlanta Hawks select French teen Zaccharie Risacher as the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft Wednesday night.

What is the Blackhawks controversy? ›

The NHL fined the Blackhawks $2 million in the wake of the investigation, which was launched in response to two lawsuits filed against the franchise: one by a player identified as John Doe alleging sexual assault by then-video coach Brad Aldrich in 2010 and another filed by a former student whom Aldrich was convicted ...

Why do the Blackhawks yell during national anthem? ›

It's also alleged that Oilers fans caused a ruckus during the U.S. anthem in Edmonton earlier that series, which Troy Murray, then a member of the Blackhawks, called "a slight to the anthem." The Blackhawks won Games 3 and 4 to tie the series, but ultimately lost to the Oilers in six games. But the tradition stuck.

What did the Chicago Blackhawks used to be called? ›

The Chicago Blackhawks (spelled Black Hawks until 1986, and known colloquially as the Hawks) are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago.

Do the Chicago Blackhawks still exist? ›

The Blackhawks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference and have won six Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926.

Who is the official sponsor of the Chicago Blackhawks? ›

The Chicago Blackhawks today announced a multi-year partnership agreement with sports betting venture Circa Sports to be the official jersey patch sponsor for the Blackhawks home red jerseys.

Who runs the Chicago Blackhawks? ›

Danny Wirtz - Chairman & CEO

These include the revered Chicago Blackhawks, Wirtz Realty, Breakthru Beverage and banking interests. As the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for the Blackhawks, Danny leads the organization with an ongoing mission to reimagine the potential of hockey.

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