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Chicago Blackhawks goaltending prospect speaks on his relationship with Spencer Knight and outlook on the future

The Chicago Blackhawks future outlook in the cage got much stronger at the trade deadline just under two months ago. General manager Kyle Davidson found a trade partner for veteran blue liner Seth Jones in the Florida Panthers and Chicago fans were thrilled at the return that he fetched for the 30-year-old.

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Examining Kyle Davidson's 2024-25 Season

Kyle Davidson set a goal during the summer of 2024. The goal was simple: finish the 2024-35 season better than the 2023-24 season, when the Blackhawks finished in 31st. 2023-24 was an understandably bad season.

AJ Spellacy News / On Tap Sports Net / April 23

A.J. Spellacy Assigned to Rockford IceHogs

The Rockford IceHogs announced that A.J. Spellacy will join their ranks. The announcement was made on April 23, the morning of the IceHogs' first playoff game, in which they visit the Chicago Wolves.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / April 23

Chicago Blackhawks 2024-25 Player Grades: Defense

With the Chicago Blackhawks‘ 2024-25 season having come to a close, it’s time for player grades, and this edition will focus on the defense. The Blackhawks’ defense was the second-worst in the NHL, allowing 3.56 goals against per game.

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The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

How many of the yearly leaders in NHL goals since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?

The '60+ goals in an NHL season' quiz

The 'NHL players with multiple Hart Trophies' quiz

The 'NHL active points leaders' quiz

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / April 22

NHL insider loves Chicago Blackhawks depth in their prospect pool

Chicago Blackhawks fans got their first look at a predominantly younger lineup toward the end of the 2024-25 season and the rest of the league took notice.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / April 22

Chicago Blackhawks interim head coach admits that veteran players were frustrated during the season

The roster shift that the Chicago Blackhawks experienced in the 2024-25 was clear to see and it changed the team’s overall dynamic down the stretch. A much younger group took the ice in the final month of the campaign compared to the how the roster looked on opening night.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / April 22

Chicago Blackhawks’ 30-year-old forward could be kept around after his contract is up next season

While the youth movement has made its’ way up for the Chicago Blackhawks this season, a couple of veterans posted career years in big ways. Figuring out which older guys in the lineup needed to stay around for the long haul was something that took the coaching staff time.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / April 21

It’s extremely important for 2 young Chicago Blackhawks’ defensemen to be in Rockford for the Calder Cup playoffs

Even though the Chicago Blackhawks’ season came to an end last week, there is still hockey to be played within the organization that means something. The Rockford IceHogs begin their quest for the Calder Cup in the AHL on Wednesday against the Chicago Wolves at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / April 21

Chicago Blackhawks’ 2024-25 Player Grades: Forwards

The Chicago Blackhawks finished their 2024-25 campaign 31st in the league, with a record of 25-46-11 and 61 points. It was an improvement from last season’s totals of 23-53-6 (52 points), but the organization had a more progress in mind when they embarked on this campaign.

Marek Vanacker News / On Tap Sports Net / April 21

Blackhawks Prospect Marek Vanacker Assigned to Rockford IceHogs

Marek Vanacker was assigned to the Rockford IceHogs on April 21, as announced by the team. He was selected 27th overall in the 2024 NHL Draft, making him the third of three first-round picks for the Blackhawks that year. Vanacker signed his entry-level contract in 2024, which runs through 2027.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / April 21

Chicago Blackhawks phenom has great things to say about fellow young forward

This season was a massive step forward in the Chicago Blackhawks’ rebuild when it came to getting younger players up in the NHL. The team’s final spot in the league standings at the end of the campaign is identical to that of a year ago, but the outlook for the franchise moving forward is much different.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / April 20

Chicago Blackhawks GM had a serious health scare

The Chicago Blackhawks had a season that would take a toll on any general manager. The Blackhawks finished their schedule last week with a 25-46-11 record, the second worst in the NHL.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Last Word On Sports / April 19

NHL Rumours: Chicago Blackhawks Coaching Search

It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. The Stanley Cup Playoffs are just a day away from starting. However, teams that didn’t make the tournament are still being talked about.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / April 21

Youngster spurns Blackhawks, opts for free agency after disappointing season

They ended with a 25-46-11 record, the second worst in the NHL.

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The '2008-09 Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / April 18

7 Takeaways From The Blackhawks 2024-25 Exit Interviews

The 2024-25 season for the Chicago Blackhawks has come to an end. As always, the team and management conduct exit interviews reflecting on the past season.

Chicago Blackhawks News / House of Hockey / April 19

Connor Bedard sends warning to NHL about the Blackhawks

Connor Bedard sends a warning to the entire NHL about the Chicago Blackhawks

The team could be a year or two from having a breakout season, which will mark a new era in the Chicago Blackhawks franchise.

Chicago Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard shuts down extension talk after disappointing season

‘I love it here’: Connor Bedard reaffirms desire to stay with Blackhawks

Breaking the ice: The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

The 'Stanley Cup winning Chicago Blackhawks' quiz

Connor Bedard News / Breakaway on SI / April 18

Connor Bedard Shares Trust in Blackhawks

Depending on who you ask, the sophomore season for Chicago Blackhawks' center Connor Bedard was either a step in the right direction, a push toward superstardom, or an abject failure.

Connor Bedard News / Daily Faceoff / April 17

‘I love it here’: Connor Bedard reaffirms desire to stay with Blackhawks

Despite another down season, Connor Bedard still sees his future being with the Chicago Blackhawks. Speaking with reporters Thursday following locker clean-out,

Chicago Blackhawks News / Breakaway on SI / April 16

David Carle Should Beware of Awful Fit with Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks' search for a new head coach continues as the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin. The team may make interim coach Anders Sorensen the permanent coach for next season, but there is a growing belief that they will make an outside hire to help push their rebuild.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blade of Steel / April 16

Top Surprising Candidate Revealed for Chicago Blackhawks Head Coaching Job

It appears that the Chicago Blackhawks may have found their top candidate for their head coaching job, as Denver's David Carle is the one leading the way.