The Chicago Blackhawks are just five games away from closing out another season to forget in the organization’s lengthy rebuild. They will likely finish in second-to-last place in the NHL just like they did a season ago, which will guarantee them a top-four selection in June’s draft.
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The Detroit Red Wings received split injury updates early on Thursday.
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As if things couldn’t get any worse right now in Hockeytown. In a game against the Utah Hockey Club on Monday night, Detroit Red Wings goaltender Petr Mrazek had to leave the game prematurely due to injury.
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Vegas Golden Knights by a score of 3-0. Goaltender Petr Mrazek had his first shutout in over a year. The Red Wings acquired Mrazek, as well as veteran center Craig Smith, from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for center Joe Veleno.
Petr Mrazek made 18 saves for his first shutout of the season and the host Detroit Red Wings blanked the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 on Sunday afternoon. Rookie defenseman Albert Johansson scored his second career goal.
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Buffalo Sabres by a score of 6-3 to snap the team’s six-game losing streak. Two veteran Red Wings played a particularly key role in the win against the lowly Sabres.
When we look back at it, the spring of 2025 will probably be seen as a turning point for the rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks. Sure, Connor Bedard was drafted and immediately dubbed the new cornerstone of the franchise, and he’s already almost two seasons in Chicago.
The Chicago Blackhawks took on the Utah Hockey Club at the United Center on the NHL trade deadline day. While the Hawks made two moves on the day, only one move affected the NHL roster.
The NHL’s trade deadline has come and gone, and Kyle Davidson did pretty well for himself. He may not have been as active as some wanted him to be, but he accomplished some rather difficult tasks without having to give up much.
The Detroit Red Wings have acquired forward Craig Smith and goaltender Petr Mrazek from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Joe Veleno. The 25-year-old Veleno has scored five goals and recorded 10 points in 56 games with the Red Wings this season.
The Detroit Red Wings traded versatile 2018 first round pick Joe Veleno to the Chicago Blackhawks for goalie Petr Mrazek and forward Craig Smith. Veleno hasn’t developed the offensive impact the Red Wings hoped he would when they drafted him.
The Detroit Red Wings traded for goaltender Petr Mrazek and center Craig Smith on Friday ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline, sending center Joe Veleno to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange. Mrazek arrives in Detroit after posting a 10-19-2 record with the Blackhawks this season while boasting a .890 save percentage.
Thanks to his performance this season, he became an interesting trade candidate from the Red Wings’ perspective.
Friday marked a big day for the Chicago Blackhawks in their attempt to take advantage of a major sellers market of the 2025 trade deadline. Ryan Donato was the biggest piece that the Blackhawks had to offer heading into the deadline, with his rumored asking price being as high as a first-round draft pick.
The Chicago Blackhawks took to the practice ice at the Fifth Third Arena for the first time in what felt like weeks. As they prepared for tomorrow night’s game against the Utah Hockey Club, it was hard to wonder who would still be here when the puck is dropped.
The Blackhawks will aggressively try to find a new home for goaltender Petr Mrázek this week, according to Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff. It’ll be difficult
Welcome back to Chicago Blackhawks hockey. On Saturday night, the Hawks lost 5-1 against the Columbus Blue Jackets in both team's first game back from their 4 Nations Face-Off break. I have thoughts, and you have time, so let's see what went wrong.
There’s no denying that goaltender Petr Mrazek has been a staple for the Chicago Blackhawks since they acquired him prior to the 2022-23 season. As Jason Dickinson said in December, “It’s a guy that you know he’s going to show up for us.
The Chicago Blackhawks activated goaltender Petr Mrazek off injured reserve on Thursday. In a related move, Chicago assigned goalie Drew Commesso to AHL affiliate Rockford.
On Thursday, the Chicago Blackhawks announced that goaltender Petr Mrazek has been activated from injured reserve. In response, the team sent netminder Drew Commesso down to its American Hockey League affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs.
CHICAGO — It was not perfect, but the Chicago Blackhawks managed to secure the win on Sunday (something the Bears couldn’t do) beating the Minnesota Wild 2-1 at home.
The Chicago Blackhawks were one of the worst teams in the NHL this season. They are going to have the second-best odds of winning the Draft Lottery during the playoffs.
The Chicago Blackhawks are building toward something. Check back in two years.
With the Chicago Blackhawks inking goaltender Petr Mrazek to a $8.5 million contract extension, Frank Seravalli and Tyler Yaremchuk break down what the projection will be for the rest of the goalie market.
The 31-year-old came to the Blackhawks back in 2022 in a salary-dumping move by Toronto. Mrazek struggled in his first season with the team but has fared much better this season, posting a .913 SV% through his first 29 games.
Here are the players on the Blackhawks roster most deserving of taking Bedard’s spot.
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