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Blackhawks assign former second-round pick to AHL

Colton Dach’s first NHL season came to an early end when he suffered an elbow injury last month. However, it appears that injury has healed as the Blackhawks announced that the forward has been assigned to AHL Rockford.

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Chicago Blackhawks 2021 first-round draft pick might have a tough path with the organization moving forward

The Chicago Blackhawks have a good problem on their hands entering camp at the end of the summer in regards to their defensive group. They entered this past year with a handful of veterans on the blue line, but that has changed drastically heading into the offseason.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / April 24

Chicago Blackhawks free player after injury so he can play in postseason

The Chicago Blackhawks‘ season ended last week in a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators. The Blackhawks finished their regular season by winning their final two games, which left them with a 25-46-11 record, the second worst in the NHL.

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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 24

Chicago Blackhawks forward quietly had a strong first season back with the franchise

The youth movement that made it to the Chicago Blackhawks roster toward the end of the season was exciting to watch, but select veterans put together solid years to keep the team afloat in the beginning.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / April 24

Alex Vlasic and Frank Nazar Join Team USA For The 2025 IIHF Men's World Championship

Team USA announced on April 24 that two Chicago Blackhawks players made the roster for the 2025 IIHF Men's World Championship: defenseman Alex Vlasic and forward Frank Nazar.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / April 24

Chicago Blackhawks 23-year-old defenseman getting the nod to play for Team USA could take his game to an even higher level

This offseason is just as important for the young faces on Chicago Blackhawks roster as it is for the front office through the draft and free agency. The team finished 31st in the league standings this season just like they did a year ago, but this campaign was much different than the previous one.

Spencer Knight News / ChiCitySports / April 23

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.

Kyle Davidson News / On Tap Sports Net / April 23

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.

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 / 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 / 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.

Connor Bedard 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.

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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,