Ben Pope
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Chicago Blackhawks beat reporter for the Sun-Times
Ryan Donato is focusing on the Blackhawks’ present, even though his 4-contract allows him to think about their future.
“I don’t think guys wanted to just sit there and take it anymore.”
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“I don’t think guys wanted to just sit there and take it anymore.”
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Ryan Donato focusing on Blackhawks' present despite his secured place in Blackhawks' future
Donato's four-year contract changes his perspective, but he's mostly excited about the Hawks' surprising success this season.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Ryan Donato is focusing on the Blackhawks’ present, even though his 4-contract allows him to think about their future.
“I don’t think guys wanted to just sit there and take it anymore.”
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“I don’t think guys wanted to just sit there and take it anymore.”
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If last year's Blackhawks played like they did tonight, they probably would’ve lost by three or four.
But this year's team has a knack for earning results. They somehow got a point out of that messy performance in a 4-3 OTL against the Devils.
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But this year's team has a knack for earning results. They somehow got a point out of that messy performance in a 4-3 OTL against the Devils.
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Undermanned, sluggish Blackhawks scrape out point in overtime loss to Devils
The Hawks let multiple leads slip away in a 4-3 overtime defeat Wednesday, but they also didn't play nearly well enough to deserve a victory.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:33 AM
If last year's Blackhawks played like they did tonight, they probably would’ve lost by three or four.
But this year's team has a knack for earning results. They somehow got a point out of that messy performance in a 4-3 OTL against the Devils.
Postgame story: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...
But this year's team has a knack for earning results. They somehow got a point out of that messy performance in a 4-3 OTL against the Devils.
Postgame story: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...
Tyler Bertuzzi went to Jeff Blashill during training camp and asked for his help.
Last season, he knew he was too streaky. This season, he wanted to smooth out his production. So far, he has.
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Last season, he knew he was too streaky. This season, he wanted to smooth out his production. So far, he has.
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Blackhawks' Tyler Bertuzzi trying to maintain consistent production under Jeff Blashill
Bertuzzi, who has six goals in the Hawks' last three games, hasn't run quite as hot and cold under his favorite coach as he did last year.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Tyler Bertuzzi went to Jeff Blashill during training camp and asked for his help.
Last season, he knew he was too streaky. This season, he wanted to smooth out his production. So far, he has.
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Last season, he knew he was too streaky. This season, he wanted to smooth out his production. So far, he has.
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What's driving the Blackhawks' surprising success?
Well, it helps when you have these three things:
🔹Top-two scorer
🔹Top-two goalie
🔹Great coach
Is it sustainable? Probably not. But is it encouraging? Yes.
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Well, it helps when you have these three things:
🔹Top-two scorer
🔹Top-two goalie
🔹Great coach
Is it sustainable? Probably not. But is it encouraging? Yes.
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What's driving the Blackhawks' surprising success? It boils down to Connor Bedard, Spencer Knight and Jeff Blashill
Bedard has been one of the best forwards in the NHL this season, and Knight one of the best goalies. That's huge for the Hawks. But Blashill's coaching shouldn't be overlooked, either.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:15 AM
What's driving the Blackhawks' surprising success?
Well, it helps when you have these three things:
🔹Top-two scorer
🔹Top-two goalie
🔹Great coach
Is it sustainable? Probably not. But is it encouraging? Yes.
New story: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...
Well, it helps when you have these three things:
🔹Top-two scorer
🔹Top-two goalie
🔹Great coach
Is it sustainable? Probably not. But is it encouraging? Yes.
New story: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...
Yesterday might’ve been the first time in Blackhawks history that their PP and PK were both perfect in 3+ opportunities.
For the power play, some savvy adjustments — plus confidence in themselves — have led to a turnaround.
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For the power play, some savvy adjustments — plus confidence in themselves — have led to a turnaround.
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Blackhawks' winning streak driven by power-play confidence and adjustments
Moving Connor Bedard onto the right flank and promoting Artyom Levshunov and Andre Burakovsky onto the top unit have yielded dividends for the Hawks' power play.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Yesterday might’ve been the first time in Blackhawks history that their PP and PK were both perfect in 3+ opportunities.
For the power play, some savvy adjustments — plus confidence in themselves — have led to a turnaround.
New story breaking it down: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...
For the power play, some savvy adjustments — plus confidence in themselves — have led to a turnaround.
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Louis Crevier is more settled (literally), more confident and expanding his skills with the Blackhawks this season.
"The Jell-O is coming together."
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"The Jell-O is coming together."
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Louis Crevier working on passing as he settles into permanent role in Blackhawks' lineup
The towering defenseman feels like the "Jell-O is coming together" inside of him as his confidence and skills grow.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Louis Crevier is more settled (literally), more confident and expanding his skills with the Blackhawks this season.
"The Jell-O is coming together."
New story analyzing his improvements: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...
"The Jell-O is coming together."
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On the Blackhawks’ long-awaited flight home tonight, Connor Bedard will look down not only at the Michigan countryside but also at the entire NHL.
He added three points to his league-leading total of 25 as the Hawks beat the Red Wings 5-1.
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He added three points to his league-leading total of 25 as the Hawks beat the Red Wings 5-1.
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Connor Bedard moves into NHL scoring lead in Blackhawks' story-filled win over Red Wings
Bedard added another three points to his league-leading tally of 25, plus Arvid Soderblom made a career-high 45 saves and Oliver Moore scored his first NHL goal in the Hawks' 5-1 victory Sunday.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:04 PM
On the Blackhawks’ long-awaited flight home tonight, Connor Bedard will look down not only at the Michigan countryside but also at the entire NHL.
He added three points to his league-leading total of 25 as the Hawks beat the Red Wings 5-1.
Story: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...
He added three points to his league-leading total of 25 as the Hawks beat the Red Wings 5-1.
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No linemate consistency issue for Connor Bedard this year. He's already spent 174 minutes 5v5 with Andre Burakovsky.
That's more time than the Blackhawks have spent trailing (165 min), the second-fewest in the NHL.
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That's more time than the Blackhawks have spent trailing (165 min), the second-fewest in the NHL.
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Breaking down seven important stats from the Blackhawks' first 15 games
The 7-5-3 Hawks continue to exceed expectations. Their high shooting and save percentages are two major reasons why, but are those two things necessarily unsustainable?
chicago.suntimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:19 AM
No linemate consistency issue for Connor Bedard this year. He's already spent 174 minutes 5v5 with Andre Burakovsky.
That's more time than the Blackhawks have spent trailing (165 min), the second-fewest in the NHL.
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That's more time than the Blackhawks have spent trailing (165 min), the second-fewest in the NHL.
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Half of Patrick Kane's brain struggles to believe he's already in his third season in Detroit.
The other half finds it normal.
"When I watch [the Blackhawks], it feels like a different organization... You feel like you belong here now."
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The other half finds it normal.
"When I watch [the Blackhawks], it feels like a different organization... You feel like you belong here now."
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Patrick Kane feels like he belongs in Detroit now, even though Blackhawks' progress has impressed him
Now in his third season with the Red Wings and approaching his 37th birthday, Kane is squarely focused on helping the Wings break their own long playoff drought, not wondering when the Hawks will brea...
chicago.suntimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Half of Patrick Kane's brain struggles to believe he's already in his third season in Detroit.
The other half finds it normal.
"When I watch [the Blackhawks], it feels like a different organization... You feel like you belong here now."
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The other half finds it normal.
"When I watch [the Blackhawks], it feels like a different organization... You feel like you belong here now."
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Big night for the Blackhawks in Calgary: Spencer Knight earns the team's first shutout in nearly two years in a 4-0 win, and Connor Bedard moves into second in the NHL scoring race with four points.
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Postgame story: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...
Spencer Knight, Connor Bedard help Blackhawks pound Flames despite Frank Nazar's injury
Knight made 33 saves to record the franchise's first shutout since 2023, and Bedard either scored or assisted on all four of the Hawks' goals in a road victory in Calgary.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Big night for the Blackhawks in Calgary: Spencer Knight earns the team's first shutout in nearly two years in a 4-0 win, and Connor Bedard moves into second in the NHL scoring race with four points.
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Postgame story: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...
The Blackhawks will inevitably end up trading some of their young players. There isn't room for all of them.
How will the other kids handle that? It'll be a new experience, and it'll test their chemistry.
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How will the other kids handle that? It'll be a new experience, and it'll test their chemistry.
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How will the Blackhawks' core handle it when more young players get traded?
The Lukas Reichel trade to Vancouver was just the tip of the iceberg, because the Hawks will inevitably need to — and want to — ship out some homegrown prospects in the coming years.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:58 PM
The Blackhawks will inevitably end up trading some of their young players. There isn't room for all of them.
How will the other kids handle that? It'll be a new experience, and it'll test their chemistry.
New column: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...
How will the other kids handle that? It'll be a new experience, and it'll test their chemistry.
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Connor Bedard is taking a Bigfoot-sized step this season.
He's up to tied-for-9th in the NHL in scoring with 18 points in 14 games.
He's faster. He's winning faceoffs. He's playing solid defense. He looks like a true superstar.
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He's up to tied-for-9th in the NHL in scoring with 18 points in 14 games.
He's faster. He's winning faceoffs. He's playing solid defense. He looks like a true superstar.
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Connor Bedard taking Bigfoot-sized step toward superstardom for Blackhawks this season
The young phenom has played by far the best hockey of his pro career over the last few weeks, climbing into a tie for ninth in the NHL in scoring with 18 points in 14 games.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Connor Bedard is taking a Bigfoot-sized step this season.
He's up to tied-for-9th in the NHL in scoring with 18 points in 14 games.
He's faster. He's winning faceoffs. He's playing solid defense. He looks like a true superstar.
New story: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...
He's up to tied-for-9th in the NHL in scoring with 18 points in 14 games.
He's faster. He's winning faceoffs. He's playing solid defense. He looks like a true superstar.
New story: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...
The Blackhawks resembled last year's helpless team during the second period tonight.
But in the third, they looked different, pulling away for a 5-2 win.
"We talked about [how] good teams find a way to win this game."
Postgame story from Vancouver: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...
But in the third, they looked different, pulling away for a 5-2 win.
"We talked about [how] good teams find a way to win this game."
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Tyler Bertuzzi's hat trick helps Blackhawks snap long losing streak against Canucks
Spencer Knight made 43 saves and Bertuzzi buried three third-period goals Wednesday as the Hawks beat the Canucks 5-2.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:40 AM
The Blackhawks resembled last year's helpless team during the second period tonight.
But in the third, they looked different, pulling away for a 5-2 win.
"We talked about [how] good teams find a way to win this game."
Postgame story from Vancouver: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...
But in the third, they looked different, pulling away for a 5-2 win.
"We talked about [how] good teams find a way to win this game."
Postgame story from Vancouver: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...
Wyatt Kaiser was in the AHL less than a year ago.
Now, he's a Blackhawks defensive stalwart with Jeff Blashill's full trust.
"When I play my best, I feel like I can be one of the best D out there."
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Now, he's a Blackhawks defensive stalwart with Jeff Blashill's full trust.
"When I play my best, I feel like I can be one of the best D out there."
What changed? Well, a couple things. New feature: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...
How the Blackhawks suddenly found a defensive stalwart in Wyatt Kaiser: 'I can be one of the best'
By figuring out how to best utilize his quick, shifty skating and by eliminating the occasional bad games that plagued him in years past, Kaiser became one of Jeff Blashill's most trusted players almo...
chicago.suntimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Wyatt Kaiser was in the AHL less than a year ago.
Now, he's a Blackhawks defensive stalwart with Jeff Blashill's full trust.
"When I play my best, I feel like I can be one of the best D out there."
What changed? Well, a couple things. New feature: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...
Now, he's a Blackhawks defensive stalwart with Jeff Blashill's full trust.
"When I play my best, I feel like I can be one of the best D out there."
What changed? Well, a couple things. New feature: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...
Connor Murphy's ice time has fallen off a cliff, down to just 8:30 last night.
The Blackhawks' longest-tenured player is in a tenuous spot.
"I don’t think anyone would be happy with having less minutes. But I understand there are decisions."
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The Blackhawks' longest-tenured player is in a tenuous spot.
"I don’t think anyone would be happy with having less minutes. But I understand there are decisions."
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In Connor Murphy's likely final Blackhawks season, his playing time is falling off a cliff
The team's longest-tenured player and veteran defenseman played only 8:30 on Monday against the Kraken, right after he and Jeff Blashill had a conversation about it.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Connor Murphy's ice time has fallen off a cliff, down to just 8:30 last night.
The Blackhawks' longest-tenured player is in a tenuous spot.
"I don’t think anyone would be happy with having less minutes. But I understand there are decisions."
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The Blackhawks' longest-tenured player is in a tenuous spot.
"I don’t think anyone would be happy with having less minutes. But I understand there are decisions."
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NEW: Kyle Davidson shares his thoughts on the Blackhawks' start, which he's "really encouraged" by.
He's especially impressed by Connor Bedard so far.
"He's been fantastic... Those might be the best games he’s played in the NHL."
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He's especially impressed by Connor Bedard so far.
"He's been fantastic... Those might be the best games he’s played in the NHL."
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Kyle Davidson encouraged by Connor Bedard, Blackhawks 'growing into the league' this season
The Hawks' general manager shared his thoughts Monday on the Hawks' competitive start, Bedard's next-level play, coach Jeff Blashill's first month and more.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM
NEW: Kyle Davidson shares his thoughts on the Blackhawks' start, which he's "really encouraged" by.
He's especially impressed by Connor Bedard so far.
"He's been fantastic... Those might be the best games he’s played in the NHL."
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He's especially impressed by Connor Bedard so far.
"He's been fantastic... Those might be the best games he’s played in the NHL."
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The Blackhawks weren't able to convert ample possession time into much offense tonight in a 3-1 loss to the Kraken.
"Sometimes you need some ugly ones, and we just didn’t get quite enough pucks through."
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"Sometimes you need some ugly ones, and we just didn’t get quite enough pucks through."
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Blackhawks struggle to hit the net in loss to Kraken
The Hawks weren't able to penetrate a tough defense in a 3-1 defeat Monday that kept them winless on the road trip.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:34 AM
The Blackhawks weren't able to convert ample possession time into much offense tonight in a 3-1 loss to the Kraken.
"Sometimes you need some ugly ones, and we just didn’t get quite enough pucks through."
Postgame story from Seattle: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...
"Sometimes you need some ugly ones, and we just didn’t get quite enough pucks through."
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When the Blackhawks sent Oliver Moore to Rockford to start the season, Kyle Davidson told him, "Make us make a spot for you."
With 9 points in 9 AHL games, that's exactly what Moore did. He'll make his Hawks season debut tonight in Seattle.
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With 9 points in 9 AHL games, that's exactly what Moore did. He'll make his Hawks season debut tonight in Seattle.
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Oliver Moore's AHL dominance made the Blackhawks find an NHL spot for him
After tallying nine points in nine games for Rockford, Moore earned a call-up, and he will make his Hawks season debut Monday against the Kraken.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 9:58 PM
When the Blackhawks sent Oliver Moore to Rockford to start the season, Kyle Davidson told him, "Make us make a spot for you."
With 9 points in 9 AHL games, that's exactly what Moore did. He'll make his Hawks season debut tonight in Seattle.
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With 9 points in 9 AHL games, that's exactly what Moore did. He'll make his Hawks season debut tonight in Seattle.
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The Blackhawks have progressed to learning the next-level details of Jeff Blashill's defensive system.
One of those is forcing and then cutting off rims behind the net.
"That’s the next progression to allow us to play less D-zone."
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One of those is forcing and then cutting off rims behind the net.
"That’s the next progression to allow us to play less D-zone."
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Blackhawks have progressed to learning next-level details of Jeff Blashill's defensive system
With their defensemen boxing out fairly well, they're now working on cutting off pucks rimmed around the board behind the net — which they believe will allow them to spend less time in their own zone.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 12:14 AM
The Blackhawks have progressed to learning the next-level details of Jeff Blashill's defensive system.
One of those is forcing and then cutting off rims behind the net.
"That’s the next progression to allow us to play less D-zone."
New story: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...
One of those is forcing and then cutting off rims behind the net.
"That’s the next progression to allow us to play less D-zone."
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Blackhawks rookies Ryan Greene and Colton Dach have stood out mostly because of their defense and physicality, respectively.
But they're both working on growing offensively, too.
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But they're both working on growing offensively, too.
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Blackhawks rookies Ryan Greene, Colton Dach working on growing offensively
Greene has learned how to play at a faster pace since getting promoted onto Connor Bedard's line, whereas Dach has worked with coaches to practice holding onto and protecting pucks longer.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 2, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Blackhawks rookies Ryan Greene and Colton Dach have stood out mostly because of their defense and physicality, respectively.
But they're both working on growing offensively, too.
New story breaking down what exactly they're working on: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...
But they're both working on growing offensively, too.
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The Blackhawks battled the Oilers very evenly tonight before falling 3-2 in OT.
But the 18,347 fans at Rogers Place weren't paying much attention.
"It was a weird, interesting moment."
Postgame story from Edmonton: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...
But the 18,347 fans at Rogers Place weren't paying much attention.
"It was a weird, interesting moment."
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Blackhawks lose in overtime in front of distracted Oilers crowd
The Hawks battled the Oilers evenly in an eventual 3-2 overtime loss Saturday, but the 18,347 fans at Rogers Place in Edmonton were more interested in the World Series than hockey.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 2, 2025 at 5:45 AM
The Blackhawks battled the Oilers very evenly tonight before falling 3-2 in OT.
But the 18,347 fans at Rogers Place weren't paying much attention.
"It was a weird, interesting moment."
Postgame story from Edmonton: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...
But the 18,347 fans at Rogers Place weren't paying much attention.
"It was a weird, interesting moment."
Postgame story from Edmonton: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...
Doppelgängers Nick Foligno and Nick Sirianni dressed up as each other for Halloween.
But they've never met. Foligno hopes to change that soon.
"We’ll do the Spiderman thing where we just point at each other."
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But they've never met. Foligno hopes to change that soon.
"We’ll do the Spiderman thing where we just point at each other."
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Blackhawks' Nick Foligno hoping to meet Eagles coach Nick Sirianni after Halloween antics: 'We'll do the Spiderman thing'
The two doppelgangers actually didn't coordinate dressing up as each other this year, but Sirianni returning the favor Friday made Foligno laugh.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 1, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Doppelgängers Nick Foligno and Nick Sirianni dressed up as each other for Halloween.
But they've never met. Foligno hopes to change that soon.
"We’ll do the Spiderman thing where we just point at each other."
Fun new story: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...
But they've never met. Foligno hopes to change that soon.
"We’ll do the Spiderman thing where we just point at each other."
Fun new story: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...
Jeff Blashill is almost like an MLB manager in terms of how he thinks about balancing workloads.
"You have to watch how much stress you’re putting on players."
So how are his 11F/7D Blackhawks lineups affecting those ice-time numbers? New story: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...
"You have to watch how much stress you’re putting on players."
So how are his 11F/7D Blackhawks lineups affecting those ice-time numbers? New story: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...
How Jeff Blashill's seven-defenseman lineups affect the Blackhawks' distribution of ice time
With Alex Vlasic playing nearly two fewer minutes per game than last season and Sam Rinzel's average even lower than Vlasic's, the Hawks are keeping their young defensemen fresh. But they're asking mo...
chicago.suntimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Jeff Blashill is almost like an MLB manager in terms of how he thinks about balancing workloads.
"You have to watch how much stress you’re putting on players."
So how are his 11F/7D Blackhawks lineups affecting those ice-time numbers? New story: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...
"You have to watch how much stress you’re putting on players."
So how are his 11F/7D Blackhawks lineups affecting those ice-time numbers? New story: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...
The Blackhawks' first lopsided defeat of the season marks an ominous start to their long trip.
"Some of your big mistakes — that honestly we’ve made a little bit at home — come to bite you more on the road."
Postgame story from Winnipeg: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...
"Some of your big mistakes — that honestly we’ve made a little bit at home — come to bite you more on the road."
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Blackhawks finally burned for their mistakes in loss to Jets
The Hawks suffered their first lopsided defeat of the season Thursday, falling 6-3 in an ominous start to their six-game road trip.
chicago.suntimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:33 AM
The Blackhawks' first lopsided defeat of the season marks an ominous start to their long trip.
"Some of your big mistakes — that honestly we’ve made a little bit at home — come to bite you more on the road."
Postgame story from Winnipeg: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...
"Some of your big mistakes — that honestly we’ve made a little bit at home — come to bite you more on the road."
Postgame story from Winnipeg: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...
In Winnipeg, Jonathan Toews is still Jonathan Toews.
His hockey IQ is still elite. He still dominates faceoffs. He’s still quiet and thoughtful most of the time. He simply wears blue now, not red.
"Every day, he’s gotten better."
New story: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...
His hockey IQ is still elite. He still dominates faceoffs. He’s still quiet and thoughtful most of the time. He simply wears blue now, not red.
"Every day, he’s gotten better."
New story: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...
Jonathan Toews looking, acting like himself as he settles back into NHL rhythm with Jets
The former Blackhawks captain doesn't have the speed he once did, but everything else about him — from his faceoff acumen to his thoughtful personality — seemingly changed little during his two years ...
chicago.suntimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:50 PM
In Winnipeg, Jonathan Toews is still Jonathan Toews.
His hockey IQ is still elite. He still dominates faceoffs. He’s still quiet and thoughtful most of the time. He simply wears blue now, not red.
"Every day, he’s gotten better."
New story: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...
His hockey IQ is still elite. He still dominates faceoffs. He’s still quiet and thoughtful most of the time. He simply wears blue now, not red.
"Every day, he’s gotten better."
New story: chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2...