CHICAGO — Tyler Bertuzzi played for three teams in the past two NHL seasons. Bertuzzi’s ability to win puck battles and his willingness to go to the front of the net seems like a complementary skillset for the scoring ability of Bedard and Hall. “He’s a very skilled player.. Really good in puck battles and getting the puck back,” Bedard …
CHICAGO — Help is on the way for Connor Bedard. Tyler Bertuzzi and Teuvo Teravainen agreed to contracts with Chicago on Monday, providing a major offensive lift for the rebuilding Blackhawks on the first day of NHL free agency. “He has enjoyed consistent offensive success throughout his career and we look forward to watching Tyler to continue to produce at …
During a long December back in the ’90s, the singer Adam Duritz opined, “there’s reason to believe maybe this year will be better than the last.” A new year represents renewed hope and a sense of optimism, right? But it was such a newsy year filled with franchise-shifting events that I didn’t even include Chicago Sky GM/head coach James Wade, …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Chicago Blackhawks acquired their latest generational talent along with a big dose of speed in one of the NHL’s largest draft hauls. “I couldn’t be happier with how this worked out,” Chicago general manager Kyle Davidson said after wrapping up an 11-player class on a day that included trading a seventh-round pick in next year’s draft …
CHICAGO — Taylor Hall knows a lot about being the No. Hall was traded from Boston to Chicago on Monday, clearing some valuable cap space for the Bruins and giving the Blackhawks a veteran winger to pair with Bedard after they take the young center at the top of the draft on Wednesday night as expected. The Blackhawks sent pending …
Since the Blackhawks won the NHL Draft Lottery in early May, we’ve noticed more readers asking us direct questions in our stories’ comments, especially about the future and planning around Connor Bedard. — No name Lazerus: Ever since the Blackhawks won the draft lottery, we’ve been wondering who will mentor the young star on and off the ice. — Wally …