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1 month ago

Fantasy Trends and Hidden Gems: How to handle Gibson, Quick and Demko

For Week 9, we have a dozen players to highlight and even more thoughts. Gibson’s return is taking minutes away from Dostal right now — after an even rotation, he received consecutive starts twice. The Sabres’ power play has been a weak point all season — the team ranks poorly in both expected and actual goal generation and has trended …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Alex Killorn leads Ducks to their third straight victory

LA Times

Chicago center Connor Bedard, left, and Ducks left wing Alex Killorn fight for control of the puck. Alex Killorn had a goal and an assist in the third period, and the Ducks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Tuesday night for their season-high third straight win. Connor Bedard set up each of Jason Dickinson’s two goals, and Arvid Soderblom made …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Wild’s special teams elite, Ohgren impresses in preseason finale: Takeaways vs. Blackhawks

New York Times

Playing the majority of what’s expected to be their regular lineup, the Minnesota Wild closed the preseason with a 6-1 exhibition victory Friday night against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center. Chicago: 1 Minnesota: 4#MINvsCHI #Blackhawks #MNWild pic.twitter.com/QnWQjEvdEZ — NHL Goals October 5, 2024 Elite special teams Preseason means nothing and often doesn’t carry over, but the Wild’s special …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Every NHL team’s biggest question heading into training camp

New York Times

When and for how much will restricted free agent goaltender Jeremy Swayman sign with the Bruins? Ex-NHL goalies on 3-man rotations, playing at 40 Coming out of training camp last year, Kirby Dach looked like the Canadiens’ best forward. By all indications, Demko was close to returning before the Canucks were eliminated by the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Patrick Kane scores in overtime in Chicago return, sending Red Wings past the Blackhawks 3-2

Associated Press

CHICAGO — Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat connected for two big goals at the United Center. Kane scored on a breakaway 1:43 into overtime in his return to Chicago, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-2 victory over the Blackhawks on Sunday night. “And it’s nice to see him enjoying his celebration.” Kane’s Chicago homecoming coincided with the Blackhawks …

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11 months ago

NHL Winter Classic is going back to Wrigley Field for Blues at Blackhawks

Associated Press

CHICAGO — The NHL Winter Classic is going back to Wrigley Field. The league announced Wednesday night that the Chicago Blackhawks will host the St. Louis Blues at the iconic ballpark for the next edition of one of hockey’s marquee events. The second Winter Classic was played at the home of baseball’s Chicago Cubs on Jan. 1, 2009. Wrigley Field …

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

Forward Nick Foligno agrees to new 2-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks

Associated Press

CHICAGO — Nick Foligno and the Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a two-year contract, extending the relationship between the popular forward and his fifth NHL team. “The impact Nick has already had on our team in such a short time is a testament to his work ethic and dedication to helping the players around him succeed,” Blackhawks general manager Kyle …

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1 year ago

Tyler Johnson scores in 3rd period as Blackhawks beat Avalanche 3-2

Associated Press

CHICAGO — Tyler Johnson was in the right place at the right time. Johnson snapped a third-period tie and Bedard had two assists, helping Chicago beat Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Tuesday night. “Consistency’s been a word we’ve been looking for this year,” Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson said, “and I think tonight, 60 minutes was really good.” …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Marco Rossi scores twice in Wild’s 4-1 victory over Blackhawks

Associated Press

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Marco Rossi scored twice and Mats Zuccarello had a goal and two assists for the Minnesota Wild in a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday. “It’s really been a good week and I think today it was just continuing to hammer home the way we want to play,” Hynes said. 1 draft pick Connor …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Longtime Blackhawks leader Toews says he’s stepping away for health -- but not retiring

Associated Press

CHICAGO — Former Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews, a free agent after 16 years in Chicago, says he is stepping away from hockey to get healthy after playing in just 53 games last season. “I’d like to announce that I am not fully retiring, but I am taking time away from the game again this season,” Toews, who also missed all …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Connor Bedard, as expected, taken first in the NHL draft by the Chicago Blackhawks

Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Connor Bedard can finally appreciate looking forward to playing for the Chicago Blackhawks after spending the past few months avoiding the subject. And the Blackhawks — and their fans who began chanting “Let’s go, Hawks!” in Music City after Bedard was selected with the first pick in the NHL draft on Wednesday night — can begin looking …

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1 year, 8 months ago

2023 Blackhawks prospect rankings, Part 5: 5-1

New York Times

The Blackhawks’ rebuild is going to take time. It’s possible all of the Blackhawks’ top five prospects could be in the NHL next season. Wyatt Kaiser, defenseman 3rd round in 2020 | 6 feet | 172 pounds | 20 years old Season stats: 5 goals, 18 assists in 35 games with Minnesota Duluth in NCAA; 0 goals, 3 assists in …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Blackhawks recent play brings back memories and may be a glimpse into their future

New York Times

CHICAGO — Close your eyes and imagine a Blackhawks team controlling the puck, forcing turnovers, creating breakaways and overall playing dominant hockey. The Blackhawks have certainly been more competitive than most people expected despite often having an inferior roster, and they’ve had some unexpected winning stretches due to that. “It’s a different team and we’re not sure what to expect,” …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Blackhawks prospect breakdown: Where could Wyatt Kaiser fit in the lineup? And how soon?

New York Times

Blackhawks defenseman prospect Wyatt Kaiser has matured in a lot of different ways through his three seasons playing for the University of Minnesota-Duluth. “I’m pretty stubborn when it comes to hockey and kind of a perfectionist on everything,” Kaiser told The Athletic recently. “I feel like he’s pretty competitive and kind of stubborn in the same way, so I’d say …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Seth Jones ‘on the right track’ for Blackhawks, and the numbers back up his strong play

New York Times

PHILADELPHIA — Seth Jones had no interest Thursday in discussing his analytics or even points when they were brought up. “I think Corsi was big,” Jones said after Thursday’s morning skate. Offensively, he’s also produced more with two goals and seven assists, including four primary ones, over the last six games. “He’s a dominant player,” Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson said …

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2 years ago

Zuccarello has hat trick, Wild beat Blackhawks 4-1

Associated Press

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Mats Zuccarello had three goals and an assist, and Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 28 shots as the Minnesota Wild beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Friday night for their fourth straight win. “He’s committed to team-first mentality and then allowing that to translate into offense,” Wild coach Dean Evason said of Zuccarello. “He’s been a real good …

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3 years, 5 months ago

‘Hey Chicago': Fleury commits to playing for Blackhawks

Associated Press

Goalie Marc-Andre Fleury has committed to playing for the Chicago Blackhawks this season, setting aside his reservations about leaving Vegas. Let’s get to work,” Fleury said, standing in front of a small jet, in a video posted by the Blackhawks on their Twitter account Sunday. The Golden Knights traded Fleury to free up much-needed salary cap space, with the goalie …

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3 years, 8 months ago

After being iced out by the Panthers, Vinnie Hinostroza makes the most of his second chance with the Blackhawks

New York Times

Vinnie Hinostroza had no role. “She kept telling me I’ll be playing eventually, and to just keep working hard and stay positive and that my time will come,” Hinostroza said. Usually, those are the guys that are able to turn it around and make something positive out of a negative situation.” That’s exactly what Hinostroza has done, reviving his flagging …

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3 years, 10 months ago

Kyle Dubas’ big find for the Maple Leafs: The improbable rise of Justin Holl

New York Times

Few would have predicted that part of the answer to the Maple Leafs’ longstanding woes on defence was playing for the 2014-15 Indy Fuel. “I think it’s all KD, to be honest,” one member of the front office said via text when asked for the story behind Holl joining the organization. “If someone had told me three years ago that …

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4 years, 10 months ago

‘We’re completely different goalies’: Corey Crawford, Robin Lehner get same results with contrasting styles

New York Times

Corey Crawford is waving his arms around in the visitors locker room at Edmonton’s Rogers Place and I’m not entirely sure what’s going on. pic.twitter.com/sjOaDBcdxa — InGoal Magazine January 15, 2020 “We’re completely different goalies,” Crawford said. Throw in the fact most teams are prioritizing wide-open offense over a Barry Trotz-style defense-first mentality — “You don’t see some of the …

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4 years, 11 months ago

Panthers roll into Chicago for Joel Quenneville’s reunion on five-game win streak after rare victory in Minnesota

New York Times

ST. PAUL, Minn. — It’s as pretty a building as there is in the league, but the Florida Panthers have absolutely hated playing at the Xcel Energy Center over the years. The @FlaPanthers are LIVE on FOX Sports Florida 📺 & FOX Sports Go 📱: https://t.co/w34YwK6pZU 4 #FLAvMIN 4 #FlaPanthers #OneTerritory #NHL pic.twitter.com/3g427uH03S — FOX Sports Florida & Sun January …

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4 years, 11 months ago

How Blackhawks goalie Kevin Lankinen breathed new ‘life’ into literacy in Finland

New York Times

American author Hanya Yanagihara’s novel “A Little Life” published in 2015, earned widespread acclaim and sold copies worldwide. “The sales rocketed and we had to reprint several thousand copies, which in Finland is huge,” said Johanna Harkkila, the communications manager for Werner Soderstrom Limited, Finland’s biggest publishing house. “I believe that Kevin’s example encourages many children and young people to …

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5 years, 4 months ago

Key to Coyotes’ fortunes may rest with Nick Schmaltz, that other Madison guy

New York Times

There were no ulterior motives when Mike Schmaltz loaded his young boys, Jordan and Nick, into the family Suburban and made the 15-minute drive from Verona, Wis., to Capitol Ice Arena in Middleton. “When we acquired Nick, I saw a player that could do some stuff that this franchise hasn’t had in a long time; some stuff that could be …

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5 years, 10 months ago

The Neutral Zone: Did the Coyotes give up too soon on Dylan Strome?

New York Times

From politics to sports, black-and-white judgments are the order of the day. “I gave him opportunities, but it’s not so much the why,” Coyotes coach Rick Tocchet said. Our assessment was less about Dylan at that point in time and more about looking at the big picture, his progress over the years, the opportunities he has had, evaluating our team …

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Fantasy Trends and Hidden Gems: How to handle Gibson, Quick and Demko

Alex Killorn leads Ducks to their third straight victory

Wild’s special teams elite, Ohgren impresses in preseason finale: Takeaways vs. Blackhawks

Every NHL team’s biggest question heading into training camp

Patrick Kane scores in overtime in Chicago return, sending Red Wings past the Blackhawks 3-2

NHL Winter Classic is going back to Wrigley Field for Blues at Blackhawks

Forward Nick Foligno agrees to new 2-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks

Tyler Johnson scores in 3rd period as Blackhawks beat Avalanche 3-2

Marco Rossi scores twice in Wild’s 4-1 victory over Blackhawks

Longtime Blackhawks leader Toews says he’s stepping away for health -- but not retiring

Connor Bedard, as expected, taken first in the NHL draft by the Chicago Blackhawks

2023 Blackhawks prospect rankings, Part 5: 5-1

Blackhawks recent play brings back memories and may be a glimpse into their future

Blackhawks prospect breakdown: Where could Wyatt Kaiser fit in the lineup? And how soon?

Seth Jones ‘on the right track’ for Blackhawks, and the numbers back up his strong play

Zuccarello has hat trick, Wild beat Blackhawks 4-1

‘Hey Chicago': Fleury commits to playing for Blackhawks

After being iced out by the Panthers, Vinnie Hinostroza makes the most of his second chance with the Blackhawks

Kyle Dubas’ big find for the Maple Leafs: The improbable rise of Justin Holl

‘We’re completely different goalies’: Corey Crawford, Robin Lehner get same results with contrasting styles

Panthers roll into Chicago for Joel Quenneville’s reunion on five-game win streak after rare victory in Minnesota

How Blackhawks goalie Kevin Lankinen breathed new ‘life’ into literacy in Finland

Key to Coyotes’ fortunes may rest with Nick Schmaltz, that other Madison guy

The Neutral Zone: Did the Coyotes give up too soon on Dylan Strome?