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Blackhawks deliberate draft in web series: ‘Let’s not get caught napping’

May 9, 2019 at 3:29 a.m.

As the Blackhawks assembled last month to plan for the upcoming NHL entry draft, President John McDonough addressed a room full of scouts and front-office personnel assembled in a conference...

Nick Schmaltz during a March game at the United Center.

Evaluating the young Blackhawks: Nick Schmaltz

May 9, 2019 at 3:29 a.m.

The third in a week-long look at the strengths and weaknesses of the Blackhawks' younger players. Nick Schmaltz Contract status Signed through 2018-19 at a cap hit of $925,000 2016-17...

Gustav Forsling goes for the puck against the Kings' Trevor Lewis during a game on April 8, 2017.

Evaluating the young Blackhawks: Gustav Forsling

May 9, 2019 at 3:29 a.m.

The second in a week-long look at the strengths and weaknesses of the Blackhawks' younger players. Gustav Forsling Contract status Signed through 2018-19 at a cap hit of $872,500 2016-17...

Signed through 2017-18 season ($863,333 cap hit).
2016-17 stats: 76 games, 19 goals, 12 assists, 31 points, plus-13.
Had a rough playoffs, but figures to play a key role next season thanks to his versatility and newfound scoring ability.

Evaluating the young Blackhawks: Ryan Hartman

May 9, 2019 at 3:29 a.m.

The first in a week-long look at the strengths and weaknesses of the Blackhawks' younger players. Ryan Hartman Contract status Signed through 2017-18 at a cap hit of $863,333 2016-17...

Patrick Sharp celebrates with the Stanley Cup at the United Center on June 15, 2015.

Ripple effect of Patrick Sharp trade still stings Blackhawks 2 years later

May 9, 2019 at 3:28 a.m.

On July 10, 2015, the Blackhawks traded winger Patrick Sharp and defensive prospect Stephen Johns to the Stars for defenseman Trevor Daley and winger Ryan Garbutt. The Hawks and general...

Blackhawks defenseman Michal Kempny has signed a one-year extension with the team.

Michal Kempny signs one-year extension with Blackhawks

May 9, 2019 at 3:28 a.m.

The Blackhawks answered one of their key questions along the blue line for next season in signing 26-year-old Michal Kempny to a one-year extension through next season worth $900,000.Kempny, who...

Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Commissioner Gary Bettman, owner Rocky Wirtz and team president John McDonough announce Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 that the Chicago Blackhawks will host the 2017 NHL Draft at the United Center.

Blackhawks unveil plans for next month’s NHL draft in Chicago

May 9, 2019 at 3:28 a.m.

When the NFL held its annual draft in Chicago in 2015 and '16, the league took over downtown, closing roads as the city helped turn Grant Park into a big...

Bill White's defense and puck passing helped the Blackhawks reach Stanley Cup finals in 1971 and 1973. Playing on the blue line with Pat Stapleton, White averaged 30 assists during five full seasons in Chicago.

Former Blackhawks defenseman Bill White dead at 77

May 9, 2019 at 3:28 a.m.

Bill White, a former Blackhawks defenseman who played in six All-Star games, died at 77, according to the Blackhawks' website. White began his NHL career at age 28 with the...

The Ducks' Ryan Getzlaf during Game 4 against the Predators on May 18, 2017.

NHL’s response to Ryan Getzlaf’s anti-gay slur is disappointing

May 23, 2019 at 7:35 p.m.

Last season the NHL suspended former Blackhawk forward Andrew Shaw for one playoff game when Shaw was caught directing an anti-gay slur at an official. The NHL had taken a...

Blackhawks name Jeremy Colliton as new Rockford coach

May 9, 2019 at 3:28 a.m.

The Blackhawks are turning to a young coach to oversee the development of their young players on the Rockford IceHogs.The Hawks filled one of their two organizational coaching vacancies Thursday...

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