Jimmy Greenfield

Theresa Nicchia, 52, reaches to touch hands with Chicago Blackhawks center Dylan Strome during a red-carpet event before the home opener Thursday at the United Center.

Is it a rebuild? An extension of the dynasty? Either way, the Blackhawks and their fans hope a fairy-tale season is underway

October 10, 2019 at 9:09 p.m.

Once upon a time, the Blackhawks were kings of Chicago. Stanley Cup championships were won in bunches. Superstars were spotted all over town, most importantly on the United Center ice....

Blackhawks goaltender Robin Lehner stops the puck in a preseason game against the Bruins at the United Center on Sept. 21, 2019.

Blackhawks go with Corey Crawford for home opener, but Jeremy Colliton says expect to see Robin Lehner soon

October 10, 2019 at 5:36 p.m.

If Blackhawks goalie Robin Lehner was disappointed to learn he would be on the bench for a second straight game, he sure didn't sound like it. The moment he signed...

Blackhawks goaltender Robin Lehner during a preseason game against the Bruins on Sept. 21.

Blackhawks Q&A: Will Erik Gustafsson get traded? Will Robin Lehner replace Corey Crawford as the regular starter?

October 10, 2019 at 6:15 p.m.

The Blackhawks finally make their United Center debut Thursday night and I finally got around to the first mailbag of the season. It's hard to say which is more anticipated....

Defenseman Erik Gustafsson eyes the puck during the second period of the Blackhawks' 4-3 loss to the Flyers on Friday in Prague.

It’s only Game 2, but the Blackhawks are wary of falling behind in the standings entering Thursday’s home opener vs. the winless Sharks

October 9, 2019 at 8:18 p.m.

Minutes before the Blackhawks season opener Friday in Prague, Erik Gustafsson looked out over the ice at 02 Arena and felt nervous before a game for the first time since...

Kirby Dach, left, accompanied Patrick Kane and the Blackhawks on their trip to Prague for the season opener last week but did not play.

The Blackhawks want Kirby Dach to stick in Chicago. You know who else does? His junior coach in Saskatoon.

October 8, 2019 at 4:20 p.m.

While Chicago waits for Blackhawks first-round pick Kirby Dach to make his NHL debut, a different wait is taking place 1,300 miles away in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Dach's junior team, the...

Blackhawks left wing Alexander Nylander (92) celebrates his goal with Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane against the Philadelphia Flyers in the first period Friday, Oct. 4, 2019 at O2 Arena in Prague.

5 questions the Blackhawks need to answer during their 7-game homestand, including whether the Alex Nylander-Jonathan Toews-Patrick Kane line should stay together

October 7, 2019 at 5:15 p.m.

The Blackhawks' trip to Berlin and Prague produced plenty of jet lag, but there was a reward at the end of the runway. They kick off a seven-game homestand Thursday...

Blackhawks players Kirby Dach (77) and Patrick Kane (88) practice Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, at O2 Arena in Prague.

Don’t expect to see Kirby Dach in the Blackhawks’ home debut Thursday as they return to practice looking to tighten up after sloppy opener

October 7, 2019 at 3:08 p.m.

Nearly 72 hours had elapsed between the Blackhawks' disappointing season-opening 4-3 loss to the Flyers in Prague and a practice Monday at Fifth Third Arena that signaled a return to...

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