Patrick Kane named NHL’s first star of the week
Patrick Kane recognizes that playing in the NHL comes with its ups and downs. The Blackhawks forward, like his team, is on an upswing. Kane on Monday became the second...
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Blackhawks defenseman Jordan Oesterle’s rule: ‘Don’t want to come out’
Jordan Oesterle always has preferred sweaters over suits and ties. But the Blackhawks defenseman has had little control over his wardrobe options this season. For the first seven games Oesterle’s...
Vinnie Hinostroza making the most of his return to Blackhawks
Vinnie Hinostroza the Blackhawks fan never thought much about the possibility of Vinnie Hinostroza the Blackhawks player. Being in the NHL was distant from his mind while growing up in...
Blackhawks’ Nick Schmaltz won’t pass on passing while looking for shots
Pass first and be asked questions later pretty much sums up this season for Nick Schmaltz. Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville has taken the center to task at times for not...
‘Biggest win’? ‘Best effort’? Blackhawks cool Jets to win 4th straight
Patrick Kane labeled it the Blackhawks’ “biggest win” of the season. Coach Joel Quenneville suggested the first two periods of the 5-1 victory over the Jets were the best 40...
Ville Pokka an interested observer for Blackhawks after being called up
Ville Pokka’s big break began with a rare break. The Blackhawks called up Pokka from Rockford on Wednesday, but putting on an NHL uniform for the first time was put...
Thursday’s matchup: Blackhawks at Jets
TV/radio: 7 p.m. Thursday; NBCSCH, WGN-AM 720. Storylines: The Hawks have won a season-high three in a row on the heels of dropping five straight, but all three were against...
Blackhawks singing praises of rookie Alex DeBrincat
A look of comical confusion splashed across Jonathan Toews’ face late Tuesday night. The Blackhawks captain feigned befuddlement when he was asked a question about 19-year-old rookie top-liner Alex DeBrincat....
Blackhawks need to string together wins in crowded Central Division race
Corey Crawford took a swipe at a puck Anton Forsberg passed near mid-ice Monday. Crawford’s attempt skipped wide of the empty net before the two Blackhawks goalies retreated to their...
Assists enable Patrick Kane to move up Blackhawks points list
Two passes Sunday night helped Patrick Kane pass Doug Wilson and move into fifth on the Blackhawks’ all-time scoring list with 781 points. Kane’s two assists helped the Hawks to...