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Connor Bedard checks another box in surgery rehab right before Blackhawks home opener

Although still a longshot and actually out of reach, Connor Bedard has put the Chicago Blackhawks on notice with his latest rehab progress before the team's home opener in the 2026-27 NHL season. Although Connor Bedard let Jeff Blashill and the Chicago Blackhawks know his true feelings about being sidelined to start the 2026-27 NHL season, that didn’t change much. The Blackhawks will still take things slow with their surgery-rehabbing captain. Thus, Bedard may have no other choice but t...

A tactical breakdown of the Blackhawks’ struggles on the forecheck and breakout

The Chicago Blackhawks are 0-3 to start the 2026-27 regular season. While other teams in the NHL are finding early-October hockey a little challenging ( other teams are seriously struggling to find their groove ), it certainly feels like the Blackhawks’ struggles are a bit deeper than just a shortened preseason. The Hawks appear disjointed, incapable of completing passes, and overall overwhelmed. They’re making dumb aggressive plays when they should be smart and careful and they’re hesitating ...

Utah Mammoth Home Opener Is Important to Utah Sport Culture

Oct. 1 marked a landmark in Utah sports history. The Utah Mammoth beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-0 in their third season opener. This not only marks another season of Mammoth hockey, but also a shift in Utah sports culture. https://twitter.com/JazzePinkman/status/2105871188719538642?s=20 Only a Small Market Since 1979, Utah has only housed one major professional sports team: […] The post Utah Mammoth Home Opener Is Important to Utah Sport Culture appeared first on The Lead .

Monday Morning Bag Skate 10-5-26

This is your thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS How NHL’s salary boom affects Blackhawks’ negotiations with 2027 restricted free agents ( Sun-Times ) Korchinski is growing confidence, but Jeff Blashill’s trust is a work in progress ( Athletic ) RECAPS: Sabres 4, Blackhawks 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) Raucous reception awaits Kane in Blackhawks’ home opener Tuesday, even if it’s “unknown” to him ( Sun-Times ) RECAPS: Mammoth 6, Blackhawks 0 ( SCH )...

In free agency, Patrick Kane narrowed choices to Blackhawks and Sabres

BUFFALO – In the end, Patrick Kane signed with Chicago, choosing to return to the city where he’s a legend to help lead the Blackhawks back to glory. The Sabres, Kane explained prior to Saturday’s game in KeyBank Center, aggressively pursued his services. When free agency opened July 1, one of the first calls he received was from general manager Jarmo Kekalainen. “It was tough,” the South Buffalo native said of his decision. “It pretty ... Read the full article The post In free agency, P...

Sabres’ Jiri Kulich scores game-winning goal versus Blackhawks after return from blood clot: ‘Lot of emotions’

BUFFALO – The other guys, Sabres center Jiri Kulich noted, did the heavy lifting to create his first goal in 343 days, the late winner in Saturday’s thrilling 4-3 come-from-behind victory. Seconds before he gave the Sabres their first lead in the home opener, Kulich misfired after center Tage Thompson sent him in alone on Chicago Blackhawks goalie Spencer Knight during a four-on-four. “I was pretty pissed after the first one,” said Kulich, who was ... Read the full article The post Sabre...

Turn the Lights Off, Carry Me Home: Sabres 4, Blackhawks 3

The Chicago Blackhawks couldn’t hold onto a lead heading into the the third period, surrendering two unanswered goals in a 4-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night. The Blackhawks struck first about eight minutes into the opening period. After taking a pass from Alex Vlasic, Ryan Donato cut through the slot before ripping a shot off the crossbar and past Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen for the 1-0 lead. DO NAT(o) try to stop him ‼️ pic.twitter.com/N6v2wWlQTq — Chicago Blackhawks...