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Tuesday Morning Bag Skate 9-22-26
This is your thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Blackhawks 4, Wild 3 ( SCH ) Why a Blackhawks top-pairing role could reignite Alex Vlasic’s all-around game ( Athletic ) Korchinski hopes to “prove I belong” in back-against-wall season ( Sun-Times ) Blackhawks’ power play has new look with Kane on left, Kantserov as bumper ( Sun-Times ) Moore, Lardis could bolster Blackhawks’ depth with second-year leaps ( Sun-Times ) Can Spencer Kn...
Future Me Hates Me: Blackhawks 4, Wild 3
The Blackhawks first home preseason game ended with an overtime winner, as Bowen Byram’s hat trick propelled Chicago to a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild on Monday night at the United Center. It was an inauspicious start, with Minnesota scoring 15 seconds in on this Bobby Brink redirect of a point shot: Wild goal: Bobby Brink tips in the first shot of the game to open the scoring. pic.twitter.com/KW4w00uJs9 — BHF (@BlackhawksFocus) September 22, 2026 Chicago tied the game ...
Blackhawks vs. Wild: Preseason Game Discussion
Head down to the comments to talk about Monday’s preseason game against the Wild! Game Preview
Straight Line Was a Lie: Blackhawks vs. Wild Preseason Preview
The first Blackhawks game of the regular season is now just eight days away, and preparation for that continues on Monday as Chicago hosts the Minnesota Wild for a preseason game. Over the weekend, a trio of prospects were returned to their junior teams , most notably 2026 second-round pick Ryan Roobroeck, so the training camp roster now stands at 47 players. Of those 47, the ones expected to still be on the NHL roster next week make up the lineup for this evening, as is often the case wi...
Monday Morning Bag Skate 9-21-26
This is your thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Moore, Lardis could bolster Blackhawks’ depth with second-year leaps ( Sun-Times ) Can Spencer Knight repeat excellen in hockey’s most variable position? ( Sun-Times ) No pedestal, just punchlines: How Patrick Kane firts in with the young Blackhawks core ( Athletic ) Bertuzzi is A-OK with Blackhawks leadership role. “He’s a really great veteran,” GM says ( Tribune ) Teravainen finds himself in un...
Blackhawks at Wild: Preseason preview and game thread
Training camp ahead of the 2026-27 hockey season is already in full swing and Saturday evening brings the first preseason game on the calendar, as the Blackhawks are on the road against the Minnesota Wild this evening. As is traditionally the case for the preseason, a road game means the Blackhawks are sending most of their AHL-destined players for this evening skate. Below are the players who were on the ice for practice in Chicago on Saturday morning, which means they are likely NO...
Friday Morning Bag Skate 9-18-26
This is your thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS News, notes and clips from the first official day of Blackhawks practice ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times I ) ( Sun-Times II ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic ) Blackhawk projections: A step forward is possible, but more pain is likely ( Athletic ) Blackhawks’ key questions at training camp: Who fills Bedard’s role? Odd men out? ( Athletic ) Blackhawks, Del Mastro agree to terms on a new contract ( SCH ) ( Tribune ) F...
News, notes and clips from the first official day of Blackhawks practice
Hockey’s almost back, with the surest sign yet being the Blackhawks first official practice of the season on Thursday morning. There’s also a preseason game in two days and a regular season game in 12 days. Better get yourself into midseason form quick, folks. And start by arguing about line combinations! Blackhawks lines and pairings Kantserov-Nazar-Kane Lardis-Frondell-Bertuzzi Donato-Moore-Mangiapane/Teräväinen Greenway/Slaggert-Greene-Smith Vlasic-Byram Kaiser-Levshunov Cole-Rin...
Thursday Morning Bag Skate 9-17-26
This is your thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks, Del Mastro agree to terms on a new contract ( SCH ) ( Tribune ) Five storylines for Blackhawks’ fast-tracked training camp: Roster math and line combos ( Sun-Times ) Blackhawks name Connor Bedard as team captain ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Athletic ) ( Tribune ) 2026 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Connor Bedard is once again No. 1 ( SCH ) 2026 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Full ballot reveal a...
Blackhawks, Ethan Del Mastro agree to terms on a new contract
The last item remaining on the Blackhawks’ offseason agenda was completed on the eve of training camp, with defenseman Ethan Del Mastro signing a two-year contract. The deal is worth $950,000 annually. it’s Delly time ‼️ 📰 ➡︎ https://t.co/nREa93FGcW pic.twitter.com/m1o0IyCGws — Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) September 16, 2026 Del Mastro, who turned 23 in January and was ranked No. 21 on our potentially award-considered Top 25 Under 25 this summer, appeared in 19 game...
Wednesday Morning Bag Skate 9-16-26
This is your thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks name Connor Bedard as team captain ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Athletic ) ( Tribune ) 2026 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Connor Bedard is once again No. 1 ( SCH ) 2026 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Full ballot reveal and discussions thread ( SCH ) Ethan Del Mastro remains unsigned as Blackhawks training camp approaches ( Athletic ) 2026 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Frank Nazar climbs to No. 2 (...
2026 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Connor Bedard is once again No. 1
The 2026 offseason version of Second City Hockey’s Top 25 Under 25 rankings wraps up with the totally unsurprising reveal of the No. 1 young Blackhawks player, who now has an official role with the team that was always going to belong to him one day. Connor Bedard Position: Center Age: 21 (July 17, 2005) Acquired via: First-round pick (1st overall) in 2023 NHL Draft 2025-26 team : Chicago Blackhawks (NHL) 2025-26 stats: 75 points (3...
2026 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Full ballot reveal and discussion thread
And now that we’ve reached the end of our 2026 Top 25 Under 25 rankings, it’s time for a little reflection. Here’s your place to share your opinion on this edition of the rankings and feel free to post your individual ballots down in the comments. Who’s too high? Who’s too low? Tell us below! And thanks to everyone who participated this time around — we had a record number of ballots! Full ballots are here, including the SCH community vote: # Dave Eric LBR SCH Vote 1 Bedard...
Blackhawks name Connor Bedard as team captain
From the day he was drafted, this felt like the destiny for Connor Bedard. And now it’s reality. On Tuesday morning, the team announced that the 2023 No. 1 overall pick will be the 37th captain in franchise history. a new letter on the chest, a new chapter ahead ❤️ introducing the 37th 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 of the Chicago Blackhawks, 𝐂onnor Bedard! pic.twitter.com/Lg4U1McJDa — Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) September 15, 2026 Thoughts from Bedard were shared in an article post...
Tuesday Morning Bag Skate 9-15-26
This is your thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS 2026 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Frank Nazar climbs to No. 2 ( SCH ) Former Blackhawks player Steve Konroyd returns to Chicago’s WGN Radio broadcast full time ( Athletic ) Everything to know about the Prospect Showcase ( SCH ) What does Jeff Blashill want to see from the Blackhawks? Puck possession and “swagger” ( Sun-Times ) How much does Patrick Kane have left in the tank for his Blackhawks ret...
2026 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Frank Nazar climbs to No. 2
This year's rankings have a new runner-up.
Monday Morning Bag Skate 9-14-26
This is your thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Everything to know about the Prospect Showcase ( SCH ) What does Jeff Blashill want to see from the Blackhawks? Puck possession and swagger ( Sun-Times ) How much does Patrick Kane have left in the tank for his Blackhawks return? ( Athletic ) Blackhawks prospect AJ Spellacy is tough, physical and finally close to the NHL ( Sun-Times ) As Blackhawks prospect Ryan Roobroeck prepares for showcase, h...
2026 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Anton Frondell jumps to No. 3
The 2026 version of Second City Hockey’s Top 25 Under 25 rankings moves on to our Top 10, which will contain a lengthier breakdown of each individual who made it into that group. Anton Frondell Position: Center/Wing Age: 19 (May 7, 2007) Acquired via: First-round pick (3rd overall) in 2025 NHL Draft 2025-26 team: Djurgårdens IF (SHL) | Chicago Blackhawks (NHL) 2025-26 SHL stats: 28 points (11 G, 14 A) in 43 regular season ...
Everything to know about the Prospect Showcase
Below is the information related to the Chicago Blackhawks 2026 Prospect Showcase that takes place starting this week. Schedule Day Type Place Time Friday, Sept. 11 Practice Blackhawks Ice Center – Rink 1 10am Saturday, Sept. 12 Practice Blackhawks Ice Center – Rink 1 10am Sunday, Sept. 13 Morning Skate Blackhawks Ice Center – Rink 1 10am Monday, Sept. 14 Game vs. St. Louis Blues Blackhawks Ice Center – USG Arena 6pm Tuesday, Sept. 15 Game vs. St. Louis Blues Blackhawks Ice Center ...
Musings on Madison, Episode 215 — Top 25 Under 25 reflections and Kane’s return
Summer's over.
2026 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Roman Kantserov soars to No. 4
Kantserov's dominant KHL season proved he's ready to make his mark in the NHL.
2026 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Wyatt Kaiser stays at No. 5
One of Chicago's more seasoned blue-liners cracks the top five for the first time.
Morning Bag Skate 9/8-9/13
Daily MBS posts return next week. The hockey: it approaches. This is your thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Do the Blackhawks have a path to fourth place in the Central Division? ( Sun-Times ) How Kevin Korchinski approached this offseason differently ( Athletic ) Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Sam Rinzel leaps to No. 6 ( SCH ) Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Artyom Levshunov remains at No. 7 ( SCH ) Hawks Corner: Is a clear plan so much to ask...
2026 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Sam Rinzel leaps to No. 6
The 2026 version of Second City Hockey’s Top 25 Under 25 rankings moves on to our Top 10, which will contain a lengthier breakdown of each individual who made it into that group. Sam Rinzel Position: Defense Age: 22 (June 25, 2004) Acquired via: First-round pick (25th overall) in 2022 NHL Draft 2025-26 team : Chicago Blackhawks (NHL) | Rockford IceHogs (AHL) 2025-26 NHL stats: 14 points (4 G, 10 A) in 54 NHL games | 14 points (...
2026 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Artyom Levshunov remains at No. 7
He's still just 20 years old. But he's not a rookie anymore, either.
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