NHL.com is providing in-depth roster, prospect and fantasy analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug.8-Sept. 8. Today, the Chicago Blackhawks. The Chicago Blackhawks are in a rebuild, a message made very clear in an offseason that saw them remake their roster, with the exception of veteran forwards Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toewsand defensemen … Read more
Jonathan Toews said he is not a fan of the ongoing Chicago Blackhawks rebuild. “At the end of the day, we’re talking about a five-plus-year process, according to (general manager) Kyle [Davidson],” the Blackhawks captain told The Athletic on Tuesday. “So that part of it doesn’t sound appealing to me at all.” Davidson said July … Read more
It wasn’t too many years ago that Jonathan Toews and his Chicago Blackhawks were at the top of the league’s pecking order, but it somehow also seems like the team’s rebuild has dragged on for too long with no end in sight. It’s an arduous process that’s called Toews’ (and Patrick Kane‘s) future with the … Read more
CHICAGO — There are very few people in hockey that Jonathan Toews can truly envy. The Blackhawks captain has his name on the Stanley Cup three times. He owns a Conn Smythe Trophy, a Selke, two Olympic gold medals, and he’s a lock for the Hall of Fame. So don’t shed a tear for Toews, … Read more
With the Chicago Blackhawks deciding to rebuild halfway through their previous rebuild, speculation has run rampant about all-time great Patrick Kane‘s future with the team. If dealt, he’d be one of the best players and biggest names traded in the past few seasons, joining blockbuster deals like the Jack Eichel and Erik Karlsson trades. However, … Read more
Eddie Olczyk is leaving the Chicago Blackhawks after 15 seasons as their TV color analyst. The former Blackhawks forward said in a statement he could not reach a new contract with Chicago ownership. “This was my decision to step away,” Olczyk told NHL.com. “We just couldn’t come to terms on a contract. I had a … Read more
Hawks’ Ryan Greene borrowing gear after having bag stolen originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Ryan Greene has had a whirlwind of a week, for multiple reasons. His childhood dreams came true on Friday after hearing his name called by the Blackhawks, who selected him in the second round (No. 57 overall) of the 2022 … Read more
Forward Evander Kane is nothing if not the most polarizing and interesting free agent on the market this offseason. The 30-year-old power forward has had his fair share of off-ice controversies in his career, including a pending arbitration hearing that may award him back to the San Jose Sharks after the team terminated his contract … Read more
Maybe it’ll work. Maybe in five or six or nine or 10 years, when future Madison Street statue Connor Bedard is passing the Stanley Cup to franchise icon Kevin Korchinski as 21,000 fans scream in delirious joy and that beloved oldie “Chelsea Dagger” reverberates throughout the United Center, you ‘ll think back on the summer … Read more
A fairly thin free agent center market is about to get a notable addition as Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports (Twitter link) that the Blackhawks will not be tendering Dylan Strome a qualifying offer by Monday’s deadline. That means he will become an unrestricted free agent on Monday. The move shouldn’t come as much … Read more
