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Blackhawks Open Home Preseason vs. Wild With NHL-Heavy Lineup
sports-nhl18 days ago

Blackhawks Open Home Preseason vs. Wild With NHL-Heavy Lineup

Chicago hosts Minnesota at United Center for the first home preseason game, with the Hawks expected to ice an NHL-heavy lineup while the Wild field a lighter group. Puck drop is 7:00 PM CT on CHSN with WGN 720 AM radio. Connor Bedard is out, and coach Jeff Blashill indicated Patrick Kane’s preseason involvement should be limited. The Blackhawks’ projected lines include Kantserov–Nazar–Teräväinen on top, with Donato–Moore–Mangiapane on the second, and defense pairs like Vlasic–Byram and Rinzel; Knight and Söderblom are in goal. The Wild aren’t likely to dress many regulars, setting up a lively atmosphere for a sold-out arena.

via Bleacher Nation|
#blackhawks#lineups#minnesota-wild
Korchinski Sparks Hawks in Preseason OT Loss to Wild
sports20 days ago

Korchinski Sparks Hawks in Preseason OT Loss to Wild

Chicago Blackhawks dropped a 3-2 overtime decision to the Minnesota Wild in a 2026 preseason game. Kevin Korchinski opened the scoring with a shot that Dominic Toninato tipped in; AJ Spellacy and Toninato also stood out, with Toninato leading the team in shots and faceoffs. The Blackhawks’ penalty kill was stellar, killing five penalties with Spellacy, Toninato and Landon Slaggert contributing on the PK, and Gavin Hayes setting up the first goal. Jiří Felcman took two penalties in the third period as Minnesota tied the game late; Söderblom was strong until Daemon Hunt’s rebound goal in OT was ruled in after review. Korchinski, Slaggert, and Ethan Del Mastro wore ‘A’ for the night, and the Hawks showed encouraging early-season depth despite the loss.

via bleachernation.com|
#blackhawks#nhl#preseason
Spellacy Sparks Blackhawks to 5-2 Win Over Blues in Prospect Showcase
sports24 days ago

Spellacy Sparks Blackhawks to 5-2 Win Over Blues in Prospect Showcase

In Prospect Showcase Game 2, the Chicago Blackhawks prospects beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 behind AJ Spellacy's two goals and a three-point night from Martin Mišiak, with Marek Vanacker adding two primary assists. Parker Holmes scored the go-ahead goal in the second period, and Adam Gajan started in net before Jason Schaubel finished. The game, not televised, featured several penalties and a fight, marking a strong showing for Hawks prospects as they evened the series after Game 1.

via Bleacher Nation|
#blackhawks#blues#nhl
Bedard’s Contract, Robertson’s Payday, and Rinzel Return: Busy Blackhawks Bullets
sports2 months ago

Bedard’s Contract, Robertson’s Payday, and Rinzel Return: Busy Blackhawks Bullets

Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson spoke on TSN 1050 about Connor Bedard’s new contract and related offer sheets, praised obtaining Bowen Byram, and noted Sam Rinzel’s return to the Da Beauty League; separately, the Dallas Stars signed Jason Robertson to a one-year, $12 million deal (with an extension possible on Jan. 1, 2027). Other notes include the Rockford IceHogs signing Tommy Budnick to an AHL contract, Jonathan Quick’s hire by the Rangers as director of goaltending development, arbitration talks for Jet Greaves with Columbus, and NHL-broadcasts management for four teams this season.

via Bleacher Nation|
#bedard#blackhawks#byram
Sharks land depth haul in Kesselring trade, stirring Blackhawks’ draft talk
sports3 months ago

Sharks land depth haul in Kesselring trade, stirring Blackhawks’ draft talk

The San Jose Sharks acquired defenseman Michael Kesselring from the Buffalo Sabres, swapping late first‑round picks to move Buffalo up to No. 20 in the 2026 NHL Draft. Kesselring, a 6‑5, 216‑pound right-shot defenseman and pending restricted free agent, is viewed as solid depth rather than a top‑pairing star, with an estimated $2.9 million cap hit over two years. The deal gives San Jose more blue-line stability and creates some draft‑day leverage that could influence trade discussions around the No. 2 overall pick (and players like Ivar Stenberg), potentially affecting the Blackhawks.

via Bleacher Nation|
#blackhawks#buffalo-sabres#michael-kesselring
Blashill Champions Growth and Cohesion in Young Blackhawks
sports5 months ago

Blashill Champions Growth and Cohesion in Young Blackhawks

Chicago Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill says the season was about beginning a culture and growing the young core, emphasizing that growth comes from both successes and failures and that camaraderie in the locker room is crucial. He noted most of the roster is likely to return next season but left open the question of adding a veteran defenseman, explaining the decision will depend on how the young players develop. Blashill urged a strong summer development plan to push the team toward future contention.

via Bleacher Nation|
#blackhawks#exit-interviews#jeff-blashill