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Chicago Blackhawks beat reporter with a fair share of side quests | @chicagotribune | Award-Winning Journalist | klumpkins@chicagotribune.com | Twitter/X: @kalenalumpkins

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Blackhawks lose to the Canucks, 6-3.

Brutal home loss for the Hawks, who start their post trade deadline action with a dud.

07.03.2026 04:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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After trade-deadline dust settles, Kyle Davidson stands firm in his vision for young Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks traded away three veteran captains this week. GM Kyle Davidson trusts his process of development and opportunity โ€” as well as his young players.

Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson said a lot today, but it all comes back to his trust in his youth, and developing his young team into winners.

"We believe in them wholeheartedly, not just with rose-colored glasses..." โฌ‡๏ธ
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07.03.2026 01:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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NHL trade deadline: Chicago Blackhawks deal captain Nick Foligno to Minnesota Wild Nick Foligno, 38, will be an unrestricted free agent and wasnโ€™t expected to return to the Chicago Blackhawks, who are building around young star Connor Bedard.

The Blackhawks did right by their team captain, not only reuniting him with his brother, but also putting him with a Stanley Cup contender as Nick Foligno was traded to the Wild. โฌ‡๏ธ

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06.03.2026 18:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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As Chicago Blackhawks see veterans move on, they hope โ€˜this is the last yearโ€™ of being trade-deadline sellers Chicago Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno has been through plenty of trade deadlines in his 20-year career, but it doesnโ€™t change the emotions.

The Blackhawks saw another trade deadline where players were shipped elsewhere.

Theyโ€™ve vowed that this is the last year thatโ€™s the case, being sellers.

โ€œThatโ€™s a shโ€”ty feeling, but (weโ€™ll) try to not let that happen.โ€ โฌ‡๏ธ
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05.03.2026 23:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Chicago Blackhawks reportedly trade Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach to the Edmonton Oilers The Chicago Blackhawks have reportedly traded Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach to the Edmonton Oilers for Andrew Mangiapane and a 2027 first-round draft pick.

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05.03.2026 02:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

TRADE: full details (per Frank Seravalli)

Blackhawks get: Andrew Mangiapane and 2027 1st round pick (top-12 protected)

Oilers get: Jason Dickinson (50% retained) and Colton Dach

Mangiapane reportedly waived his no-trade clause, so this looks to be a go but still being finalized

05.03.2026 02:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

TRADE: Per Frank Seravalli, the Blackhawks have traded defenseman Connor Murphy to the Edmonton Oilers.

They received a 2028 second rounder in return.

Kyle Davidson gets the return for Murphy he desired

02.03.2026 21:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Teuvo Terรคvรคinen scores 2 as Chicago Blackhawks get first post-Olympics win in Utah Mammoth rout The Chicago Blackhawks didnโ€™t look like they were on a back-to-back as they cruised past the Utah Mammoth for their first win after the Winter Olympics.

The Blackhawks, led by Alex Vlasic, put on a defensive clinic against one of the NHL's best 5-on-5 offenses in the Mammoth.

Nick Foligno's 250th goal and Arvid Soderblom's shutout was part of a fun day for the road team.

More from Salt Lake City โฌ‡๏ธ
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02.03.2026 02:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The Blackhawks rout the Mammoth, 4-0.

A confidence booster for the Hawks. They snap a three-game losing streak.

Arvid Sรถderblom notches the first shutout of his career.

01.03.2026 23:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Connor Bedard scores, but listless Chicago Blackhawks fall to NHL-best Colorado Avalanche 3-1 for 8th loss in 9 The Chicago Blackhawks managed only 15 shots on goal Saturday in a 3-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. It was the Hawksโ€™ eighth defeat in nine games.

It was another frustrating night where the Blackhawks couldnโ€™t produce outside of Connor Bedard.

If they want to become the winning team theyโ€™ve preached about wanting to be, others have to step up.

More from Denver โฌ‡๏ธ
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01.03.2026 04:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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As NHL trade deadline looms, Chicago Blackhawks veterans try not โ€˜to let the noise creep inโ€™ By the time the Chicago Blackhawks return to the United Center, the roster might look a little different.

The Blackhawks return home to the United Center on March 6 to play the Vancouver Canucks.

By then, the Hawks roster may look very different.

The Hawks veterans have tried to โ€œnot let the noise creep inโ€, but a potential trade has crossed their minds. โฌ‡๏ธ
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28.02.2026 18:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Chicago Blackhawks let late lead slip away in 4-2 loss to Nashville Predators in rusty return from break The Chicago Blackhawks returned from the three-week Olympic break Thursday night, falling to the Nashville Predators 4-2 for their seventh loss in eight games.

The Blackhawks let a third period lead slip away in Nashville last night, a missed opportunity to start the last stretch of the season on a high note.

More โฌ‡๏ธ
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27.02.2026 19:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The Blackhawks fall to the Predators, 4-2.

High energy tonight, but left too much off the board on the power play.

Hawks travel to Colorado to play the Avs on Saturday in the second of four road games.

27.02.2026 04:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Connor Bedard ready to play โ€˜normal hockeyโ€™ again as Chicago Blackhawks return to action after Olympic break Connor Bedard is returning to his โ€œtrue center roleโ€ for the Chicago Blackhawks, who resume NHL action Thursday after a three-week break for the Winter Olympics.

The Chicago Blackhawks are excited to be playing hockey again.

Connor Bedard included, who after a shoulder injury and an Olympic absence, is ready to play โ€œnormal hockeyโ€ again.

โ€œPracticing is fun, but we do this so we can play.โ€ โฌ‡๏ธ
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26.02.2026 21:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Chicago Blackhawks rookie Ryan Greene is eager to get back on the ice after a surprise scratch Ryan Greeneโ€™s healthy scratch in the Chicago Blackhawksโ€™ last game before the Olympic break came as a surprise. He says heโ€™s just focusing on getting better.

Ryan Greene's healthy scratch in Columbus came as a surprise to many, but the rookie took the benching in stride.

It just added to his excitement to get back on the ice in the Hawks' next game in Nashville and beyond โฌ‡๏ธ
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/20/c...

21.02.2026 15:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Crowds gather in south suburbs to cheer on local Olympians in US womenโ€™s hockey gold-medal game Hockey fans in the Chicago area gathered to watch the U.S. Olympic womenโ€™s team โ€” featuring several players with Illinois ties โ€” win the gold medal.

If Abbey Murphy or Kendall Coyne Schofield heard a loud noise in Milan, they heard the Illinois crowds cheering during USA women's hockey gold medal win.

An inside look at the supporters of the two Illinois-born Olympians, per me and Jeff Vorva ๐Ÿ”ฝ
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/19/o...

20.02.2026 19:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Chicago Blackhawks are focused on the seasonโ€™s final stretch โ€” thereโ€™s โ€˜an eagerness to become a great teamโ€™ The Chicago Blackhawks have an advantage over other NHL teams this week โ€” all but one of their players will be at practice during the Olympic break.

Yesterday when I spoke the Blackhawks, Nick Foligno and company reiterated their โ€˜eagerness to become a great team.โ€™

Well, no time like the present. In the final stretch of the NHL season, the Hawks will show how close (or far) they are from that goal โฌ‡๏ธ
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/18/c...

19.02.2026 22:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The Blackhawks have recalled defensemen Sam Rinzel and Kevin Korchinski from Rockford.

D Wyatt Kaiser has been placed on injured reserve, retroactive to Feb. 4.

18.02.2026 17:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Chicago Blackhawks prospect suspended 20 games after testing positive for prohibited substance Chicago Blackhawks prospect Stanislav Berezhnoy has been suspended 20 games for violating the terms of the AHL/PHPA Performance Enhancing Substance Program.

Rockford goaltender and Blackhawks prospect Stanislav Berezhnoy has been suspended for 20 games for violating the terms of the AHL/PHPA Performance Enhancing Substance Program. ๐Ÿ”ฝ
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17.02.2026 19:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Nick Lardis and Kevin Korchinski motivated for return to Chicago Blackhawks: โ€˜You want the stay to lastโ€™ Nick Lardis and Kevin Korchinski, a pair of young Chicago Blackhawks prospects, had a taste of the NHL this season. They vow to be ready for their next call-up.

Nick Lardis and Kevin Korchinski both had their brief stints with the Chicago Blackhawks this season.

When that next recall comes for the two, they want it to be permanent.

โ€œYou want to stay up there as long as you can,โ€ โฌ‡๏ธ
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/13/c...

13.02.2026 18:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Chicago Blackhawksโ€™ Teuvo Terรคvรคinen and Palos Heightsโ€™ Kendall Coyne Schofield embrace Olympic experience Chicago Blackhawks forward Teuvo Terรคvรคinen and Minnesota Frost captain Kendall Coyne Schofield will represent Illinois at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Not many have played in the Olympics, but Teuvo Terรคvรคinen will.

Even fewer are a four-time Olympian, but Kendall Coyne Schofield can show that off.

The mindset between the two is the same:

โ€œEnjoy each day, each moment, and embrace it.โ€ โฌ‡๏ธ
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05.02.2026 16:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Chicago Blackhawks enter Olympic freeze at 22-26-9. Hereโ€™s how players will spend their break until Feb. 26. The Chicago Blackhawks are limping into the Olympic schedule freeze after some injuries and a bunch of losses. A step back may be exactly what the team needs.

The Blackhawks shared their mindset going into the Olympic freeze yesterday โฌ‡๏ธ

www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/04/c...

05.02.2026 15:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Chicago Blackhawks cruise to 6-3 win to snap a 5-game skid in final home game before NHLโ€™s Olympic freeze In a matchup between Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini, the Chicago Blackhawks put up an offensive onslaught and beat the San Jose Sharks 6-3.

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www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/03/c...

03.02.2026 18:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The Blackhawks snap a five-game losing streak and make easy work of the Sharks, 6-3.

They only needed 17 shots on goal to do it, but they finally were able to wake their offense up in a huge win before the break.

Only a trip to Columbus remains before the Olympic freeze

03.02.2026 04:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Spencer Knight is staying poised as he becomes a leader in the Chicago Blackhawks locker room Spencer Knight is a man of a few words and impressive results. The goaltender hopes that his calm demeanor rubs off on his Chicago Blackhawks teammates.

Spencer Knightโ€™s a man of few words.

As he becomes a locker room leader for the Blackhawks, he hopes that his poised demeanor rubs off on his teammates.

โ€œHaving that ability to stick with it and not get flustered, thatโ€™s how I try to be.โ€ โฌ‡๏ธ

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02.02.2026 16:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Artyom Levshunov a healthy scratch as Chicago Blackhawks lose their 5th straight and 8th in 10 games Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Artyom Levshunov, the No. 2 pick in the 2024 draft, will miss time to work on some foundational aspects on his game.

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31.01.2026 17:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Artyom Levshunov a healthy scratch as Chicago Blackhawks lose their 5th straight and 8th in 10 games Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Artyom Levshunov, the No. 2 pick in the 2024 draft, will miss time to work on some foundational aspects on his game.

Blackhawks defenseman Artyom Levshunov, the No. 2 pick in the 2024 draft, will miss time to work on some foundational aspects on his game.

The Hawks fell to the Blue Jackets 4-2 on Friday for their eighth loss in 10 games.

@kalenalumpkins.bsky.social reporting from the United Center.

31.01.2026 06:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The Blackhawks fall to the Blue Jackets, 4-2.

Much better response from Chicago after their Steel City drubbing yesterday, but their losing streak extends to five games.

31.01.2026 04:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Struggling Chicago Blackhawks allow 4 second-period goals in another blowout loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins The Chicago Blackhawks allowed six unanswered goals in a 6-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night. It was their fourth straight defeat and seventh in nine games.

The Blackhawks allowed six unanswered goals in a 6-2 loss to the Penguins on Thursday night.

It was their fourth straight defeat and seventh in nine games.

@kalenalumpkins.bsky.social reporting from Pittsburgh.

30.01.2026 05:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Struggling Chicago Blackhawks allow 4 second-period goals in another blowout loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins The Chicago Blackhawks allowed six unanswered goals in a 6-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night. It was their fourth straight defeat and seventh in nine games.

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30.01.2026 14:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0