The slow-motion departure of Patrick Kane was just another example of the disintegration of the once-proud franchise known as the Chicago Blackhawks.
Few NHL defensemen have Seth Jones’ skill set.
For a moment there Tuesday night at the United Center, it looked like Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin might score three goals to reach the 800 club — in the first period. In fact, it would take three periods.
King finished last season as Chicago's interim coach after Jeremy Colliton was fired on Nov. 6.
CHICAGO — Johnny Gaudreau, Dillon Dube and Blake Coleman scored in the first period, and the Calgary Flames beat the Blackhawks 5-2 on Monday night.
Toews is eight games away from matching Bob Murray’s 1,008 on the franchise list. Toews is sixth in franchise history in points (844) and goals (355).
The Minnesota Wild landed the biggest name at the NHL trade deadline by acquiring goalie Marc-Andre Fleury from the Blackhawks on Monday.
The Minnesota Wild landed the biggest name at the NHL trade deadline by acquiring goalie Marc-Andre Fleury from the Blackhawks on Monday.
The Blackhawks are working on their rebuild and Brandon Hagel won't be part of it.
CHICAGO — Duncan Keith has kept in touch with a few of his old teammates since he was traded to Edmonton in July. He had dinner with Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat when the Blackhawks played the Oilers earlier in the season.
Hall of Fame forward Bobby Hull is no longer serving as a team ambassador for the Blackhawks.
Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz apologized after he angrily rejected any conversation connected to the franchise's response to sexual assault charges against a former assistant coach.
The Chicago Blackhawks won their second straight road win, 4-2, over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night
The Blackhawks were without their top two goaltenders because of COVID-19 issues on Saturday, and the Nashville Predators took full advantage.
The Blackhawks have won seven of 10 games since Derek King took over as interim coach when Jeremy Colliton was fired.
The loss dropped the Blackhawks to 6-3-0 since Derek King took over as head coach.
Patrick Kane had three goals and an assist in his return to the lineup, and the Blackhawks beat the Ottawa Senators 5-1 on Monday night for their first win of the season.
CHICAGO — The Blackhawks mishandled allegations that an assistant coach sexually assaulted a player during the team's Stanley Cup run in 2010, according to an investigation commissioned by the franchise that cast a shadow over the NHL on Tuesday.
The Blackhawks pledged to release the findings of an independent investigation into allegations that a then-assistant coach sexually assaulted two players in 2010.
“The opportunity to acquire a Vezina-winning goaltender is rare and one you cannot pass up,” Blackhawks president of hockey operations and general manager Stan Bowman said.
"We appreciate all he has contributed to our team and the City of Chicago and his legacy will always be celebrated," Bowman said.
“I just think there’s a lot of things that just kind of piled up where my body just fell apart,” Toews said.
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“I know (Toews is) hopeful to feel in a position where he's ready to play,” Stan Bowman said. “Obviously that wasn't the case right here and now."
Professional hockey leagues need to adopt NCAA safety measures, which include the banning of fights and a requirement for helmets with full cages to protect the face and head.
Collin Delia had 36 saves for the Blackhawks, who were eliminated from postseason contention Monday to start the series and gave up 11 goals in the first two losses to the Hurricanes.
“Listening to doctors for once in my life, we finally made a decision that it would be best for me to step away from the game because there's no way I can change the way I play,” Andrew Shaw said.
Patrick Kane had a goal and an assist for Chicago, which was coming off a 4-1 loss to last-place Detroit on Thursday night.
“I thought they were both good,” Jeremy Colliton said. “They brought energy and they of course were excited for the opportunity. They're happy to be here and provide some energy for us.”
Carl Soderberg, Wyatt Kalynuk and Dylan Strome also scored for the Blackhawks.
“Hockey is a weird game,” Blackhawks forward Dylan Strome said. “I felt like we played pretty good and had a lot a chances, just ran into a hot goalie and they scored on their chances.”