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A hearty scoop of thanks

Even with Chicago sports struggling right now, there’s still much to be grateful for on the landscape.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks in disarray on Thanksgiving with Taylor Hall out for season, Corey Perry absent

It has been a nightmarish week for the Hawks, who have lost five straight. Hall will undergo ACL surgery, and Perry’s suspicious absence leaves a cloud of controversy and confusion hanging over the team.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks’ Taylor Hall out for season after ACL surgery in knee

Hall tallied four points in only 10 games in his first Hawks season, and his absence leaves a gaping hole in the team’s already struggling offense.

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Connor Bedard learning to be ‘more assertive’ against NHL stars he once idolized

As he gains a better understanding of what he can and can’t get away with, Bedard has focused on winning puck battles. And moving forward, coach Luke Richardson wants him spending even less time watching and reading plays and more time getting involved.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks address stagnant power play by promoting Kevin Korchinski to top unit

The Hawks’ 29th-ranked power play is just 6-for-53 this season; it has struggled in every regard. Replacing Seth Jones with Korchinski at the point position while also focusing more on down-low plays could help.

Chicago Sun-Times

Connor Bedard, Lukas Reichel united at last in Blackhawks’ loss to Sabres

Put on the top line together for the first time this season, Bedard and Reichel — along with red-hot Philipp Kurashev — showed chemistry and played well enough to justify an extended look. But the Hawks’ strong performance went to waste in a 3-2 loss.

Chicago Sun-Times

Philipp Kurashev’s chemistry with Connor Bedard bodes well for him and Blackhawks

Kurashev has six points in his first seven games this season while emerging as an impactful puck retriever and setup man for Bedard on the first line.

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Ref Helps Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard Avoid Embarrassing Rookie Mistake After Penalty

‘Hey! Hey!’

Sports Illustrated

Connor Bedard sets Blackhawks record with 9 goals in first 13 games

Bedard is the first player in Hawks history to start his career with that much goal-scoring production. He’s also just the sixth NHL player to do so since 1994, joining an interesting group.

Chicago Sun-Times

In Blackhawks’ loss, Connor Bedard shows ability to steal plenty of future wins

Bedard’s two highlight-reel goals Sunday weren’t enough to prevent the Hawks from losing to the Panthers 4-3. But if he keeps playing this well, he’s likely going to help this overmatched team overcome the odds quite often.

Chicago Sun-Times

It’s way too soon for the Panthers (and everyone else!) to be giving up on Bryce Young

Bryce Young isn't a bust just yet. Cool your jets, folks.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard Becomes Youngest to Reach Impressive NHL Milestone Since 1944

Connor Bedard has Sidney Crosby beat with his latest NHL achievement, which hasn’t been seen in 79 years.

Sports Illustrated

Connor Bedard levels up from good to dominant as Blackhawks race past Lightning

Bedard erupted for four points, quadrupling his previous single-game high, in the Hawks’ 5-3 win Thursday. He did so in a variety of ways, too, making impacts on the forecheck and in the neutral zone before letting his skills take over.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks notes: Luke Richardson urging shoot-first mentality on 2-on-1 rushes

The Hawks generate a lot of counterattacks with their team speed, but they haven’t converted many yet. Plus, the Raddysh brothers reunite in Tampa tonight.

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Connor Bedard’s shifts are long, but is that good or bad for the Blackhawks?

Seth Jones said Sunday the Hawks need to cut down their shift lengths, and Bedard currently has the longest average on the team at 60 seconds per shift. But if it’s a problem at all, it’s only a minor one.

Chicago Sun-Times

Taylor Hall scores in return as Blackhawks beat Panthers

Hall, back for good from his shoulder injury, scored his first goal as a Hawk to cap an explosive first period. Goalie Petr Mrazek then helped the Hawks protect that lead en route to a 5-2 victory.

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Blackhawks rookie Kevin Korchinski’s play justifies starting entry-level contract

Korchinski is expected to play his 10th game of the season Saturday against the Panthers, which will activate the first year of his contract.

Chicago Sun-Times

Connor Bedard pouring in goals while focusing on getting more physically engaged

The Blackhawks rookie doesn’t mean he plans to start dishing out big hits. Instead, getting more possession by winning battles and maintaining that possession by better fending off contact seems like a good idea.

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Blackhawks’ win over Golden Knights shows team’s ability to learn from mistakes

Six days after faltering in a similar situation against the defending champs, the Hawks prevailed through numerous momentum swings to win 4-3 in overtime Friday, spoiling Vegas’ perfect record.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks notes: Nick Foligno enjoying bigger role, on and off ice

As expected when he came over from Boston, Foligno has quickly grown into a locker-room leader with the Hawks. He also entered Friday averaging 16:34 of ice time per game, up four minutes from last season.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks hope feisty practice Thursday leads to higher in-game intensity

A no-hard-feelings battle between Wyatt Kaiser and Connor Bedard exemplified the kind of scrappiness that Luke Richardson wants to see within the Hawks more often moving forward.

Chicago Sun-Times

The sorry Bears? The inert Bulls? Thank God for Connor Bedard.

The Blackhawks rookie figures to keep Chicago warm during the fall and winter.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks’ effort frustrates Luke Richardson in shutout loss to Bruins

The Hawks were shut out 3-0 on Tuesday after an early Connor Bedard goal was overturned. The loss marked their third straight, all of which have been against undefeated teams.

Chicago Sun-Times

Taylor Hall aggravates injury just as Philipp Kurashev readies to return

Hall’s attempt to play through his left shoulder injury hasn’t worked; he’ll now miss at least a few games. But Kurashev is set to take his place in the Hawks’ lineup Tuesday (albeit not on the same line) after recovering from a wrist injury.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks notes: Lineup shuffling leads to AHL demotion for Cole Guttman

The Hawks changed all but one forward line and defensive pairing entering Saturday’s loss to the Golden Knights. With Philipp Kurashev nearing a return from injury, they also surprisingly sent Guttman down to Rockford.

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