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Chicago Blackhawks Fire Coach Amid Rebuilding Frustration

Chicago Blackhawks fire coach Luke Richardson due to poor performance, appoint Anders Sorensen as interim coach. Team aims to improve ahead of Winter Classic.

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Blackhawks Fire Coach Luke Richardson Amid Disappointing Start to Season

With the Blackhawks continuing to trend downwards, the franchise fired head coach Luke Richardson.

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Connor Bedard resumes skating Monday, just seven days after jaw surgery

Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson said this likely won’t change Bedard’s timeline of six-to-eight weeks, but the star rookie had been “begging” to at least get back on the ice.

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Blackhawks lose to Stars after crucial turnover spoils defenseman Seth Jones’ return

Jones played well overall in his first game back after missing 15 with a shoulder injury, but one miscue made the difference in the Hawks’ 3-1 defeat Saturday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Nick Foligno excited to embrace long-term mindset with Blackhawks

[This contract] lets me know my voice and my impact will hopefully be around for long enough that it can really sustain and grab hold here,” Foligno said Saturday. “That’s what I get excited about.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Can Connor Bedard still win Calder Trophy after missing 6-8 weeks?

Bedard underwent surgery Monday on his fractured jaw and isn’t expected to return to action until late February at the earlier. With Luke Hughes, Brock Faber and others in the mix, let’s evaluate his chances of still being the NHL’s rookie of the year.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks fall to Oilers despite strong defensive effort

Alex Vlasic, Jason Dickinson and the rest of the defense largely held the Oilers in check Tuesday, but Connor McDavid broke loose one time to score the decisive goal in the Hawks’ 2-1 loss.

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Blackhawks piecing together roster as injury news begins to improve

Forwards Taylor Raddysh (groin) and Joey Anderson (shoulder) returned to the Hawks’ lineup Tuesday, and defenseman Seth Jones (shoulder) isn’t far behind. But new acquisition Rem Pitlick’s immediate placement on the first line demonstrates how much flux remains, though.

Chicago Sun-Times

Inside Blackhawks’ process for handling, coaching and evaluating Lukas Reichel this season

It’s old news that Reichel has struggled. But the Hawks are working closely with the 21-year-old forward to try to turn things around — and they’re keeping a long-term perspective in the meantime.

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Blackhawks notes: Undermanned roster squanders chance to end road losing streak

After Connor Bedard and Nick Foligno left with injuries, the Hawks let a third-period slip away in a 4-2 defeat against the Devils, extending their road skid to 14 games.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks’ road woes continue in loss to Jacob Trouba’s Rangers

Trouba continued to terrorize the Hawks, this time helping the Rangers pull away in the third period for a 4-1 win Thursday — dealing the Hawks their 13th consecutive road defeat.

Chicago Sun-Times

Improved accuracy enabling Jason Dickinson’s offensive breakout with Blackhawks

Dickinson has already scored a career-high 12 goals this season, less than halfway through it. He credits his work on manipulating stick angles as the cause of his improved accuracy.

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Blackhawks suffer another mid-game injury in shutout loss to Predators

Anthony Beauvillier left with an arm or wrist issue, adding to a lengthy injury list. Meanwhile, the Hawks squandered a strong start by Arvid Soderblom in a 3-0 defeat, their 12th straight on the road.

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Blackhawks’ Jarred Tinordi takes accountability for struggles: ‘That’s on me to correct’

After two poor performances for the Hawks in Dallas, including one that led to his benching, the veteran defenseman says he wants to be “part of the solution, not the problem.”

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Blackhawks blown out by Stars, ending 2023 on another ugly note

The Hawks finished the calendar year with their 11-game road losing streak intact after enduring an 8-1 rout Sunday in Dallas. “We can’t accept it,” Nick Foligno said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks rookie Kevin Korchinski settling back into hockey rhythm after father’s death

Korchinski played his fifth consecutive game Sunday since returning to the lineup following his father’s death in December. The Hawks continue to work with him on his defensive game while hoping his production starts to creep up.

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Petr Mrazek’s steadiness is valuable for Blackhawks’ defensemen

The veteran goaltender has been a model of consistency for the Hawks this season amid a frustrating season filled with offensive inconsistencies, injuries and growing pains.

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Alex Vlasic is back, but Blackhawks’ injury woes aren’t finished

While the Hawks got good news on Vlasic and Tyler Johnson, the roster is far from complete as Seth Jones, Joey Anderson and Andreas Athanasiou remain out of the lineup.

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Back in Blackhawks’ lineup at last, Colin Blackwell plans to deliver more hits this season

Blackwell has finally returned after missing 10 months due to sports hernia surgery. During that time, he realized he wasn’t physical enough last season — something he is already making a noticeable effort to change.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks not convinced Isaak Phillips has earned full-time NHL job yet

Phillips, who’s in his eighth NHL stint as an injury fill-in, wholeheartedly believes he’s ready. Hawks coach Luke Richardson thinks the young defenseman is still committing a few too many mistakes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Kevin Korchinski returns to Blackhawks’ lineup in loss to Canadiens

Korchinski logged more than 20 minutes of ice time Friday after missing the last six games following his father’s death. But the Canadiens ripped off five straight goals to beat the Hawks 5-2.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks’ Wyatt Kaiser focusing on playing more efficient defense after brief AHL stint

The rookie defenseman, who has rejoined the Hawks after five games in Rockford, is also trying to get better at accepting small mistakes in order to maintain his confidence.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard starting to find rhythm at home thanks to easier line matchups

Bedard has tallied six points in his last three games at the United Center, helping balance out the big gap between his home and road production. It has helped that on Tuesday, for example, he didn’t spend much time facing Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lukas Reichel, Colin Blackwell step up to help Blackhawks upset Avalanche

Reichel scored his first five-on-five goal of the season — and looked far more confident afterward — while Blackwell recorded six hits in his long-awaited return from injury as the Hawks won 3-2 on Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Philipp Kurashev continues to be bright spot in Blackhawks’ bleak season

Kurashev’s chemistry with Connor Bedard, much-improved passing and effort to be more vocal has translated into a potential career year. He missed Tuesday’s game with an illness, however.

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