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Blackhawks struggle with chemistry in streak-snapping loss to Ducks

With a number of new faces in various roles — including newly acquired forward Joey Anderson and defenseman Andreas Englund — the upheaved Hawks fell 4-2 in Anaheim, ending their five-game winning streak.

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Rangers’ salary cap situation delaying Patrick Kane trade timeline

The Rangers will slowly accumulate more cap space with each passing day, but acquiring Kane likely won’t be possible until at least Wednesday and maybe not until deadline day Friday.

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Blackhawks, even without Patrick Kane, beat Sharks for fifth straight win

Petr Mrazek made 45 saves during normal play and another three in the shootout to help the Hawks continue their streak with a 4-3 victory in San Jose.

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Blackhawks' Patrick Kane is held out of Saturday’s game. Could a deal be next?

The NHL trade deadline is Friday, and the phones in front offices are heating up.

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Blackhawks’ mood tense as Patrick Kane departs, others likely to follow

Sam Lafferty also was scratched Saturday to protect him for a likely imminent trade. That forced the Hawks to dress 11 forwards and seven defensemen against the Sharks and left a “weird” feeling in the locker room.

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Blackhawks use iPads on bench to gain key insights — but try not to get distracted

Tyler Johnson is a frequent user of the tablets, where he can watch instant replays to analyze opponent’s formations and learn from his mistakes. Colin Blackwell, however, has weaned himself off that habit — and coach Luke Richardson isn’t a big fan in general, either.

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Blackhawks’ surge continues in comeback win over Stars

The Hawks rallied from three goals down to stun Dallas 4-3 on Wednesday, relying on another huge night from Patrick Kane and Max Domi to win their fourth straight.

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Blackhawks edge Golden Knights in shootout after Patrick Kane’s apparent winner ruled too late

Kane’s slap shot at the overtime buzzer would’ve been an iconic highlight had it crossed the line one-tenth of a second earlier. But Tyler Johnson — who tied the game late in regulation — scored in the shootout to give the Hawks a 3-2 win nonetheless.

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Blackhawks’ Alex Stalock hopes tricky eyesight issue has finally been resolved

The good news was Stalock hadn’t suffered another concussion, but the bad news was doctors didn’t know exactly what was wrong. Finally, a long string of tests revealed a presumed answer, allowing Stalock to plan to return to action during the Hawks’ upcoming road trip.

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Patrick Kane explodes for hat trick as Blackhawks beat Maple Leafs

Kane backed up his recent claim that he isn’t being hampered by injury in the Hawks’ 5-3 victory Sunday, electrifying a sellout crowd with a vintage performance.

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Jonathan Toews asks for ‘patience’ as he struggles with COVID and CIRS symptoms. Will his absence affect his Chicago Blackhawks future?

Have Chicago Blackhawks fans seen the last of Jonathan Toews?

Chicago Tribune

Blackhawks’ comeback win over Senators shows Max Domi starting to rediscover rhythm

To keep worries about his uncertain future out of his mind, Domi has instead focused solely on his on-ice play. But even that is a mixed bag: he hasn’t scored in 10 straight games, but he did tally two assists Friday in the Hawks’ 4-3 overtime victory.

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Blackhawks notes: Patrick Kane trade chatter continues as hockey world awaits clarity

The Maple Leafs are emerging as potential Kane suitors alongside the Stars and Golden Knights. Even Alex DeBrincat is “excited to see” if Kane can “find a new home.” But nothing is official or cemented yet.

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Kevin Dean to mold Blackhawks’ next defensive generation like he did with Bruins

Dean, as the Hawks assistant coach overseeing defense, will be tasked in the years ahead with building a stellar NHL defense out of an influx of prospects. His success doing so with Charlie McAvoy and others in Boston is an encouraging sign.

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Blackhawks’ connectivity lacking in pitiful loss to Canadiens

Coach Luke Richardson has judged the Hawks more by effort level than scoreboard results this season. He typically has been satisfied, but he was not in an ugly 4-0 defeat Tuesday.

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Blackhawks notes: Kirby Dach’s strong Canadiens season fueled by steady confidence

Thanks to Dach’s mental maturation and the Canadiens’ trust in him, he’s the team’s leading scorer since New Year’s Day. Meanwhile, Jonathan Toews remains away from the Blackhawks and Alex Stalock actually isn’t concussed.

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Blackhawks defenseman Jake McCabe pushing aside trade rumors while getting more involved offensively

McCabe has benefitted most from a teamwide emphasis on set plays designed to rim pucks up around the boards to defensemen. In addition to his team-leading plus-four rating, his rate of shots per game has nearly doubled since Jan. 1.

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Caleb Jones’ ability to play either side gives Blackhawks’ defense flexibility

Be it alongside Ian Mitchell, Isaak Phillips or Jarred Tinordi, Jones can flip-flop from left to right without much difficulty when necessary.

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Tyler Johnson hasn’t let parade of injuries affect positive attitude

Johnson played just his 50th Hawks game in two seasons Friday, having missed 82 due to a variety of ailments. He has remained positive and mentally engaged through it all, though.

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Blackhawks’ trade outlook complicated by Toews’ illness, Rangers’ Tarasenko acquisition

Toews missed practice for a fifth consecutive day Thursday while the Rangers pivoted to acquire ex-Blues star Vladimir Tarasenko instead of Kane, throwing two more wrenches into Kyle Davidson’s plans.

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Sam Lafferty trade buzz growing after midseason breakout for Blackhawks

Could the Hawks trade Lafferty for a package comparable to what the Canadiens gave up in 2020 for Josh Anderson? It’s unlikely but possible.

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Patrick Kane, Blackhawks both preparing for all possible trade scenarios

Some interested teams have reached out to Kane’s agent, Pat Brisson, making him aware of “opportunities out there that are intriguing and could be exciting.” But he hasn’t yet decided if he’s willing to leave the Hawks.

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Blackhawks return from bye week with plenty of good injury news

Tyler Johnson will return Tuesday, Jarred Tinordi could return Friday and Alex Stalock and Jujhar Khaira are trending in the right direction. Jonathan Toews’ pattern of illnesses is becoming worrisome, however.

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Blackhawks’ penalty kill rejuvenated by switch to diamond formation

The change was made over Christmas, and the Hawks have killed 84.8% of opponent power plays since then — compared to 62.5% during the stretch leading up to that point.

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Jason Dickinson’s versatility displayed on Blackhawks’ first line — and in carpentry hobby

Dickinson, an amateur woodworker during the summertime, proved surprisingly successful as Patrick Kane’s center this week.

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