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• Bowen Byram Injury Update (Nov. 11): Progress Made, Still No Return Date

  11-11-2026 10:47 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  Bowen Byram remains on injured reserve with no return date, and he has not been cleared to play, even after Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill said Monday that “progress was definitely made” when the defenseman spent time with a specialist last week.
  
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• Arvid Soderblom Clears Waivers, Assigned to Rockford

  11-11-2026 07:50 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  The Chicago Blackhawks have assigned goaltender Arvid Soderblom to the Rockford IceHogs after he cleared waivers Monday, the team announced. The Blackhawks’ release, posted about 2:31 p.m.
  
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• Former Chicago Blackhawks Center Has Reportedly Died

  10-11-2026 15:25 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  Former Chicago Blackhawks center Bobby Sheehan, who spent a full season with the club in the mid-1970s after earlier helping beat them for a Stanley Cup, died Saturday at his home in Weymouth, Massachusetts.
  
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• Blackhawks Couldn’t Have Had a Worse Start to the Season

  10-11-2026 14:35 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  The Chicago Blackhawks are off to a horrific start, going 4-13-1 through their first 18 games. Between head coach Jeff Blashill’s “internal numbers” and general manager Kyle Davidson’s inability to advance the rebuild, the vibes are at an all-time low.
  
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• Blackhawks Looking To Add Forward Help

  10-11-2026 03:30 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  It’s fair to say that this has not been the start of the season that the Blackhawks were hoping for.  They enter play on Saturday in an all-too-familiar position, at the bottom of the Central Division.
  
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• Blackhawks Retaining Jeff Blashill for Now, Ben Pope Reports

  09-11-2026 19:34 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  Jeff Blashill is staying put for now. Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reported Sunday evening that the Blackhawks will retain Blashill for the time being and are not making coaching or staffing changes at this point, even after a 4-13-1 start that fell well short of preseason expectations.
  
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• The Ride Never Ends: Chicago Blackhawks Lose 9-2 to Carolina

  09-11-2026 19:28 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  The Chicago Blackhawks complete their southeastern trip with a 9-2 blowout loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Chicago gave up seven unanswered goals to start the game.
  
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• Blackhawks Double Down on Jeff Blashill as Frustration Grows

  09-11-2026 15:45 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  The Chicago Blackhawks are officially the laughing stock of the NHL.  The Blackhawks, over this four-day break, had the perfect opportunity to make changes after an embarrassing 9-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Nov.
  
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• Blackhawks Recall Drew Commesso, Place Patrick Kane On IR

  09-11-2026 04:31 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  With Arvid Soderblom on waivers today, it was clear that the Blackhawks would be bringing up a new backup goalie before long.  They’re not waiting for
  
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• Chicago Blackhawks reportedly make decision on Jeff Blashill

  09-11-2026 00:57 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  The Chicago Blackhawks have opened the season as one of the worst teams in hockey. After a 9-2 drubbing at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night, the Blackhawks have fallen to 4-13-1.
  
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• Two NHL players placed on waivers for Nov. 8

  08-11-2026 23:35 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  A couple of netminders have hit the wire. On Sunday, the Chicago Blackhawks placed goaltender Arvid Soderblom on waivers, with the Washington Capitals doing the same with fellow backstop Remi Poirier.
  
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• Blackhawks Waive Arvid Soderblom

  08-11-2026 21:10 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  This afternoon the Chicago Blackhawks placed goaltender Arvid Söderblom on waivers, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman revealed. Last night’s 9-2 drubbing at
  
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• Trade Regret? Byram’s Mysterious Health Status Has Blackhawks Fans Concerned

  08-11-2026 19:58 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  The Chicago Blackhawks have got to be worried about the situation involving defenseman Bowen Byram. Medically cleared to return, Byram still hasn’t, and
  
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• Recap: Carolina dominates in a laugher 9-2 over Chicago

  08-11-2026 16:04 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  The Chicago Blackhawks surrendered the game’s first seven goals on their way to an embarrassing defeat to the Carolina Hurricanes 9-2 in Raleigh on Saturday night.
  
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• Recap: Blackhawks downed by an old friend, lose to Lightning 4-1

  08-11-2026 15:57 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  The Blackhawks came into Thursday night’s game having lost four straight. They have not looked good in this losing streak either, looking like a team with no identity.
  
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• ‘There’s frustration all the time:’ Blackhawks’ Bedard reacts to 9-2 loss

  08-11-2026 15:54 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  Chicago Blackhawks captain Connor Bedard scored a nice goal against the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night. His fifth of the year in 12 games thus far was reflective of the type of skill the 2023 No.
  
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• Hurricanes Dominate Blackhawks 9-2 for 14th Win of the Season

  08-11-2026 15:15 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  The Carolina Hurricanes Saturday night in the debut of the Struttin’ Stormy hometown remix jerseys, did not disappoint and absolutely took it to the Chicago Blackhawks.
  
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• NHL Rebuild Panic Meter: Blackhawks, Flyers, & Sharks

  08-11-2026 14:35 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  At one point or another, the Chicago Blackhawks, Philadelphia Flyers, and San Jose Sharks’ rebuilds were praised. But with each club finding itself near the bottom of the NHL standings in what was supposed to be a season of progress, I have some concerns about their futures.
  
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• Blackhawks Scrambling, Active in Trade Market to Save Season

  08-11-2026 05:40 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  Chicago is in full scramble mode. According to Elliotte Friedman, the Blackhawks have suddenly become very active, putting a ton of players and assets on the table.
  
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• Chicago Takes on Carolina Saturday at Lenovo Center

  07-11-2026 21:08 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  The Chicago Blackhawks visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Lenovo Center, with puck drop at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Blackhawks are 4-12-1 and have lost five straight.
  
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• Where Do Kyle Davidson & the Blackhawks Go From Here?

  07-11-2026 19:20 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  The Chicago Blackhawks had their best effort of the season. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough.  The Blackhawks went up against the Boston Bruins on Halloween, and while the Blackhawks played their best game of the season so far, they still lost in overtime, 5-4.  The Blackhawks were winning 4-2 with eight minutes left to go in the third period.
  
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• Blackhawks’ Bowen Byram Trade Is Looking Bad for Kyle Davidson

  07-11-2026 14:25 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  Defenseman Bowen Byram was fresh off helping the Buffalo Sabres to their first playoff berth since 2011 when he got traded to the Chicago Blackhawks. General manager Kyle Davidson saw Byram as “a potential No.
  
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• NHL-leading Hurricanes host struggling Blackhawks

  07-11-2026 01:13 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  The Carolina Hurricanes have used a balanced offensive attack to build the NHL's best record entering Saturday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks in Raleigh, N.C.
  
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• How rule changes and goaltending has changed scoring the NHL

  06-11-2026 15:30 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  Today we will look at the rate of goal scoring over the years in the NHL. The chart below shows the average goals scored per game for each season of the NHL.
  
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• 3 Takeaways From the Blackhawks’ 4-1 Loss to the Lightning

  06-11-2026 15:05 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  The 2026-27 season is just 17 games old, but Chicago Blackhawks fans already wish it were over. The Blackhawks lost 5-3 to the Florida Panthers and had the privilege of following that up with another Florida game, this time against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
  
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• Blackhawks Fall 4-1 at Tampa as Mikheyev Scores Twice

  06-11-2026 15:02 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  The Chicago Blackhawks offense continues to suffer in their 4-1 defeat to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Former Chicago Blackhawk Ilya Mikheyev recorded two goals, and Roman Kantserov scored late to spoil the shutout.
  
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• Blackhawks Drop to 4-11-1 in 5-3 Loss to Florida

  05-11-2026 22:59 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  The Chicago Blackhawks dropped another game to Florida this season. The team now sits at 4-11-1 as they continue the southeastern road trip. In January of 2025, Dillon Boucher of the Wichita Thunder scored a goal in a blowout versus the Allen Americans.
  
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• How the Blackhawks Can Make a Nikita Kucherov Trade Work

  05-11-2026 19:05 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  The Chicago Blackhawks have had a dismal start to their season. All signs point towards another bottom-feeding finish. Still, general manager Kyle Davidson has been said to want to improve the roster rather than let it fester as it did in previous seasons.
  
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• Blackhawks are no closer to contention than before

  05-11-2026 18:28 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  The 2026-27 NHL season is well into its second month, and it’s clear that no team is off to a more disastrous start than the Chicago Blackhawks. Based on their offseason moves and posturing, the Blackhawks were ready to try to go from perennial rebuilder to playoff caliber team this season.
  
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• Chicago Blackhawks called ‘soft and pathetic’ after another embarrassing loss

  05-11-2026 16:14 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  The Chicago Blackhawks have lost four in a row, and seven of their last eight games, to begin the 2026-27 season. While most around the league didn’t expect the Blackhawks to be super competitive this season, they’ve looked worse than we thought.
  
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• Recap: Blackhawks bested by Panthers 5-3 in Sunrise

  05-11-2026 16:11 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  In a season where Chicago Blackhawks fans were hoping to see some life from a rebuild start to emerge, the team on the ice has been an extreme letdown.
  
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• The Bowen Byram Saga: What Is Going On

  05-11-2026 01:40 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  On June 23, 2026, the Chicago Blackhawks traded for Bowen Byram, then signed him to a massive six-year, $75 million extension on July 1. Since then, it’s been nothing but turmoil for Byram and the team.
  
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• The Blackhawks Can’t Afford To Keep Missing Bowen Byram

  04-11-2026 17:20 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  The Chicago Blackhawks have plenty of questions to answer after just four wins in 15 games. Yet one question takes place off the ice, and it could answer other worries about their defense.
  
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• Blackhawks Make Multiple Roster Moves After Patrick Kane News

  04-11-2026 05:46 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  The Chicago Blackhawks made a pair of roster moves on Tuesday that addressed both immediate depth needs and a lingering injury situation on the blue line.
  
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• Spencer Knight back in Florida as Blackhawks take on Panthers

  04-11-2026 00:24 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  For the second straight game, the Panthers will play host to a team with a goalie who was formerly with the Florida franchise. On Monday night, Daniil Tarasov -- who was Florida's backup goalie last season -- helped the Detroit Red Wings defeat the Panthers 5-3.
  
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• Chicago Blackhawks: Patrick Kane to miss time after suffering injury, Bowen Byram heads to IR

  03-11-2026 20:40 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  The Chicago Blackhawks blew another two-goal lead last night, this time to the Colorado Avalanche. After going up 2-0 in the first period, the Blackhawks surrendered 5 unanswered goals and lost their second straight game.
  
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• Blackhawks Recall Dillon Boucher; Place Bowen Byram On IR

  03-11-2026 20:00 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  The Chicago Blackhawks need insurance now that veteran winger Patrick Kane is set to miss a few games with an upper-body injury. To that end, the Blackhawks announced they recalled forward Dillon Boucher from the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs.
  
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• Blackhawks place D Bowen Byram on injured reserve

  03-11-2026 19:46 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  The Chicago Blackhawks placed defenseman Bowen Byram on injured reserve on Tuesday, retroactive to Oct. 15. Byram, 25, has not played since Oct. 13 due to an upper-body injury.
  
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• 3 Takeaways From the Blackhawks’ 5-2 Loss to the Avalanche

  03-11-2026 16:35 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  Fresh off a 5-4 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins, the Chicago Blackhawks are struggling to find some momentum. On the positive side of things, they debuted their new hometown remix jerseys against the Colorado Avalanche.
  
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• 3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 5-2 Win Over the Blackhawks

  03-11-2026 15:35 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  It has been an up-and-down start for the Colorado Avalanche. The good news is that they rolled into Monday evening’s matchup with the Chicago Blackhawks, having posted back-to-back 5-2 victories over the New Jersey Devils and Calgary Flames.
  
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• Patrick Kane Out With Upper-Body Injury, Will Miss Next Couple Games

  03-11-2026 12:13 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane has an upper-body injury and will miss at least the next couple of games after leaving Monday night’s 5-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche at the United Center.
  
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• Blackhawks Debut Green Remix Jerseys in 5-2 Loss to Avalanche

  03-11-2026 12:13 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  The Chicago Blackhawks wore their green “Hometown Remix” jerseys for the first time Monday night, but a 2-0 first-period lead turned into a 5-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche at the United Center.
  
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• Blackhawks Visit Panthers Amid Three-Game Skid

  03-11-2026 10:11 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  The Chicago Blackhawks visit the Florida Panthers on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. EST in Sunrise, Florida, coming off three straight losses. Chicago enters the game 4-10-1 overall and 0-5-1 on the road.
  
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• Recap: Hawks squander 2-0 lead, lose 5-2 to Colorado

  03-11-2026 05:45 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  The Chicago Blackhawks are in the midst of a stretch of five of six on the road with the one home game taking place on Monday night when the Colorado Avalanche visited the United Center.
  
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• Avs score five straight goals to down Blackhawks, win third straight

  03-11-2026 05:42 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  Nazem Kadri and Jaden Schwartz scored two goals apiece to lift the visiting Colorado Avalanche to a 5-2 victory against the skidding Chicago Blackhawks on Monday.
  
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• Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane leaves game with injury

  03-11-2026 05:35 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  The Chicago Blackhawks broke out their objectively snazzy “Hometown Remix” jerseys on Monday, but not much else went well during their 5-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.
  
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• Ranking the NHL's Hometown Remix jerseys: Nos. 24-17

  03-11-2026 01:57 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  Let's continue the countdown starting with No. 24.
  
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• Blackhawks Unveil Green Hometown Remix Jersey, Debut Tonight vs. Avalanche

  03-11-2026 00:17 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  It’s green. The Chicago Blackhawks unveiled their Hometown Remix uniform Monday, and the color fans have worn in the stands for years is finally headed for the ice.
  
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• Blackhawks Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – How Hot is Blashill’s Seat, Frondell’s Performance & More

  02-11-2026 17:05 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  If there’s one thing that’s a given in this year’s Chicago Blackhawks team, it’s that they’re underperforming by a wide margin. Bringing back Patrick Kane was huge, signing Bowen Byram has appeared to be a bad move by general manager Kyle Davidson.
  
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• Collapse: Chicago Blackhawks Blow Lead with 12 Seconds Left, Lose 5-4 in OT

  01-11-2026 23:37 via Yardbarker: Chicago Blackhawks
  
  The Chicago Blackhawks controlled play in a spirited affair versus the Boston Bruins, outshooting them 41-32. The Atlantic Division leaders were too much for the Blackhawks, coming back three times throughout the game before Elias Lindholm won it 5-4 in overtime.
  
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