Chicago Blackhawks

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 13: (L-R) Leon Draisaitl #29 and Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers warm up before the game against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on December 13, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

Blackhawks News: McDavid and Draisaitl will be a problem for Chicago

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 19: Jonathan Toews #19 of the Chicago Blackhawks looks on against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on January 19, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Blackhawks News: Finally lost a game, Bruce Boudreau drama, and more

Jan 21, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Jaxson Stauber (30) looks on during the second period against the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Blackhawks rookie goalie comes up and steals the show

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 19: Patrick Kane #88 of the Chicago Blackhawks skates with the puck past Tony DeAngelo #77 of the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period at Wells Fargo Center on January 19, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Chicago Blackhawks get a historical win in Philadelphia

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 14: Jared McCann #19 of the Seattle Kraken and Taylor Raddysh #11 of the Chicago Blackhawks battle for control of the puck during the second period at United Center on January 14, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Blackhawks News: Winning streak comes to a harsh end

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 08: Philipp Kurashev #23 of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrates with Max Domi #13 and Lukas Reichel #27 after scoring a goal against the Calgary Flames during the seconod period at United Center on January 08, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Blackhawks News: Kane is back, Reichel sent down, and more

HALIFAX, CANADA - JANUARY 04: Adam Fantilli #19 of Team Canada shoots the puck towards goaltender Trey Augustine #1 of Team United States during the second period in the semifinal round of the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship at Scotiabank Centre on January 4, 2023 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

What if the Chicago Blackhawks land the number one pick?

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 08: Philipp Kurashev #23 of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrates with Lukas Reichel #27 after scoring a goal against the Calgary Flames during the second period at United Center on January 08, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Blackhawks News: Lukas Reichel leads Chicago to a huge win

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 13: Lukas Reichel #27 of the Chicago Blackhawks skates in his first NHL game against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at United Center on January 13, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Blackhawks News: This was actually Chicago’s best player on Friday

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 06: The Chicago Blackhawks celebrate after defeating the Arizona Coyotes 2-0 at United Center on January 06, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images )

Chicago Blackhawks get a Friday night win without Patrick Kane

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The Blackhawks may consider drafting this Team Sweden prospect

HALIFAX, CANADA - JANUARY 05: Dylan Guenther #11 of Team Canada celebrates his goal with teammates Adam Fantilli #19, Connor Bedard #16 and Brennan Othmann #7 during the first period against Team Czech Republic in the gold medal round of the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship at Scotiabank Centre on January 5, 2023 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Blackhawks News: Team Canada secures World Junior Gold

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 25: Taylor Raddysh #11 of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrates with the bench after scoring a power play goal in the third period against the Montreal Canadiens on November 25, 2022 at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Montreal defeated Chicago 3-2 in a shootout. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Blackhawks News: This is Chicago’s 2022-23 NHL All Star

HALIFAX, CANADA - JANUARY 04: Connor Bedard #16 of Team Canada celebrates his goal with teammates on the bench during the first period against Team United States in the semifinal round of the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship at Scotiabank Centre on January 4, 2023 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Blackhawks News: Canada is headed to the Gold Medal Game

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 03: Patrick Kane #88 of the Chicago Blackhawks talks with Andreas Athanasiou #89 and Max Domi #13 against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period at United Center on January 03, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Blackhawks News: Patrick Kane leaves game vs Lightning

HALIFAX, CANADA - JANUARY 02: Connor Bedard #16 of Team Canada skates the puck towards goaltender Adam Gajan #30 of Team Slovakia during overtime in the quarterfinals of the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship at Scotiabank Centre on January 2, 2023 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Team Canada defeated Team Slovakia 4-3. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Blackhawks News: Connor Bedard stole the show once again

Dec 23, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) celebrates with Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) and Chicago Blackhawks right wing Taylor Raddysh (11) after Toews scores against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

5 things to hope that happens for the Chicago Blackhawks in 2023

HALIFAX, CANADA - DECEMBER 31: Kevin Korchinski #25 of Team Canada celebrates his goal with teammates Joshua Roy #9, Logan Stankoven #10 and Connor Bedard #16 during the third period against Team Sweden in the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship at Scotiabank Centre on December 31, 2022 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Team Canada defeated Team Sweden 5-1. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Blackhawks News: Dach injury, Korchinski scores, and more

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Blackhawks prospects and Team Canada dominate once again

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 13: Alexis Lafrenière #13 of the New York Rangers during the game against the Arizona Coyotes on November 13, 2022 at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Getty Images)

Blackhawks News: Alexis Lafreniere should be a target now

EDMONTON, AB - AUGUST 20: Connor Bedard #16 of Canada warms up prior to the game against Finland in the IIHF World Junior Championship on August 20, 2022 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (Photo by Andy Devlin/ Getty Images)

Blackhawks News: Canada dominates this time at World Juniors

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 27: Jalen Chatfield #5 of the Carolina Hurricanes moves the puck against Sam Lafferty #24 of the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period of their game at PNC Arena on December 27, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Chicago Blackhawks come out of the holiday break with a loss

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 21: Connor Murphy #5 of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Nashville Predators during the second period at United Center on December 21, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Chicago Blackhawks News: It is very tough coming out of the break

EDMONTON, AB - AUGUST 19: Connor Bedard #16 of Canada skates during the game against Czechia in the IIHF World Junior Championship on August 19, 2022 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (Photo by Andy Devlin/ Getty Images)

Blackhawks News: This prospect set up Connor Bedard’s snipe

EDMONTON, AB - AUGUST 19: Connor Bedard #16 of Canada warms up prior to the game against Czechia in the IIHF World Junior Championship on August 19, 2022 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (Photo by Andy Devlin/ Getty Images)

Chicago Blackhawks News: Canada falters in World Junior opener