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Ample practice time helping Blackhawks adjust to three new injuries

The Hawks’ very light game schedule in the first half of November has given them plenty of time to work on things. But entering Sunday’s matinee at the Panthers, they needed that practice time to adapt to injuries to Jarred Tinordi, Taylor Hall and Andreas Athanasiou.

Chicago Sun-Times

Inside Kevin Dean’s approach to coaching the Blackhawks’ three rookie defensemen

Dean, the Hawks’ assistant coach and de facto defensive coordinator, has his hands full with Kevin Korchinski, Alex Vlasic and Wyatt Kaiser. His direct feedback and high standards have helped all three find their footing in the NHL.

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

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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.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sharks’ disastrous start to tanking season shows how well Blackhawks handled theirs

The Sharks entered this season looking similar to last season’s Hawks, but their paths have quickly diverged. While Luke Richardson kept the Hawks competitive and scrappy last year, David Quinn’s Sharks have been comically inept.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Flyers made embarrassing NHL history with loss to the winless Sharks

The Flyers are panacea for completely broken hockey teams.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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.

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Fallen hockey player Adam Johnson remembered by family, teammates

Thousands gathered Monday to remember the 29-year-old American hockey player who died after his neck was cut by a skate blade.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Oilers have the brilliant Connor McDavid. What went wrong?

Edmonton were tipped by many to go all the way this season. Then they lost their opener 8-1. Things haven’t got much better since

The Guardian - US

More ice hockey deaths could occur if neckguards not worn, warns coroner

The coroner investigating the death of the Nottingham Panthers’ Adam Johnson has issued an early report to the UK governing body.

The Independent UK

Coroner’s concern over future deaths if neck guards are not worn in ice hockey

The coroner investigating the death of the Nottingham Panthers’ Adam Johnson has issued an early report to the UK governing body.

The Independent UK

Blackhawks’ Arvid Soderblom bounces back from Arizona disaster but still has work to do

On Sunday, the young goalie put a seven-goal clunker in his last start against the Coyotes behind him, stopping 36 of 39 shots against the Devils. His career save percentage, however, still needs improvement.

Chicago Sun-Times

Another ex-player is alleging Blackhawks' former video coach sexually assaulted him in 2009-10

A former hockey player in the Chicago Blackhawks organization has alleged in a lawsuit the team’s former video coach Brad Aldrich sexually assaulted him during the 2009-10 season

The Independent UK

Blackhawks’ defensemen unable to break goal-scoring hex in loss to Devils

The Hawks missed another chance Sunday to win consecutive games for the first time this season, falling 4-2. They also remain tied for last in the NHL with only one total goal from defensemen.

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Another player from 2010 Blackhawks sues team over alleged Brad Aldrich sexual assault: report

The player was a key witness in the 2021 Jenner & Block investigation into the allegations raised by former Hawks player Kyle Beach, and most of the incidents described in the new lawsuit were mentioned in the Jenner & Block report.

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ryan Donato’s offensive versatility and ‘no problem’ attitude helping Blackhawks

The 27-year-old forward has already bounced between center and wing on a variety of lines for the Hawks early this season. Coach Luke Richardson has been impressed by how upbeat he is, too.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks describe the art of talking with NHL referees: ‘You try to respect them’

Sometimes the Hawks just want an explanation. Sometimes they want to lay the groundwork for a makeup call. And sometimes they’re really upset. In every situation, the right way to communicate with referees takes years to learn.

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The Independent UK

Neck guards will not be mandatory in Elite League following Adam Johnson’s death

However, players and officials in British ice hockey’s top league will be ‘strongly’ encouraged to wear them.

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

The Independent UK

Death of a player from a skate to the neck reignites hockey's stubborn debate over protective gear

The death of American hockey player Adam Johnson from a cut to the neck in England has reignited the debate over skate blade safety

Broadcasting & Cable

Scripps Touts 135% Reach Gain So Far For Vegas Golden Knights' Big Move From Cable to Broadcast TV

Broadcaster says the NHL team averaged an 8.5 household rating over its first five games on KMCC-TV, up biggly over comparable numbers on ESPN and TNT last season

Chicago Sun-Times

Lukas Reichel moves to wing as Blackhawks try to spark sputtering offense

It’s possible Reichel moves back to center when Taylor Hall recovers from his shoulder injury, but this marks at least a temporary pause in the experiment after nine games with zero points.

Chicago Sun-Times

NHL considers more cut protection after player dies from a skate cut to the neck in England

Commissioner Gary Bettman and Players’ Association executive director Marty Walsh touched based Sunday in the immediate aftermath of the death of former Penguins player Adam Johnson.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Why the Ottawa Senators have to forfeit a first-round draft pick over the failed 2022 Evgenii Dadonov trade

The Senators played a key role in the invalid Evgenii Dadonov trade from 2022.

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