Connor Bedard throws his weight behind Jeff Blashill as Blackhawks coach faces growing pressure – Sportskeeda
Connor Bedard throws his weight behind Jeff Blashill as Blackhawks coach faces growing pressure Sportskeeda

Connor Bedard throws his weight behind Jeff Blashill as Blackhawks coach faces growing pressure Sportskeeda

"I see a soft team": Paul Bissonnette pulls no punches in blunt criticism of Connor Bedard-led Blackhawks Sportskeeda

The Chicago Blackhawks are searching for help on offense, and a former first-round pick could be among their potential trade targets.Washington Capitals forward Ivan Miroshnichenko has struggled to establish himself in the NHL despite entering the league with considerable promise.Now, the 22-year-old could have an opportunity for a fresh start in Chicago.According to David Pagnotta […] The post Blackhawks Emerge as Trade Suitor for Capitals’ Former First-Round Pick appeared first on HEAVY.

Although the Chicago Blackhawks have struggled mightily to start the 2026-27 NHL season, captain Connor Bedard has done his part, recording four goals and 10 points in nine games. The franchise cornerstone has 79 career goals and can become the sixth player in Blackhawks history to reach 80 before his 22nd birthday when Chicago visits […] The post Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard on verge of joining franchise legends in exclusive goals club appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Chicago Blackhawks are struggling mightily to start the 2026-27 NHL season, and things are going to get even more difficult without one of their most productive forwards. Patrick Kane, who is second in team scoring with nine points in 15 games and leads the club with eight assists, left a 5-2 loss to the […] The post Patrick Kane’s teammates react to upper-body injury after Blackhawks loss to Avalanche appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Chicago Blackhawks are not off to a great start in 2026-27. Connor Bedard and his teammates are currently second-to-last in the Western Conference with nine points. They are 4-10-1 this year, only slotting higher than the Vancouver Canucks in the standings. The Blackhawks were not supposed to be this far down in 202-27. Yes, […] The post Blackhawks: Overreaction trade Chicago must make to help Connor Bedard appeared first on ClutchPoints.

On Friday, fans in the NHL were absolutely shocked when reports were released indicating that Tampa Bay Lightning star forward Nikita Kucherov requested a trade and that he would not be re-signing with the club. Kucherov, one of the top players in the NHL, is playing in the last season of his current contract, which […] The post Blackhawks Listed As Potential Nikita Kucherov Landing Spot appeared first on HEAVY.

The Chicago Blackhawks couldn’t hold a lead on Saturday against the Boston Bruins. But one young player reached a rare milestone. It was a game to remember for Anton Frondell, who finished Saturday’s contest with two goals. It was the second time in his career that he had scored twice in a single game, with […] The post Blackhawks Rookie Joins Six NHL Greats Despite Crushing Loss to Bruins appeared first on HEAVY.

Happy Halloween, hockey fans! The calendar is about to flip to the month of November. The 2026-27 NHL season has been quite the show, hasn’t it? Dylan Larkin is refusing to play for the Detroit Red Wings. Stunningly, Nikita Kucherov wants off the Tampa Bay Lightning. And this could only be the tip of the […] The post 2027 NHL Mock Draft 1.0: It’s Landon DuPont’s world appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Chicago Blackhawks could look to pull off a blockbuster trade for Tampa Bay Lightning superstar Nikita Kucherov. The post Chicago Blackhawks Trade Pitch Acquires Nikita Kucherov in Blockbuster appeared first on HEAVY.

The Chicago Blackhawks‘ string of playing uninspired hockey continued in Thursday night’s loss against the Detroit Red Wings. Per Dave Hogg of NHL.com, Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill said following the game: “We just had too many players who weren’t close to being good enough. I think we’ve had a lot of games this season […] The post Blackhawks Coach Identifies Troubling Difference in Loss to Red Wings appeared first on HEAVY.

With Connor Hellebuyck finally getting his trade request fulfilled by the Winnipeg Jets last week, the Dylan Larkin saga with the Detroit Red Wings is drawing even more scrutiny. The story took another twist Thursday. As multiple NHL insiders reported, Larkin is frustrated that the front office hasn’t yet moved him and isn’t planning to […] The post NHL rumors: Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin ‘has had enough,’ won’t play amid trade saga appeared first on ClutchPoints.

If the Chicago Blackhawks are going to underwhelm once again, they at least have plenty of players slated to make their marks. Connor Bedard is one of those players. In Friday’s loss to the Montreal Canadiens, Bedard scored the Blackhawks’ only goal after taking a quick pass from Patrick Kane. In the process, he made […] The post Young Blackhawks Star Reaches Notable Franchise Milestone appeared first on HEAVY.

Patrick Kane is back in Chicago, and he felt the love of Windy City sports fans before Tuesday’s game between the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox. Kane was in attendance for the second game of the Crosstown Series at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill., and threw the ceremonial first pitch. The future Hockey Hall … The post Patrick Kane got the most incredible reception at the Cubs-White Sox game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

The Detroit Red Wings missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again in 2026. Detroit was first in the Eastern Conference in late January. However, they once again collapsed hard during the months of March and April. They now have to answer major questions this offseason. One of the questions concerns the future of Patrick Kane. […] The post Best Patrick Kane destinations if he leaves Red Wings in 2026 NHL Free Agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson has one key priority above all else this summer — securing his franchise cornerstone long-term. Connor Bedard is set to become a restricted free agent on July 1, and the latest update from The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta should excite Blackhawks fans. The hockey insider reported on Friday that […] The post Blackhawks rumors: Connor Bedard’s latest contract update will fire up fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Boston Bruins could look into moving up in the 2026 NHL Draft after their other first-round pick won't come until 2027 or 2028. The post Bruins Should Explore Trading Up in 2026 NHL Draft appeared first on HEAVY.

The Chicago Blackhawks could be looking to convert their first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft into a high-end goalscorer. The post Blackhawks Mock Trade Could Be Draft-Day Blockbuster appeared first on HEAVY.

Roman Kantserov just led the KHL in goals as a 21-year-old — and now he’s taking his talents to North America. The forward signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks at a $1.075 million cap hit, the team announced on Thursday. Originally selected in the second round, 44th overall, by the Hawks in […] The post Blackhawks sign 2nd-round pick after leading KHL in goals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery was conducted on Tuesday night. And it was the Toronto Maple Leafs who won the first overall pick. The Chicago Blackhawks had the third-highest odds to win the lottery. However, they will pick fourth in the 2026 NHL Draft. At least, Kyle Davidson currently holds the fourth pick. The Blackhawks […] The post Blackhawks already open to trading pick after 2026 NHL Draft Lottery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Connor Bedard sat out of 12 games in the 2026 NHL season for the Chicago Blackhawks due to a shoulder injury. The injury, which he picked up on December 12 last year, not only resulted in Chicago missing the 20-year-old, it has also led to him pulling out of the upcoming IIHF World Championship in […] The post Why Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard won’t play for Canada at IIHF World Championship appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Connor Bedard skips 2026 Worlds to rehab shoulder, focusing on health and Blackhawks’ long-term plan after breakout season.

The Chicago Blackhawks star will not play for Team Canada in Switzerland in an effort to prioritize his health for the 2026-27 NHL season

Dallas Stars RFA Jason Robertson could end up setting the market for other RFAs this offseason, given his massive season. The post Jason Robertson to Set Market for Other RFA Contracts appeared first on HEAVY.
