The Blackhawks are leaning toward assigning sophomore defenseman Kevin Korchinski to the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs to begin the 2024-25 season, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports Monday. Korchinski, the seventh overall pick of the 2022 draft, played 76 games for Chicago last season in a top-four role. Chicago has reportedly been mulling whether to demote the defenseman for … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Likely To Start Kevin Korchinski In AHL
Summer Synopsis: Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks haven’t had much success in recent years but they do appear poised to turn the corner very soon. Whether that turn happens next season or not remains to be seen, but the Blackhawks certainly seem ready to move their rebuild into the next phase adding plenty of veterans to create a mix with their younger players. Chicago is unlikely to be a playoff team … [Read more...] about Summer Synopsis: Chicago Blackhawks
Blackhawks Expect Taylor Hall To Be Cleared For Preseason
The Blackhawks made a splash on the trade market last summer when they acquired top-six winger Taylor Hall from the Bruins, but an injury to his ACL in his right knee derailed his campaign and shut him down back in November. After returning to practice in the final few days of the 2023-24 campaign, Hall told Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times that he’s completed his recovery … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Expect Taylor Hall To Be Cleared For Preseason
Maroon Not Yet Thinking About Playing Future Beyond Upcoming Season
Veteran forward Pat Maroon signed a one-year, $1.3MM contract with the Blackhawks early in free agency which will be the 14th season of his career. The 36-year-old told Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times that he’s not focusing beyond the coming season and isn’t sure if this will be his final year. Maroon spent most of 2023-24 with Minnesota before being acquired by Boston at … [Read more...] about Maroon Not Yet Thinking About Playing Future Beyond Upcoming Season
Frank Nazar Could Be An X-Factor In Chicago’s New Top-Six
The Chicago Blackhawks have had the wind behind their sails since drafting Connor Bedard. They’ve continued to announce exciting upgrades to the roster, the staff, and even the United Center; pulling out plenty of storylines ahead of next season. But that excitement has cast a bit of a shadow over the genuine rookie challenge awaiting top prospect Frank Nazar, and the X-factor … [Read more...] about Frank Nazar Could Be An X-Factor In Chicago’s New Top-Six