Blackhawk Up 17 hours ago
Blackhawks: Dominik Kubalik shows up to play against Florida
The Chicago Blackhawks had one of their leading goal scorers finally show up on the scoreboard last night against the Florida Panthers. Dominik Kubalik is back and seems to be better than ever! The first three games were rather frustrating for Kubalik and the Blackhawks. They were outscored, outperformed, and seemed to be playing the […] Blackhawks: Dominik Kubalik shows up to play against Florida - Blackhawk Up - Blackhawk Up - A Chicago Blackhawks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Blackhawk Up 18 hours ago
Defense needs to be better in front of the Blackhawks goalies
The Chicago Blackhawks goaltending has been spotty through the first four games of the series. As the ‘Hawks go out trying to find their first win of the season, they need to be better in front of their goalies in the net. So far this season, the Chicago Blackhawks are averaging 33 shots on goal […] Defense needs to be better in front of the Blackhawks goalies - Blackhawk Up - Blackhawk Up - A Chicago Blackhawks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Blackhawk Up 19 hours ago
The Chicago Blackhawks Show Improvement in Loss to Panthers
Yes, the Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Florida Panthers in a 5-4 OT loss, but there is a LOT to like about this game. Even though it was one point, there is a lot to like about this game, starting with the fact Kevin Lankinen was solid in his first start. He made key saves […] The Chicago Blackhawks Show Improvement in Loss to Panthers - Blackhawk Up - Blackhawk Up - A Chicago Blackhawks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Blackhawk Up 20 hours ago
Blackhawks: Forward Philipp Kurashev scores first NHL goal
Although the Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Florida Panthers in overtime tonight, not all was doom and gloom. The ‘Hawks played their most competitive game of the season, and one of their highly-touted prospects reached an important milestone. Forward Philipp Kurashev scored his first NHL goal tonight. He took a nice breakout pass across center […] Blackhawks: Forward Philipp Kurashev scores first NHL goal - Blackhawk Up - Blackhawk Up - A Chicago Blackhawks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Blackhawk Up 21 hours ago
Chicago Blackhawks: The Rebuild Needs an Identity
The Tampa Bay Lightning are a fast, skilled, relentless team while the St. Louis Blues are a big, strong, physical team. These two teams have their identity and have drafted and built their current rosters with their identity and vision in mind. The Chicago Blackhawks need to follow suit and figure this out fast if […] Chicago Blackhawks: The Rebuild Needs an Identity - Blackhawk Up - Blackhawk Up - A Chicago Blackhawks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Second City Hockey 21 hours ago
Morning Bag Skate: 1-20-21
Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/NHLI via A daily look at hockey news around the world. This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Panthers 5, Blackhawks 4 (OT) (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) Lankinen debuts as Blackhawks take small step in right direction (The Athletic) Blackhawks limiting themselves by limiting Kubalik’s ice time (again) (SCH) Blackhawks deficient in all areas but goaltending the biggest reason for 0-3 start (Sun-Times) Wheeler’s 2021 NHL prospect pool rankings: Blackhawks at 24 (The Athletic) RECAPS: Panthers 5,...
Blackhawk Up 22 hours ago
3 Takeaways from the Chicago Blackhawks OT loss against the Panthers
Starting the season 0-3 doesn’t have Chicago Blackhawks fans feeling good about the season. In fact, there are already posts about tanking for the top pick. It’s clear that this team can’t compete yet and is missing major pieces. It would be easy to write about the bad, but more useful to find silver linings. […] 3 Takeaways from the Chicago Blackhawks OT loss against the Panthers - Blackhawk Up - Blackhawk Up - A Chicago Blackhawks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Second City Hockey Jan 19, 2021
At least they got a point this time: Panthers 5, Blackhawks 4
Eetu Luostarinen of the Florida Panthers and Lucas Wallmark of the Chicago Blackhawks at the BB&T Center | Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/NHLI via Fourth straight game the Blackhawks have surrendered five goals but first with a point in the standings The Blackhawks picked up their first point of the season but are still searching for their first win after a 5-4 overtime loss to the Panthers on Tuesday night. It’s the fourth straight game the Blackhawks have allowed five goals, but this time it took until overtime and they also four themselves. For the fourth straight...
Chicago Tribune Jan 19, 2021
Chicago Blackhawks claim their 1st point of the season but lose to the Florida Panthers 5-4 in overtime
The Chicago Blackhawks have their first point of the season after losing their first three games. They missed out on a chance for their first victory, however, in a 5-4 loss to the Florida Panthers.
Second City Hockey Jan 19, 2021
Watch: Blackhawks’ Philipp Kurashev scores first career NHL goal
Photo by Joel Auerbach/ It came during the third period of Tuesday’s game against the Panthers. Blackhawks rookie forward Philipp Kurashev scored the first goal of his NHL career during the third period of Tuesday’s game against the Panthers. Kurashev’s speed through the neutral zone has been noticeable in his brief NHL career, and he used that to his advantage for his first NHL goal. After corralling the puck near his own blue line, Kurashev skated the puck into the offensive zone, used Florida defenseman Radko Gudas as a partial screen and snapped a wrist shot...
Chicago Tribune Jan 19, 2021
Chicago Blackhawks practice arena is reopening for public use
Fifth Third Arena, the Chicago Blackhawks' practice facility, is reopening to the public on a limited basis as the city of Chicago begins to peel back COVID-19 restrictions.
Chicago Tribune Jan 19, 2021
Kevin Lankinen is set to make his NHL debut tonight — the 3rd different Chicago Blackhawks goalie in 4 games
The Chicago Blackhawks said before the season that their three young goaltenders will get an audition this season — and it turns out it will have taken only four games for each to get a look.
Blackhawk Up Jan 19, 2021
One first-round pick won’t be enough for the Chicago Blackhawks
This season has been anything but great for the Chicago Blackhawks. During an apparent rebuild and reconstruction of the team, one thing is for sure; one first-round draft pick will not be enough. The Blackhawks have one first-round draft pick as of now for the 2021 NHL draft. Hopefully, by the end of the season, […] One first-round pick won’t be enough for the Chicago Blackhawks - Blackhawk Up - Blackhawk Up - A Chicago Blackhawks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Second City Hockey Jan 19, 2021
Preview: Blackhawks look to take something out of four-game Florida trip
Malcolm Subban of the Chicago Blackhawks warms up prior to the game against the Florida Panthers | Photo by Joel Auerbach/ Chicago, now 0-3-0 with 15 goals against, continues searching for its first win Three games in and the Blackhawks are still looking for their first win of the season. They’ll look to change that on Tuesday when they play the Panthers, the same team Chicago lost to on Sunday night. The first game saw two Blackhawks goals as Alex DeBrincat continued to score and so did the power play (which is now 3-for-10 on the season). Connor Murphy also got his...
Blackhawk Up Jan 19, 2021
Chicago Blackhawks: Five reasons for optimism after three bad games
The first three games of the season have been anything but great for the Chicago Blackhawks, but when it comes to finding hope during a bad season, there are some reasons to be optimistic about the future. I think a lot of people expected to watch the Chicago Blackhawks struggle this season, but how bad […] Chicago Blackhawks: Five reasons for optimism after three bad games - Blackhawk Up - Blackhawk Up - A Chicago Blackhawks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
