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Photo by Michael Reaves/ Some news and notes before Thursday’s game at the United Center. A few quick items as the Chicago Blackhawks prepare to host the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night at the United Center. First, it appears as if the Blackhawks will be going back to a more traditional lineup after running out 11 forwards and 7 defensemen against the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday: Blackhawks lineup: Back to 12F/6D. Austin Wagner will make his season debut, having recovered from his infected hand injury. Khaira is also back in.Seth Jones is sick but expected to...

Photo by Bruce Bennett/ A daily look at hockey news around the world. An update on the future of Second City Hockey — and how you can STILL help us! This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks Bits: Brett Seney signs one-year contract extension (SCH) Vlasic, Kaiser gaining valuable NHL experience during Blackhawks’ final stretch (Sun-Times) RECAP: Stars 4, Blackhawks 1 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (The Athletic) Blackhawks sign Antti Saarela to entry-level contract (SCH) Stories on Toews’ return at the morning skate (Sun-Times)...

Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Come April, we’ll have a new home. Up ahead, there was a curve approachingShe made no indications of slowing First off, thanks are in order, because we absolutely could not have done this without the support of the SCH community. Your response to our other updates was overwhelming and the contributions to our GoFundMe are why we’re still here — and why we’ll continue to be here. So, once again: thanks. Our fund-raising efforts continue and, if you are in a position where you can offer us even more support in the form of a...

Photo by Michael Reaves/ A daily look at hockey news around the world. An update on the future of Second City Hockey — and how you can help us! This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAP: Stars 4, Blackhawks 1 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (The Athletic) Blackhawks sign Antti Saarela to entry-level contract (SCH) Stories on Toews’ return at the morning skate (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic) Dying Hard: NHL Reverse Standings Update — Substitute Teacher Edition (SCH) Blackhawks still “trying to get better” as season winds down and...

Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via A daily look at hockey news around the world. An update on the future of Second City Hockey — and how you can help us! This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Dying Hard: NHL Reverse Standings Update — Substitute Teacher Edition (SCH) Blackhawks still “trying to get better” as season winds down and last-place race heats up (Sun-Times) RECAPS: Canucks 4, Blackhawks 2 (SCH) Stories on Pride Night reactions (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic) Toews resumes skating, might return to...

A daily look at hockey news around the world. An update on the future of Second City Hockey — and how you can help us! This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Canucks 4, Blackhawks 2 (SCH) Stories on Pride Night reactions (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic) Toews resumes skating, might return to practice soon (Sun-Times) Reese Johnson returns at last from concussion that took “courage” to admit happened (Sun-Times) RECAPS: Wild 3, Blackhawks 1 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) Paul Ludwinski signs entry-level contract (SCH) Time for...

Photo by Michael Reaves/ The interminable slog continues. Wouldn’t ya know it ... the Chicago Blackhawks lost again! It’s the darndest thing. This time it was a 3-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night at the United Center. The first goal of the game came near the end of the first period, with Connor Murphy scoring on his birthday with this long wrister from just inside the blue line while shorthanded: Connor Murphy scores a shorthanded goal against the Vancouver Canucks to make it 1-0 #CHIvsVAN #Blackhawks #Canucks pic.twitter.com/oZ97oqasgl—...

Photo by Stacy Revere/ By definition, it is a hockey game. Two teams with just about nothing to play meet at the United Center on Sunday evening when the Chicago Blackhawks host the Vancouver Canucks. It’s also Pride Night at the United Center, although the Blackhawks will not be participating in the most visible display of public support for the LGBTQIA+ community thanks to an “organizational decision” that remains clear as mud. These two teams met back on Jan. 24, which was the first game of the Rick Tocchet era, after the Canucks mishandled the midseason...

Photo by Chris Tanouye/ The 2022 second-rounder was in the OHL this season. The Chicago Blackhawks added another prospect to the organization on Saturday morning, signing 2022 second-round pick (39th overall) Paul Ludwinski to a three-year, entry-level contract. The contract carries an annual salary cap hit of $931,667. Hi Paul pic.twitter.com/C3kBGS2vEg— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) March 25, 2023 Ludwinski, who’ll turn 19 in April, played with the OHL’s Kingston Frontenacs this season, racking up 34 points (9 G, 25 A) in 47 games. He’s been in...

Photo by Bruce Bennett/ This situation could use an explanation from the top. It’s time, Danny. Is it OK if I call you Danny? Seems like everyone else does. We’ve never met and you’re almost certainly unaware of my existence. We come from extremely different worlds but do have this Chicago Blackhawks hockey team in common, even if the nature of our connections to that team are extremely different. The reason for this, Danny, is that we all need to hear from you right now. It’s been tough to be a Blackhawks fan for the last few years, and the lack of on-ice...

Photo by Patrick Smith/ A daily look at hockey news around the world. An update on the future of Second City Hockey — and how you can help us! This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Capitals 6, Blackhawks 1 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) Connor Murphy focusing on “big message” for Pride Night, despite lack of jerseys (Sun-Times) Musings on Madison, Episode 117 — Blackhawks’ Pride Night developments (SCH) Reports on Blackhawks not wearing Pride-themed warmup sweaters (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic) Top of the...

Photo by Mitchell Layton/ A daily look at hockey news around the world. An update on the future of Second City Hockey — and how you can help us! This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Reports on Blackhawks not wearing Pride-themed warmup sweaters (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic) Top of the lottery prospects: Leo Carlsson update (SCH) Top of the lottery prospects: Matvei Michkov final update (SCH) Blackhawks NCAA prospect update for 3/22: Tourney Time (SCH) How do the Blackhawks tape their sticks? An SCH investigation...

Photo by Chase Agnello-Dean/NHLI via The Blackhawks have other activities planned for Sunday’s Pride Night. The Chicago Blackhawks will be hosting a Pride Night on Sunday at the United Center but one of the planned activities for the game has reportedly been removed from the list. According to the article below from Ben Pope of the Sun-Times, the Blackhawks players will not be wearing Pride-themed warmups during the pregame skate. The Blackhawks still have a number of LGBTQ-related programming events planned for before and during the game against the Canucks.—...

Photo by Dave Reginek/ Conference and national tournaments highlight this round of reports. Checking in on the Chicago Blackhawks prospects currently playing in NCAA. Forwards Frank Nazar, Michigan Stats: 5 points (1 G, 4 A) in 10 GP For the first time this season, we have actual hockey games from Nazar to discuss. He’s played in 10 since recovering from an injury earlier in the season, helping Michigan repeat as Big Ten champions. He hasn’t racked up a ton of points, but he has received some praise for his work on the defensive side of the ice: Frank Nazar...

Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via A daily look at hockey news around the world. An update on the future of Second City Hockey — and how you can help us! This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS How do the Blackhawks tape their sticks? An SCH investigation (SCH) Tyler Johnson producing plenty of shots but no goals: “I’m in a rut” (Sun-Times) RECAPS: Avalanche 5, Blackhawks 0 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) Dying Hard: NHL Reverse Standings Update — Old Man Yells at Cloud Edition (SCH) Boris Katchouk finding niche, building...