Gail Kauchak

3 days ago | thehockeywriters.com | Gail Kauchak

This might be one of the most important offseasons for the Chicago Blackhawks in quite some time. After finishing 31st in the league for the second season in a row, some different choices need to be made. It’s true that rebuilding takes time, but the organization was adamant last season that the progression from bad to better was going to happen. Looking at it purely from a rankings standpoint, that wasn’t the case.

1 week ago | thehockeywriters.com | Gail Kauchak

The first round of the 2024-25 Stanley Cup Playoffs is in the books. Eight teams have been eliminated, while eight teams remain for the chance to hoist the best trophy in sports. The Chicago Blackhawks might have a future in this fight, but it’s not their time yet. However, there are a number of familiar faces still in the race. Let’s look at 14 former Blackhawks to watch in the second round of the playoffs. Taylor Hall had a rough go of it in Chicago.

2 weeks ago | thehockeywriters.com | Gail Kauchak

In the first half of the 2024-25 season for the Chicago Blackhawks, they won just 14 of their first 41 games. I highlighted five of those wins by choosing the top five “tool belt” handoffs. This is a way for the players to celebrate their teammates that have made special contributions towards the win. After all, who in life doesn’t want to be recognized by their fellow colleagues? It’s no different in hockey.

2 weeks ago | thehockeywriters.com | Gail Kauchak

As the first round of the NHL playoffs unfold, the Chicago Blackhawks are on the outside looking in. Most of the players are vacationing before they get back to their summer workouts and training. Meanwhile, the front office is focusing on who will be their head coach in the 2025-26 season. Even in the offseason, the news and rumors never end. Let’s get to the latest. Last Thursday (Apr.

3 weeks ago | thehockeywriters.com | Gail Kauchak

The Chicago Blackhawks finished their 2024-25 campaign 31st in the league, with a record of 25-46-11 and 61 points. It was an improvement from last season’s totals of 23-53-6 (52 points), but the organization had a more progress in mind when they embarked on this campaign. The good news is the Blackhawks ended things on a high note, going 4-1-1 in their final six games. Over the stretch run of the season, the team has been infused with fresh young talent that brings energy and hope for the future.