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  • 2 months ago | dailyherald.com | John Dietz

    Blackhawks center Connor Bedard is eligible for a contract extension in July AP In the world of poker, the best bluffers leave their opponents befuddled and baffled en route to bulldozing their way to title after title. Pretty soon we'll know if Kyle from Chicago — aka Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson — was channeling his inner Daniel Negreanu or if he was simply telling the truth when he told reporters Thursday that “in all likelihood” significant additions will not be made this off-season.

  • 2 months ago | dailyherald.com | John Dietz

    The Blackhawks Nick Foligno, middle, and Connor Murphy, right, celebrate a goal with Jason Dickinson during a game earlier this season. AP How do you know the soul of a man? While perhaps a bit melodramatic, that's the question I posed to Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno and alternate captain Connor Murphy after a recent practice. We dove into the subject because the Hawks are at an important stage of the rebuild that GM Kyle Davidson began 3.5 years ago.

  • 2 months ago | dailyherald.com | John Dietz

    Blackhawks defenseman Wyatt Kaiser is a near lock to open next season with the team, writes columnist John Dietz. AP While another disappointing season is coming to an end for the Blackhawks, there is nonetheless a bit of excitement in the air. It stems from the additions of forward Oliver Moore and defenseman Sam Rinzel, two guys hoping to help the Hawks become Stanley Cup contenders down the road. Expect them to see plenty of ice time in the final five games.

  • 2 months ago | dailyherald.com | John Dietz

    Blackhawks Interim head coach Anders Sorensen talks to players during a game this season. AP Since Joel Quenneville was fired on Nov. 6, 2018, we've watched Jeremy Colliton, Derek King, Luke Richardson and Anders Sorensen take turns at guiding the Blackhawks. The results have been downright atrocious. Of course, considering the dearth of talent it's debatable how much blame each man deserves.

  • Mar 23, 2025 | dailyherald.com | John Dietz

    Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson speaks at a news conference earlier this season. AP Few NHL coaches garner more respect than Tampa Bay's Jon Cooper. Obviously, the 57-year-old has been blessed with loaded rosters, but he knows how to get the most out of every player and has guided the Lightning to four Stanley Cup Final appearances in 10 years. Players love him and the feeling is mutual. The result is a winning culture matched by few other franchises over that span.

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