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Despite an electric rookie season from No. 1 overall pick Connor Bedard, it was another miserable campaign for the Chicago Blackhawks. The team finished dead last in the Central Division with a ghastly 23-53-6 record, and never looked like anything but a bottom feeder. Bedard made things exciting, scoring 22 goals and 61 points in […]

Patrick Kane bet on himself last summer. He decided against signing a contract in NHL Free Agency and waited until the season began. Multiple teams came in for the future Hall of Famer as he recovered from hip resurfacing surgery. However, the team that won the race was the Detroit Red Wings. Kane in a […]

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard still has a bad taste in his mouth following the NHL season. Bedard is not satisfied with how he and his team played during the 2023-24 campaign. Chicago missed the playoffs and had one of the worst seasons in recent memory, finishing with a 23-53-6 record. “We obviously wish for […]

The 2024 NHL Draft is still around a month away. But on Friday, the Chicago Blackhawks made a move to improve their standing in the draft. Chicago made a trade with the New York Islanders involving five draft picks. The Blackhawks acquired the 18th and 50th picks from New York. In exchange, the Islanders received […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are entering a new era. Chicago is going into the future with future superstar Connor Bedard and Danny Wirtz as owner and CEO after the passing of his late father Rocky in 2023. The organization has found itself in some hot water as a result of a lawsuit filed by a former […]

For the second straight game, it was the Connor Bedard show for Team Canada at the 2024 IIHF World Championships. The Chicago Blackhawks phenom followed up his two-goal performance against Great Britain by potting another two — and adding an assist — in Sunday’s 5-1 win over Denmark. Bedard didn’t take long making his presence […]

The NHL Draft Lottery has come and gone, meaning the first 16 picks of the 2024 NHL Draft are set in stone. The event itself, which takes place in Las Vegas this year, is still a month and a half away. However, it is not officially NHL Mock Draft season. And it’s time for ClutchPoints […]

Connor Bedard didn’t take much of a vacation after an electric rookie season with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2023-24 — the young phenom is already making an impact for Team Canada at the 2024 IIHF World Championships. Bedard scored twice on Saturday, looking like an offensive threat from start to finish as Canada opened its […]

The 2024 NHL Draft takes place from the Las Vegas Sphere in late June. However, Tuesday evening saw the league confirm the order for the first 16 selections of its annual entry draft. The 2024 NHL Draft Lottery is now in the books, and we know that the San Jose Sharks will have the first […]

The Chicago Blackhawks and defenseman Alex Vlasic are reportedly in agreement on a six-year extension that is worth $4.6 million a year, according to Elliotte Friedman of SportsNet. The Blackhawks are locking in a young, promising defenseman in Alex Vlasic for the foreseeable future on what could be a very valuable contract for the team. […]

Despite another awful year for the Chicago Blackhawks, it was a fantastic rookie campaign for phenom Connor Bedard. One of the most hyped prospects in the history of the sport lived up to the sky high expectations, potting 22 goals and 61 points in his first 68 National Hockey League games. And the young Canadian […]

The Chicago Blackhawks wrap their season up with a trip to the Los Angeles Kings Thursday night. Below we will continue our NHL odds series with a Blackhawks-Kings prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Blackhawks have accumulated just 51 points this season. This puts them second-worst […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are about to wrap up their 2023-24 NHL season. And they are giving fans some reason to watch their final few games. On Sunday, former first-round pick Frank Nazar made his NHL debut against the Carolina Hurricanes. He is the latest piece Chicago has put around rookie cornerstone Connor Bedard. Nazar made […]

The Chicago Blackhawks fell to the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night. Chicago fell behind early in the contest and never found their footing. After the game, veteran Jason Dickinson faced the media. And he didn’t hold back with his review of how the Blackhawks performed in St. Louis. The Blackhawks allowed four first period […]

The 2023-24 NHL season will be wrapping up next week. As a result, many of the league’s award races are kicking into full gear. Players say they don’t care much, but they will definitely have these races in the back of their minds during this home stretch. Star rookies Connor Bedard and Brock Faber will […]

The Chicago Blackhawks were the first NHL team to be officially eliminated from playoff contention back in March. While it’s been a terrible year for the team though, it also comes as no surprise. Gone are the days of the Blackhawks contending from year-to-year, with the roster now in a continued overhaul. Chicago’s fully committed […]

Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard was one of the most hyped prospects to come into the league since Connor McDavid before this season and with his rookie campaign now coming to a close, the youngster is reflecting on how things unfolded. The NHL is always an adjustment for young players but Bedard managed to show […]

Connor Bedard has played a lot of hockey over the last few years as he transitioned from a highly-touted prospect to a budding star in the NHL. The Chicago Blackhawks’ star rookie might have more ice time on his plate after the NHL’s regular season concludes after Team Canada contacted Bedard to gauge his interest […]

Connor Bedard may not be part of the Regina Pats anymore, but it looks like he still tunes in to the junior team that he used to play for. It’s evidenced by how he reacted when asked about the recent brawl that took place between the Pats and the Moose Jaw Warriors this past Saturday. […]

The Calgary Flames are in the Windy City to take on the Chicago Blackhawks Tuesday night. Below we will continue our NHL odds series with a Flames-Blackhawks prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Flames are 33-32-5 this season, and they have won just three of their […]

Connor Bedard and 2024 NHL Draft prospect Macklin Celebrini are in different situations as players right now. Bedard is focusing on finishing his rookie season with the Chicago Blackhawks on a strong note. This is in spite of the team’s poor season and failure to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Celebrini, meanwhile, is gearing up […]

The Chicago Blackhawks head to the City of Stars to take on the Los Angeles Kings in what should be a thriller! Join us for our NHL odds series where our Blackhawks-Kings prediction and pick will be revealed. Winners in three of their last four games, could the supposed rebuilding Blackhawks finally be figuring out […]

A pivotal matchup on the ice is surely to be an entertaining one as the Los Angeles Kings take on the Chicago Blackhawks in the Windy City! Join us for our NHL odds series where our Kings-Blackhawks prediction and pick will be revealed. Despite losing two of their last three games, it would be foolish […]

The NHL Trade Deadline is now over. Many teams traded picks for the 2024 NHL Draft ahead of the March 8 deadline. With that now in the past, a lot of teams are now turning their attention to the Macklin Celebrini sweepstakes. So now feels like the perfect time for our second NHL Mock Draft. […]

Connor Bedard is who we thought he’d be. The 18-year-old phenom who was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks with the first overall pick in the NHL Draft last June has done nothing but put points on the board since returning from a jaw injury in mid-February. Bedard continued his hot streak on Tuesday with a […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are coming off a 7-2 thrashing of the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday evening and rookie Connor Bedard was the star of the show, scoring and providing four assists. In the process, the 2023 first-overall pick made history, becoming only the second 18-year-old ever to record eight points in a two-game span. During […]

The Nashville Predators are adding some depth as they prepare for the stretch run with the hopes of making the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Preds have traded for Chicago Blackhawks winger Anthony Beauvillier in exchange for a fifth-round pick, as reported by Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli. Beauvillier only played 23 games with the Blackhawks, scoring […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are objectively the worst team in the NHL, as they currently are 30th in the league in points (they have 35). To make matters worse, they are currently in the middle of seven-game losing streak, further cementing their place at the bottom of the league. Thankfully, they have star center Connor Bedard […]

Connor Bedard is the real deal. The Chicago Blackhawks super rookie is more than just a star on the ice. He is also turning heads off of it, and he’s getting a ton of attention again of late with the looming release of 2023-24 Upper Deck Series 2 collection on Wednesday, which includes the ultra-rare […]

It is a Central Division battle as the Colorado Avalanche face the Chicago Blackhawks. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with an Avalanche-Blackhawks prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Avalanche come into the game sitting at 36-19-5 on the year, which is third in the Central Division. They have won three of their […]

Chris Chelios celebrated the retirement of his Chicago Blackhawks jersey with friends and family at the United Center Sunday prior to the home team’s game with the Detroit Red Wings. It was a widely anticipated event because the Chicago-born and raised Chelios was one of the greatest defensemen in team history. Celebrities including Eddie Vedder, […]

The Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks met in a highly anticipated contest on Sunday. Former Blackhawks star Patrick Kane made his return to Chicago for the first time as a visitor. And former Detroit and Chicago star Chris Chelios had his jersey retired before the game. It was must-watch hockey, and it didn’t disappoint. […]

Former Chicago Bulls superstar Michael Jordan is expected to make a rare appearance at the United Center Sunday, but it’s not to take in a game from his former team. Instead, Jordan is expected to be on hand for an NHL game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings. The Blackhawks are retiring […]

The Winnipeg Jets hit the road as they face the Chicago Blackhawks. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Jets-Blackhawks prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Jets enter the game at 34-15-5 on the year, good for third in the Central Divison. They have won four of their last five as well. […]

The Chicago Blackhawks aren’t having the greatest season in 2023-24. However, they have found a surprisingly effective duo in star rookie Connor Bedard and veteran Nick Foligno. In fact, the pair has been so effective that Foligno is sticking around for a couple more years. And on Wednesday, fans got a chance to see their […]

For the first time ever, two former No. 1 overall picks at very different stages in their careers will faceoff when Patrick Kane and the Detroit Red Wings head to the United Center to take on Connor Bedard’s Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday. Kane was the face of the Hawks for over a decade, debuting in […]

The Philadelphia Flyers hope to return to their winning ways when they take on the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center. It will be the first time these teams square off after splitting last year’s season series. The Blackhawks are back in contention to receive the First Overall pick this season, while the Flyers rebuild […]

Despite Connor Bedard’s Chicago Blackhawks losing their 21st straight road game after being doubled up 6-3 by the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night, the rookie phenom again stuffed the stat sheet. The 18-year-old scored a goal and added two assists, increasing his point total to six in the three games he’s played since returning from […]

Chicago Blackhawks star rookie Connor Bedard has only just returned to the ice. In fact, he skated in just his third game since his injury return on Monday night. However, the 18-year-old phenom is not lacking confidence. Just ask the Carolina Hurricanes and goalie Spencer Martin about that. Bedard and the Blackhawks appeared to score […]