BN Blackhawks Top 25 Prospect Rankings: End of October Update

Frank Nazar Chicago Blackhawks
Frank Nazar Chicago Blackhawks

We’re now almost one month into the hockey seasons across the continent. College hockey is in full swing, junior hockey is rolling and the AHL is into it’s regular schedule. For the Chicago Blackhawks, watching prospects at every level is something we’ve been doing consistently over the past few years as the organization embarks on a rebuild.

The good news is Blackhawks prospects at every level are off to really good starts. There are some nice surprises in the NCAA and OHL ranks that have impacted the stock of certain players. The best news is the Blackhawks’ pipeline is almost fully healthy as we get closer to November. So let’s update our rankings.

Note 1: I’m making a swap among the players eligible for our rankings this time around. Wyatt Kaiser is an every-night NHL defenseman now, so he’s graduating. Kevin Korchinski is playing in Rockford to start the season, so he is now on the list.

Note 2: While I am excluding Kaiser from the rankings, I am still including Nolan Allan even though he has been on the NHL roster the entire regular season thus far.

Artyom Levshunov Chicago Blackhawks

1. Artyom Levshunov, RHD

6-2, 208
Shoots: Right
Acquired: 1st round (No. 2) — 2024 NHL Draft
SIGNED
2024-25 Team: Rockford IceHogs (AHL)
2024-25 Stats: 2 games, 1 assist, 5 shots on goal

The Blackhawks’ top pick in the 2024 NHL Draft is finally healthy and on the ice with Rockford. He picked up an assist in his first career professional game. There’s still development that needs to happen with him, but every indication is that his ceiling is extremely high. I’m excited to see how his season progresses now that he’s playing.

Kevin Korchinski Chicago Blackhawks

2. Kevin Korchinski, LHD

6-1, 185
Shoots: Left
Acquired: 1st round (No. 7) — 2022 NHL Draft* (pick acquired from Ottawa in A. DeBrincat trade)
SIGNED
2024-25 Team: Rockford IceHogs (AHL)
2024-25 Stats: 5 games, 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 points, 8 shots on goal

The Blackhawks made the decision to give Korchinski more development work out of the bright lights of the NHL this season, and he’s skating very well for Rockford to start the new season. The perceived step back to the AHL is something I think most parties would have loved to have available last year.

Frank Nazar Chicago Blackhawks
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3. Frank Nazar, C

5-9, 175
Shoots: Right
Acquired: 1st round (No. 13) — 2022 NHL Draft* (pick acquired from Montreal in K. Dach trade)
SIGNED
2024-25 Teams: Rockford IceHogs (AHL)
2024-25 Stats: 5 games, 2 goals, 2 assists, 4 points, 13 shots on goal

Nazar didn’t win an NHL spot in training camp but he’s taken the assignment in Rockford and run with it early in the season. He’s playing on both special teams — he already has a short-handed goal — and is making dynamic plays as the top-line center for the IceHogs.

4. Oliver Moore, C/LW

5-11, 194
Shoots: Left
Acquired: 1st round (No. 19 overall) — 2023 NHL Draft* (pick acquired from TB in the Brandon Hagel trade)
2024-25 Team: University of Minnesota (NCAA — Big Ten)
2024-25 Stats: 6 games, 1 goal, 4 assists, 5 points, 13 shots on goal

Moore has bounced around the lineup early this season for Minnesota. The point production might not be where some would want/expect it to be, but he’s been asked to be a third-line center at times and a top-line center in other moments.

Sam Rinzel Blackhawks 2022 NHL Draft

5. Sam Rinzel, RHD

6-5, 180
Shoots: Right
Acquired: 1st round (No. 25) — 2022 NHL Draft* (pick acquired from Toronto in Mrazek trade)
2024-25 Team: University of Minnesota (NCAA — Big Ten)
2024-25 Stats: 6 games, 4 goals, 5 assists, 9 points 16 shots on net

Rinzel is off to a blistering start this season, creating offense and getting his own shot. To be at nine points thru six games as a top-pair defenseman is fabulous. He has also been credited with three blocked shots. Rinzel was drafted as a wild card with a lot of potential and it certainly appears he’s starting to find his game on both ends of the rink.

Ethan Del Mastro Chicago Blackhawks
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6. Ethan Del Mastro, LHD

6-4, 210
Shoots: Left
Acquired: 4th round (No. 105) — 2021 NHL Draft* (pick acquired from Vancouver in M. Bowey trade)
SIGNED
2024-25 Teams: Rockford IceHogs (AHL)
2024-25 Stats: 5 games, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal

Del Mastro got a taste of the NHL last year and had a solid training camp. He’s one of the talented defensemen in Rockford to watch this season. He doesn’t play the fast, offensive game that Korchinski, Levshunov or even Rinzel does; he’s more of a bulldozer on the back end. But he has a good shot and is capable of impacting the game with his size.

Nick Lardis Chicago Blackhawks
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7. Nick Lardis, RW

5-11, 165
Shoots: Left
Acquired: 3rd round (No. 67) — 2023 NHL Draft
SIGNED
2024-25 Team: Brantford (OHL)
2024-25 Stats: 10 games, 11 goals, 3 assists, 58 shots on goal, 1 game-winning goal

Entering this week, Lardis’ 11 goals was tied for third in the OHL. Ten of his goals have come at even strength, which is even more important and impressive. He isn’t the biggest player but he showed better in training camp this year. He’s put on some muscle and the goals are pouring in for Lardis right now. Look out when the Blackhawks’ other Bulldog joins the Brantford lineup.

Colton Dach Chicago Blackhawks

8. Colton Dach, C/W

6-4, 198
Shoots: Left
Acquired: 2nd round (No. 62) — 2021 NHL Draft* (pick acq. from Vegas in pick swap)
SIGNED
2024-25 Team: Rockford IceHogs (AHL)
2024-25 Stats: 5 games, 2 goals, 1 assist, 15 shots on net

Dach is the biggest physical presence in the pipeline that’s close to the NHL at this point. He’s minus-five to start the AHL season, which isn’t ideal. But he’s been the power forward they’re hoping he can be at the next level. He was close to getting an NHL shot last year before a concussion sidetracked his season.

9. Ryan Greene, C

6-1, 185
Shoots: Left
Acquired: 2nd round (No. 57) — 2022 NHL Draft* (pick acquired from Minnesota in MA Fleury trade)
2024-25 Team: Boston University (Hockey East)
2024-25 Stats: 5 games, 3 goals, 2 assists, 11 shots on goal, 5 blocked shots

The Blackhawks would have liked to have signed Greene this past summer, but he wanted one more chance to bring a national championship to BU. He’s one of their co-captains this season and is off to a strong start. He’s winning 53.4 percent of his faceoffs and blocking shots as well. I expect he’ll sign as soon as BU’s season comes to a close.

Sacha Boisvert Chicago Blackhawks 2024 NHL Draft
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10. Sacha Boisvert, C

6-2, 180
Shoots: Left
Acquired: 1st round (No. 18) — 2024 NHL Draft* (pick acq. from Islanders in pick swap)
2024-25 Team: North Dakota (NCHC)
2024-25 Stats: 5 games, 1 goal, 3 assists, 1 blocked shot

The Blackhawks’ second pick in the first round of the 2024 draft, Boisvert moves up to the college ranks and has been able to produce early in his career. He’s usually been the second-line center for North Dakota, which is a good spot for a true freshman on a ranked team.

11. Marek Vanacker, LW

6-0, 178
Shoots: Left
Acquired: 1st round (No. 27) — 2024 NHL Draft* (pick acq. from Carolina in pick swap)
SIGNED
2024-25 Team: Brantford (OHL)

Vanacker had shoulder surgery this summer and probably won’t be able to join the Brantford lineup until December. He’s already signed his entry-level contract and the organization is very high on his future.

12. Landon Slaggert, LW

6-0, 180
Shoots: Left
Acquired: 3rd round (No. 79) — 2020 NHL Draft
SIGNED
2024-25 Teams: Rockford IceHogs (AHL)
2024-25 Stats: 5 games, 2 assists, 5 shots on goal

Slaggert showed well in the NHL last year and had a good training camp. Frankly, if the Blackhawks didn’t have 13 forwards ahead of him on NHL deals he could have been in the NHL to start this season. He’s working on his game and, like Nazar, getting run in every situation for the IceHogs. He’s already signed an extension with the Blackhawks to stick around for a couple more years, showing the organization believes in him.

13. Gavin Hayes, RW

6-1, 177
Shoots: Right
Acquired: 3rd round (No. 66) — 2022 NHL Draft* (pick acquired from Montreal in K. Dach trade)
SIGNED
2024-25 Teams: Rockford IceHogs (AHL)
2024-25 Stats: 5 games, 1 goal, 1 assist, 8 shots on net

Hayes got his first professional goal out of the way early this season. He’s been a scorer at every level he’s played so it will be interesting to see how that translates to the pro ranks.

14. AJ Spellacy, C

6-2, 195
Shoots: Right
Acquired: 3rd round (No. 72) — 2024 NHL Draft* (pick acq. from Ottawa in DeBrincat trade)
2024-25 Team: Windsor (OHL)
2024-25 Stats: 9 games, 4 goals, 5 assists, 33 shots on goal, 1 game-winning goal

Spellacy was the talk of training camp and he’s off to a solid start with Windsor. He’s winning 50.4 percent of his faceoffs to start the year and has two power play goals. His size at center makes him even more intriguing as the Blackhawks look to the next wave of prospects.

15. Roman Kantserov, RW

5-10, 176
Shoots: Left
Acquired: 2nd round (No. 44) — 2023 NHL Draft* (pick acquired from OTT in Zaitsev trade)
2024-25 Team: Metallurg Magnitogorsk (KHL)
2024-25 Stats: 2 games, 1 goal, 1 assist

Kantersov got a late start to the season after summer surgery but he’s back on the ice. He scored his first goal over this past weekend. His offensive ability is intriguing, even if he isn’t the biggest player. The issue is Kantserov is signed in Russia until after the 2025-26 season.

16. Nolan Allan, LHD

6-2, 195
Shoots: Left
Acquired: 1st round (No. 32) — 2021 NHL Draft* (pick acquired from Columbus in S. Jones trade)
SIGNED
2024-25 Team: Chicago Blackhawks (NHL)
2024-25 Stats: 6 games, 2 assists, 4 hits, 3 blocked shots, 13:05 ATOI

I’m leaving Allan in my prospect rankings because he’s still developing, he just happens to be doing it at the NHL level. He hasn’t seen a lot of ice time early in his career and has had predictable ups and downs during games, but the fact that he’s the guy who’s on the NHL roster right now speaks volumes about how the NHL sees his trajectory. He’s been solid to start his NHL career.

17. Dominic James, C

6-0, 190
Shoots: Left
Acquired: 6th round (No. 173) — 2022 NHL Draft* (pick acquired from Columbus in S. Jones trade)
2024-25 Team: Minnesota-Duluth (NCHC)
2024-25 Stats: 7 games, 6 goals, 4 assists, 2 game-winning goals, 7 blocked shots

James was the top faceoff guy for the US at the World Juniors a couple years ago and he has decent size so I was disappointed that he lost almost all of last season to injury. He’s the captain of the Bulldogs this season and he’s been fantastic. His projection was always a bottom-six defensive center and his seven blocked shots in as many games shows he’s still doing that. But six goals in seven games is a nice hello! stat from the start. He’s also winning 62.7 percent of his faceoffs.

18. Drew Commesso, G

6-2, 180
Acquired: 2nd round (No. 46) — 2020 NHL Draft* (pick acquired from Vegas in M. Subban trade)
SIGNED
2024-25 Team: Rockford IceHogs (AHL), Chicago Blackhawks (NHL)
2024-25 Stats (AHL): 2 games 1-1-0, 3.52 GAA, .854 save pct

Commesso got a surprise call-up to start the current Blackhawks road trip because of an illness. He was solid as the No. 1 in Rockford last year and will remain on the top of the depth chart with the IceHogs even when Laurent Brossoit returns and Arvid Söderblom‘s roster spot is also no longer available.

19. Adam Gajan, G

6-3, 180
Acquired: 2nd round (No. 35) — 2023 NHL Draft
2024-25 Team: Minnesota-Duluth (NCHC)
2024-25 Stats: 6 games, 3-3-0, 3.19 GAA, .899 save percentage

Gajan has started six of the seven games to start the season for the Bulldogs as a freshman (albeit an over-age freshman). Making the transition from the USHL to NCAA between the pipes isn’t easy, so having a save percentage around .900 this early in his collegiate career is decent. His workload has been impressive thus far.

20. Ilya Safonov, C

6-4, 205
Shoots: Left
Acquired: 6th round (No. 172) — 2021 NHL Draft
2024-25 Team: Ak Bars Kazan (KHL)
2024-25 Stats: 17 games, 2 goals, 2 assists

The Blackhawks drafted him three years ago now and are still waiting for him to have a lengthy conversation about coming to North America. His contract expires after this season so we’ll see if a slow start impacts the Blackhawks’ intrigue. He has the best size of any center in the system. He’ll also turn 24 at the end of May.

21. Aidan Thompson, C/LW

5-11, 180
Shoots: Left
Acquired: 3rd round (No. 90) — 2022 NHL Draft* (pick acquired from Calgary in N. Zadorov trade)
2024-25 Team: University of Denver (NCHC)
2024-25 Stats: 6 games, 4 goals 7 assists, 2 blocked shots

Thompson has primarily been the top-line left wing this season for DU and his offense has absolutely exploded. He’s been part of the power play for the defending champs and has two power play goals already this year. After posting 30 points in 44 games last year, he’s averaging almost two points per game to start this season. Before this season he projected as a potential fourth-line player with good defensive awareness but his offensive outburst is something I’ll be keeping an eye on this season.

22. Isaak Phillips, LHD

6-3, 205
Shoots: Left
Acquired: 5th round (No. 141) — 2020 NHL Draft
SIGNED
2024-25 Teams: Rockford IceHogs (AHL), Chicago Blackhawks (NHL)
2024-25 Stats (AHL): 2 games, 0 points, 5 shots on net

Phillips has effectively been the Blackhawks’ eighth defenseman this season, which has led to him bouncing back and forth between Rockford and Chicago a couple times already. That’s limited his stats to start the season. The fact that Nolan Allan has passed him on the depth chart is an indication the organization wants to see more from his game.

23. Samuel Savoie, LW,

5-10, 189
Shoots: Left
Acquired: 3rd round (No. 81) — 2022 NHL Draft* (pick acquired from Vegas in pick swap)
SIGNED
2024-25 Team: Rockford IceHogs (AHL)
2024-25 Stats: 5 games, 2 goals, 2 assists, 6 shots on goal

Savoie scored a short-handed goal in Manitoba this past weekend and has been productive early in his pro career. After a nasty leg injury cost him most of last year, he’s bounced back incredibly well. He plays with an edge, so his PIM was something to watch this season. He’s only taken one minor penalty in his first five starts.

24. John Mustard, C

6-1, 185
Shoots: Left
Acquired: 3rd round (No. 67) — 2024 NHL Draft
2024-25 Team: Providence (Hockey East)
2024-25 Stats: 5 games, 1 goal, 1 assists, 17 shots on goal

Mustard can absolutely fly — something the Blackhawks have consistently targeted in the draft since Kyle Davidson became the general manager. He’s generating plenty of chances as a true freshman at Providence to start his collegiate career and got his first NCAA goal on the board.

25. Paul Ludwinski, C

5-11, 172
Shoots: Left
Acquired: 2nd round (No. 39) — 2022 NHL Draft* (pick acquired from OTT in A. DeBrincat trade)
SIGNED
2024-25 Team: Rockford IceHogs (AHL)
2024-25 Stats: 5 games, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal

Ludwinski projects as a bottom-six player, and his size makes me wonder if he’s going to eventually be a wing if he can climb to the NHL level. He had a very good training camp as a defensive player and penalty killer. He’s playing that role well early for the IceHogs.

Honorable Mention

Martin Misiak, RW
Milton Oscarson, C
Ryder Rolston, W
Alex Pharand, RW
Louis Crevier, RHD
Cole Guttman, C
Jack Pridham, RW
Joel Svensson, RW
Taige Harding, LHD
Jiri Felcman, C

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Nikola Vucevic of the Chicago Bulls, Warriors trade target

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The NFL season has officially come to an (unceremonious) end, and you know what that means ... IT IS OFFICIALLY BASKETBALL SEASON, BABY! All-Star Weekend, superstars on new teams, a tight race in the West, and Matas Buzelis' historic second-half Rookie of the Year run! What more could you ask for? In all seriousness, while I think there are MANY captivating NBA storylines to follow over the next few months,...

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Chicago Bulls
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A Perfect Tank Loss, A Great Matas Buzelis Performance, Coby White’s Free Throws, and Other Bulls Bullets

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Box Score & Player Grades: Warriors 132, Bulls 111 – February 8, 2025

I just don't have any clue what to expect from this Bulls team. I came into tonight expecting Jimmy Butler to go off and the Warriors to control the game en route to an easy win. Not exactly what we saw in this one! Well, at least in the first half. After a bit of a meh first few minutes from the Bulls, we saw a fantastic finish to the...

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Jimmy Butler is back at the United Center! https://www.bleachernation.com/bulls/2025/02/07/jimmy-butler-debut-0207/ Game Info Golden State Warriors (25-26) at Chicago Bulls (22-30) – 7:00 p.m. CT on Chicago Sports Network (TV) and 670 The Score (Radio) Lineups Chicago Bulls Coby White Ayo Dosunmu Josh Giddey Patrick Williams Nikola Vucevic Golden State Warriors Steph Curry Buddy Hield Jimmy Butler Draymond Green Quinten Post © Jim Rassol-Imagn Images Odds Chicago comes into today’s game as a 6-point...

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Elias Schuster
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Meet the Chicago Bulls’ Newbies (and Other Bulls Bullets)

It only feels right that the Chicago Bulls' first game after the trade deadline will pit them against the new-look Golden State Warriors. After weeks upon weeks of rumors connecting the Western Conference squad to Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic, they snubbed the Bulls in favor of their former franchise centerpiece. I'm sure most of us expected Butler to come out motivated, but kicking off this new era where it...

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So the Bulls Are Rebuilding, Right? Here is Arturas Karnisovas’ Answer

Chicago Bulls fans didn't get many answers at this trade deadline, but it wasn't for a lack of trying. Confronted with a seemingly confused group of local reporters on Thursday afternoon, Arturas Karnisovas was pressed about the organization's philosophy. He fielded repeated questions about their failure to accumulate additional assets and the franchise's sense of urgency to improve their lottery odds ahead of a wildly praised 2025 NBA Draft. The...

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It's bye week(s) time for the Chicago Blackhawks, so let's catch up with some of the team's prospects. I had a chance to chat with Minnesota's Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel about how they feel their seasons are going, where they've improved, winning at the World Junior Championship and more. The guys were great to chat with. I'll have more from Moore later, but wanted to start with Rinzel. When...

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Intrigue, Questions, Hope Surround Blackhawks 2020 NHL Draft Class

As we continue to focus on the Blackhawks' rebuild, it's important to recognize that there were some pieces in the cupboard before the organ-I-zation changed general managers. And one of the draft classes that's stacking up to be one of the more intriguing in the immediate future took place at one of the most awkward times in the history of the NHL. Because of the COVID pandemic, the 2020 NHL...

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Teuvo Teräväinen Appreciation, Del Mastro to Rockford, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

The Chicago Blackhawks have but one representative heading to the 4 Nations Face-Off this week. Teuvo Teräväinen will skate for Finland. So, with no Blackhawks anything happening for the next week or so outside of those games and with the Super Bowl overwhelming the sports world yesterday, let's take a moment to chat about the return of Turbo this season. A great zone entry from the Foligno line leads to...

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Consistent Bedard, More Donato, Where are the Young D? Prospect Highlights, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

The Blackhawks closed their pre-break schedule with another tough loss. They were really good in the first period... and then the wheels seemingly fell off in the second (again). The second period has been an issue for the Blackhawks all season, but this was like they decided to splice a period of the game tape from the Florida game into the middle of an otherwise solid performance. Connor Bedard goes...

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Blackhawks 5, Blues 6 (SO) — Three Stars, Key Takeaways

Remember when the Blackhawks played the Blues outdoors almost six weeks ago and it didn't go very well. That game has been sitting in the minds of the guys who played in it since then. Frank Nazar mentioned payback after the game on Friday night in Chicago. And the opening 20 minutes looked like the Blackhawks had something in store for the Blues. Two goals 38 seconds apart staked the...

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Tab Bamford
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Blackhawks at Blues — Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

The Blackhawks close out their schedule before the 4 Nations Face-Off break in St. Louis -- and they'll be wearing their Winter Classic look (big fan of red on the road). Here's hoping the guys in the room feel like they owe the Blues a game because the last time they wore these jerseys against them it was the pathetic display at Wrigley Field. Broadcast Info Puck Drop: 6:00 PM CTTV...

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Tab Bamford
Feb 08, 2025
Ryan Donato Alex Vlasic Chicago Blackhawks

Donato’s Hot, Pond Hockey Claps Back, Slaggert’s a Dog, Lardis Hits 50, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

“He’s hotter than burnt toast.” That's how Seth Jones described Ryan Donato after his first career four-point game last night. Donato has been so good all year; his work ethic is precisely what you want young players to emulate when they get to the NHL. Seeing him get the rewards in the box score for working his ass off is great. But it presents a tough decision for the Blackhawks'...

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Tab Bamford
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Pat Maroon Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks 6, Predators 2 — Three Stars, Key Takeaways

The first seven minutes of this game were melatonin on ice. But then Alex Vlasic made something happen and the Blackhawks took a 1-0 lead... which they held for a whopping 19 seconds. Thankfully, the Blackhawks got the lead back almost exactly six minutes later and held onto it until the end of the first period. The Blackhawks killed a penalty to open the second period and cashed in on...

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Chicago Blackhawks
Tab Bamford
Feb 07, 2025
Ethan Del Mastro Frank Nazar Alec Martinez Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks vs Predators — Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

The Blackhawks have two games -- in two days -- left before the 4 Nations Face-Off break and things got a lot harder with the loss of Jason Dickinson on Wednesday night. Both games are against struggling division rivals, so we'll see if the Hawks can put together a full 60-minute game tonight and get a win against a Predators team that's massively underwhelming after a big summer. Broadcast Info...

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Tab Bamford
Feb 07, 2025
Connor Bedard Nick Foligno

Life Without Dickinson, the Plan in Net, Wirtz on McCaskey, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

The Blackhawks play their final home game before the two-week break for the 4 Nations Face-Off tonight with the Nashville Predators in town. Unfortunately, the Blackhawks will have to face a team that, despite their awful record, is still offensively gifted with names like Stamkos and Forsberg out there. And the Blackhawks will have to do it without Jason Dickinson. We got some relatively encouraging news on Dickinson on Thursday,...

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Tab Bamford has been writing about the Chicago Blackhawks for almost two decades. He joined Bleacher Nation as the lead Blackhawks writer in May 2022. Tab is a member of the Professional Hockey Writers Association and is the author of three books about the Blackhawks: "The Future: Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks' New Era,"(Triumph Books),"100 Things Blackhawks Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die" (Triumph Books) and "Chicago Blackhawks: An Illustrated Timeline" (Reedy Press, 2021). Find him on Twitter/X/Instagram/Threads at @The1Tab

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