BN Blackhawks Top 25 Prospect Rankings: Impressive January Update

Nick Lardis Chicago Blackhawks
Nick Lardis Chicago Blackhawks

I know the product the Blackhawks have put on the ice at the NHL level this season has left a lot to be desired at times, but we need a frequent reminder that this is a rebuild, and those things take time. It’s about stockpiling draft capital and using picks on quality players who can help the NHL roster at some point.

The Blackhawks have done the first part — collecting a boatload of draft capital — well. And the early returns appear to be positive on the players they have picked thus far since general manager Kyle Davidson began aggressively moving the organization in this direction.

January has been a very good month thus far for many of the Blackhawks’ prospects. The offensive numbers since we last updated our prospect rankings for the organization are impressively better across the board — which should encourage fans that good times are coming.

So let’s update our rankings of the top 25 prospects in the Blackhawks’ system now that we’re in the back third of January.

Note 1: I am officially graduating Nolan Allan, Wyatt Kaiser, Louis Crevier and Frank Nazar from consideration for our top prospects. They have been in the NHL long enough this season that it merits them moving on. Colton Dach has only appeared in 9 games thus far, so I’m going to keep him in the rankings — for now.

Note 2: because he’s new to the organization, I’m keeping defenseman Dmitry Kuzmin as an honorable mention. He was acquired last week in the trade for Isaak Phillips.

1. Artyom Levshunov, RHD

6-2, 208
Shoots: Right
Acquired: 1st round (No. 2 overall) — 2024 NHL Draft
SIGNED
2024-25 Team: Rockford IceHogs (AHL)
2024-25 Stats: 33 games, 2 goals, 9 assists, 97 shots on goal

Levshunov has started to be more offensively assertive in Rockford over the past month; he’s put 61 shots on goal in his last 19 games (dating back to Dec. 1). He was a healthy scratch earlier in January after being late for a team meeting; the Blackhawks acquired Kuzmin soon after.

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: 29 games, 2 goals, 15 assists, 48 shots on goal

Korchinski got some run in the NHL since our last update and performed fairly well. Keep in mind he’s still only 20 until the middle of June. There have been a few times this season that the IceHogs worked Korchinski on the right side as well. It’s a good thing that the Blackhawks are giving him the time to develop in Rockford, and what we saw when he made a few NHL appearances tells us he’s benefitting from that development.

3. 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: 41 games, 37 goals, 29 assists, 235 shots on net, 7 game-winning goals

In his second post-draft season, Lardis’ scoring has continued to be magnificent. Entering Monday’s action, Lardis was tied for the OHL lead with 37 goals, was tied for the league lead with 13 power play goals and led the league with seven game-winning goals. His 235 shots on goal were 40 more than anyone else in the OHL. He’s been an offensive machine, putting up the best numbers by a Blackhawks prospect in juniors since Alex DeBrincat.

4. 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: 26 games, 9 goals 15 assists, 63 shots on goal, 20 blocks

Rinzel has taken huge steps forward as a defender and his offense has continued to shine at Minnesota as a sophomore. Indeed, his name has popped up as a potential Hobey Baker candidate because he’s been among the national leaders in offensive production off the blue line all year. The Blackhawks took a shot on him in the 2022 draft and some scoffed at the pick but he appears to be progressing into the player the Hawks thought he could eventually become.

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5. Oliver Moore, C/LW

5-11, 194
Shoots: Left
Acquired: 1st round (No. 19 overall) — 2023 NHL Draft* (pick acq. from TB in the Brandon Hagel trade)
2024-25 Team: University of Minnesota (NCAA — Big Ten)
2024-25 Stats: 24 games, 5 goal, 14 assists, 68 shots on goal, 51.1 FO%

Moore has bounced all over the lineup for Minnesota this season, sometimes skating at the top-line center and sometimes moving down to a checking line role. His point production was slow to start the season but he’s been warming up lately. His speed is still elite and he’s playing a responsible game for the Gophers as well. Oh, and he won a second gold medal for the US at the World Junior Championship and wore an A on his sweater in the tournament this year.

6. Roman Kantserov, RW

5-9, 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: 26 games, 12 goals, 12 assists

Kantersov’s season started a little late because he had offseason shoulder surgery. But once he got rolling, he’s been absolute fire. He’s putting up numbers as a 20-year-old in the KHL that are comparable to what Vladimir Tarasenko and Kirill Kaprizov did at the same age. He’s signed in Russia thru the 2025-26 season, but his offensive skills are making him look more and more like a potential NHL contributor when he makes the decision to join the Blackhawks.

7. 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: 23 games, 9 goal, 9 assists, 59 shots on goal, 3 GWG

Boisvert leads a highly ranked North Dakota team in scoring as a true freshman. He’s been clutch — three of his nine goals have been game-winners — and physical in his post-draft season as a teenager in the competitive NCHC. North Dakota hasn’t relied on him too heavily in the circle. Boisvert has also been credited with nine blocked shots.

8. Colton Dach, LW

6-4, 198
Shoots: Left
Acquired: 2nd round (No. 62) — 2021 NHL Draft* (pick acq. from Vegas in pick swap)
SIGNED
2024-25 Teams: Rockford IceHogs (AHL), Chicago Blackhawks (NHL)
2024-25 AHL Stats: 18 games, 7 goals, 8 assists, 2 game-winning goals, 53 shots on net
2024-25 NHL Stats: 9 games, 0 goals, 3 assists, 28 hits

Right now, Dach is the only power forward in the system with a contract. He got the call to Chicago and faced his brother, Kirby, in his NHL debut. Since then, he’s been a wrecking ball hitting everything in site in the Blackhawks’ top six and has been able to contribute a few assists along the way. His game has translated nicely from Rockford to Chicago.

9. Marek Vanacker, LW

6-1, 178
Shoots: Left
Acquired: 1st round (No. 27) — 2024 NHL Draft* (pick acq. from Carolina in pick swap)
SIGNED
2024-25 Team: Brantford (OHL)
2024-25 Stats: 20 games, 7 goals, 8 assists, 54 shots on net

Vanacker, like Kantserov, had shoulder surgery over the summer so his regular season started late. After getting his legs back under him, he’s been strong offensively for Brantford. Entering Monday he had 10 points in his previous 10 games (points in 8 of the 10 contests). The organization is really high on his ability.

10. 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: 21 games, 11 goals 12 assists, 49 shots on goal, 54.6 FO%

Since the Terriers returned from their holiday break on Dec. 29, Greene has scored in five straight games (six total goals). He’s now producing at better than a point-per-game rate and has also blocked ten shots. A co-captain for the Terriers this season, the Blackhawks wanted to sign Greene this past summer but he wanted to go back to finish the job after two Frozen Four trips that came up without a trophy. He’s still an excellent faceoff guy as well.

11. 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: 37 games, 8 assists, 29 shots on goal

Del Mastro is a big, physical, shut-down defenseman and he’s playing that role for the IceHogs this season. He got a taste of the NHL last year and might again at some point this year if the opportunity presents itself because of injury or the inevitable trade(s). The offensive numbers aren’t overwhelming but that’s not necessarily his role.

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: 37 games, 9 goals, 13 assists, 60 shots on goal

Since Nazar and Dach moved up to the NHL, Slaggert has stepped up his offensive game. He’s still playing a good, responsible game in all three zones and he’s now second on the (current) IceHogs’ roster with two game-winning goals as well. He’ll see the NHL again at some point this season. The Blackhawks already signed him to a two-year extension.

13. AJ Spellacy, C

6-3, 204
Shoots: Right
Acquired: 3rd round (No. 72) — 2024 NHL Draft* (pick acq. from Ottawa in DeBrincat trade)
SIGNED
2024-25 Team: Windsor (OHL)
2024-25 Stats: 40 games, 11 goals, 14 assists, 99 shots on goal, 1 game-winning goal

UPDATE: The Blackhawks signed Spellacy on Jan. 23. Spellacy got everyone’s attention during a stellar preseason run with the NHL club. His invite to the USA selection camp for the World Juniors is an indication that he certainly has the attention of the hockey community. He’s spent time at both center and wing this season.

14. 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: 21 games, 10 goals, 9 assists, 19 blocks, 54.4 FO%

James can absolutely fly and his offense has taken a big step up this season. He’s also a great faceoff guy (among the NCAA leaders) and is the captain at Minnesota-Duluth. He has decent size and could be a solid bottom-six center in the future for the Blackhawks.

15. 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: 22 games, 13 goals, 16 assists, 92 shots on goal, 6 PPG

Thompson made the move from center to the wing this season and his offense has exploded. Like so many other prospects on this list, he can fly. He’s played a checking-line role on a national championship team and now he’s putting up big numbers. Like James, the added offense this season helped him climb this list. He projects as a potential contributor in a bottom-six role as well. Keep in mind that Thompson will turn 23 on Feb. 18, so his ELC will be a two-year contract (like Slaggert’s was last year).

16. 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: 37 games, 3 goals, 6 assists, 56 shots on goal

Savoie is still getting compared to Andrew Shaw with his energy and passion for the game. And that’s great. He can skate, loves to hit and goes to the areas where the dirty work gets done. He might not be a top-six forward, but there will be a spot for him in the NHL at some point because you can’t avoid him on the ice.

17. Jack Pridham, RW

6-2, 185
Shoots: Right
Acquired: 3rd round (No. 92) — 2024 NHL Draft
2024-25 Team: West Kelowna (BCHL): 12 games, 5 goals, 5 assists
2024-25 Stats: Kitchener (OHL): 24 games, 12 goals, 13 assists, 90 shots on goal, 3 game-winning goals

Pridham, who is committed to play at Boston University next year, made the move from the BCHL to the OHL when the NCAA allowed CHL players to matriculate to the college ranks and has been an offensive machine for the Rangers. He was one of the better skaters in the 2024 draft class and has very good size on the wing. He’s opening eyes with his production in the OHL this season.

18. John Mustard, C/W

6-1, 185
Shoots: Left
Acquired: 3rd round (No. 67) — 2024 NHL Draft
2024-25 Team: Providence (Hockey East)
2024-25 Stats: 22 games, 5 goal, 9 assist, 73 shots on goal, 2 blocks

Mustard is going thru the expected growing pains as a true freshman on a ranked Providence squad. His speed plays and he’s got a wicked release. He hasn’t been bashful about putting the puck on the net as a first-year collegiate player, which is good to see.

19. Alex Pharand, C/W

6-3, 192
Shoots:
Acquired: 4th round (No. 99) — 2023 NHL Draft
2024-25 Team: Sudbury (OHL)
2024-25 Stats: 40 games, 15 goals, 28 assists, 91 shots on goal

Pharand has been on an absolute heater recently, which jumps him into the top 20 in our new rankings. Before going without a point in three games to close last week, Pharand had 11 goals and 19 assists in his previous 21 contests (dating back to Nov. 15). He’s played both center and on the wing and has good size. I wish he was healthy at the prospect camp and training camp in the fall to see him skate with other prospects.

20. 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: 29 games, 2 goals, 3 assists, 52 shots on goal

Hayes was a scorer in junior but transitioned to more of a checking line role this season as a first-year pro. He’s still putting the puck on net frequently, which is good. And, again, he’s a young player who’s still going to develop. I’ll be interested to see where he slots in the Rockford lineup when the reinforcements arrive from the college ranks later this year/next season.

21. 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): 18 games, 8-9-1, .902 save pct, 2.81 GAA, 2 shutouts

Commesso has been on the bench in Chicago a couple times by necessity this season. His numbers aren’t going to blow you away as a second-year pro, but I’ll remind everyone that Corey Crawford appeared in 255 AHL games before he was a full-time NHL player.

22. Cole Guttman, C

5-10, 185
Shoots: Right
Acquired: signed, free agent
SIGNED
2024-25 Team: Rockford IceHogs (AHL)
2024-25 Stats: 37 games, 18 goals, 18 assists, 103 shots on goal

Guttman replaced Nazar as the IceHogs’ all-star this season, and rightfully so. His offensive performance jumps him back into our rankings this month as well. He doesn’t have a lot of size, and he’s in a walk-year as a pending RFA at the end of the season, but he’s played well enough to warrant another look in the NHL at some point. He was the captain of a national championship team at Denver.

23. 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: 39 games, 6 goals, 11 assists

The Blackhawks could use a center with this size — at least until Boisvert and/or Spellacy (if he’s a center at the next level) is ready to be an NHL regular — and Safonov’s contract expires at the end of this season. It will be interesting if the Blackhawks are willing to guarantee the ice time he would likely want to come over to North America for next year.

24. Martin Mišiak, C

6-2, 200
Shoots: Left
Acquired: 2nd round (No. 55) — 2023 NHL Draft* (pick acquired from NY Rangers in Cooper Zech trade)
SIGNED
2024-25 Team: Erie (OHL)
2024-25 Stats: 32 games, 12 goals, 18 assists, 69 shots on goal, 2 game-winning goals

Mišiak got off to a slow start this season but has turned it on lately. Entering Monday, he had 17 points in 16 games since the start of December. He’s put on a little more size since he was drafted in 2023 and will make the move to Rockford next season. Mišiak turned 20 at the end of September.

25. Adam Gajan, G

6-3, 180
Acquired: 2nd round (No. 35) — 2023 NHL Draft
2024-25 Team: Minnesota-Duluth (NCHC)
2024-25 Stats: 12 games, 5-7-0, .882 save pct, 3.50 GAA, 1 shutout

Gajan has had some really good moments this season, including his first career shutout. There have been some ugly results, too. Which is why I’ll go back to the point I made earlier about Crawford and remind us that he’s a freshman in college. He is far from a finished product but he’s playing in a very good NCHC.

Honorable Mention

Paul Ludwinski, C
Dmitry Kuzmin, LHD*
Milton Oscarson, C
Taige Harding, LHD
Joel Svensson, RW
Jiri Felcman, C

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The All-Star break has just about arrived, and that means we're gearing up for the final push of the NBA regular season. This season has had no shortage of drama and intrigue surrounding some of the game's biggest names and where they could potentially move on to next. This week's NBA Notes has a few updates on some of those players, as well as some more news. Let's get to...

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Chicago Bulls
Elias Schuster
Feb 13, 2025

Jordan Brand Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Air Jordan 1 With Insane Drone Show

It wouldn't be a true All-Star Weekend without a nod to the GOAT. With Jordan Brand celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Air Jordan 1 this season, the company set up quite the homage to the iconic sneaker. Nick DePaula of Boardroom reported that 1,200 drones were used over the Bay Bridge this weekend to construct several very recognizable and larger-than-life images. DePaula shared photos and video of drones creating...

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Chicago Bulls
Elias Schuster
Feb 13, 2025

A Needed All-Star Break, Matas Buzelis Has An Offseason Plan, Kevin Huerter’s Struggles, and Other Bulls Bullets

After a trade deadline that felt more like a wet willy than it did a high-five, Chicago Bulls fans need the All-Star break. The team suffered their fourth consecutive loss on Wednesday night and second in a row to the Pistons. When they pick things back up on Thursday, February 20, they will sit 22-33 with only 28 more games to go. That is, of course, if they don't end...

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Chicago Bulls
Elias Schuster
Feb 12, 2025

Box Score & Player Grades: Pistons 128, Bulls 110 – February 12, 2025

The Chicago Bulls had one goal tonight: Do not lose by 40 points. Mission accomplished! After a couple of sloppy turnovers and wide-open shots at the rim for the Pistons gave me deja vu, the Bulls finally started to act like enough was enough. Ayo Dosunmu did a great job setting an early tone, pushing the tempo in transition and prioritizing shots at the rim. Combined with some very solid...

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Chicago Bulls
Elias Schuster
Feb 12, 2025

Patrick Williams Leaves Wednesday Night’s Game with Injury

The Chicago Bulls will finish Wednesday night's game without Patrick Williams. The team ruled out Patrick Williams in the third quarter of their matchup with the Detroit Pistons due to a knee injury. According to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network, Williams walked to the sideline, threw his towel to the ground in frustration, and left to the locker room. https://twitter.com/chicagobulls/status/1889870368602779747 When and how Williams sustained the injury is...

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Chicago Bulls
Matt Rooney
Feb 12, 2025
Chicago Bulls

Pre-Gamin’: Pistons at Bulls (7:00 CT) – Projected Lineups, How to Watch, More

Alright. Let's try and not lose by 40 tonight. Ready, break! Game Info Detroit Pistons (28-26) at Chicago Bulls (22-32) – 7:00 p.m. CT on Chicago Sports Network (TV) and 670 The Score (Radio) Lineups Chicago Bulls Coby White Josh Giddey Ayo Dosunmu Matas Buzelis Nikola Vucevic Detroit Pistons Cade Cunningham Tim Hardaway Jr Ausar Thompson Tobias Harris Jalen Duren © Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images Odds Chicago comes into today’s game as 6-point...

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Chicago Bulls
Elias Schuster
Feb 12, 2025

Yes, the Bulls’ HUGE Halftime Deficit to the Pistons Made Some Ugly History

As if you needed confirmation, yes, the Chicago Bulls made franchise history when they walked into the locker room down 71-29 on Tuesday night. After scoring a mere 11 points in the second quarter and shooting 1-23 from downtown in the first half, the Bulls tied their largest halftime deficit in franchise history. They matched their infamous outing against the Golden State Warriors on Oct. 29, 2018, when Klay Thompson...

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Chicago Bulls
Elias Schuster
Feb 12, 2025

Oof: New Report Says Bulls Had First-Round Pick on the Table for Lonzo Ball

One of the Chicago Bulls' biggest trade deadline moves wasn't a trade at all. Instead of entertaining multiple reported suitors for Lonzo Ball, Arturas Karnisovas opted to extend the veteran point guard. Ball reached a two-year, $20.0 million deal with the franchise, which Klutch Sports officially announced on Tuesday afternoon. For Ball, it put an exclamation point on what has been an emotional and borderline historic comeback season. He missed...

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Chicago Blackhawks
Tab Bamford
Feb 14, 2025
2025 NHL Draft James Hagens Porter Martone Matthew Schaefer Michael Misa

2025 NHL Mock Draft: Mid-February Full Two-Round Projections

Since the NHL is taking a couple weeks off in the middle of February for the 4 Nations Face-Off, why not take advantage of no Blackhawks games to chase and update our full two-round 2025 mock draft! With the calendar flipping to 2025, we're getting an increasing number of draft rankings and projections from folks who spend a great deal of time digging into take and profiles. Lots of things...

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Chicago Blackhawks
Tab Bamford
Feb 13, 2025

Around the NHL: World Cup Coming Back, CBA Update, Timing Changes Coming? More

The NHL world is on pause for a couple weeks while we enjoy the 4 Nations Face-Off, but that doesn't mean there isn't news being made around the game. Indeed, there was some important news that came from the NHL/NHLPA press conference before the game on Wednesday night that's notable. The World Cup of Hockey is coming back, the CBA negotiations sound like they're in a good place, there might...

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Chicago Blackhawks
Tab Bamford
Feb 13, 2025
Sam Rinzel U of Minnesota

BN Blackhawks Top 20 Prospect Rankings: Mid-February Update

It's been a little less than a month since we took stock of the Blackhawks' prospect pipeline but it's been a busy time. Chicago's pool was ranked fourth in the NHL by Scott Wheeler at The Athletic. The Blackhawks have five (5) prospects nominated for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award. They have the AHL All-Star Classic MVP in the fold. And they claim the first 50-goal scorer in the CHL...

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Chicago Blackhawks
Tab Bamford
Feb 13, 2025

Incredible 4 Nations Start, Le Magnifique, GMKD Said Some Interesting Things, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Before we get into the fantastic hockey in Montreal last night, I'm going to start with some Blackhawks focused stuff because Scott Powers at The Athletic shared a terrific Q&A with Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson on Wednesday. They talk about a lot of topics, from Connor Bedard's development to finding him a running mate and how they're approaching spending money this summer and the draft. A couple items stood...

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Chicago Blackhawks
Tab Bamford
Feb 13, 2025
Oliver Moore U of Minnesota

Blackhawks College Prospects: Head-to-Head Action Highlights Packed Weekend

For the first time in a while, all ten of the Blackhawks' college prospects are in action this weekend. And, for those tuning in, we'll only have to search for four games on Friday and Saturday night because we've got some head-to-head action in Hockey East and the NCHC. Ryan Greene and Boston University will look to build off their huge win in the Beanpot championship on Monday night as...

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Chicago Blackhawks
Tab Bamford
Feb 12, 2025

Blackhawks Fan Guide to the 4 Nations Face-Off

It's Wednesday, Feb. 12 and there hasn't been a Blackhawks game in (counts on fingers) too many days. But there will be professional hockey to watch tonight! The 4 Nations Face-Off begins this evening with Canada in action against Sweden. Unfortunately for Blackhawks fans, there's only one current Chicago player involved in the tournament. Teuvo Teräväinen is skating for Finland for a week. The games on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday...

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Chicago Blackhawks
Tab Bamford
Feb 12, 2025

NHL All-Quarter Century Fan Voting Now Open! (Blackhawks Fans – Do the Thing)

On Wednesday, the NHL opened the ballots for the league's All-Quarter Century Team for fans to participate. You can vote for ten (10) players from across the NHL. Fans can vote online or on the artist formerly known as Twitter, using the hashtag #NHLQCTeam AND one of the following: Full player name (with or without spaces) Player #firstandlastname Player's Handle on X The Chicago Blackhawks who are eligible for fan...

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Chicago Blackhawks
Tab Bamford
Feb 12, 2025

Where are the Hobey Baker Votes? Levshunov Scores, Updated Lottery Odds, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Another day without Blackhawks hockey to watch, but we did get an update on the voting for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award. The Blackhawks have five (5) prospects nominated, and Chicago knows how to handle voting (often, people... multiple emails... let's go). So when I saw Boston University co-captain Ryan Greene is the only Blackhawks' prospect in the top ten, I was both surprised and disappointed. Let's go here, people!...

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Chicago Blackhawks
Tab Bamford
Feb 12, 2025

Blackhawks Prospect AJ Spellacy Talks Contract Timing, Confidence, Ongoing Development, More

Because there's no Blackhawks hockey this week and we're waiting for the games to begin at the 4 Nations Face-Off, I wanted to dig in with some prospects and catch up on their development this season. I've shared some of the conversations I had with Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel from Minnesota thus far this week. Without question the hottest name in the Blackhawks' training camp this fall was a...

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Chicago Blackhawks
Tab Bamford
Feb 11, 2025
Artyom Levshunov 2024 NHL Draft Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks Prospects Highlight New Top 100 Rankings

On Tuesday, Scott Wheeler at The Athletic released his mid-season updated top 100 drafted NHL prospects rankings. I'll throw this breakdown in here right up front from Wheeler: 28 players from the 2024 draft, 32 from 2023, 29 from 2022, eight from 2021 and three from 2020. It’s made up of 69 forwards and 31 defensemen (of which 13 are lefties and 18 are righties). The Blackhawks were tied with...

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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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Incredible 4 Nations Start, Le Magnifique, GMKD Said Some Interesting Things, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

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NHL All-Quarter Century Fan Voting Now Open! (Blackhawks Fans – Do the Thing)

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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...

Where are the Hobey Baker Votes? Levshunov Scores, Updated Lottery Odds, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

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