The Chicago Blackhawks signed Nick Foligno to a two-year, $9 million contract extension. This comes as the left wing was set to become an unrestricted free agent during the summer. He joined Chicago on a one-year, $4 million deal during the 2023 offseason after departing the Boston Bruins.

“The impact Nick has already had on our team in such a short time is a testament to his work ethic and dedication to helping the players around him succeed,” Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson commented. “Hardworking on the ice, the energy he brings every night and his versatility to play in any situation have been tremendous assets.”

Foligno has scored 542 points (223 goals, 319 assists) in 1,120 career games, previously playing for the Ottawa Senators, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Toronto Maple Leafs. This season, Foligno has scored 17 points (eight goals, nine assists) in 39 regular-season games.

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The Chicago Blackhawks star Taylor Hall is set to undergo surgery to repair his right knee and will miss the rest of the season as a result, the team announced on Thursday. Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson confirmed that the five-time NHL All-Star suffered an ACL injury.

“He’s very disappointed,” Richardson commented. “But it just came from [an] accumulation of a bunch of little injuries in the game and even in practice the other day. It just became unstable that we have to fix that now.” Hall was injured when taking a hit by Tampa Bay Lightning’s Michael Eyssimont during the Blackhawks’ 5-3 win on November 9.

Hall’s absence will prove to be a major setback for the Blackhawks, given that the former Hart Trophy winner has scored two goals and four assists in 10 games. The Blackhawks entered Thanksgiving with a 5-12-0 record.

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The Chicago Blackhawks’ rebuild got a major boost on Monday night when the franchise won the NHL lottery. The Blackhawks will now get to select first overall in the upcoming 2023 NHL Entry Draft.

The Blackhawks finished the 2022-23 NHL season with a 26-49-7 record and had the third-best odds in the NHL lottery at 11.5%. The Anaheim Ducks, who had the best odds for the No. 1 pick at 25.5%, will select second, while the Columbus Blue Jackets (13.5%) got the third overall pick.

After missing out on the playoffs in consecutive seasons, the Chicago Blackhawks opted for a rebuild in 2022-23, moving away from several veterans. This included trading the franchise legend Patrick Kane ahead of the NHL trade deadline and opting against re-signing captain Jonathan Toews.

The Blackhawks now have the opportunity to select the future franchise cornerstone they can build around and work towards returning to the Stanley Cup finals for the first time since 2014–15.

Center Connor Bedard is considered the top prospect in the 2023 class. Bedard played the 2022–23 season with the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League, totaling 143 points (71 goals and 72 assists) in just 57 games. The list of other notable talents includes Adam Fantilli, Leo Carlsson, and Will Smith.

“I’m a little bit speechless to be honest, but really, really excited,” said Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson after the lottery. “Anytime you can add elite talent like we’ll be able to add in this draft with the first overall selection, it’s a monumental thing. I’m really excited for the fan base and the city.”

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The Chicago Blackhawks appear to be set on the Montreal Canadiens’ assistant Luke Richardson as their new head coach. While the team hasn’t officially confirmed the news, multiple reports say that the two sides only have minor details to settle out before making it public.

The Blackhawks fired head coach Jeremy Colliton early in the 2021-22 season and decided to wrap up the campaign with Derek King leading the team on an interim basis. King posted a 27-33-10 record as Chicago finished seventh in the Central Division.

Luke Richardson will bring a wealth of experience to the Blackhawks organization thanks to his experience. The 53-year-old, who played as a defenseman in the NHL for 21 seasons, got his coaching start with the Ottawa Senators, where he spent three years as an assistant. He then served as a head coach of AHL’s Binghamton Senators from 2012 to 2016.

After leaving the Senators in 2017, Richardson spent one year with the New York Islanders as an assistant before joining the Canadiens organization. He later got his first taste of head coaching in the NHL in Montreal, stepping in after Dominique Ducharme tested positive for COVID-19 during the Stanley Cup Semi-Finals. Richardson would go on to lead the Canadiens to Stanley Cup Finals before giving the team back to Ducharme.

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Chicago Blackhawks defensive unit is taking a big hit. The team announced on Friday that defensemen Calvin de Haan and Brent Seabrook were placed on long term injured list and will be out for the season.

De Haan suffered a shoulder injury against Vegas Golden Knights in early December and hasn’t played since. He underwent surgery on Friday.

Seabrook also had a procedure on his shoulder on Friday and is scheduled to have hip surgeries in the following months as well. The 34-year-old hasn’t played since December 15th.

“From the (coaching) perspective, we’re focused on the players we have and find a way to get it done,” said Chicago’s head coach Jeremy Colliton. “But of course those guys are really big parts of the group, both on and off the ice. A lot of leadership and solid, dependable-type players, which, of course, we’re going to miss.”

Calvin de Haan joined the Blackhawks in the summer, as part of the trade that sent Gustav Forsling and Anton Forsberg to Carolina Hurricanes. He contributed with one goal and five assists in 29 games he played this season.

Brent Seabrook, on the other hand, has been with the Blackhawks his entire career. Seabrook was part of the team that won three Stanley Cups in the first part of the 2010s. He played 32 games this season, scoring three goals and dishing one assist.

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The Chicago Blackhawks signed Nick Foligno to a two-year, $9 million contract extension. This comes as the left wing was set to become an unrestricted free agent during the summer. He joined Chicago on a one-year, $4 million deal during the 2023 offseason after departing the Boston Bruins.

“The impact Nick has already had on our team in such a short time is a testament to his work ethic and dedication to helping the players around him succeed,” Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson commented. “Hardworking on the ice, the energy he brings every night and his versatility to play in any situation have been tremendous assets.”

Foligno has scored 542 points (223 goals, 319 assists) in 1,120 career games, previously playing for the Ottawa Senators, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Toronto Maple Leafs. This season, Foligno has scored 17 points (eight goals, nine assists) in 39 regular-season games.

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The Chicago Blackhawks star Taylor Hall is set to undergo surgery to repair his right knee and will miss the rest of the season as a result, the team announced on Thursday. Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson confirmed that the five-time NHL All-Star suffered an ACL injury.

“He’s very disappointed,” Richardson commented. “But it just came from [an] accumulation of a bunch of little injuries in the game and even in practice the other day. It just became unstable that we have to fix that now.” Hall was injured when taking a hit by Tampa Bay Lightning’s Michael Eyssimont during the Blackhawks’ 5-3 win on November 9.

Hall’s absence will prove to be a major setback for the Blackhawks, given that the former Hart Trophy winner has scored two goals and four assists in 10 games. The Blackhawks entered Thanksgiving with a 5-12-0 record.

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The Chicago Blackhawks’ rebuild got a major boost on Monday night when the franchise won the NHL lottery. The Blackhawks will now get to select first overall in the upcoming 2023 NHL Entry Draft.

The Blackhawks finished the 2022-23 NHL season with a 26-49-7 record and had the third-best odds in the NHL lottery at 11.5%. The Anaheim Ducks, who had the best odds for the No. 1 pick at 25.5%, will select second, while the Columbus Blue Jackets (13.5%) got the third overall pick.

After missing out on the playoffs in consecutive seasons, the Chicago Blackhawks opted for a rebuild in 2022-23, moving away from several veterans. This included trading the franchise legend Patrick Kane ahead of the NHL trade deadline and opting against re-signing captain Jonathan Toews.

The Blackhawks now have the opportunity to select the future franchise cornerstone they can build around and work towards returning to the Stanley Cup finals for the first time since 2014–15.

Center Connor Bedard is considered the top prospect in the 2023 class. Bedard played the 2022–23 season with the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League, totaling 143 points (71 goals and 72 assists) in just 57 games. The list of other notable talents includes Adam Fantilli, Leo Carlsson, and Will Smith.

“I’m a little bit speechless to be honest, but really, really excited,” said Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson after the lottery. “Anytime you can add elite talent like we’ll be able to add in this draft with the first overall selection, it’s a monumental thing. I’m really excited for the fan base and the city.”

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The Chicago Blackhawks appear to be set on the Montreal Canadiens’ assistant Luke Richardson as their new head coach. While the team hasn’t officially confirmed the news, multiple reports say that the two sides only have minor details to settle out before making it public.

The Blackhawks fired head coach Jeremy Colliton early in the 2021-22 season and decided to wrap up the campaign with Derek King leading the team on an interim basis. King posted a 27-33-10 record as Chicago finished seventh in the Central Division.

Luke Richardson will bring a wealth of experience to the Blackhawks organization thanks to his experience. The 53-year-old, who played as a defenseman in the NHL for 21 seasons, got his coaching start with the Ottawa Senators, where he spent three years as an assistant. He then served as a head coach of AHL’s Binghamton Senators from 2012 to 2016.

After leaving the Senators in 2017, Richardson spent one year with the New York Islanders as an assistant before joining the Canadiens organization. He later got his first taste of head coaching in the NHL in Montreal, stepping in after Dominique Ducharme tested positive for COVID-19 during the Stanley Cup Semi-Finals. Richardson would go on to lead the Canadiens to Stanley Cup Finals before giving the team back to Ducharme.

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Chicago Blackhawks defensive unit is taking a big hit. The team announced on Friday that defensemen Calvin de Haan and Brent Seabrook were placed on long term injured list and will be out for the season.

De Haan suffered a shoulder injury against Vegas Golden Knights in early December and hasn’t played since. He underwent surgery on Friday.

Seabrook also had a procedure on his shoulder on Friday and is scheduled to have hip surgeries in the following months as well. The 34-year-old hasn’t played since December 15th.

“From the (coaching) perspective, we’re focused on the players we have and find a way to get it done,” said Chicago’s head coach Jeremy Colliton. “But of course those guys are really big parts of the group, both on and off the ice. A lot of leadership and solid, dependable-type players, which, of course, we’re going to miss.”

Calvin de Haan joined the Blackhawks in the summer, as part of the trade that sent Gustav Forsling and Anton Forsberg to Carolina Hurricanes. He contributed with one goal and five assists in 29 games he played this season.

Brent Seabrook, on the other hand, has been with the Blackhawks his entire career. Seabrook was part of the team that won three Stanley Cups in the first part of the 2010s. He played 32 games this season, scoring three goals and dishing one assist.

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