Chicago Blackhawks practice was a few skaters light at Fifth Third Arena on Wednesday. Teuvo Teräväinen and Alec Martinez took maintenance days, and Jason Dickinson was listed out with an “illness” — not what you’d expect after he grabbed his right arm in pain after getting hit with a shot during Monday’s 4-3 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Dealing with illness

The Hawks' interim coach has emphasized competitive drills in practice and brought an approach as "extremely detailed, down to the finest point."

Stillman played 32 games for the Canucks, got traded to the Buffalo Sabres and played in 18 games. He hasn't played in the NHL since 2022-23. Chicago re-signed Dickinson and he has received Selke Trophy votes. Stillman couldn't even stay in the league for long after.

The Chicago Blackhawks spent their snowy Wednesday morning practicing at the Fifth Third Arena. They are amid a stretch of eight straight games against playoff teams. They have three points in the first two games,

The expectations for the Chicago Blackhawks this year were low. Now in year two of the Connor Bedard era, there was a thought they could take a slight step forward and become a more competitive team.

Teuvo Teravainen has been a calming presence for the rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks in the first season of his second stint with the team. In a noticeable way, according to Jason Dickinson, one of Teravainen's linemates.

The Blackhawks aren’t feeling celebratory about tying their season-long point streak.

"It's just day by day, trying to improve the group — what we have right now — and not trying to look too far down the road," Sorensen said.

Oilers left wing Zach Hyman (18) scores the tiebreaking goal on Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Söderblom (40) in the third period on Jan. 11, 2025, at the United Center. The Hawks lost 4-3. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Photos from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Jan. 11, 2025, at the United Center.

In a noticeable way, according to Jason Dickinson ... one of Chicago's top prospects. He was selected in the first round of the 2012 draft and made his NHL debut with the Blackhawks in 2014.

In a noticeable way, according to Jason Dickinson, one of ... three-year contract with the Blackhawks in free agency. Chicago visits Carolina on Jan. 30. “Just a lot of good memories ...