What happens with Lukas Reichel will be interesting to watch, plus why Chris O'Hearn was hired as vice president of hockey operations.

That being said, Connor Bedard really needs that elite winger or running mate to play in the top-6 and on the power play. That could be Mikko Rantanen of the Colorado Avalanche if contract talks don't go the Avs' way.

Tickets for Sunday’s Hockey Fights Cancer game are available through Ticketmaster, and the first 10,000 fans to enter the United Center will receive a purple knit hat, courtesy of CIBC. Atrium doors will open at 3:30 p.m., with gates to the United Center to follow at 4:30 p.m.

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

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.

As the floundering Blackhawks continue to struggle, they could be close to trading a particular former Connor Bedard linemate.

Being a fan of a rebuilding team is a difficult task. It’s not easy to deal with losing while trying to remain patient for the future. However, if the rebuild works, the reward of seeing your favorite team get back to the top of the mountain is worth all the low moments.

The Chicago Blackhawks today announced that the team has agreed to terms with forward AJ Spellacy on a three-year, entry-level contract that runs through the 2026-27 season ($975,000 salary cap hit).

Teuvo Teravainen has been a calming presence for the rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks in the first season of his second stint with the team.

The Tampa Bay Lightning will look to break their three-game road skid in a matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks.

The Chicago Blackhawks hired Chris O'Hearn as VP of Hockey Operations. He will work with Kyle Davidson and the front office going forward. The primary roles that O'Hearn, an attorney, will serve are contract negotiations and CBA. Helping with contract negotiations and salary cap management will be the main objectives that O'Hearn has with Chicago.