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Analyzing Frank Nazar's first five Blackhawks games of the season (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks cherishing the "good energy" created by rare winning streak (Sun-Times)
RECAPS: Blackhawks 3, Kraken 1 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)
Blackhawks reducing Bedard's faceoff responsibilities while keeping him at center (Sun-Times)
Petr Mrazek is back from a groin injury -- but his absence helped fellow goalie Arvid Soderblom (Tribune)
Blackhawks power rankings: Anders Sorensen's impact, Jonathan Toews' upswing, CHSN's failure (The Athletic)
Blackhawks' attendance at United Center holding steady despite lack of TV visibility (Sun-Times)
RECAPS: Blackhawks 3, Capitals 2 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
Derek King embracing bizarre role as Anders Sorensen's assistant on Blackhawks' coaching staff (Sun-Times)
Korchinski, back with the Blackhawks, was driven to "get my swagger back" in Rockford (Tribune)
What happened to Philipp Kurashev, and what can the Blackhawks do about it? (The Athletic)
Musings on Madison, Episode 169 -- New Blackhawks coach, new Blackhawks team? (SCH)
Blackhawks, NHL cut the ribbon on outdoor ball hockey rink in Little Village (Sun-Times)
Connor Bedard back in the groove, back on the highlight reel for Blackhawks (The Athletic)
Analyzing Blackhawks' defensive system changes under Anders Sorensen (Sun-Times)
How Anders Sorensen, first-time NHLer, won over Blackhawks veterans in record time (The Athletic)
Blackhawks European Prospect Update, 12/11: All Kantserov, All the Time (SCH)
Rempe suspended 8 games for boarding, elbowing (NHL)
Kakko traded to Kraken by Rangers for Borgen, picks (NHL)
Carrier traded to Canadiens by Predators for Barron (NHL)
Bruins claim F Wahlstrom off waivers from Islanders (TSN)
Blues acquire D Fowler from Ducks (TSN)
Zegras out 6 weeks for Ducks after knee surgery (NHL)
Bonderman dies at 82, led Seattle ownership group (NHL)
Who are the best NHL prospects at 2025 World Juniors? Rankings the top 25 players (The Athletic)