Zawaski: So Far, So Good For New-Look Blackhawks

Alex DeBrincat, Richard Panik, Nick Schmaltz and Jan Rutta are among those stepping up early on.

• Oct 8, 2017

Zawaski: Meaningful Preseason Awaits Blackhawks

Alex DeBrincat, the fourth line, the final two defensemen spots and the backup goalie situation are storylines to follow.

• Sep 18, 2017

Zawaski: Blackhawks Want To Upgrade Bottom-6 Forwards Ahead Of Trade Deadline

It could be a pretty quiet trade deadline for the Blackhawks, and that's not necessarily bad.

• Feb 28, 2017

Zawaski: Blackhawks Happy To Extend Artemi Panarin But Will Soon Face Tough Decisions

Panarin agreed to a two-year extension, but the $6 million annually will add to the team's salary cap crunch.

• Dec 28, 2016

Zawaski's Mailbag: Which Young Blackhawk Is Impressing The Most?

The Blackhawks are off to a strong start, and Jay Zawaski is here to take your questions.

• Dec 9, 2016

Zawaski: Patience Will Be Key For New-Look Blackhawks

The next generation of Blackhawks is finally in Chicago.

• Oct 12, 2016

Zawaski: Opportunity Abounds For Young Blackhawks

The Hawks have several roster positions to solidify and many candidates to fill those slots.

• Sep 28, 2016

Zawaski: Hey Hockey Fans, Get On Board With The World Cup

This will be entertaining, high-level hockey.

• Sep 9, 2016

Zawaski: Hard To Find The Plan In Hawks GM Stan Bowman's Moves

Shopping Teuvo Teravainen to keep Andrew Shaw seemed reasonable, but cutting both loose is questionable.

• Jun 25, 2016

Zawaski: Perceived Lack Of Work Ethic Played A Role In Teuvo Teravainen's Exit From Blackhawks

Teravainen was surprisingly traded to the Hurricanes last week in a deal to unload Bryan Bickell's $4-million salary.

• Jun 20, 2016

Zawaski: Thoughts On The Blackhawks' Trade Of Teravainen, Bickell

Parting with Teuvo Teravainen is a perplexing move and a really high price to pay to dump Bryan Bickell's contract.

• Jun 15, 2016

Zawaski: Blackhawks Can Solve Cap Woes With 1 Unpopular Move

It'd be hard to part with Artem Anisimov given his success, but it would make the Blackhawks a deeper team.

• Jun 1, 2016

Zawaski: Bowman Upgrades Blackhawks Defense With Another International Signing

Michal Kempny projects to be the Blackhawks' fourth or fifth defenseman.

• May 24, 2016

Zawaski's Mailbag: What's On Blackhawks' Offseason To-Do List?

Who will the new faces be on the Blackhawks next season?

• May 16, 2016

Zawaski: Blackhawks-Blues Series Preview

Can the Hawks control the puck? Can the Blues keep their heads?

• Apr 13, 2016

Zawaski's Shorties: Blackhawks Edged By Flyers, Lose 4th Straight

Joel Quenneville seems to be playing favorites again.

• Mar 17, 2016

Zawaski: Marcus Kruger's New Deal Means More Roster Casualties For Blackhawks

GM Stan Bowman's going to have to work the phones for a trade this summer.

• Mar 8, 2016

Zawaski's Shorties: Hawks Stumble In Boston

Scott Darling struggled in a 4-2 loss to the Bruins.

• Mar 4, 2016

Zawaski's Shorties: Hawks Dominate In Hockeytown

As they have been so often, Patrick Kane and Artemi Panarin were deadly on the second line.

• Mar 3, 2016

Zawaski's Shorties: New Faces Make An Impact As Hawks Hold Off Caps

Blackhawks-Capitals -- perhaps a preview of the Stanley Cup Final -- didn't disappoint.

• Feb 28, 2016

Zawaski: Hawks Load Up On A Busy Friday For Stan Bowman

Blackhawks GM Bowman is owning the NHL trade deadline.

• Feb 27, 2016

Zawaski: Blackhawks Get Their Man In Andrew Ladd, So What's Next?

The Hawks are pursuing Canucks defenseman Dan Hamhuis, among others, sources said.

• Feb 26, 2016

Blackhawks Acquire Andrew Ladd From Jets In Blockbuster Deal

Ladd was part of the Blackhawks' championship team in 2010.

• Feb 25, 2016

Zawaski's Shorties: Blackhawks No-Shows In Stadium Series Debacle

The Blackhawks' effort was lacking in Sunday's 6-1 Stadium Series loss.

• Feb 22, 2016

Zawaski's Shorties: Leafs Play Slumpbusters To Blackhawks

Chicago started its temporary life without Marian Hossa stint.

• Feb 15, 2016

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