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.
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Zawaski: Meaningful Preseason Awaits Blackhawks
Alex DeBrincat, the fourth line, the final two defensemen spots and the backup goalie situation are storylines to follow.
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.
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.
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.
Zawaski: Patience Will Be Key For New-Look Blackhawks
The next generation of Blackhawks is finally in Chicago.
Zawaski: Opportunity Abounds For Young Blackhawks
The Hawks have several roster positions to solidify and many candidates to fill those slots.
Zawaski: Hey Hockey Fans, Get On Board With The World Cup
This will be entertaining, high-level hockey.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Zawaski: Bowman Upgrades Blackhawks Defense With Another International Signing
Michal Kempny projects to be the Blackhawks' fourth or fifth defenseman.
Zawaski's Mailbag: What's On Blackhawks' Offseason To-Do List?
Who will the new faces be on the Blackhawks next season?
Zawaski: Blackhawks-Blues Series Preview
Can the Hawks control the puck? Can the Blues keep their heads?
Zawaski's Shorties: Blackhawks Edged By Flyers, Lose 4th Straight
Joel Quenneville seems to be playing favorites again.
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.
Zawaski's Shorties: Hawks Stumble In Boston
Scott Darling struggled in a 4-2 loss to the Bruins.
Zawaski's Shorties: Hawks Dominate In Hockeytown
As they have been so often, Patrick Kane and Artemi Panarin were deadly on the second line.
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.
Zawaski: Hawks Load Up On A Busy Friday For Stan Bowman
Blackhawks GM Bowman is owning the NHL trade deadline.
Zawaski: Blackhawks Get Their Man In Andrew Ladd, So What's Next?
The Hawks are pursuing Canucks defenseman Dan Hamhuis, among others, sources said.
Blackhawks Acquire Andrew Ladd From Jets In Blockbuster Deal
Ladd was part of the Blackhawks' championship team in 2010.
Zawaski's Shorties: Blackhawks No-Shows In Stadium Series Debacle
The Blackhawks' effort was lacking in Sunday's 6-1 Stadium Series loss.
Zawaski's Shorties: Leafs Play Slumpbusters To Blackhawks
Chicago started its temporary life without Marian Hossa stint.
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Eleventh contempt of court order issued against DCFS Director Marc Smith
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CBS 2 Chicago wins four regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
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First vote on Chicago casino plan delayed, amid ongoing questions from aldermen
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Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Idaho and Oregon primary results
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Dave Chappelle attacked by armed man while onstage in L.A.
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