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The Chicago Blackhawks joined the NHL in 1926 as one of the league’s Original Six franchises. At the time, they were known as the Black Hawks and remained so until the 1986-87 season. In 96 seasons, they have made the postseason 63 times and have won six Stanley Cups. Those championships include two in the 1930s and three in the 2010s with their latest occurring in 2015. Additionally, they have reached the Stanley Cup Final six times. 

Blackhawks Opening Night Lines & Pairings Projections
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The time is finally upon us! The Chicago Blackhawks will hit the ice on Tuesday, Oct. 10 for their first game of the 2023-24 season. This season marks the beginning of a new era for the organization, as Connor Bedard and a plethora of other talented young faces embark on their journeys toward NHL stardom. Related – Blackhawks’ Lines & Pairings Predictions: Pre-Training Camp Before training camp and the preseason began, I presented a depth chart of sorts for the forward lines and defensive pairings. Today we’ll revisit that, looking at what stayed the same, and what changed based on…

What Blackhawks’ Luke Richardson Needs to Do in 2023-24
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The NHL preseason is finally over, and the 2023-24 regular season is about to begin. The Chicago Blackhawks are fresh off a disappointing 2022-23 season that saw them finish near the bottom of the league standings, good enough — or bad enough, depending on how you look at it — to secure the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, selecting generational phenom Connor Bedard. Luke Richardson is entering his second season as head coach of the Blackhawks. While most aren’t expecting his youthful lineup to compete for a Stanley Cup, the 2023-24 season will pave the road…

Bedard Adds Fantasy Value to Other Blackhawks
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Outside of Connor Bedard, there has been very little interest in any other member of the Chicago Blackhawks roster as the fantasy hockey draft season winds down. While Bedard’s average draft position is around the 45th pick in most leagues, few players on the Blackhawks roster are not usually drafted in most standard ten and 12-team leagues. However, this does not mean that some members should be ignored if you have a draft coming up or are looking for players on your league’s waiver wire. While the preseason offers a small sample size, the games in which Bedard played have…

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Today in Hockey History: Oct. 8
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Oct. 8 is another extremely busy day in NHL history. One of its greatest players ever signed his first professional contract. This date has seen a little bit of everything, including some big moments in California and Montreal, a new fixation with rats, and the league’s first-ever third-generation player. So….

 

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What year were the Chicago Blackhawks founded?

The Chicago Blackhawks joined the NHL in 1926 as one of the league’s Original Six franchises.

When did the Chicago Blackhawks play their first game?

The Blackhawks played their first game on Nov. 17, 1926. They faced the Toronto Maple Leafs and won 4-1.

Who is the current head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks?
Luke Richardson is the current head coach for the Chicago Blackhawks.