The Blackhawks have promoted Mike Doneghey to vice president of amateur scouting and player personnel. He was previously the director of amateur scouting.
Scott Powers
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Senior writer for The Athletic, covering the Chicago Blackhawks
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Blackhawks offseason fan survey: How does Patrick Kane’s return change expectations?
The narrative surrounding the Blackhawks has completely changed, but how do you view their trajectory? Share your opinion here.
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Artyom Levshunov decided it was best for his development with the Blackhawks to stay in Chicago most of this summer. I recently sat down with him to discuss that decision, what he’s been working on, how he’s adjusted to life away from Belarus & more: www.nytimes.com/athletic/747...
How the Blackhawks’ Artyom Levshunov is embracing Chicago and committing to his next step (Gift Article)
For the first time in years, Levshunov has found some stability away from the rink. It's helping him work harder to improve on the ice.
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Blackhawks offseason fan survey: How does Patrick Kane's return change expectations?
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The Blackhawks are pretty much done with their offseason moves. Now tell us how you think they did in our fan survey: www.nytimes.com/athletic/747...
Blackhawks offseason fan survey: How does Patrick Kane’s return change expectations?
The narrative surrounding the Blackhawks has completely changed, but how do you view their trajectory? Share your opinion here.
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Nostalgia will drive the narrative in Patrick Kane's return to the Blackhawks for a while. But Kane made it clear today, it's about more than that. My story from his press conference: www.nytimes.com/athletic/746...
Patrick Kane’s Blackhawks return isn’t about nostalgia. It’s about winning
"I want to come back and make a difference and help the team win," Kane said of wanting to help Chicago take the next step in its rebuild.
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Projecting where Patrick Kane can fit into the Blackhawks' lineup. Story with @marklazerus.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/746...
Where could Patrick Kane fit into the Chicago Blackhawks lineup?
Even at 37 years old, Kane immediately becomes one of the best forwards this generation of Blackhawks has seen.
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Our coverage today of Patrick Kane returning to the Blackhawks: News story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/744... @marklazerus.bsky.social's column: www.nytimes.com/athletic/746... Pat Brisson on how it came together: www.nytimes.com/athletic/746... Podcast: www.patreon.com/PowersandLaz...
Patrick Kane returns to Chicago Blackhawks on 2-year, $8 million AAV deal
Kane is the last active NHLer among the seven players who won three Stanley Cup titles with the Blackhawks.
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Inside Patrick Kane's return to the Blackhawks: His agent Pat Brisson explains how it all came together: www.nytimes.com/athletic/746...
Inside Patrick Kane’s return to the Blackhawks: ‘It just makes so much sense’
After 16 seasons and three Stanley Cup titles in Chicago, history was only a part of Kane's decision to return to the Blackhawks.
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From what Patrick Kane's return to the Blackhawks means for Kane, the franchise, Connor Bedard and the current team, @marklazerus.bsky.social covers it all in his column. Read it here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/746...
With Patrick Kane, Blackhawks combine past and future into a tantalizing present
This isn’t just about ticket sales. It isn’t just some novelty signing, a nostalgia play or a farewell tour. At least, not entirely.
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Patrick Kane is returning to the Blackhawks. Our initial story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/744...
Patrick Kane returns to Blackhawks on 2-year deal (Gift Article)
Kane is the last active NHLer among the seven players who won three Stanley Cup titles with the Blackhawks.
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BREAKING: Patrick Kane has signed a two-year contract with the Blackhawks.
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Takeaways from Connor Bedard's media availability, with @marklazerus.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/745...
Connor Bedard reaffirms commitment to Blackhawks: ‘Chicago’s the only place I want to play’
Bedard's five-year, $75 million contract extension is proof that he believes in his teammates and what the Blackhawks are building.
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Connor Bedard on Patrick Kane possibly signing with the Blackhawks: "That would be incredible to get to play with him and learn from him. Hopefully he decides to come back. You talk about the legacy aspect of it, but as a team, it would make us a way better team. He's still an amazing player."
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Was an offer sheet ever in the cards for Connor Bedard? Why five years on the extension with the Blackhawks? What went into the decision to have surgery? @marklazerus.bsky.social got all these answers from Bedard's agent: www.nytimes.com/athletic/745...
Inside Connor Bedard’s contract negotiations with the Blackhawks: ‘He’s totally committed’
Leo Carlsson's offer sheet shook up the NHL, but Chicago's star never wavered in what he wanted for his next contract, his agent says.
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Looks like this is no longer an option. It also appears the option had been available under a few other players and was more about how those custom pages were built. Will that option return? Time will tell, but it doesn't appear as if it was foreshadowing something soon.
Scott Powers@scottpowers.bsky.social · 3w agoIt was brought to my attention you can purchase a Connor Bedard jersey on the CBH Shop with an option to add a "C" patch.
It was brought to my attention you can purchase a Connor Bedard jersey on the CBH Shop with an option to add a "C" patch.
Connor Bedard and Blackhawks agree to five-year extension with $15 million cap hit. Our initial story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/725...
Blackhawks star Bedard agrees to 5-year extension with $15M AAV
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Ten thoughts on the Blackhawks' schedule, story with @marklazerus.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/745...
Blackhawks 2026-27 schedule takeaways: Connor Bedard return, familiar faces and more
Which game could be a loose target for Bedard to make his return after offseason shoulder surgery?
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The Blackhawks will play in Vegas’ home opener on Sept. 29, Utah’s opener on Oct. 1 and Buffalo’s on Oct. 3 before hosting their own against St. Louis on Oct. 6.
"I work out, skate, and you just keep thinking hockey over and over and over. I’m just getting way better." The Blackhawks drafted Mason West with the hope he would develop into an elite player once he committed to hockey fully. My story on West's path: www.nytimes.com/athletic/744...
When Mason West was drafted by the Blackhawks in the first round, the question was what could he become when he stopped playing football and committed to hockey. That time is now. My story on West and his future: www.nytimes.com/athletic/744...
With football behind him, Blackhawks prospect Mason West ready for hockey career to flourish
West is now a full-time hockey player, and how he lifts, trains, rests and practices is done with only one sport in mind.
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As Patrick Kane continues to weigh his UFA options, the Blackhawks and Sabres remain possibilities. @matthewfairburn.bsky.social, @marklazerus.bsky.social and I dive into that: www.nytimes.com/athletic/743...
Patrick Kane free-agency fits: Blackhawks reunion or Sabres homecoming?
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What the Blackhawks’ lineup could look like with and without Connor Bedard this season. Story with @marklazerus.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/743...
Projecting the 2026-27 Blackhawks roster — with and without injured Connor Bedard (Gift Article)
With Bedard out likely until November, the Blackhawks' forward lines are set for a shuffle. Who goes where?
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New Blackhawks defenseman Ian Cole says he’s hopeful he can help the team’s young defensemen grow and reach their potential.