Ready to rock

Chicago Blackhawks practice was a few skaters light at Fifth Third Arena on Wednesday. Teuvo Teräväinen and Alec Martinez took maintenance days, and Jason Dickinson was listed out with an “illness” — not what you’d expect after he grabbed his right arm in pain after getting hit with a shot during Monday’s 4-3 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Dealing with illness

Although the Hawks lost again Sunday — 4-2 to the Wild — their increasingly large number of rookies are learning lessons that should benefit them in the future.

The Blackhawks could expedite their painstaking rebuilding process and be significant players in free agency this summer.

The Chicago Blackhawks were still smarting a bit Saturday from a couple of letdowns the night before. Not only did they lose to the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 in overtime — after leading 3-1 — but they also felt the absence of forward Taylor Hall,

The Hawks' interim coach has emphasized competitive drills in practice and brought an approach as "extremely detailed, down to the finest point."

In a noticeable way, according to Jason Dickinson ... one of Chicago's top prospects. He was selected in the first round of the 2012 draft and made his NHL debut with the Blackhawks in 2014.

Photos from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 5-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Jan. 18, 2025, at the United Center.

Teuvo Teravainen has been a calming presence for the rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks in the first season of his second stint with the team. In a noticeable way, according to Jason Dickinson, one of Teravainen's linemates.

In a noticeable way, according to Jason Dickinson, one of ... three-year contract with the Blackhawks in free agency. Chicago visits Carolina on Jan. 30. “Just a lot of good memories ...

Teuvo Teravainen has been a calming presence for the rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks in the first season of his second stint with the team. In a noticeable way, according to Jason Dickinson ...