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What happens with Lukas Reichel will be interesting to watch, plus why Chris O'Hearn was hired as vice president of hockey operations.

The Bolts have dominated its series with the Blackhawks since 2017, and our expert NHL predictions expect Tampa Bay's dominance to continue tonight at Chicago.

Spellacy, 18, was drafted 72nd overall in the third round of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The Blackhawks have four players from their 2024 class playing in the OHL — Marek Vanacker (27th overall), A.J. Spellacy (72nd), Jack Pridham (92nd), and Ty Henry (163rd overall).

Another giant depth forward at 6-foot-5 and 220 pounds, Brazeau traveled the long road to the NHL and has earned a raise on his league-minimum $775,000 contract. He’s already hit the 10-goal mark for the first time in his career this season. Brazeau is a hard-working player who doesn’t hesitate to finish his checks.

Hockey Hall of Famer Jeremy Roenick shared some advice to Heavy.com to Chicago Blackhawks superstar forward Connor Bedard.

The Chicago Blackhawks placed veteran forward Craig Smith on injured reserve on Thursday with a nagging back injury. Smith hasn’t appeared in a game since he skated for more than 10 minutes during a 3-1 victory over Colorado on Jan.

Tickets for Sunday’s Hockey Fights Cancer game are available through Ticketmaster, and the first 10,000 fans to enter the United Center will receive a purple knit hat, courtesy of CIBC. Atrium doors will open at 3:30 p.m., with gates to the United Center to follow at 4:30 p.m.

Teuvo Teravainen has been a calming presence for the rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks in the first season of his second stint with the team.

The Chicago Blackhawks today announced that the team has agreed to terms with forward AJ Spellacy on a three-year, entry-level contract that runs through the 2026-27 season ($975,000 salary cap hit).