The Chicago Blackhawks had the day off on Saturday, but several prospects were in action across North America. One followed in Connor Bedard’s footsteps and had a four-point performance in college hockey. More in the links for the highlights from the Blackhawks prospects on Saturday night.
Also in Blackhawks news, the team finally wraps up its road trip against Patrick Kane, Alex DeBrincat, and the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday afternoon. Check out the links for a preview of the matchup at Little Caesars Arena before the game begins at 12 p.m. CT.
Around the league, the Edmonton Oilers were blown out by the Colorado Avalanche, the New York Rangers’ issues at Madison Square Garden continue, and Cole Caufield grabbed a share of the NHL lead in goals.
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Chicago Blackhawks Recap, News & Tidbits
Chicago Hockey Now: ICYMI, Connor Bedard had an epic performance in the Blackhawks’ 4-0 win over the Calgary Flames on Friday night. Bedard tallied four points and is now top five in the NHL in that category. He’s taken his game to a different level in his third NHL season so far.
More CHN: Bedard and the Blackhawks face Patrick Kane, Alex DeBrincat, and the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday afternoon at Little Caesars Arena. Finally, the road trip is coming to an end. Here’s a preview of the Blackhawks’ matchup with the Red Wings.
In prospects news, 2024 first-round pick (No. 18 overall) Sacha Boisvert had himself a four-point game on Saturday for Boston University. All four points for Boisvert came via assists, with three of them being primary helpers. Boisvert now has nine points (1G, 8A) through nine games to start his sophomore season of NCAA hockey.
Staying in college hockey, 2024 third-round pick John Mustard extended his season-opening point streak to nine games on Saturday. Mustard scored his sixth goal of the year and now has 11 points through nine games.
Also in NCAA action, goaltender prospect Adam Gajan picked up his tenth win of the season as Minnesota Duluth defeated St. Cloud State 3-2 on Saturday. Gajan stopped 30 of 32 shots faced and now has a 1.70 goals-against average, .925 save percentage, and two shutouts in 12 starts this year.
NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now
The Athletic: Alex Tuch could be one of the top free agents on the market next summer. He and the Buffalo Sabres weren’t able to reach an agreement during contract negotiations before the start of this season, and the team’s lack of cash could affect the situation.
Sportsnet: Former Blackhawks forward David Kampf was suspended by the Toronto Maple Leafs earlier this week for leaving their AHL affiliate, the Toronto Marlies. Kampf, 30, has made it clear he doesn’t want to play in the AHL, but his signing bonus is an issue for the Leafs.
Colorado Hockey Now: Are you kidding me? The Colorado Avalanche put up NINE goals on the Edmonton Oilers in a beatdown on Saturday night. That’s an embarrassing loss for McDavid, Draisaitl, and the Oilers. Aarif Deen from CHN has ten observations from the Avs’ dominant win.
San Jose Hockey Now: Macklin Celebrini scored again to tie the NHL lead in points, while Yaroslav Askarov made 38 saves in the San Jose Sharks’ 3-1 win over the Florida Panthers.
Florida Hockey Now: Speaking of the two-time defending champions, they suffered yet another long-term injury on Saturday. Jonah Gadjovic is expected to miss at least three months after needing surgery for an upper-body injury. The Florida Panthers cannot dodge the injury bug this season.
Forever Blueshirts: How does this keep happening? The New York Rangers are now 0-6-1 at Madison Square Garden after a 5-0 loss to Matthew Schaefer and the New York Islanders on Saturday. The Rangers have now been shut out in five of their opening seven games on home ice. The NHL record for most shutouts by a team at home in a single season is eight.
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