The Chicago Blackhawks were unable to pick up their third consecutive preseason win on Tuesday, falling 3-1 to the Detroit Red Wings at the United Center. Cam Talbot was stellar in net for the Wings, stopping 27 of the 28 shots that he faced. More in the links for the key takeaways following the preseason home opener.
Also in Blackhawks news, Kevin Korchinski was reassigned to the Rockford IceHogs on Tuesday morning, while Lukas Reichel seems likely to be on the move in the next week.
Around the league, Kirill Kaprizov’s record-setting extension with Minnesota, and the impact it has on Jack Eichel’s next contract with Vegas.
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Chicago Hockey Now: A second preseason defeat to the Red Wings in seven days. The Blackhawks’ offense was stymied on Tuesday night, and the defense had three crucial breakdowns in the opening 40 minutes. Here are seven key takeaways following the Blackhawks’ loss to Detroit.
More CHN: In that same write-up, I broke down Korchinski getting sent down to the AHL, and head coach Jeff Blashill’s thoughts on the defense.
More CHN: ICYMI, Blashill confirmed that defenseman Alex Vlasic was cut on the leg by a skate blade during the team’s preseason contest on Sunday. Fortunately, Vlasic was wearing cut-resistant socks that helped prevent a more serious injury. Here are the Blackhawks’ latest injury updates.
Bleacher Report: According to Frank Seravalli, the Blackhawks are actively working to find a new landing spot for 2020 first-round pick Lukas Reichel. Once again unable to crack the NHL lineup in his fifth training camp with Chicago, Reichel seems destined to be traded before the start of the 2025-26 regular season.
Frank Seravalli: Re Lukas Reichel rumours: They are working on a deal to have him land somewhere likely before next week when rosters are completed; this is not gonna be a big return, we’re talking probably a mid to late round pick – Bleacher Report (9/30)
— NHL Rumour Report (@NHLRumourReport) September 30, 2025
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The Athletic: What a turn of events regarding Kirill Kaprizov’s future. Despite all the rumors and whispers that he didn’t want to ink a long-term deal in Minnesota — that’s precisely what happened on Tuesday. Kaprizov signed for an NHL record $136 million on an eight-year extension, carrying a whopping $17 million AAV.
TSN: How did the Wild get across the finish line with the Kaprizov extension? And will Connor McDavid sign a similar deal with the Edmonton Oilers?
Vegas Hockey Now: With the first 2026 free-agent domino now fallen, Hannah Kirkell discussed how much star forward Jack Eichel could command after Kaprizov signed for a record price.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: All eyes are on Ben Kindel as he’s pushing for an NHL roster spot, but here’s how the Pittsburgh Penguins defense is shaking out ahead of the regular season.
Detroit Hockey Now: Michael Brandsegg-Nygard and Axel Sandin-Pellikka were two Red Wings standouts in the team’s 3-1 win over the Blackhawks on Tuesday night. Have the kids done enough during the preseason to earn an NHL roster spot?
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