The "Connor" Show, Latest News & Holiday Accomplishments
A look into the Blackhawks matchup against the Edmonton Oilers and the team's holiday outlook
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In today’s edition, we look at what the Blackhawks are hoping to accomplish over the holidays, the latest news & rumors, and an inside look into the ultimate Connor Showdown when the Blackhawks face the Edmonton Oilers!
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Connor vs. Connor – NHL’s Current Superstar Meets His Successor
December 12, 2023 by Hunter Crowther
It’s not often you see generational talents face off, but hockey fans will be spoiled on Dec. 12 when the Edmonton Oilers and 2015 No. 1 overall pick Connor McDavid take on 2023 No. 1 overall pick Connor Bedard and his Chicago Blackhawks at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alta.
In sports, we hear the phrase “The Next One” ascribed to plenty of hotshot prospects; those who were so dominant at the junior level, that there’s no way they won’t end up in the pantheon of the greatest ever. More often they not, they fall short of “G.O.A.T. status,” and we wait for the next prospect to salivate over at the World Junior Championship, or the annual NHL Entry Draft.
But it’s been well established that McDavid, only 26 years old but already a three-time Hart Trophy winner, five-time Art Ross Trophy winner, a four-time Ted Lindsay Award winner and the most recent Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy winner, has lived up to all of the hype and then some.
As for Bedard, he’s only 27 games (as of Dec. 11) into his NHL career, but so far, he too will live up to the hype. Let’s take a look at these two “Next Ones” and what to expect heading into the first matchup between the two.
Blackhawks News & Rumors: Dickinson, Granato, Defense & More
December 12, 2023 by Gail Kauchak
As we head towards the mid-way point of December, the rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks have a record of 9-17-1, for 19 points and 31st in the league. They just finished a four-game homestand where they fared very well, and head on a two-game road trip this week before hosting the Vancouver Canucks next Sunday afternoon (Dec. 17). We’re in the midst of pretty much a game every other night as we head into the holiday season. Let’s take a look at the latest news and rumors.
Blackhawks Hoping to Find Consistency for the Holidays
December 11, 2023 by Hunter Crowther
It’s hard to imagine that it would take one-third of the season for the Chicago Blackhawks to win two games in a row, but low-and-behold, the Blackhawks finally did it, beating the Anaheim Ducks 1-0 on Dec. 7, then defeating their divisional rival, the St. Louis Blues, on Dec. 9 by a score of 3-1.
Even with their 4-2 loss against the Washington Capitals on Dec. 10, the last string of games has been a massive confidence boost for a Blackhawks squad with a 9-17-1 record, last in the Western Conference’s Central Division and tied for last in the entire conference with the San Jose Sharks.
Let’s take a look at some of the things that’s helped the Blackhawks get on track, and what to keep an eye on as we get closer to the end of the 2023 calendar.