#Kyle Davidson

By Chris Johnston NorthStar Bets Fri., Jan. 6, 20234 min. read No one is explicitly using the'T' word. You know, the one that rhymes with "sank." But it may not be a complete coincidence that three teams at the bottom of the NHL standings are currently pacing towards some of the lowest point totals we've seen recorded in the last two decades. Not…

Editor's note: Alex Crowe is a junior journalism major and serves as a senior sports reporter at the Northern Star. His views do not necessarily reflect those of the Star. This is an opinion piece. The 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships have arrived, giving Chicago Blackhawks fans a chance to watch up-and-coming talent amidst Chicago's…

There are a ton of NHL teams in win-now mode these days. It seems like everyone is going for it, with the pursuit of Stanley Cup glory being taken at all costs. Last Saturday, we even looked at five teams who are the most committed to winning the Cup. But for the majority that are all-in, there's a minority on the other end of the spectrum working…

ANAHEIM, Calif. - The Blackhawks didn't like reading and hearing all the things the hockey world said about them leading into this season; that they were sure to be terrible, that they were designed to fail, that they were in contention to be the worst team in the league. They shrugged it off as "outside noise," sure, but they didn't forget it,…

The Chicago Blackhawks' rebuild has officially begun. In a wild day of trades ahead of Thursday night's NHL Draft, the Blackhawks dealt All-Star Alex DeBrincat to the Ottawa Senators for the seventh and 39th picks in the 2022 draft, as well as a 2024 third-round selection. But they weren't done there. Chicago then traded former third overall pick…

Tonight is a big night for the future of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 2022 NHL Draft Lottery is tonight, and a bunch of ping pong balls could determine the trajectory of the Blue Jackets franchise. How important is winning a top-pick? Every Stanley Cup champion since the 2009 Pittsburgh Penguins has had at least one top-five pick on its roster…

Of late, the Chicago Blackhawks have had a pretty full slate of games to keep me busy. However, make no mistake about it my passion is in the drafting and development side for the Hawks. For over 2 decades I've been writing, talking, and debating about whom they should take and why. Until June 28th in Nashville, I will be releasing information on…

Opposite ends of the NHL hierarchy meet tonight, with the champion Avalanche meeting the tanking Blackhawks in Colorado. Our NHL betting picks highlight Chicago's captain - and the slow start we can expect from him. With the 2022-23 NHL season finally underway, we have a Central Division tilt between the Chicago Blackhawks and Colorado Avalanche.…

By every projection and statistical model available, the Chicago Blackhawks are not going to be a good hockey team in the 2022-23 season. Of course, that appears to be part of the long-term plan currently in place by GM Kyle Davidson, for reasons that don't need to be explored here because that's not the point of this article. And we're not going…

It's finally here, hockey fans. The 2022-23 NHL season has officially begun! After a long summer away, the NHL has finally returned. A lot has changed for many of the teams across the league, from big free agent signings to unexpected late-night trades that shook things up. If you're looking for the best teams to watch or what burning question each…

Chicago has fully embraced their rebuild with new general manager Kyle Davidson. That means their prospect pool will be a major focus of the team for the next few years. The jettisoning of young franchise building blocks such as Kirby Dach and Alex Debrincat at the draft is a prime example of that. Debrincat and Dach are just 24 and 21 years old…

To say the odds aren't looking good for the Chicago Blackhawks to sniff the playoffs is an understatement. According to FiveThirtyEight.com data posted Thursday, the Hawks' chances of reaching the postseason are less than 1%, a drop of 11% from the previous week. Other sites have set their odds at zero. But realistically, that's not what the next…

When the New York Rangers traded defenseman Nils Lundkvist to the Dallas Stars in exchange for a conditional first round and a fourth round pick, it added another valuable asset they can use at the next trade deadline. Here's a where their 2023 Draft Picks stand: First Round (2) Second Round (1) Third Round (1) Sixth Round (2) Seven Round (1) That…

CHICAGO - Luke Richardson looks like he just stepped out of an animated Batman series, with a jaw so square and sturdy you could use it as a blacksmith's anvil. This is a 6-foot-4, 210-pound Easter Island statue come to life, a man who spent more than two decades forcibly moving people out of his way in the NHL - with his shoulders, with his fists,…

Finishing last in the NHL in 2022-23 would guarantee the Blackhawks a top-three draft pick. Even if neither their 25.5% chance of winning the lottery for the first overall pick nor their 18.8% chance of gaining the second pick hit, they couldn't fall further than third. General manager Kyle Davidson likely won't outright declare that his goal for…