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New York Rangers right wing Patrick Kane, left, is defended by Carolina Hurricanes center Martin Necas during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

COLUMN: Kane trade leaves hole in heart of Chicago

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | March 22, 2023

One of the greatest eras in Chicago sports history came to an end on Feb. 28. The Chicago Blackhawks traded away the greatest player in franchise history, Patrick Kane, to the New York Rangers.  With the trade, Chicago lost not only a great hockey...

FILE - In this March 30, 2018, file photo, Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville, back, looks down after his team gave up a power-play goal against the Colorado Avalanche inthe second period of an NHL hockey game in Denver. The Blackhawks have fired three-time Stanley Cup winning coach Joel Quenneville on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Bowman at fault, not Quenneville

By Roland Hacker | November 7, 2018

FILE - In this March 30, 2018, file photo, Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville, back, looks down after his team gave up a power-play goal against the Colorado Avalanche inthe second period of an NHL hockey game in Denver. The Blackhawks have fired three-time Stanley Cup winning coach Joel Quenneville on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Blackhawks reach time for rebuild

By Roland Hacker | February 22, 2018

The Chicago Blackhawks are in serious danger of missing the postseason for the first time in 10 seasons.The decline of core players, overhaul of defense and an injury to the starting goaltender have put Chicago in a tough spot this year.“This is probably...

Blackhawks set for first round matchup

By Alex Rodriguez | April 13, 2017

Prediction: Blackhawks win in 6The Blackhawks begin their Stanley Cup run 7 p.m. Thursday against the Nashville Predators in Chicago.All the hard work and grind of the regular season is preparation for the months of April through June when the Blackhawks...