The Blackhawks have to acquire veteran talent if they are going to become competitive throughout the remainder of the season

CHICAGO – It’s fair to say Philipp Kurashev is having more fun now in his first season with the San Jose Sharks than he did in his fifth and final year with the Chicago Blackhawks. One, the Sharks (27-22-4) are winning more games and are in the mix for a playoff spot.

The Blackhawks are unlikely to sell off any major assets, but five pending UFAs could earn interest around the league.

In a matchup between Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini, the Chicago Blackhawks put up an offensive onslaught and beat the San Jose Sharks 6-3.

CHICAGO – Perhaps Macklin Celebrini and Connor Bedard will always be compared to one another.

The San Jose Sharks started slowly then allowed four goals in a wide open second period in what became a potentially costly 6-3 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks

Friday marked their third game together, and it was their best despite the Blackhawks' 4-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks assigned forward Nick Lardis to Rockford of the American Hockey League on Monday. The 20-year-old Lardis, one of the team’s top prospects, made his NHL debut on Dec. 13. He had five goals and two assists in 21 games with the Blackhawks.

The Chicago Blackhawks blueliners have seen some offensive production this season under coach Jeff Blashill. Could the defenseman role warrant more offense?