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The NHL franchise, which debuted in 2000, mostly has known only struggle, with sporadic bursts of mediocrity.

What if the Blackhawks hadn't taken Jack Skille in the 2005 draft?

Zach Werenski and Sean Kuraly expressed enthusiasm about the hire and said they will be open-minded.

The 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft will be held June 28-29 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The first round will be June 28 (7 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN, TVAS) and rounds 2-7 are June 29 (11 a.m. ET; NHLN, SN, TVAS). NHL.com is counting down to the draft with in-depth profiles on top prospects, podcasts and other features. Today, a look at the some of the top skaters of the Western Hockey League in a Q&A with John Williams of NHL Central Scouting. NHL.coms full draft coverage can be found here.

Following the NHL Scouting Combine presented by adidas on Saturday, NHL.com writers Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale make their predictions for how the first round of the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft could turn out.

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Broadcaster and rink announcer excited for Coy Cup

How long must a team suffer? How long has a team suffered? This is the third of several posts looking into the playoff droughts of 30 of the 32 active NHL franchises to figure out what went wrong and how it ended. This post covers Dallas, Detroit, Edmonton, Florida, and Los Angeles.

How long must a team suffer? How long has a team suffered? This is the second of several posts looking into the playoff droughts of 30 of the 32 active NHL franchises to figure out what went wrong and how it ended. This post covers Calgary, Carolina, Chicago, Colorado, and Columbus.

Do the Blue Jackets have enough game-changers who can elevate them into elite status over the next few seasons?