Chicago Tribune Blackhawks

The Tribune's Blackhawks reporter, Jimmy Greenfield, answers questions about the upcoming draft, free agency and whether GM Stan Bowman's job is in jeopardy.

Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman has learned how to handle a demanding job all while he and his wife, Sue, are raising three kids who love hockey as much as he does.

The Blackhawks took a step to fortify their blue line on Saturday, acquiring Finnish defenseman Olli Maatta from the Penguins for forward Dominik Kahun.

When the Blackhawks moved up in the draft lottery to No. 3, it was a remarkable stroke of luck. Whether it’s a stroke of good fortune remains to be seen.

Eddie Olczyk will go from Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final to Ascot Racecourse in England to work his first Royal Ascot.

Kevin Lankinen's top priority is still to make it in the NHL, and if that happens he'll do it having also led his native Finland to a world championship.

Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman sat down with the Tribune to discuss the NHL draft, free agency and whether he feels pressure to return to the playoffs next season.

The Blackhawks rounded out Jeremy Colliton's coaching staff on Tuesday by hiring veteran coach Marc Crawford as an assistant.

Bowen Byram, considered the top defenseman in the NHL draft, could be on the Blackhawks' radar with the No. 3 pick.

Czech forward Dominik Kubalik agreed to a one-year deal with the Blackhawks that carries a cap hit of $925,000.

The Blues are four games away from a Stanley Cup title and the Blackhawks didn't make the playoffs, but the teams had surprisingly similar seasons.

The Blackhawks' Alex DeBrincat scored a goal and Patrick Kane had two assists, but the U.S. fell in the world hockey championship quarterfinals on Thursday.

The Blackhawks dipped into their Swedish pipeline on Wednesday, signing forward Anton Wedin to a one-year deal and adding Tomas Mitell as an assistant coach.

The Blackhawks could call Chicago-area prospect Alex Turcotte's name when they pick third in the NHL draft on June 21 in Vancouver.

Alex DeBrincat had two goals and an assist to help the United States rout Denmark 7-1 on Saturday during preliminary play at the world championships.

Blackhawks forward Alex DeBrincat had an assist in Team USA's 3-2 overtime win over Finland in the world hockey championships Monday in Slovakia.

Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford drove the pace car Saturday for the IndyCar Grand Prix at historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Long playoff runs prevented the Blackhawks from being represented at the world championship for many years, but this year 10 players who spent time on the Hawks roster this season, as well as three prospects, will be in Slovakia in pursuit of a world title.

The Blackhawks have a long offseason to think about how to get back to the playoffs and they're planning to spend a good deal of it in the workout room under the tutelage of strength and conditioning coach Paul Goodman.

Blackhawks goalie and racing enthusiast Corey Crawford has been selected to drive the pace car before this Saturday's IndyCar Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The race will be televised on NBC-5 beginning at 2 p.m.

European free agency has been an important part of the Hawks' strategy over the last decade with the signing of players such as Antti Niemi, Artemi Panarin, Erik Gustafsson and, just last year, Dominik Kahun. This year is no different.

The Blackhawks announced on Wednesday that assistant coach Don Granato will not return next season, paving the way for coach Jeremy Colliton to add an assistant as the Hawks continue rebuilding their coaching staff.

Blackhawks star Patrick Kane was named captain for the second straight year and will try to lead Team USA to its first gold medal in the world championships. The tournament will be played May 10-16 in Slovakia.