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“Obviously I want to be a Blackhawk and that was the main thing,” Korchinski said of his contract negotiations. “I love it here. I love the guys, I love the city. I love the fans. So I think for me, just want to stay here and just get a chance to play with the guys and improve myself.”

Those last two hopes could go hand-in-hand with his offseason. If he improves this offseason, he might be playing more with those guys come the NHL season. But as Korchinski embarked on the offseason, he was focused on the present and what he could control. Like any player, his goal was to improve.

How he sought to do that this offseason was different than the past three years prior to joining the Blackhawks in training camp.

Just wondering if anyone here can bring me up to speed on what’s happening with Bedard’s recovery and expected timeline to return to the ice.

As a Blackhawks season ticket holder I wanted to spread the word about what seems to be a large increase in fee's passed on to the buyers on StubHub. I was posting some of my games for sale today and notice the fee's are roughly 18% whereas last year they were around 9%. On my most expensive game that amounted to roughly $50 per ticket ($200 total). The price I post them at is not the price the buyer see's (the buyer sees my price + $50 fees as the listing price). Ticketmaster fees are a lot less. I post in both places at the same price, and Ticketmaster will be cheaper to buy from for the buyer and anyway just wanted to spread awareness that most of us season ticket folks sell games we can't go to on both platforms, so if you have the choice...choose Ticketmaster and save yourself a few dollars.

EDIT: Sidenote, most people don't know that StubHub automatically filters the tickets that you can see to their preferred tickets for sale, and most people don't know you have to click on the filters and de-select the SH preferred tickets in order to see all of the tickets posted. For pretty much every game you'll get a much larger selection of seats if you de-select their automatic filter. But they try to push you only to their choices.

The Chicago Blackhawks today announced their 2026 Prospect Showcase schedule and roster, which Chicago will host at Blackhawks Ice Center (1801 W Jackson Blvd) on Sept. 14 and 15. The Blackhawks will face the St. Louis Blues on Monday at 6 p.m. CT and again on Tuesday at 4 p.m. CT.
Rockford IceHogs Head Coach Jared Nightingale and his staff will oversee the showcase's practices and games.
All practice sessions at Blackhawks Ice Center will be free and open to the public. Both games will be held at USG Arena at Blackhawks Ice Center. Tickets to each game are available for $10 (including taxes and fees) via Ticketmaster. Seating will be general admission and doors will open an hour before puck drop.

PROSPECT SHOWCASE SCHEDULE
Please note that all practice times and locations are subject to change. Below is the day-by-day schedule (subject to change):
Friday, Sept. 11
10 a.m.: Practice, Blackhawks Ice Center – USG Arena
Media availability to follow practice
Saturday, Sept. 12
10 a.m.: Practice, Blackhawks Ice Center – Rink 1
Media availability to follow practice
Sunday, Sept. 13
10 a.m.: Morning Skate, Blackhawks Ice Center – Rink 1
Media availability to follow practice and postgame
Monday, Sept. 14
10 a.m.: Morning Skate, Blackhawks Ice Center – Rink 1 
6 p.m.: Game vs. St. Louis Blues, Blackhawks Ice Center – USG Arena
Media availability to follow practice and postgame
Tuesday, Sept. 15
9 a.m.: Morning Skate, Blackhawks Ice Center – Rink 1 
4 p.m.: Game vs. St. Louis Blues, Blackhawks Ice Center – USG Arena 
Media availability to follow practice and postgame

I have the opportunity to get another Blackhawks Centennial jersey blank. I already have 2 one with Bedard and one with Mikita on it. I don’t want toews and I’m working getting a Kane in black. Also for note I have Chelios , Hossa, Esposito, Savard and getting a winter classic customized with Nazar on it. Who should I get on this other centennial Jersey or should I just not get it? The Jersey is coming from Canada so trying to make a decision before these extra tariffs start within the next week. Thanks for any suggestions.

Edit: Thanks for the suggestions. I have decided to get frondell on the centennial jersey. I also picked up a road FAP from lids on sale and I will put vlasic on that one.

Korchinski is finally signed.

Makar just signed for 20+, if Byram can perform as a number 1 defense in 2 years we will be looking back saying this was a steal

Just heard from my rep that the giveaway box offered last year is being discontinued and full season ticket holders can purchase the box at a later date. The in arena Blackhawks points (useable for concessions last year) are also discontinued. Quite disappointing as the Blackhawks points were a big factor in my decision to renew.

Does anyone have insight into this decision and were both of these options only around last year? I've gone to games for years but this is only my second season as a STH.

Here’s an Original Team Composite photo from 1929-30. Drop your favorite piece of Blackhawks memorabilia in the comments ⬇️

John Candy repping the hawks.

FYI to all the Blackhawks fans & others who use Chi City Stitch (formerly City Sports Lettering) - the owner just posted that they’re moving from Oak Forest to Schaumburg next month.

For those of you unaware, CCS is the official on-ice stitching provider for the Chicago Blackhawks, and they’re the ones that actually cut & sew on the names & numbers when you select “pro stitching” on the CBH shop.

Text of the post he made on Facebook:

📍 CHI CITY STITCH IS OFFICIALLY MOVING TO SCHAUMBURG!

Chi City Stitch family—we couldn’t be more excited to announce our next chapter!

We’ll begin transferring equipment this weekend, with our official move-in date set for September 5.

This decision was not taken lightly. Our shop has proudly served customers from the Oak Forest area for more than 25 years, and we are incredibly grateful for the support and history built there.

However, we see tremendous room for growth. Our new 2,800-square-foot Schaumburg location will give us the space and opportunity to expand, improve our operations, and continue building Chi City Stitch for the future. We have so many exciting developments on the horizon, and we can’t wait to share them with you!

If you currently have a jersey with us, DON’T WORRY! We’re working hard to complete as many orders as possible before the move. If yours isn’t finished beforehand, we’ll contact you directly to arrange the best way to get it back to you.

Our entire team is coming with us, so you can continue to expect the same quality, craftsmanship, and attention to detail you’ve always received.

We can’t wait to become a major part of the Schaumburg community and the SBA !

Thanks to Dawn Block and Joe from Century 21 on working with us for months to find the perfect location!

Thank you, Oak Forest, for being part of our story. Now it’s onward to Schaumburg! 🧵🏒🏀⚾🏈

#ChiCityStitch #SchaumburgIL #JerseyCustomization #ChicagoSports #SmallBusinessGrowth

Steven Ellis criteria: players generally have to have played in 50 or fewer NHL games. Players over 23 years old are not included. Goaltenders are a bit more subjective, but they must be 25 or under and have played fewer than 20 games in the past season or fewer than 30 games over their careers.