The Blackhawks' roster continued to take shape for the return from the all-star break Saturday when rookie winger Jimmy Hayes was returned to Rockford. Hayes was sent down to make room for Brendan Morrison, acquired Friday from Calgary, and for the likely return of Jonathan Toews and Patrick Sharp from injured reserve.

What’s wrong with the Blackhawks that a consistent, 60-minute commitment to defensive responsibility wouldn’t solve? The first question to the biggest culprit of this five-game slide is whether the current roster is capable of pulling that off. Based on the 53-game body of work, the answer is no.

The Nashville Predators have beaten the Chicago Blackhawks for the second time in four days with a 3-1 victory at the United Center on January 24, 2012. The Predators jumped out to a 2-0 lead after Mike Fisher and Craig Smith netted first-period goals.

As far as statistics go, it's a powerful one: The Blackhawks have been outhit by their opponent in 47 of 53 games.

Ben Smith came up short in the battle of rookies in their bids to remain on the Chicago Blackhawks' roster.

Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews has been placed on injured reserve because of a left wrist injury. The Blackhawks made the move Tuesday. Toews did not play in the third period of last Saturday's game at Nashville and will miss Tuesday night's rematch with the Predators -- the Blackhawks' final game before the All-Star Break.

OTTAWA, Ontario -- The Chicago Blackhawks assigned rookie forward Jimmy Hayes to Rockford of the American Hockey League on Saturday.

SCC’s Hazaria Washington grabs a rebound between two Hannibal-LaGrange players during Wednesday’s basketball game. Washington scored 34 points in the Blackhawks win.

Jonathan Toews and Patrick Sharp recently returning from injuries is the best news possible for the Chicago Blackhawks. That also bodes well for the IceHogs. Now Rockford’s roster is as deep as it can be these days.

Looking to lead the Florida Panthers back to the playoffs after more than a decade without a berth, former Chicago general manager Dale Tallon turned to some players who helped the Blackhawks achieve an even bigger goal. Brian Campbell and Kris Versteeg have been primary reasons Florida is a factor in the Southeast Division, but they'll be trying to prevent the Panthers' eighth straight...