Shayna Goldman at The Athletic did a deep dive on the impact we’ve seen from the nine new head coaches around the NHL thru the first month of the season, a list that obviously includes Jeff Blashill with the Blackhawks. Here’s part of what she wrote about Blashill’s impact:
The process is far from perfect in Chicago through the first month of play. The team is still allowing a high rate of shots and chances, even with the shift from zone defense to a hybrid system. The difference now, compared to last season, is that as the defenders and forwards learn to push opponents to the outside, the goaltending has provided them with more leeway, thanks to some really strong play in net. Ahead of Wednesday’s matchup, Spencer Knight and Arvid Söderblom only allowed 1.98 goals against per 60 at five-on-five.
And unlike last season, the team has been scoring at a higher clip, too. Similar to the Ducks, some of that is thanks to the progression of up-and-coming players such as Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar. But the new emphasis on speed — which some players feel is becoming a part of their identity — has also contributed. The team is averaging more 22-plus mile-per-hour speed bursts per game compared to last year, according to NHL EDGE data, which has helped this team create more rush chances. As a result, their xG creation has jumped from 2.17 per 60 to 2.67.
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— Shayna (@shaynagoldman_) November 13, 2025 One of the players who is clearly benefitting from Blashill’s arrival — maybe more than anyone on the roster — is Tyler Bertuzzi. I’ve shared quotes from Blashill talking about Bertuzzi being a “winner” and a “warrior” and a “foxhole guy” before; the Blackhawks’ head coach speaks so highly of the player, and with good reason. Blashill coached Bertuzzi when he turned pro in Grand Rapids and the start of his NHL career in Detroit. The two have a long relationship, and Blashill has been able to find the best of Bertuzzi consistently thru the first month of the season. A good read here from Ben Pope at the Chicago Sun-Times on the early results from Bertuzzi.Tyler Bertuzzi went to Jeff Blashill during training camp and asked for his help.Last season, he knew he was too streaky. This season, he wanted to smooth out his production. So far, he has.New Blackhawks story: t.co/meXKXC2f8N
— Ben Pope (@BenPopeCST) November 12, 2025 Speaking of Bertuzzi, he got hit awkwardly on Wednesday night that got the Blackhawks a power play (they scored during the 5-on-3). Brenden Dillon’s wallet is a little lighter for his effort on the play.New Jersey’s Brenden Dillon has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for boarding Chicago’s Tyler Bertuzzi.
— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) November 13, 2025 Greg Wyshynski at ESPN wrote about the most shockingly good and bad performances from players thru the first month of the 2025-26 season. He included Blackhawks netminder Spencer Knight in his shockingly good list. Here’s part of what he wrote about Knight:He was fine last season in 15 starts for Chicago, going 5-8-1. He’s been a revelation through 12 games so far this season for the improved Blackhawks, with a .923 save percentage and a 2.46 goals-against average. Entering Wednesday night, Knight led the NHL with 13.3 goals saved above expected.
While new coach Jeff Blashill is trying to improve his young team with an aggressive system in the defensive zone, the results aren’t quite there yet. But Knight has been there every time they’ve needed him, dramatically decreasing the average number of high-danger goals the Blackhawks have given up compared to last season.
I would argue that saying “the results aren’t quite there yet” isn’t wholly accurate. I think the Blackhawks have exceeded the expectations of most onlookers early this season, and are higher in the standings than most thought they would be this season. Are the Blackhawks a playoff team yet? No. But the results in the standings have been better than expected thus far.The most shocking NHL player performances so far this season — 10 good starts and 5 absolutely terrible ones. My latest on ESPN. Who else do you think should be on these lists? t.co/vo82C7vzzX
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) November 13, 2025 Scoring is up all over the NHL this season. How much? Connor Bedard and former Blackhawks Nick Schmaltz each scored their 10th goal of the season on Wednesday night. That brought number of players with a double-digit goal total to 20 (as of Wednesday night). The 20 players with 10-plus goals are the most at this stage of a season (268 GP) in nearly 30 years (21 through 268 GP in 1996-97). Oh snap! Macklin Celebrini confirmed that he and Bedard are actually friends! And they enjoy watching each other play. The thing Celebrini didn’t know about Bedard: the degree to which he’s a Bears fan. Let’s go!"We're great friends."Celebrini is also enjoying Connor Bedard's success, and he shares something that he learned about Bedard this summer. pic.twitter.com/zJ3AbgbMup
— Sheng Peng (@Sheng_Peng) November 13, 2025 Here’s when and where the Blackhawks’ prospects on North America are playing tonight:NCAA
Merrimack at No. 15 Providence — 6 PM No. 12 UMass at No. 18 Boston College — 6 PM Omaha at No. 3 Minnesota-Duluth — 7 PMOHL
Flint at Brantford — 7 PM Soo at Kitchener — 7 PM Windsor at Guelph — 7:07 PMWHL
Kamloops at Prince George — 9 PM Matt Larkin at Daily Faceoff took a run at the top 25 (remaining) unrestricted free agents who might hit the market in 2026. Interestingly, the only Blackhawks skater mentioned is Connor Murphy, even though I would argue Ilya Mikheyev and Jason Dickinson might be bigger draws at the trade deadline and could be looking at more impactful roles if they’re on the market after this season.Top 25 NHL UFAs of 2026: Will Kempe, Panarin, Tuch go to market?An in-depth early breakdown from @MLarkinHockey: t.co/gQ0kq9xRHl
— Daily Faceoff (@DailyFaceoff) November 13, 2025 The Colorado Avalanche signed goaltender Scott Wedgewood to a one-year, $2.5M extension. On Thursday morning, the Maple Leafs recalled goalie Artur Akhtyamov and placed forward Scott Laughton on injured reserve (retroactive to November 8). The Leafs are at the United Center tomorrow, and it sounds like we might not see Auston Matthews for Toronto.Hearing that Auston Matthews will be sidelined at least a week with his lower-body injury. Tough run of injuries in Toronto.
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