NHL power rankings: Blackhawks, Sharks call players-only meetings

TRENDINGWeek 9 Winners and LosersBears beat Bucs, barelyLakers win without LukaPuka Nacua needs MRIAP Top 25Story byStory byNHL power rankings: Blackhawks, Sharks call players-only meetingsMike Brehm, USA TODAY·USA TODAY SportsMon, November 9, 2026 at 1:06 PM UTC·8 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesHow The Chicago Blackhawks Are Experiencing The Worst-Case ScenarioThe Chicago Blackhawks have had a calamitous start to the 2026-27 season, losing 14 of their first 18 games. They hit a new nadir Saturday in a devastating beatdown by the Carolina Hurricanes, and there's no light at the end of the tunnel for this Hawks team. And that fact isn't likely to change.The Hockey NewsHawks Hits: Players-Only Meeting, Blashill Not Concerned Over Job SecurityWhat a horrific week for the Chicago Blackhawks. It started on Monday, with Patrick Kane getting injured, while the Hawks […]Chicago Hockey NowChicago Blackhawks suffer ’embarrassing’ 9-2 loss — their 6th straight defeat and 9th in 10 gamesRALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina State football team, which plays across the street from the Lenovo Center, did not score a touchdown Saturday in its 41-3 loss to Duke. The Carolina Hurricanes outscored the Wolfpack — at the expense of the Chicago Blackhawks. The defending champion Hurricanes made easy work of the Hawks, scoring the first seven goals in a 9-2 rout. It was the Hawks’ worst ...Chicago TribuneAdvertisementAdvertisementCHN Daily: Blackhawks in Carolina; Prospect Highlights; Michkov DramaThe Chicago Blackhawks wrap up a gauntlet three-game road trip in Carolina on Saturday, facing the defending Stanley Cup champion […]Chicago Hockey NowBlackhawks Blown Out On Road Again, This Time To Hurricanes 9-2The Chicago Blackhawks were blown out on the road. This time, it came at the hands of the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes.The Hockey News - Chicago BlackhawksBlackhawks Sticking With Blashill & Staff Despite Disastrous StartChicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson is scheduled to speak with the media Wednesday afternoon, but isn’t expected to discuss […]Chicago Hockey NowSharks Insight: San Jose Doing This Well, But It’s Not Leading to OffenseSAINT PAUL, MINN. — What should the San Jose Sharks look like, when they’re right? We got a glimpse of it […]San Jose Hockey NowBlackhawks @ Hurricanes: Preview and Game ThreadThe Chicago Blackhawks (4-12-1) are visiting the Lenovo Center for a match against the Carolina Hurricanes (13-3-2) tonight as the Canes play their last game before traveling to Finland for the two games against Seattle. Game time is 8 PM Eastern. The Canes are coming off a win against the Islanders. They are 7-2-1 in […]SB NationBlackhawks Still Seeking Forward Help On Trade MarketJust over a week ago, NHL insider Frank Seravalli joined the Chicago Sports Network pregame show and reported that Blackhawks […]Chicago Hockey NowBlackhawks Have Players-Only Meeting Following Blowout LossThe Chicago Blackhawks held a players-only meeting following their embarrassing 9-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night. The Blackhawks are 4-13-1 this season. They are one of the worst teams in the league, and things seem to be getting worse for them, as the terrible loss to Carolina was a low point in […] The post Blackhawks Have Players-Only Meeting Following Blowout Loss appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYHurricanes’ Sebastian Aho Reaches Multiple Milestones in Blackhawks WinSebastian Aho is putting himself in a good position to contend for the Hart Trophy in 2026-27 as the Carolina Hurricanes keep dominating.Aho has 10 goals and 26 points in 19 games following his three-point outing in Saturday’s 9-2 win over the Blackhawks that produced franchise milestones. He is now on an 84-game pace to […] The post Hurricanes’ Sebastian Aho Reaches Multiple Milestones in Blackhawks Win appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYBlackhawks Embarrassed 9-2 By Hurricanes, Losing Streak Hits Six GamesIn a season already filled with disastrous, hard-to-watch losses, Saturday’s was the worst one yet, and that’s really saying something. […]Chicago Hockey NowSharks Insight: At Least Stenberg Is Getting BetterDALLAS — Has this become another rebuild season for the San Jose Sharks? The Sharks, who lost their seventh out […]San Jose Hockey NowPreview/Lines #19: Praise for Pohlkamp, Looking for More “Puck Play” From 4th LineDALLAS — The San Jose Sharks, first and foremost, are just trying to win a game. They’ve lost six of […]San Jose Hockey NowBlackhawks Make First Big Change, Place Goaltender Arvid Soderblom On WaiversThe Chicago Blackhawks have placed goaltender Arvid Soderblom on waivers, their first big change.The Hockey News - Chicago Blackhawks3 most disappointing NHL teams after 6 weeksThese 3 teams need to turn things around fast!The Big LeadBlackhawks Must Make More Changes Before Their Next GameThe Chicago Blackhawks are in desperate need of a change. There are lots of options for them entering this stretch of off days.The Hockey News - Chicago BlackhawksSharks Locker Room: Nedeljkovic on Confronting Rantanen, Smith Talks Power Play StrugglesDALLAS — The San Jose Sharks are showing fight, figuratively and literally. Down 3-1 and 4-2, they got within one […]San Jose Hockey NowBlackhawks Decide Fate Of Jeff Blashill After 9-2 LossThe Chicago Blackhawks are stuck in yet another miserable start to the season, as their 4-13-1 record is second worst in the NHL and ahead of only the Vancouver Canucks.They’ve yet to win a game away from United Center in Chicago, and their most recent setback was a 9-2 humiliation ritual against the defending Stanley […] The post Blackhawks Decide Fate Of Jeff Blashill After 9-2 Loss appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY