Analysis
Breaking Down the Chicago Blackhawks Defensive Concerns
Looking back at the 2025-26 Chicago Blackhawks defense.
Steve Kwiatkowski
Steve Kwiatkowski has been writing about the Chicago Blackhawks since 2023 for his blog, Eat The Hatchet, and also writes for Second City Hockey. Born and raised in Chicago, Steve now lives in California after serving 12 years in the Marine Corps.
Analysis
What will become of Kevin Korchinski?
A look at Kevin Korchinski’s time as a Chicago Blackhawk.
Analysis
Blackhawks 2026-27 Preview
An overview of the 2026-27 Chicago Blackhawks
Updates
Eat The Hatchet: What’s in store for 2026-27?
An update on the blog.
Updates
Putting this on the shelf
Hey everyone, With the Olympics going on and no Blackhawks hockey to write about here, I took the time to figure out the next step for this Substack. As most of you know, I’ll now be writing for Second City Hockey, which means most of my Blackhawks writing will
Game Recaps
Game Recap: Blue Jackets 4 - Blackhawks 0
Breaking down whatever last night was.
Game Recaps
Game Recap: Blackhawks 6 - Sharks 3
Recapping the Blackhawks 6-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks.
Steve's Notebook
Are we doing the Sharks vs. Hawks thing?
Taking a look at the two rebuilds.
Game Recaps
Game Recap: Penguins 6 - Blackhawks 2
The Blackhawks play some of the worst hockey.
Game Recaps
Game Recap: Wild 4 - Blackhawks 3 (SO)
Recapping the Blackhawks 4-3 SO loss to the Minnesota Wild.
Steve's Notebook
SITREP: Lardis to Rockford and Previewing the Hawks-Wild Game
Previewing tonight's game against the Minnesota Wild and some thoughts on Nick Lardis' send down.
Steve's Notebook
Exercise in Futility: Blackhawks Salary Situation
Exploring the Blackhawks' current salary situation (only because I created this cool chart and want to show it off).