Jim Lynch

Jim Lynch

Jim is the Co-Site Expert at Blackhawk Up, FanSided's Chicago Blackhawks website. He previously wrote for Puck Prose, Howlin' Hockey and Oil On Whyte within the network. Lynch has been writing on the NHL since 2019 and was named the NHL FanSider of the year in 2019 for his work as a contributor at Blackhawk Up. Lynch graduated in 2023 from Loyola University Chicago with a degree in multimedia journalism and is a journalist at a local newspaper on the South Side of Chicago.

Chicago Blackhawks v Montreal Canadiens

One trade that haunts the Blackhawks years later

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Montreal Canadiens v Columbus Blue Jackets

New Blackhawks assistant coach Michael Peca will play a big role in the face-off dot

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Seattle Kraken v Chicago Blackhawks

Sorensen and Peca highlight Jeff Blashill's Blackhawks coaching staff

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Mar 13, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Landon Slaggert (84) warms up before the game against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images

Three Blackhawks who made the history book during the 2024-25 NHL Season

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Chicago Blackhawks v Ottawa Senators

With the coaching search over, what comes next for the Blackhawks?

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United States v Germany - 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship

Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar is leading U.S. to history at 2025 IIHF World Championship

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Detroit Red WIngs v New Jersey Devils

4 thoughts on the Chicago Blackhawks hiring of Jeff Blashill as head coach

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Tampa Bay Lightning v Montreal Canadiens

Blackhawks make it official naming Jeff Blashill head coach

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May 18, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones (3) skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period of game seven of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Seth Jones looked like the star defenseman the Blackhawks traded for against Maple Leafs

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Florida Panthers v Toronto Maple Leafs - Game Five

Mitch Marner's Maple Leafs breakup is the Blackhawks' opportunity of the decade

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Vegas Golden Knights v Chicago Blackhawks

The Blackhawks cannot afford to let this player get to free agency

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Pittsburgh Penguins v Chicago Blackhawks

The players on the Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Hall of Fame Ballot

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Winnipeg Jets v Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks announce plans for Centennial Celebration including Hall of Fame

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Toronto Maple Leafs v Florida Panthers - Game Four

Top 5 players the Blackhawks should target in free agency

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Discover NHL Winter Classic - St Louis Blues v Chicago Blackhawks

The pressure is intensifying on the Blackhawks coaching search

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Brampton Steelheads v Saginaw Spirit

Prospects Blackhawks fans should get familiar with going into the 2025 NHL Draft

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