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 Detroit Red Wings

The Blackhawks 3 most expensive contracts entering free agency

Jim Lynch
|

Jun 28, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson makes the nineteenth pick in round one of the 2023 NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

The new NHL CBA could have a lasting impact on the Chicago Blackhawks

Jim Lynch
|

Chicago Blackhawks v Ottawa Senators

Blackhawks forward is on the hot seat after Chicago’s impressive first round pick

Jim Lynch
|

Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Mason West is selected as the 29th overall pick to the Chicago Blackhawks in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Blackhawks trade back into first-round to gamble on intriguing two-sport athlete

Jim Lynch
|

2025 NHL Draft

Blackhawks select Vaclav Nestrasil 25th overall at 2025 NHL Draft

Jim Lynch
|
2025 NHL Draft - Portraits

Blackhawks top prospect's first comments should be music to fans' ears

Jim Lynch
|
Chicago Blackhawks v Utah Hockey Club

Blackhawks will have a headache for years to come from this division rival's draft selection

Jim Lynch
|
2025 NHL Draft - Top Prospect Media Availability

Blackhawks finally give Connor Bedard his much-needed sidekick in No. 3 pick

Jim Lynch
|
Mar 18, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) warms up before a game against the Seattle Kraken at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images

Ryan Donato earned his contract with the Blackhawks but now the real test begins

Jim Lynch
|
Chicago Blackhawks v Anaheim Ducks

Two recent trades the Chicago Blackhawks need to emulate

Jim Lynch
|
Chicago Blackhawks v Tampa Bay Lightning

Hall of Famer Duncan Keith had one of the best contracts in Blackhawks history

Jim Lynch
|
2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft, First Round

Where the Blackhawks are projected to draft at the 2025 NHL Draft

Jim Lynch
|
2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft, Rounds 2-7

Former Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson joins division rival

Jim Lynch
|

Buffalo Sabres v Columbus Blue Jackets

Despite a high price JJ Peterka would be a good addition for the Blackhawks

Jim Lynch
|

Seattle Kraken v Utah Hockey Club

A trade for Andre Burakovsky is a gamble the Blackhawks can afford to make

Jim Lynch
|

Winnipeg Jets v Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks News: Jonathan Toews to sign with hometown Winnipeg Jets

Jim Lynch
|