CHICAGO, Oct. 16 (UPI) -- The Chicago Blackhawks abruptly fired Coach Denis Savard on Thursday despite the team's first win in the 2008-09 season.

CHICAGO, Jan. 17 (UPI) -- The Chicago Blackhawks have signed right wing Patrick Sharp to a four-year contract extension, General Manager Dale Tallon announced Thursday.

CHICAGO, Jan. 10 (UPI) -- The Chicago Blackhawks have given a three-year contract extension to defenseman Brent Sopel, who joined the team in September, the Blackhawks said Thursday.

CHICAGO, Aug. 10 (UPI) -- The Chicago Blackhawks have signed Coach Denis Savard to a contract through the 2008-09 season.

CHICAGO, July 25 (UPI) -- Patrick Kane, the No. 1 overall pick in this year's NHL draft, has signed a three-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks.

CHICAGO, Aug. 5 (UPI) -- The Chicago Blackhawks Friday signed free agent goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin to a four-year contract worth $27 million.

CHICAGO, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- The Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday fired three members of their front office.