[2] The Blackhawks were led by Jeremy Colliton until he was fired on November 6, 2021, after the team started with a 1–9–2 record; he has been replaced by interim coach Derek King.
[7] The Blackhawks were eliminated from playoff contention of April 5, 2022, after wins by the Dallas Stars and Nashville Predators.
[8] The Blackhawks traded two-time Norris Trophy-winner Duncan Keith to Edmonton on July 12, 2021, after 16 years with the Hawks.
[16] The team also received a $2-million fine from the NHL for failing to adequately and timely address Beach's allegations.
It was held virtually via Video conference call from the NHL Network studio in Secaucus, New Jersey.