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Connor Bedard Concern Emerges Amid Blackhawks Contract Talks

An unexpected development emerged from the Chicago Blackhawks facilities on Thursday involving franchise cornerstone and current restricted free agent Connor Bedard.

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Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard seen in severe pain after suffering concerning shoulder injury

Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard suffered an apparent left shoulder injury during an offseason skating session in Burnaby, British Columbia, on Thursday, creating fresh concern after last season’s shoulder setback.

Connor Bedard News / ChiCitySports / July 2

Chicago Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard has offseason injury scare

The Chicago Blackhawks have yet to agree to a new deal with Connor Bedard this offseason, as the 2023 No. 1 pick is currently a restricted free agent. On Thursday, Bedard had a scary moment at practice that could hurt his leverage in contract talks this offseason.

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In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

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Connor Bedard News / ChiCitySports / July 2

Connor Bedard concern arises for Blackhawks amid free agency surprise

The Chicago Blackhawks have certainly been active this offseason, trading away the No. 4 overall pick in the NHL Draft to acquire Bowen Byram and making numerous additions in free agency, including Ian Cole, Cole Smith, Dylan Anhorn and Connor Mackey.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

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NHL team Chicago Blackhawks shares offseason training plan

The Chicago Blackhawks are gearing up early this time, sharing a sneak peek at their offseason preparation from the gym floor. In a clip shared on Instagram

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Blackhawks sign Boucher, Mylymok to one-year contracts

A couple of minor leaguers have earned their first NHL contracts. On the opening day of NHL free agency, the Chicago Blackhawks announced that the team had signed forwards Dillon Boucher and Connor Mylymok to one-year, two-way contracts.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / July 1

Blackhawks Sign Forwards Connor Mylymok, Dillon Boucher to a Two-Way Contract

The Chicago Blackhawks are keeping two of their own in house. After suiting up in 52 games last season with the Rockford IceHogs, forward Connor Mylymok is signing a one-year, two-way contract with the Hawks.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Blackhawks Opened 2026 Free Agency With No Surprises

July 1 marked the first day of NHL free agency, and the Chicago Blackhawks made three NHL signings: defenseman Ian Cole, forward Cole Smith, and officially locked in newly-acquired defenseman Bowen Byram to a six-year deal.

Connor Mackey News / On Tap Sports Net / July 1

Chicago Blackhawks Sign Connor Mackey in Free Agency

On the first day of the new NHL season, the Chicago Blackhawks signed defenseman Connor Mackey to a two-year, two-way contract. Mackey will spend time with the IceHogs On a relatively quiet opening day of Free Agency for Kyle Davidson and company, the move of Connor Mackey is a depth move.

Ethan Del Mastro News / On Tap Sports Net / July 1

Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Ethan Del Mastro

With plenty of chaos occurring in NHL free agency, we return to our player series to check in on the blue line. This time, a depth name reaches our Chicago Blackhawks player grade spotlight.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 1

Penguins bolster defense by signing Trevor van Riemsdyk away from rival

To help shore up the blue line, the Pittsburgh Penguins opened up free agency by signing veteran defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk away from the rival Washington

Penguins sign Atley Calvert to two-year, entry-level contract

Does Penguins depth addition signal a bigger move on the horizon?

Maple Leafs sign G Sergei Bobrovsky to three-year deal

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Blackhawks sign defenseman Dylan Anhorn to one-year contract

A young blueliner has inked his first NHL contract. On the opening day of NHL free agency, the Chicago Blackhawks signed defenseman Dylan Anhorn to a one-year, two-way contract.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Stadium Rant / July 1

Blackhawks Offseason: 3 Moves Chicago Must Make Before Training Camp

After trading the fourth pick in the NHL draft and selecting five players, the Chicago Blackhawks headed to free agency with work still to be done to compete in the Central Division.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / The Lead / July 1

The Chicago Blackhawks Nailed the NHL Entry Draft

Even without a first-round selection, the Chicago Blackhawks left the NHL draft smiling. After trading away the fourth overall pick for Bowen Byram, fans were left uninterested in this year’s draft.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / July 1

Blackhawks Add Veteran Depth, Sign Defenseman Dylan Anhorn

Kyle Davidson has made two moves on Wednesday, and his third signing resembles last year’s addition of Dominic Toninato. The Chicago Blackhawks have signed defenseman Dylan Anhorn to a two-way contract for one year.

Ilya Mikheyev News / ESPN / July 1

Lightning, Mikheyev, 31, agree on four-year deal

The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed veteran Ilya Mikheyev, 31, away from the Chicago Blackhawks, adding a tenacious player to their forward depth with a four-year deal that carries an average annual value of $3.85 million against the salary cap.

Ian Cole News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Blackhawks Sign Ian Cole To A One-Year Deal

According to Sportnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Chicago Blackhawks have signed defenseman Ian Cole to a one-year, $4.75MM contract. The deal brings in a veteran, two-time Stanley Cup champion to Chicago’s blue line as the rebuilding Blackhawks continue adding experience around their young core.

Cole Smith News / On Tap Sports Net / July 1

Chicago Blackhawks Sign Forward Cole Smith to 3-Year Deal

One of the first signings of free agency comes via the Chicago Blackhawks. After names like Mason Marchment and others seem to be falling off the board, the Blackhawks added a depth forward in the form of Cole Smith.

Bowen Byram News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Blackhawks finalizing extension with Bowen Byram

Given that the Chicago Blackhawks parted with the fourth and 45th overall picks of the 2026 NHL Draft, along with defenseman Louis Crevier, it immediately became a priority to sign Bowen Byram to a long-term extension as soon as they could.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Blackhawks 2026 Development Camp: Checking in on the 2025 Draft Class

The Chicago Blackhawks held Day 2 of their 2026 Development Camp on Tuesday, Jun. 30. The first day of camp was comprised of welcome meetings, medicals and physical testing; plus the media met the 2026 draft class in person.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / June 29

Takeaways from Day 1 2026 Blackhawks Development Camp

The Chicago Blackhawks held Day 1 of their development camp, which runs from June 29 through July 2. 19 prospects are in attendance, and they are bringing back on-ice activities after being all off-ice for the last three years.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Blackhawks select Xavier Villeneuve No. 34 overall at the 2026 NHL Draft

The Chicago Blackhawks have selected defenseman Xavier Villeneuve with the No. 34 overall selection of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Villeneuve was projected to be selected around 24th overall on average across all of the main draft rankings, going as high as 5th and as low as 65th.

Bowen Byram News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 24