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On YouTubeBenjamin Gaudreau News / Inside The Rink / May 20
ECHL: Benjamin Gaudreau To Join Clarkson University
Trois-Rivières Lions goaltender Benjamin Gaudreau is heading to the NCAA to join Clarkson University for the 2026-27 season. We saw this start to happen last summer, and since then, we’ve seen a handful of players decide to go back to school.
Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / May 20
Blackhawks connected to game-changing move for power play expert
The Chicago Blackhawks definitely need to get Connor Bedard some help this offseason, as he essentially has Tyler Bertuzzi and not a whole lot else assisting him on the wing.
Sam Lafferty News / The Hockey Writers / May 19
Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Sam Lafferty
The Chicago Blackhawks finished their 2025-26 campaign 31st in the league, with a record of 29-39-14 and 72 points. It was an improvement from last season’s totals of 25-46-11 (61 points), but the organization had more progress in mind when they embarked on this campaign.
The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz
How many of the active NHL players with at least 300 goals in their career can you name in six minutes?
Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 19
Blackhawks rumors: The pending UFA Chicago is trying to trade
The Chicago Blackhawks are in the midst of another long offseason following a sixth consecutive campaign without playoff hockey. The Hawks finished eighth in the Central Division for a fourth straight year, and will be trying to take a significant step forward in 2026-27 with a talented young core.
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.
Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / May 19
Blackhawks named frontrunners to land elite forward in splashy move
The Chicago Blackhawks are heading into a critical offseason in which they have the goods to make some significant moves. Not only are the Blackhawks armed with some hefty cap space, but they also boast some impressive draft capital, owning the No.
Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / May 19
Chicago Blackhawks reportedly open to trading this player’s rights
The Chicago Blackhawks are getting ready for one of their most significant offseasons in recent memory. They have a bevvy of salary cap space and some major draft capital to improve the roster.
Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / May 18
The Chicago Blackhawks should target this free agent, per The Athletic
The Chicago Blackhawks have some moves they need to make this offseason to get into the contending window. After a season where they finished 29-39-14 record and received the fourth pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, there is a chance to significantly improve the roster.
Ilya Mikheyev News / On Tap Sports Net / May 18
Losing Mikheyev? Blackhawks Make Forward's Rights Available Via Trade
According to reports from insider Elliotte Friedman, the Chicago Blackhawks have made forward Ilya Mikheyev’s rights available via the trade market. Although a lucrative package in return for the rights to sign Mikheyev is unlikely, any team that really likes him would get a chance to sign him before July 1.
Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / May 18
Blackhawks linked to huge NHL Draft trade that would make other teams envious
The Chicago Blackhawks have missed the playoffs six years in a row, representing their longest drought since 1952. But that doesn’t mean it’s all bad for the club.
Ilya Mikheyev News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 18
Chicago Blackhawks Shopping Mikheyev Negotiating Rights
The Chicago Blackhawks are preparing for a potential split with veteran winger Ilya Mikheyev. Speaking on the May 18th edition of the 32 Thoughts: The
Ilya Mikheyev News / Daily Faceoff / May 18
Report: Blackhawks make UFA Ilya Mikheyev’s negotiating rights available for trade
A former prospect could be on his way to finding a new home before July 1. In Monday’s edition of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reported that the Chicago Blackhawks have made pending unrestricted free agent forward Ilya Mikheyev’s signing rights available for trade.
Oliver Moore News / The Hockey Writers / May 18
Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Oliver Moore
The Chicago Blackhawks finished their 2025-26 campaign 31st in the league, with a record of 29-39-14 and 72 points. It was an improvement from last season’s totals of 25-46-11 (61 points), but the organization had more progress in mind when they embarked on this campaign.
Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / May 17
Blackhawks insider exposes ‘bleak’ offseason reality for one depressing reason
The Chicago Blackhawks definitely need a boost this offseason, and they have the assets to do it. They are armed with a nice chunk of cap space and they also have a plethora of draft capital.
Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / May 17
Blackhawks Should Move on From Arvid Soderblom
The Chicago Blackhawks have their future starting goalie in Spencer Knight. Knight, just starting his new three-year bridge deal going into this upcoming season, was one of the best players on the team last season.
Connor Bedard News / The Hockey Writers / May 17
Connor Bedard Improved All Aspects of His Game This Season
Connor Bedard finally took the big step that Chicago Blackhawks fans had been hoping to see during the 2025-26 season. Now that the season has concluded, I wanted to dig deeper, not just into basic stats like goals and assists, but also into the NHL Edge data.
Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / May 17
Chicago Blackhawks star to miss remainder of IIHF World Championship
The Chicago Blackhawks have seen some of their star players continue playing hockey after the NHL season concluded. There are international tournaments going on where players are representing their home country.
Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / May 16
Chicago Blackhawks could make ‘uncomfortable’ trade for rising star
The Chicago Blackhawks have shown signs of improvement the last couple of years, but it’s blatantly obvious that they need to make some moves this summer to try and reach that next level.
Teuvo Teravainen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 16
Blackhawks’ Teuvo Teravainen To Miss Remaining World Championship
Winger Teuvo Teravainen will miss the remainder of the 2026 IIHF World Championship with an undisclosed injury, Team Finland announced on Saturday. Teravainen recorded two assists in Finland’s win over Team Germany to start the tournament.
Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / May 15
Way Too Early Blackhawks’ 2026-27 Forward Line Projections
We learned on Thursday (May 14) that the Chicago Blackhawks have signed top Russian prospect Roman Kantserov to an entry level contract. This is exciting news, as the club is attempting to take the next step towards contention after finishing 31st in the league three years in a row.
Roman Kantserov News / The Hockey Writers / May 15
Blackhawks Boost Offense Signing Roman Kantserov To Entry-Level Contract
Roman Kantserov is now a member of the Chicago Blackhawks. The 2023 second-round draft pick will be making his way from Metallurg Magnitogorsk in the KHL, where he was the KHL’s leading goal-scorer with 36 goals in 63 games.
Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / May 15
Chicago Blackhawks connected to blockbuster trade for 45-goal ironman
The Chicago Blackhawks have already made one significant move to begin their offseason, signing 21-year-old forward Roman Kantserov to a three-year entry level contract.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / May 14
Blackhawks sign Roman Kantserov to entry-level contract
A highly-touted prospect is officially coming to this side of the pond. On Thursday, the Chicago Blackhawks announced that they had signed forward Roman Kantserov to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / May 12
Blackhawks Should Kick the Tires on an Under-Appreciated Scorer
One of the greatest knocks on Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson thus far is his lack of executing on impact trades. The team has taken on cap dumps and used the draft capital to improve the pipeline, but taking a big swing on a player that can help the team now and into the future has yet to occur.
Chicago Blackhawks News / The Lead / May 11
The Chicago Blackhawks Have the No. 4 Pick, What Now?
Luck was against the Chicago Blackhawks in this year’s draft lottery. They fell to the No. 4 pick, the lowest possible pick they could have gotten. The front office has stayed consistent for a long time.
Connor Bedard News / Daily Faceoff / May 11
Long term contract for Connor Bedard key for Blackhawks future
The Chicago Blackhawks have a massive decision looming over the franchise, one which will play a big role in the future of the team. That decision is the next contract for Connor Bedard, who enters this summer as a restricted free agent.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 8
Blackhawks To Sign Roman Kantserov
After months of speculation, it’s now confirmed that the Chicago Blackhawks are adding another high-level forward prospect to their roster. According to an announcement from the KHL’s Metallurg Magnitogorsk, prospect Roman Kantserov has terminated his contract with the team and will be signing an entry-level deal with the Blackhawks.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 2
Leon Draisaitl sounds alarm regarding Connor McDavid's future with Oilers
There is no team in the NHL that is going to be facing more pressure this offseason than the Edmonton Oilers. That pressure is already starting, and it is coming from the franchise's two best players, forwards Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
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