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Matt Grzelcyk News / On Tap Sports Net / July 7
Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Matt Grzelcyk
Now that the peak of the offseason is past, its time to get back to our Chicago Blackhawks player grades. Our next player may not have another contract in the NHL yet, but he played a very important role on the 2025-26 roster.
Connor Bedard News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 7
Blackhawks rumors: How much Connor Bedard is looking for on next contract
The Chicago Blackhawks hope that young star Connor Bedard can get the team back into the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Bedard is seen as the face of this Chicago club.
Cole Smith News / On Tap Sports Net / July 7
Cole Smith Comes to Chicago With High Expectations
Cole Smith made his first comments as a Chicago Blackhawks player on Tuesday. In his statements, he spoke about the organization’s readiness to leave the league’s basement.
The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz
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?
Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 6
Blackhawks sign goaltender to two-year extension
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed goaltender Drew Commesso to a two-year contract extension carrying an annual salary cap hit of $875,000, the team announced Monday.
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.
Drew Commesso News / The Hockey Writers / July 6
Blackhawks Extend Commesso; Gets Bigger Opportunity For Net
The Chicago Blackhawks signed the first of their RFA (Restricted free agent) group, announcing an extension for goalie Drew Commesso to a two-year ($875,000 AAV).
Drew Commesso News / Daily Faceoff / July 6
Blackhawks sign Drew Commesso to two-year contract
The Chicago Blackhawks have worked out a deal with one of their restricted free agents. On Monday, the Blackhawks signed goaltender Drew Commesso to a two-year, two-way contract.
Drew Commesso News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 6
Blackhawks Sign Drew Commesso To Two-Year Extension
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed goalie Drew Commesso to a two-year contract extension. Per an official announcement, the deal carries a $875K cap hit.
Connor Bedard News / The Hockey Writers / July 6
Blackhawks News & Rumors: Bedard Injury & Offer Sheet Updates, Defensive Debates, More
Never a dull moment for the Chicago Blackhawks. Their cornerstone player Connor Bedard just can’t seem to stay healthy, while there’s major drama surrounding his contract based on the offer sheet Leo Carlsson recently signed.
Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / July 6
Chicago Blackhawks Release 2026-27 Pre-Season Schedule
On Monday, July 6th, the Chicago Blackhawks announced their preseason schedule for the 2026-27 season. With the return of the 84-game season, the NHL has cut the preseason from six to four games.
Connor Bedard News / The Hockey Writers / July 5
Penguins Should Test Blackhawks With Massive Connor Bedard Offer Sheet
The NHL has officially entered a new era of offer sheets. For years, they were viewed as a tool that general managers simply refused to use. Whether it was an unwritten code between executives or fear of damaging relationships around the league, offer sheets became one of hockey’s rarest transactions.
Connor Bedard News / ChiCitySports / July 4
Chicago Blackhawks have $21 million contract worry with Connor Bedard now
The longer the Chicago Blackhawks wait to sign restricted free agent Connor Bedard this summer, the more the 2023 No. 1 pick appears to be able to ask for this summer.
Connor Bedard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 4
Connor Bedard Suffers Upper-Body Injury In Offseason Training
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard is currently a restricted free agent and now has some bad news to contend with. It’s nothing to do with the contract front, but rather with an injury. As first reported by Blackhawks Up’s Ryan McGregor (Twitter link), Bedard sustained an apparent shoulder injury during offseason training earlier this week.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 4
Blackhawks’ Concerns Over Connor Bedard’s Contract After Leo Carlsson’s Offer Sheet
The Philadelphia Flyers and general manager (GM) Danny Briere shook the entire hockey world by extending an offer sheet to Leo Carlsson, with Carlsson accepting the contract.
Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / July 3
Blackhawks’ 2026 Second Round Picks Were Great Bets
We’re now a few days removed from the 2026 NHL Draft, and draft grades have been released for most teams. While the Chicago Blackhawks didn’t have a selection in the first round after the Bowen Byram trade, they did have two selections in the second round.
Connor Bedard News / NHL Trade Talk / July 3
Bedard Injury Scare Raises Questions as Blackhawks Await Clarity
Offseason skating has barely begun, and it already looks like there might be bad news for the Chicago Blackhawks. Connor Bedard left an informal practice session in Vancouver on Thursday after an awkward fall, appearing to injure his left shoulder.
Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / July 3
Blackhawks Development Camp Notebook: Vanacker, Spellacy, Boisvert, Byram, More
The Chicago Blackhawks‘ 2026 Development Camp is in the books. 12 forward prospects, five defensemen and two goaltenders gathered in Chicago to bond, participate in on-ice and off-ice activities, and walk away with a development plan for their future.
Connor Bedard News / Athlon Sports / July 3
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.
Connor Bedard News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 3
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.
Chicago Blackhawks News / BodyBuildingBros / July 2
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
Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / July 1
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.
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
Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / July 1
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.
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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