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Connor Bedard Confident Blackhawks Can Finally Turn Corner

The past few years haven't been great for the Chicago Blackhawks, with the team missing the playoffs for five straight years. But entering 2025-26, there is some renewed belief in this team.

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Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Previews: Nolan Allan

The Chicago Blackhawks have an important season ahead of them. The organization has committed to building through the draft, and a plethora of draft picks are NHL-ready, or on the cusp of being NHL-ready.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 10

Connor Bedard speaks out about extension talks with Blackhawks

Connor Bedard speaks out about contract extension talks with Blackhawks

Despite little mention of a new deal, it doesn’t seem Chicago Blackhawks fans have any reason to worry about not landing an agreement with their star.

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Connor Bedard News / Sporting News / September 9

Insider shares update on Connor Bedard contract talks

Blackhawks, Bedard reportedly have not yet engaged in extension discussions

Louis Crevier News / The Hockey Writers / September 9

Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Previews: Louis Crevier

Jalen Luypen News / Inside The Rink / September 9

ECHL: Jalen Luypen Joins Stingrays After Two AHL Seasons

The South Carolina Stingrays have secured forward Jalen Luypen for the 2025–26 campaign, adding a player who brings speed, grit, and proven professional experience.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 8

Bold Chicago Blackhawks predictions for the 2025-26 NHL season

The Chicago Blackhawks were one of the worst teams in the NHL in the 2024-25 season. Still, there is hope for improvement from the Blackhawks in 2025-26.

Connor Bedard News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Paul Bissonnette Makes Bold Predictions for Connor Bedard’s 2025-26 Season

Connor Bedard will become a hot topic around the NHL during the next few weeks and months leading up to free agency next summer, even as he enters just his third season with the Chicago Blackhawks.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / September 8

Chicago Blackhawks’ 2025 Preseason Guide

No matter how ready you were for the 2024-25 NHL season to end in June, invariably, the itch for hockey to return resurfaces. Well, September is here to scratch that itch, even if it’s only in preseason form.

Kevin Korchinski News / The Hockey Writers / September 8

Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Previews: Kevin Korchinski

Connor Bedard News / Breakaway on SI / September 7

Blackhawks Superstar Poised to Shock NHL

Chicago Blackhawks superstar center Connor Bedard looks to be in top shape ahead of year three, and if his offseason work is an indication of anything, it's that the best is yet to come.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / September 5

NHL analyst points to ‘continued development’ for Chicago Blackhawks 2024 pick

In 2024, the Chicago Blackhawks picked Artyon Levshunov with the second overall pick in the draft to add to their growing pile of prospects. So far, he’s only played sparingly in the NHL, but how has he done?

Alex Vlasic News / The Hockey Writers / September 5

Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Previews: Alex Vlasic

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Ryan Donato News / The Hockey Writers / September 3

Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Previews: Ryan Donato

Lukas Reichel News / The Hockey Writers / September 2

Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Previews: Lukas Reichel

Chicago Blackhawks News / House of Hockey / September 1

Former Blackhawks Defenseman Facing Surprise Career Move

Calvin de Haan has bounced around the NHL recently, and now it appears as though the veteran is heading overseas for his next contract. The past few years haven't been the best in the NHL for Calvin de Haan, but the 2024/25 campaign was the worst of it, as he bounced between the Colorado Avalanche and the New York Rangers as a depth defenseman.

Anton Khudobin News / Blade of Steel / August 31

Anton Khudobin rips NHL goalie: ".880 save percentage is unacceptable"

Former Dallas Stars netminder Anton Khudobin has never been afraid to speak his mind, and his latest comments about the state of NHL goaltending are making waves.

Mason West News / Daily Faceoff / August 30

Blackhawks prospect Mason West records four touchdowns in high school football season opener

One of the top NHL prospects os showing that he can still do it on the gridiron. On Thursday night, Chicago Blackhawks prospect Mason West had himself a night to start his senior season with Edina High School’s football team.

Wyatt Kaiser News / NHL Trade Talk / August 30

Will Numbers Game Lead to Surprising Trade by Blackhawks?

The Chicago Blackhawks have yet to sign 23-year-old defenseman Wyatt Kaiser to a contract extension, raising questions about his future with the team. Kaiser, who completed his three-year, $2.75 million entry-level deal, played 57 games last season and has appeared in 98 career NHL contests, recording four goals and 14 assists.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / August 28

2025-26 NHL team preview: Chicago Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks kicked their rebuild into high gear three years ago, moving on from most of the team’s core that still remained from their Stanley Cup runs in the 2010s.

Frank Nazar News / ChiCitySports / August 26

NHL analyst debates whether Chicago Blackhawks were right to extend young star

The Chicago Blackhawks just signed Frank Nazar to an extension through 2032. He has not even had a full season at the NHL level, but the Blackhawks wanted to get his deal out of the way sooner.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Last Word On Sports / August 26

NHL Rumours and More News Out of Chicago but from the Crease

Welcome back to the latest NHL Rumours, and we just had an update from the Windy City, and here’s another. Today we explore what Elliotte Friedman was hinting at when he was discussing an update on the Chicago Blackhawks.

Frank Nazar News / ChiCitySports / August 25

Chicago Blackhawks’ Frank Nazar extension nets praise

The Chicago Blackhawks made a risky move in extending Frank Nazar for seven years with a cap hit of $6.59 million annually. It was a bold choice after such a short time in the NHL, but it’s emblematic of modern sports philosophy and, according to one insider, reminiscent of one of the best organizations in the entire league.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL Trade Talk / August 23

Blackhawks Set to 'Take Run At' $13 Million Goalie

The Chicago Blackhawks have been busy this week. Elliotte Friedman addressed some of what the team has been doing, focusing specifically on the recent signing of Frank Nazar and a future contract for Connor Bedard.

Frank Nazar News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 21