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Blackhawks Locker Cleanout Part 2: Appreciating Teammates, Summer Plans, Playoff Expectations & More

The Chicago Blackhawks had their exit interviews last Thursday (Apr. 16). While the playoffs are just getting started for 16 other teams, the Hawks are once again on the outside looking in.

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Blackhawks finished among top in attendance despite record

Despite their fourth straight last place finish, the Chicago Blackhawks were still among the top in NHL attendance in 2025-2026. They drew 776,908 fans at the United Center, the fifth-most in the NHL, and averaged 18,949 fans per home game.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Rink / April 17

Analysis: Blackhawks and IceHogs player season grades

We are back with another player grade article. Like in previous articles, I will give a grade for individual Chicago Blackhawks and Rockford IceHogs players.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Lead / April 17

Grading Every Chicago Blackhawks Player’s 2025-26 Season

The Blackhawks wrapped up yet another disappointing season, but there are still things to be positive about. The team finished with the most points in the standings they’ve had since the 2019-20 season, and young players are starting to truly find their footing in the NHL.

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The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

There have been 54 players to record multiple hat tricks in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the NHL's Modern Era (since 1967-68) can you name in six minutes?

The 'NHL hat-trick leaders since 2000-01' quiz

The 'Most 30-goal NHL seasons' quiz

The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

Chicago Blackhawks News / Inside The Rink / April 17

Opinion: What The Blackhawks Offseason Should Look Like

At last, the 2025-2026 Chicago Blackhawks season has come to an end. Early in the season, there were a lot of bright spots and excitement from this team.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Connor Bedard News / ChiCitySports / April 16

Chicago Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard give terse response to contract question

The topic of a looming contract extension for Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard was hard to avoid on Thursday during the team’s exit meetings. Bedard, the No.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / April 16

Can the Blackhawks get back into the playoffs in 2026-27?

Is success in the Windy City coming sooner than later? The Chicago Blackhawks failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the sixth straight season, and are a favorite to win the NHL Draft Lottery once again.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 16

2 reasons why Blackhawks missed 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Stanley Cup Playoff drought for the Chicago Blackhawks continued into this season, as they finished the 2025-26 NHL campaign with a record of 29-39-14, good for last place in the NHL’s Central Division.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Rink / April 16

Recap: Blackhawks come back in third, win finale 5-2

The Chicago Blackhawks came into Wednesday night’s action against the San Jose Sharks looking to close out their season with a win. They had a rough stretch for the last couple of months of the year, but looked to end it on a high note with a victory here.

Connor Bedard News / NHL Rumors / April 16

Connor Bedard Will Need a Big, New Contract This Offseason

Tracey Myers of NHL.com: The Chicago Blackhawks signed GM Kyle Davidson to a multi-year extension, and they’ll now turn towards Connor Bedard and getting him signed to a long-term contract.

Kyle Davidson News / The Hockey Writers / April 16

What Extending Kyle Davidson Means for the Blackhawks

On the pregame show before the final game of the 2025-26 season against the San Jose Sharks on CHSN, CEO and Chairman of the Chicago Blackhawks Danny Wirtz announced that he has extended general manager (GM) Kyle Davidson’s contract. This extension comes after another season of the Blackhawks being in the bottom two of the league.

Connor Bedard News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 16

Blackhawks CEO’s true feelings on looming Connor Bedard contract extension

The Chicago Blackhawks extended general manager Kyle Davidson’s contract on Wednesday. As a result, he will be tasked with continuing to build a playoff-caliber team.

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The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

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The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz

The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 15

Blackhawks score five straight to beat Sharks in season finale

Louis Crevier scored two third-period goals, and the Chicago Blackhawks scored five straight to rally for a 5-2 win against the visiting San Jose Sharks in their season finale on Wednesday night.

Kyle Davidson News / ChiCitySports / April 16

Chicago Blackhawks make decision on GM Kyle Davidson’s future

The Chicago Blackhawks will finish their season on Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks, but the future of general manager Kyle Davidson was decided before the contest.

Kyle Davidson News / Daily Faceoff / April 15

Blackhawks sign GM Kyle Davidson to contract extension

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed general manager Kyle Davidson to a contract extension, team chairman and CEO Danny Wirtz announced Wednesday night. Terms of the extension were not disclosed.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 15

Blackhawks sign GM Kyle Davidson to contract extension

It hasn’t been a successful last few seasons in the win-loss column for the Chicago Blackhawks, as the team is set to miss the postseason for the sixth straight year and eighth time in the last nine seasons. However, the general consensus is that the team is on the way up as their rebuild continues.

Maple Leafs clinch fifth-best odds in 2026 draft lottery

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Five trends that defined the season

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No shortage of battlegrounds in Battle of Pennsylvania playoff series

Connor Bedard News / The Lead / April 15