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On YouTubeChicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / May 7
Breaking Down the Blackhawks’ Options After Drawing 4th Pick in 2026 Draft Lottery
The Chicago Blackhawks’ worst-case scenario took place on May 5 when they moved down from picking second to picking fourth in the Draft Lottery. However,
Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / May 6
Chicago Blackhawks land elite defenseman in The Athletic’s NHL mock draft
The Chicago Blackhawks were able to get the fourth pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, thanks to the ping-pong balls going against them. This was the furthest down they could wind up in the lottery, but there is still a bevy of talent available for them to select.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 6
Keys for the Chicago Blackhawks, and Free Agents, Trade Targets for the San Jose Sharks
Ryan S. Clarke and Kristen Shelton of ESPN: Looking at the keys to the offseason for the Chicago Blackhawks. Projected cap space: $40.2 million 2026 draft picks: 1st, 1st (FLA, if not in top 10), 2nd, 2nd (TOR), 2nd (NYI) Getting Connor Bedard signed to a contract extension is obviously their main priority.
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / May 6
Chicago Blackhawks named loser early in offseason
The Chicago Blackhawks entered the 2026 NHL Draft lottery with a good chance to pick inside the top two. They had the second-worst record and with lottery odds, they could pick no worse than fourth.
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.
Kyle Davidson News / The Hockey Writers / May 5
Blackhawks to Pick 4th in 2026 NHL Draft: Takeaways From Davidson’s Post-Lottery Presser
The Chicago Blackhawks were guaranteed at least a top-four pick in the NHL Draft for the fourth year in a row. That’s what finishing near the bottom of the standings will do for you.
Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / May 5
Chicago Blackhawks drop to the fourth pick in 2026 NHL draft
The ping pong balls have spoken, and the Chicago Blackhawks will pick fourth in the 2026 NHL draft. They dropped two spots from having the second-worst record in the NHL last season, with a 13.5% chance of winning the first overall pick heading into the draw.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Inside The Rink / May 5
Opinion: How I’d Like The Chicago Blackhawks To Approach This Draft
The NHL Draft lottery is just around the corner. We will finally know where the Chicago Blackhawks will be drafting. We do know that they will be selecting no lower than 4th overall.
Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / May 4
Final Blackhawks Thoughts Before The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery
May 5 marks the NHL Draft Lottery, and it will be the fourth straight year the Chicago Blackhawks will be in it with top-four odds. All 16 teams that didn’t make the playoffs are in the lottery, but the Blackhawks are guaranteed a top-four pick in the NHL Draft because they finished second-worst in the league.
Andre Burakovsky News / The Hockey Writers / May 4
Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Andre Burakovsky
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 4
Chicago Blackhawks could ‘make a run’ at top unrestricted free agents
The Chicago Blackhawks just went through another season of their rebuild, missing the playoffs again. Now, the Blackhawks enter yet another offseason which is critical to the future.
Sacha Boisvert News / The Hockey Writers / May 3
Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Sacha Boisvert
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.
Nick Lardis News / The Hockey Writers / May 2
Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Nick Lardis
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.
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.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Athlon Sports / May 2
Connor Bedard Addresses Decision to Skip 2026 World Championship
The Chicago Blackhawks have failed to make the playoffs for the sixth consecutive season, with forward Connor Bedard leading the team but still waiting to play postseason hockey.
Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / May 1
Blackhawks News & Rumors: Worlds Updates, Former Blackhawks & the Playoffs, Lardis Love
While the rest of the hockey world focuses on the first round of the playoffs, the Chicago Blackhawks are settling in to their offseason routines. It’s never fun to finish 31st in the NHL, and Chicago has been there three years in a row now.
Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / May 1
Chicago Blackhawks named landing spot for potential Connor McDavid trade
The Chicago Blackhawks have been looking to find ways to improve the roster after finishing the regular season with the second-worst record. They have a lot of cap space and draft capital to help them improve during the offseason as well.
Anton Frondell News / The Hockey Writers / April 30
Meet The New Blackhawks: Q&A With Anton Frondell
The Chicago Blackhawks’ 2025 third overall draft pick, Anton Frondell, made his NHL debut on March 24 after coming over from a successful season with Djurgårdens IF in Sweden.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 1
What type of players does Mehta want on the Devils?
The New Jersey Devils are entering a new era. With the recent hiring of first-time general manager Sunny Mehta, the Devils are hoping to turn around a franchise that has won just one playoff series in the last 14 years.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 30
The Toronto Maple Leafs Should Have More Player Movement Than the Chicago Blackhawks
Scott Powers of The Athletic: Looking at the Chicago Blackhawks roster and tiering who is staying and who could be gone. Returning for sure – Connor Bedard,
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 30
Why Blackhawks need to be 2026 NHL offseason’s most aggressive team
“The Chicago Blackhawks eagerly anticipate the upcoming NHL Draft Lottery, after which they’ll be picking in the top five no matter what…” …is a sentence we could’ve written in 2026, 2025, 2024, or 2023.
Chicago Blackhawks News / The Lead / April 28
Which ‘Impact Wingers’ Should the Blackhawks Target?
The Blackhawks have reportedly bought in on bringing ‘impact wingers’ into the organization. With Connor Bedard and Anton Frondell looking likely to be the one-two punch up the middle for the Blackhawks, the team will look to surround them with high-level wingers.
Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL Rumors / April 28
What’s Next for the Chicago Blackhawks?
Daily Faceoff: David Pagnotta, when asked about the Chicago Blackhawks and what’s next for them. Connor Bedard needs a new deal, likely a mid-term deal.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 25
Offseason Checklist: Chicago Blackhawks
The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Chicago.
Anton Frondell News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 22
Blackhawks’ Anton Frondell Among Six Prospects Named To Team Sweden
Top Chicago Blackhawks prospect Anton Frondell is set to head back overseas after joining Chicago for the final 12 games of the regular season. He will join Team Sweden at the 2026 World Championships set to take place in Switzerland per Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.
Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL Trade Talk / April 20
Blackhawks Linked to Bold Pursuit of 2 Top-Six NHL Forwards
The Chicago Blackhawks could be preparing for an aggressive offseason, with NHL insider Frank Seravalli suggesting the club may pursue a major move for a young impact forward, such as Toronto Maple Leafs winger Matthew Knies or Dallas Stars star Jason Robertson.
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.
Kyle Davidson 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.
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