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On YouTubeWyatt Kaiser News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 17
Blackhawks defenseman gets sweet pay raise with new contract
With this new contract in hand, he will now be able to focus entirely on training camp and securing his spot on Chicago’s opening-night roster.
The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz
How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?
Connor Bedard News / ChiCitySports / September 17
Connor Bedard makes it clear that contract extension with Blackhawks will happen
Connor Bedard has been eligible for a contract extension for the Chicago Blackhawks since July 1st. Some fans have been worried why an extension has yet to happen.
The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season
Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.
Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / September 16
Matt Grzelcyk PTO With Chicago Blackhawks Puts Spotlight on RFA Wyatt Kaiser
The Chicago Blackhawks are making headlines with a surprising training camp move: veteran defenseman Matt Grzelcyk has agreed to a professional tryout (PTO) with the team per NHL insider Elliotte Friedman.
Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 16
Blackhawks bringing best available free agent defenseman to training camp
The Chicago Blackhawks have struggled on the ice in recent years. Chicago is looking for any player that can help them post more victories, in the 2025-26 campaign.
Laurent Brossoit News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 16
Blackhawks’ Laurent Brossoit still injured heading into camp
Blackhawks goaltender Laurent Brossoit will not participate in training camp as he continues to deal with a right knee injury that already cost him the entire 2024-25 season, the team said when announcing their training camp roster today.
Matt Grzelcyk News / NHL Trade Talk / September 16
Matt Grzelcyk Signing a PTO with Chicago Blackhawks
According to Elliotte Friedman, “Hearing Matt Grzelcyk is signing a PTO with Chicago…was surprised to still see him on the market after a 40-point season.” He’s coming off a career year in 82 games last season with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Matt Grzelcyk News / Daily Faceoff / September 16
Report: Blackhawks sign Matt Grzelcyk to professional tryout
One of the top available players is going to try his luck in the Windy City. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Chicago Blackhawks are signing defenseman Matt Grzelcyk to a professional tryout.
Matt Grzelcyk News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 16
Blackhawks to sign veteran defenseman to PTO
The leading point scorer among free agent defensemen this summer will have to settle for a camp tryout.
Lukas Reichel News / ChiCitySports / September 15
Chicago Blackhawks reportedly ready to move on from Lukas Reichel
The Chicago Blackhawks have plenty of reasons to be excited about their future. With young talents such as Connor Bedard, Sam Rinzel, Artyom Levshunov, Frank Nazar, and Spencer Knight, the franchise is clearly building a foundation for long-term success.
NHL News / Yardbarker / September 15
Why this Maple Leafs-Blackhawks trade would be a win-win
This trade would benefit both the teams and players involved.
Spencer Knight News / NHL Trade Talk / September 15
Spencer Knight’s Smart Gamble Could Shake Up NHL Goalie Market
The Chicago Blackhawks have officially locked in goaltender Spencer Knight with a three-year $5.83 million per season contract extension, a move that underscores both the team’s confidence in the young netminder and Knight’s confident approach to his own career.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Sporting News / September 15
New report reveals Blackhawks open to trading former first-round pick 
A new report from NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman shows that the Chicago Blackhawks might be pulling the plug on the Lukas Reichel experiment and are willing to make a deal if the price is right.
Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / September 14
Predicting Connor Bedard’s Next Contract With the Chicago Blackhawks
Every house needs a foundation. Every car needs a frame. Every book needs a binding. And every NHL rebuild needs a core around which the future can be built.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Breakaway on SI / September 14
Blackhawks Extend Goalie to Bridge Deal
The Chicago Blackhawks have announced that goalie Spencer Knight had his contract extended. Knight came over in a trade deadline day trade from the Florida Panthers, where the Panthers were targeting former Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones.
Spencer Knight News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 13
Grading Spencer Knight’s 3-year, $17.49 million Blackhawks contract extension
The Chicago Blackhawks believe they have taken a significant step towards securing their goaltending future by signing Spencer Knight to a 3-year, $17.49 million contract.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 13
Blackhawks GM speaks out after giving 24-year-old goaltender a lucrative extension
This deal buys Chicago only one extra year of team control as he still had two RFA-eligible years remaining after this one.
Connor Bedard News / Athlon Sports / September 11
Connor Bedard Drops Clear Update on Future With Blackhwaks Before NHL Season
The Chicago Blackhawks will enter next season facing questions about third-year forward Connor Bedard's next contract and future in the Windy City. The 20-year-old generational talent, however, has made it clear that the negotiations with Chicago for an extension are not weighing on him for now.
Connor Bedard News / Athlon Sports / September 10
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.
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.
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