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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 29
Blackhawks re-sign Kevin Korchinski to two-year contract
The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms on a new two-year contract with restricted free agent defenseman Kevin Korchinski, the club announced Saturday afternoon.
Kevin Korchinski News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 29
Blackhawks Sign Kevin Korchinski To Two-Year Deal
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed their last restricted free agent of the offseason. According to a team announcement, the Blackhawks have signed defenseman Kevin Korchinski to a two-year, $2.65MM ($1.325MM AAV) contract.
Landon Slaggert News / Blackhawk Up / August 29
How Landon Slaggert can force more minutes on the Blackhawks in 2026-27
Landon Slaggert's 2025-26 season was about making up for lost time because he had to miss the start of the season due to a lower-body injury and had to almost re-establish himself in the Chicago Blackhawks lineup.
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / August 29
Do the Blackhawks have too many good prospects?
The Chicago Blackhawks might be a team on the rise, but if they want to get over the hump, they might need to do something about the large number of young players in their ranks.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / August 29
Blackhawks Number History, 71-80
We’re continuing our journey through Chicago Blackhawks numbers history. With 100 years of hockey under its belt, this franchise has so many names to mention.
Bowen Byram News / The Hockey Writers / August 29
Realistic Expectations for Blackhawks’ Bowen Byram in 2026-27
Chicago Blackhawks general manager (GM) Kyle Davidson made the biggest move of his career this offseason, trading for Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / August 28
How Patrick Kane's Chicago return could leapfrog Nick Lardis to the next level
When the Chicago Blackhawks drafted Nick Lardis in the third round of the NHL draft three years ago, he was known as a guy who could score goals from any angle, anywhere on the ice, at any time he pleased.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / August 28
Blackhawks Number History, 61-70
We’re continuing our journey through Chicago Blackhawks numbers history. With 100 years of hockey under its belt, this franchise has so many names to mention.
Frank Nazar News / Blackhawk Up / August 28
What will factor into Frank Nazar having a breakout 2026-27?
Last season felt concrete for Frank Nazar. After signing a seven-year contract extension last summer, 2025-26 was thought to be a potential breakout season.
Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / August 28
Blackhawks Need to Be Patient With Young Core
The Chicago Blackhawks are one of the most interesting teams in the NHL. They have a ton of upside, but have more than a few guys with something to prove as well.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / August 27
Blackhawks Number History, 51-60
We’re continuing our journey through Chicago Blackhawks numbers history. With 100 years of hockey under its belt, this franchise has so many names to mention.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / August 27
The best and worst teams in Blackhawks history
The Chicago Blackhawks organization has seen everything through the course of its centennial history. The Original Six franchise has iced some of the greatest teams the NHL has ever seen, especially in modern times during the Patrick Kane/Jonathan Toews era.
Jeff Blashill News / Blackhawk Up / August 27
Head coach Jeff Blashill’s coach-speak, & how it serves the Blackhawks
As the calendar flips to September, training camps are about to get underway across the NHL. It’s an exciting time in the hockey world. For the Chicago Blackhawks, this will be their second season under head coach Jeff Blashill.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / August 27
The biggest wins and worst losses in Blackhawks history
The Chicago Blackhawks have played 6,970 regular-season games since debuting in 1926, plus an additional 548 playoff contests. As an Original Six team with a lot of history, including six Stanley Cup championships, the franchise is bound to have some memorable and not-so-memorable matches in its history.
Andrew Mangiapane News / Blackhawk Up / August 27
How the Blackhawks may view Andrew Mangiapane's value in 2026-27
Andrew Mangiapane is one of the interesting forwards on the Chicago Blackhawks going into next season. Given that they have a lot of forwards, it raises questions about what Mangiapane's playing time could look like.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / August 27
Why the Blackhawks must invite this fascinating free agent to training camp
The Chicago Blackhawks have undoubtedly made some big moves this offseason. They most notably reunited with franchise legend Patrick Kane and struck a blockbuster trade with the Buffalo Sabres for Bowen Byram.
Sacha Boisvert News / Blackhawk Up / August 26
Sacha Boisvert has an opportunity to fill a hole in the Blackhawks' lineup
After a tough season with Boston University (BU) last season, Sacha Boisvert has seemingly fallen under the radar when future roster construction is discussed.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / August 26
2026-27 NHL team preview: Chicago Blackhawks
The Blackhawks’ marketing team probably wished the club’s centennial season wasn’t a total crapshoot. In early April, the Hawks were eliminated from playoff contention for the sixth consecutive season, with the team finishing second last in the Western Conference with 72 points.
Patrick Kane News / The Lead / August 21
Expectations for Patrick Kane’s Return to Chicago Are Too High
It’s showtime again in Chicago. Patrick Kane is back where it all began, signing a 2-year contract to likely finish his career as a Blackhawk. Reactions were mixed, but most Blackhawks fans were thrilled to see him back where he belongs.
Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL Rumors / August 17
2026-27 Chicago Blackhawks Season Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks enter the 2026–27 season with a reshaped roster after a busy offseason that saw them bring back Blackhawks legend Patrick Kane, lock up their franchise cornerstone, and make a splashy trade for a top-pairing defenseman.
Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL Rumors / August 29
2026-27 Chicago Blackhawks Season Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks enter the 2026–27 season with a reshaped roster after a busy offseason that saw them bring back Blackhawks legend Patrick Kane, lock up their franchise cornerstone, and make a splashy trade for a top-pairing defenseman.
Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 16
Blackhawks’ glaring roster flaw that must be fixed before 2026-27 NHL season
Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks showed some promise during the 2025-26 campaign. Chicago did not make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026. And for the most part, they didn’t truly contend for a postseason spot either.
Arvid Soderblom News / On Tap Sports Net / August 12
Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Arvid Soderblom
Before the 2024-25 NHL season, the Chicago Blackhawks had a very uncertain picture in net for the future. Although the likes or Drew Commesso and Adam Gajan were in the pipeline, Arvid Soderblom was the only young goalie at the NHL level.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 29
Patrick Kane's Blackhawks return must be more than a homecoming story
Patrick Kane is back where his NHL career began, and nobody needs to pretend the reunion is anything short of fascinating.
Connor Bedard News / Yardbarker / July 18
Blackhawks' Connor Bedard extension is a win-win deal
The Chicago Blackhawks extension of forward Connor Bedard has made him the third-highest paid player in NHL and the resigning of Bedard benefits both sides.
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