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Bowen Byram Isn’t a Fit for the Chicago Blackhawks

It’s been reported by TSN’s Darren Dreger that Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram is now available for trade. The Chicago Blackhawks need to take some serious steps next season, and to do it, they’re going to need some big upgrades on the roster.

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Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Landon Slaggert

While serving as a “name” in the prospect pipeline and organization for multiple seasons now, many fans are still waiting for another step forward from Landon Slaggert.

Jonathan Toews News / The Hockey Writers / June 20

Toews Retires & Leaves Lasting Impact on Blackhawks

“Finally, the fans in Chicago… like I said, what a ride…“ And just like that, Jonathan Toews has officially retired. A legendary 16-season career that boasted more accolades than most ever achieve.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 19

Ex-Blackhawks star Patrick Kane toasts ‘best leader’ Jonathan Toews on his retirement

Former Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews recently announced his retirement from the game of hockey. Toews played for his hometown Winnipeg Jets during the 2025-26 season after a couple seasons away.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The '5+ goal Stanley Cup Finals' quiz

The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz

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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.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Field Level Media / June 19

Three-time Cup champ, ex-Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews retires

Three-time Stanley Cup champion and longtime Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews officially announced his retirement Friday after 16 seasons. Toews, 38, who sat out two seasons before returning to play all 82 games for his hometown Winnipeg Jets in 2025-26, ends his decorated career with 912 points (383 goals, 529 assists) in 1,149 games.

Andrew Mangiapane News / On Tap Sports Net / June 19

Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Andrew Mangiapane

Grading players who don’t spend an entire season with the team are always a bit harder. Due to injury, Andrew Mangiapane only played 10 games for the Chicago Blackhawks after he was acquired from the Edmonton Oilers.

Jonathan Toews News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 19

Three-time Stanley Cup champion retires after 16-year career

Three-time Stanley Cup champion Jonathan Toews retires after 16-year NHL career

An NHL legend is officially hanging up his skates.

Leafs GM John Chayka speaks out amid Matthew Knies trade rumors

Red Wings want him back, but Patrick Kane has other plans

Brendan Gallagher situation: Canucks hoping for a sweet deal from Canadiens

Former NHLer: Mike Babcock is 'the only guy that has ever made me hate hockey'

2026 NHL Draft rankings: Final top 120

The 'Stanley Cup-winning Chicago Blackhawks' quiz

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Rink / June 19

Analysis: A few predictions of the Blackhawks’ 2026 offseason

With the Stanley Cup Final complete, it is time for the offseason to take shape. Unlike previous offseason prediction articles I have written, I decided to write this one before the draft.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / June 18

What a Successful 2026 Offseason Looks Like for the Blackhawks

With the 2026 NHL Entry Draft coming up and the first bit of NHL offseason activity upon us, I started to think about what a successful offseason would look like for Chicago Blackhawks general manager (GM), Kyle Davidson.

Nick Lardis News / On Tap Sports Net / June 18

Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Nick Lardis

If there is one player drafted by Kyle Davidson who has exceeded all expectations, its safe to say Nick Lardis is that guy. A third-round pick, Lardis was a bit of an afterthought in his draft year.

Sam Rinzel News / The Hockey Writers / June 18

Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Sam Rinzel

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.

Kyle Calder News / Viral Sports News / June 17

Former Chicago Blackhawks Forward Has Reportedly Died

Kyle Calder, a former forward who began his NHL journey with the Chicago Blackhawks, has passed away. The news was shared publicly through an Instagram post by his daughter on June 15, prompting an outpouring of tributes from the hockey community.

Louis Crevier News / On Tap Sports Net / June 17

Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Louis Crevier

Earning time on the blue line was not easy early in the season. The Chicago Blackhawks deployed an 11 forward, seven defensemen system in October. At that point, Louis Crevier was seemingly the seventh man.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / June 17

Chicago Blackhawks’ Defense Corps: Quality or Quantity?

The Chicago Blackhawks have been building up their defensive corps for the last five years, starting out by taking Nolan Allan 32nd overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.

Connor Bedard News / ChiCitySports / June 17

Blackhawks considering massive NHL Draft trade to appease Connor Bedard

The Chicago Blackhawks have missed the playoffs six years in a row and finished last in the Central Division this season, but they may not be as far as you might believe.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 16

Will Blackhawks, Sharks swap 1st-round picks at 2026 Draft?

The first round of the 2026 NHL Draft is shaping up to be fascinating, and the Chicago Blackhawks could be one of the teams looking to shake up the top of the board in Buffalo.

Ryan Greene News / On Tap Sports Net / June 16

Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Ryan Greene

Next up in the player grades series is a player who may blend into the lineup a bit, but plays a unique role on the roster. A 2022 second-round pick, Ryan Greene is the next player we analyze in our player grade series.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / June 15

Blackhawks 2026 Draft Targets: Gleb Pugachyov

The Chicago Blackhawks have eight draft picks in the 2026 NHL Draft, which is set for June 26 in Buffalo, New York. With another year of plenty of draft picks comes plenty of options.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / June 15

Blackhawks 2026-27 Roster Projections 1.0: Pre-Draft & Free Agency

Here we are at the mid-way point of June, and the Carolina Hurricanes have won this year’s Stanley Cup. The NHL offseason is officially underway, with the 2026 NHL Entry Draft and the free agency period right around the corner.

Jeff Blashill News / ChiCitySports / June 15

Blackhawks’ Jeff Blashill makes offseason priority abundantly clear

The Chicago Blackhawks are entering a pivotal offseason in which they will have plenty of major decisions to make, ranging from how they will use all of their draft capital to what players they will sign in free agency with their cap space.

Connor Bedard News / Trade Talk Sports / June 15

Connor Bedard Is Sick and Tired of Having to Watch the Playoffs

Through the first three years of his NHL career, Connor Bedard hasn’t even sniffed the Stanley Cup Playoffs with the Chicago Blackhawks. Instead, all three seasons have seen the Hawks finish 31st in the league standings, with more focus on where they’ll position themselves in the draft lottery when all is said and done.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / June 10

Blackhawks’ actual offseason strategy revealed amid rampant rumors

The Chicago Blackhawks are heading into a critical summer in which they will have a golden opportunity to make their already intriguing team legitimately better.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 9

Blackhawks To Make Roman Kantserov A Focal Piece

The Chicago Blackhawks landed an immediate lineup impact when top prospect Anton Frondell joined the club following the end of the SHL season. Frondell scored nine points in the first 12 games of his NHL career and operated at his best away from star Connor Bedard, helping to bolster the club’s top-six.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 7

Blackhawks Hoping To Add Veteran Defenseman

Down the stretch last season, the Blackhawks found themselves without a key veteran when Connor Murphy was moved to Edmonton before the trade deadline. That left them with just one veteran blueliner, Matt Grzelcyk, while the rest of the back end was 24 or younger.

Ilya Mikheyev News / NHL Trade Talk / May 29

NHL Crackdown Begins: Blackhawks Flagged After Mikheyev Memo Situation

The NHL has issued a strong reminder to all 32 teams regarding player rights and tampering rules after concerns over how the Chicago Blackhawks have handled pending UFA forward Ilya Mikheyev.