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Blackhawks rumors: Connor Bedard’s latest contract update will fire up fans

Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson has one key priority above all else this summer — securing his franchise cornerstone long-term. Connor Bedard is set to become a restricted free agent on July 1, and the latest update from The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta should excite Blackhawks fans.

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Blackhawks could poach this rising star compared to Andrew Shaw

The Chicago Blackhawks have a lot of money to play with this offseason, and they are also stocked with assets they can use in potential trades. Basically, this will be a pivotal summer for the Blackhawks, who have missed the playoffs six years in a row (their longest drought since 1952) and are starving for success.

Frank Nazar News / The Hockey Writers / May 22

Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Frank Nazar

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.

Kevin Korchinski News / On Tap Sports Net / May 21

“Off Record”: Blackhawks Willing to Trade Kevin Korchinski

Apparently, things that are said off record aren’t always kept as such. According to CHGO Blackhawks, there have been “off record” discussions that suggest the Chicago Blackhawks are planning to dangle Kevin Korchinski in trade packages this summer.

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How many of the active NHL players with at least 300 goals in their career can you name in six minutes?

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Ilya Mikheyev News / The Hockey Writers / May 21

Blackhawks Should Re-Sign Ilya Mikheyev

The Chicago Blackhawks have their hands full in re-signing Connor Bedard, whether or not it’s a long-term or short-term contract. The Blackhawks have another important task, though, and that’s extending Ilya Mikheyev’s contract.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / May 20

Blackhawks News & Rumors: Mikheyev, Frondell, Moore, Kantserov

It’s the dog days of the offseason for the Chicago Blackhawks. We’re all patiently awaiting the 2026 NHL Draft, where the organization holds the fourth overall pick.

Benjamin Gaudreau News / Inside The Rink / May 20

ECHL: Benjamin Gaudreau To Join Clarkson University

Trois-Rivières Lions goaltender Benjamin Gaudreau is heading to the NCAA to join Clarkson University for the 2026-27 season. We saw this start to happen last summer, and since then, we’ve seen a handful of players decide to go back to school.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / May 20

Blackhawks connected to game-changing move for power play expert

The Chicago Blackhawks definitely need to get Connor Bedard some help this offseason, as he essentially has Tyler Bertuzzi and not a whole lot else assisting him on the wing.

Sam Lafferty News / The Hockey Writers / May 19

Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Sam Lafferty

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 19

Blackhawks rumors: The pending UFA Chicago is trying to trade

The Chicago Blackhawks are in the midst of another long offseason following a sixth consecutive campaign without playoff hockey. The Hawks finished eighth in the Central Division for a fourth straight year, and will be trying to take a significant step forward in 2026-27 with a talented young core.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / May 19

Blackhawks named frontrunners to land elite forward in splashy move

The Chicago Blackhawks are heading into a critical offseason in which they have the goods to make some significant moves. Not only are the Blackhawks armed with some hefty cap space, but they also boast some impressive draft capital, owning the No.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / May 19

Chicago Blackhawks reportedly open to trading this player’s rights

The Chicago Blackhawks are getting ready for one of their most significant offseasons in recent memory. They have a bevvy of salary cap space and some major draft capital to improve the roster.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / May 18

The Chicago Blackhawks should target this free agent, per The Athletic

The Chicago Blackhawks have some moves they need to make this offseason to get into the contending window. After a season where they finished 29-39-14 record and received the fourth pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, there is a chance to significantly improve the roster.

Ilya Mikheyev News / On Tap Sports Net / May 18

Losing Mikheyev? Blackhawks Make Forward's Rights Available Via Trade

According to reports from insider Elliotte Friedman, the Chicago Blackhawks have made forward Ilya Mikheyev’s rights available via the trade market. Although a lucrative package in return for the rights to sign Mikheyev is unlikely, any team that really likes him would get a chance to sign him before July 1.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / May 18

Blackhawks linked to huge NHL Draft trade that would make other teams envious

The Chicago Blackhawks have missed the playoffs six years in a row, representing their longest drought since 1952. But that doesn’t mean it’s all bad for the club.

Ilya Mikheyev News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 18

Chicago Blackhawks Shopping Mikheyev Negotiating Rights

The Chicago Blackhawks are preparing for a potential split with veteran winger Ilya Mikheyev. Speaking on the May 18th edition of the 32 Thoughts: The

Ilya Mikheyev News / Daily Faceoff / May 18

Report: Blackhawks make UFA Ilya Mikheyev’s negotiating rights available for trade

A former prospect could be on his way to finding a new home before July 1. In Monday’s edition of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reported that the Chicago Blackhawks have made pending unrestricted free agent forward Ilya Mikheyev’s signing rights available for trade.

Oliver Moore News / The Hockey Writers / May 18

Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Oliver Moore

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / May 17

Blackhawks insider exposes ‘bleak’ offseason reality for one depressing reason

The Chicago Blackhawks definitely need a boost this offseason, and they have the assets to do it. They are armed with a nice chunk of cap space and they also have a plethora of draft capital.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / May 17

Blackhawks Should Move on From Arvid Soderblom

The Chicago Blackhawks have their future starting goalie in Spencer Knight. Knight, just starting his new three-year bridge deal going into this upcoming season, was one of the best players on the team last season.

Connor Bedard News / The Hockey Writers / May 17

Connor Bedard Improved All Aspects of His Game This Season

Connor Bedard finally took the big step that Chicago Blackhawks fans had been hoping to see during the 2025-26 season. Now that the season has concluded, I wanted to dig deeper, not just into basic stats like goals and assists, but also into the NHL Edge data.