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Connor Bedard is primed for a big 2026-2027 season

The Chicago Blackhawks let the cat out of the bag this week as they announced that Connor Bedard will be the team's next captain. This is a move that the majority of this fanbase saw coming as the worst kept secret of the year for Chicago.

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These forward changes can do wonders for the Blackhawks this season

The Chicago Blackhawks were a bit... one-dimensional on offense, with and without Connor Bedard. It was quite clear that the team was focused more on puck movement and finding that perfect shot rather than putting pucks on net to control the pace of the game.

Ethan Del Mastro News / Daily Faceoff / September 16

Blackhawks sign Ethan Del Mastro to two-year contract

The Chicago Blackhawks won’t miss defenseman Ethan Del Mastro when the team opens training camp this week, having signed the left-handed blueliner to a fresh two-year deal before preseason preparations officially begin on Thursday.

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How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Ethan Del Mastro News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 16

Blackhawks Sign Ethan Del Mastro To Two-Year Deal

The Chicago Blackhawks have completed their final offseason task just before training camp begins. According to a team announcement, the Blackhawks signed defenseman Ethan Del Mastro to a two-year, $1.9MM ($950K AAV) contract.

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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.

Connor Bedard News / The Hockey Writers / September 16

Blackhawks Picked the Perfect Time to Announce Connor Bedard’s Captaincy

The first big news of the Chicago Blackhawks season is in, and while it isn’t much of a surprise, Connor Bedard is now the 37th captain in Blackhawks history.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / September 16

Blackhawks round out leadership group, naming Patrick Kane & Tyler Bertuzzi as alternate captains

The Chicago Blackhawks had a big day on Sept. 15, the day before the players report for training camp. The organization announced Connor Bedard as the 37th captain of the franchise, and additionally named Patrick Kane and Tyler Bertuzzi as the official alternate captains.

Connor Bedard News / The Hockey Writers / September 15

What Connor Bedard’s Captaincy Means for the 2026-27 Blackhawks

On Tuesday, Sept. 15, Connor Bedard was named the 37th captain in Chicago Blackhawks history. Bedard was selected first overall by the Blackhawks in 2023, and from the moment he was drafted, it seemed inevitable he would become the face of the franchise.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / September 15

Chicago Blackhawks Name Kane, Bertuzzi Alternate Captains

Tuesday is a day of celebration for the Chicago Blackhawks. After the news regarding Connor Bedard’s captaincy broke on Tuesday morning, the following press conference was a way to celebrate the news.

Connor Bedard News / NHL Trade Talk / September 15

Connor Bedard Addresses Fan Concerns While Being Named Captain of the Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks introduced Connor Bedard as the organization’s 37th captain on Tuesday. He becomes the eighth-youngest player in NHL history to carry the “C” on his sweater.

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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.

Connor Bedard News / Field Level Media / September 15

Blackhawks appoint Connor Bedard, 21, team captain

The Chicago Blackhawks named 21-year-old center Connor Bedard their captain for the 2026-27 season. He becomes the second-youngest captain in team history.

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Connor Bedard News / ChiCitySports / September 15

Connor Bedard named Chicago Blackhawks captain, becomes NHL’s youngest

In a little over a week, the NHL season will begin. The Chicago Blackhawks will open in Las Vegas as they take on the defending Western Conference champion Golden Knights, a real test to start the new campaign.

Connor Bedard News / Daily Faceoff / September 15

Connor Bedard named 37th captain in Blackhawks history

One of the NHL’s Original Six teams have revealed its newest captain. The Chicago Blackhawks announced Tuesday that forward Connor Bedard has been named the 37th captain in franchise history.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 15

Blackhawks name Connor Bedard captain in historic move

The Chicago Blackhawks have officially named franchise center Connor Bedard the 37th captain in team history.

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Connor Bedard News / On Tap Sports Net / September 15

Report: Connor Bedard to Be Named Blackhawks Captain Tuesday (Unconfirmed)

An unconfirmed report circulating overnight says Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard will be named team captain Tuesday. Rear Admiral of Spittin’ Chiclets

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / September 14

Blackhawks prospects fall 3-1 to Blues in Game 1 of the 2026 Prospect Showcase

The Chicago Blackhawk's prospects and the St. Louis Blues prospects matched up at the prospect showcase on Monday, Sept. 14. The Blackhawks went with a set lineup for this contest, based on what management was looking for from the prospects.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / September 14

Blackhawks 2026 Prospect Showcase games are 'really big' for Ty Henry and Paul Ludwinski

The Chicago Blackhawks prospect games are starting, as they face the St. Louis Blues prospects on Sept. 14 and 15. A lot of eyeballs will be on prospects, including Sacha Boisvert, Marek Vanacker, A.J.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / September 14

Blackhawks, WGN Radio Agree to Multi-Year Broadcast Rights Extension

The Chicago Blackhawks and WGN Radio have agreed to a multi-year radio rights extension, the team and station announced Monday. WGN Radio said play-by-play voice John Wiedeman returns for his 20th season, Steve Konroyd joins full-time as radio color analyst, and Charlie Roumeliotis returns to host the pregame, intermission, and postgame shows.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / September 14

5 longest-serving captains in Blackhawks history

The Chicago Blackhawks traded their most recent captain, Nick Foligno, to the Minnesota Wild, leaving a vacancy as the team’s leader. Many fans expect Connor Bedard to inherit the captaincy, and at 21 years old, he’d become the second-youngest leader in franchise history behind Jonathan Toews, who was 20 at the time of his appointment.

Sacha Boisvert News / Blackhawk Up / September 14

Sacha Boisvert's confidence shining at Blackhawks 2026 Prospect Showcase

Sacha Boisvert has been catching people's attention at his first prospect showcase. He's the former 18th overall draft pick with seven games of NHL experience under his belt coming from Boston University.

Jonathan Toews News / The Hockey Writers / September 11

Blackhawks Owe Jonathan Toews a One-Day Contract to Retire

Jonathan Toews left Chicago in 2023 without a proper farewell. He already said goodbye to the NHL when he announced his retirement on June 19, but after playing one year for his hometown Winnipeg Jets after a two year hiatus, it’s fitting that he deserves one last hurrah in Chicago.