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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1
Sharks sign veteran defenseman, two others
This pair of moves most notably features a pay-raise for Klingberg after he played through last season on a one-year, $1.76M deal with the Edmonton Oilers.
Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / July 1
NHL insider reveals what Chicago Blackhawks are targeting in free agency
The Chicago Blackhawks are a rebuilding team coming off several disappointing years in a row. They also have decent cap space this offseason, which makes them an interesting team to monitor as free agency begins.
The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz
Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?
Sam Lafferty News / On Tap Sports Net / July 1
Return of the Laf: Blackhawks Acquire Sam Lafferty from Sabres
NHL free agency is expected to be low-action for the Chicago Blackhawks. That said, General Manager Kyle Davidson wasted no time on July 1 making a trade and securing a possible piece for the upcoming season.
The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time
Hockey might be the official sport of Canada, but the United States has also produced some elite talent. With that in mind, here's our list of the 25 best U.S.-born players, listed in alphabetical order.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Last Word On Sports / July 1
Report: Chicago Blackhawks Trade and Reunite With Depth Forward
The Chicago Blackhawks and the Buffalo Sabres have agreed to a trade that sends Sam Lafferty to Chicago in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick. Frank Seravalli was the first to report the trade.
Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / July 1
Chicago Blackhawks pull of trade with Sabres for $4 million forward
After months of speculation, the Chicago Blackhawks made a trade with the Buffalo Sabres to land an NHL player. However, the trade will underwhelm fans who were hoping that JJ Peterka would be in Chicago for the upcoming season.
Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / June 30
Takeaways From Day 1 of Blackhawks Development Camp
June 30 was a busy day as it marked the first day of the Chicago Blackhawks’ development camp. As per the Blackhawks’ new usual, it was off-ice. The first day consisted of fitness testing, introductions, and mental skills.
Chicago Blackhawks News / House of Hockey / July 1
Chicago Blackhawks unexpectedly cut ties with former 54-point scorer
The Chicago Blackhawks are cutting ties with former 54-point scoring forward who was not given a qualifying contract offer and now becomes a UFA.
Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / June 30
Blackhawks Target Size Late in 2025 Draft: Full Recap & Analysis
The Chicago Blackhawks finished the remainder of the 2025 NHL Draft on Saturday by adding five more players to their prospect pool. The Hawks added three
Chicago Blackhawks News / The Rink / June 30
Analysis: A few predictions for the Blackhawks’ 2025 offseason
Another offseason, another chance to predict what the Chicago Blackhawks will choose to do on July 1. I wrote a similar article last year attempting to predict what Chicago would do, with a few predictions turning out to be correct.
Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / June 30
Blackhawks Part Ways with Kurashev, Offer Soderblom, Kaiser, Crevier Qualifying Offers
Philipp Kurashev and the Chicago Blackhawks are parting ways. In a strategic move that underscores the team’s direction, Kurashev did not receive a qualifying offer and is now set to navigate the waters of unrestricted free agency.
Connor Bedard News / ChiCitySports / June 30
Chicago Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard ‘undoing a couple years’ worth of poor habits’
Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard opted not to participate with Canada in the World Championships this offseason, deciding that he needed to focus on boosting his skills and becoming a faster skater for the upcoming NHL season.
Chicago Blackhawks News / The Rink / June 30
Analysis: A quick glimpse at the Blackhawks’ 2025 draft class
The Chicago Blackhawks came into the 2025 NHL Draft with 10 draft picks. After a few trades, Chicago walked away with eight prospects. Of their picks, the Blackhawks selected six forwards, one defenseman and one goaltender.
Joe Veleno News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 29
Kraken to buy out Joe Veleno
The Kraken announced Sunday they’ve placed newly acquired center Joe Veleno on unconditional waivers for a buyout. If a team wants to pick up the final year of Veleno’s contract at a $2.275MM cap hit, they can do so over the next 24 hours, in which case the Kraken would not be on the hook for the salary cap implications of a buyout.
Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / June 29
Meet the Blackhawks 2025 Draft Class: Reaction & Analysis
The 2025 NHL Entry Draft is officially in the books, and the Chicago Blackhawks made eight selections in all; six forwards, one defenseman and a goaltender.
Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / June 28
Frondell, Nestrasil, and West: Breaking Down the Blackhawks’ 2025 First-Round Picks
The 2025 NHL Draft wrapped up following an underwhelming presentation due to its decentralized nature. What could have finished in under two hours was drawn out to a four-hour ordeal.
Ilya Safonov News / Daily Faceoff / June 28
Canucks acquire Ilya Safonov from Blackhawks for future considerations
The Vancouver Canucks announced Saturday that the club has acquired center Ilya Safonov from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for future considerations.
Chicago Blackhawks News / House of Hockey / June 28
Chicago Blackhawks Trade Young 6'4" Center to Pacific Division Team
The Chicago Blackhawks have traded the contractual rights of 6'4' center Ilya Safonov to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for future considerations. While there have been a handful of trades during the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, most of them involved draft selections being moved from one club to another.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / June 28
Blackhawks select Nathan Behm No. 66 overall in 2025 NHL Draft
The Chicago Blackhawks have selected winger Nathan Behm with the 66th overall selection of the 2025 NHL Draft on Saturday at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30
Trade interest in Blackhawks forward increasing
A Blackhawks forward is generating trade interest.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Breakaway on SI / June 27
Blackhawks Select Anton Frondell in NHL Draft
With the third pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks selected Anton Frondell. The 18-year-old forward played last season with Djurgardens IF of the Swedish Hockey League. Frondell comes to the Blackhawks with the ceiling of a player who could ride shotgun behind Connor Bedard.
Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / June 27
Blackhawks Unveil Centennial Jersey for 100th NHL Season
The Chicago Blackhawks unveiled their centennial jerseys on June 27, which they will wear for all home games at the United Center during their 2025-26 season, celebrating their 100th year in the NHL.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / June 27
Blackhawks unveil centennial jersey for 2025-26
The Chicago Blackhawks have not significantly changed their jersey design since 1955 and will not be making many major alterations when they debut their
Connor Bedard News / Athlon Sports / June 26
Connor Bedard Addresses Future with Blackhawks Before Contract Year
Connor Bedard has already shouldered franchise-level expectations as the young face of the Chicago Blackhawks. Now, with his rookie contract set to expire in 12 months and the soon-to-be third-year player entering his final season under contract, Bedard's future is becoming a topic of growing interest.
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