Chicago Blackhawks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

The Blackhawks Have Unfinished Business This Summer

The Chicago Blackhawks took care of a major piece of summer business this past weekend, signing franchise star forward Connor Bedard to a five-year, $75MM contract extension, solidifying his place with the team for the next half-decade.

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Patrick Kane's exit makes Dylan Larkin's Red Wings problem even worse

Patrick Kane is going home. Dylan Larkin would still prefer to leave his.

Blackhawks reunite with Patrick Kane on two-year deal, fulfilling Connor Bedard's wish

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

Bowen Byram News / NHL Rumors / July 23

One Team Was Thinking $14 Million for Bowen Byram

Before Bowen Byram was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks, has agent was talking to some teams, and the price got as high as $14 million Puck Pedia: Agent Darren Ferris said when talking to some teams about what Bowen Byram was looking for, one team went as high as $14 million.

Macklin Celebrini News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

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

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Patrick Kane News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

NHL News / Yardbarker

The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

NHL News / Field Level Media / July 23

Patrick Kane rejoins Blackhawks on 2-year, $16M deal

Three-time Stanley Cup champion Patrick Kane rejoined the Chicago Blackhawks on a two-year, $16 million contract on Thursday. The 37-year-old forward starred in Chicago for 16 seasons before being traded to the New York Rangers in February of 2023.

Patrick Kane News / NHL Trade Talk / July 23

Patrick Kane is Returning to the Chicago Blackhawks

Showtime is back in Chicago. After much speculation about Patrick Kane deciding between going home to play for the Buffalo Sabres or making a poetic return to the Blackhawks, we’ve learned that he’s chosen the latter.

Patrick Kane News / ChiCitySports / July 23

Patrick Kane returns to Chicago Blackhawks on two-year deal

The Chicago Blackhawks are bringing back a familiar face. On Thursday, the team announced they have agreed to a two-year deal with Patrick Kane, reuniting the two sides after a few years away.

Patrick Kane News / The Hockey Writers / July 23

Chicago Blackhawks Reunite With Patrick Kane; Agree to 2-Year Contract

The Chicago Blackhawks are reuniting with a franchise icon. Three-time Stanley Cup champion and former Hart Trophy winner Patrick Kane has agreed to a two-year contract.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 23

Blackhawks reunite with Patrick Kane on two-year deal, fulfilling Connor Bedard's wish

Chicago selected Kane with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2007 NHL Draft, and he more than lived up to the hype, becoming one of the best players in franchise history.

Patrick Kane's exit makes Dylan Larkin's Red Wings problem even worse

Senators GM says he saw signs Brady Tkachuk wanted out over a year ago

Islanders fans will love Matthew Schaefer's comments about his next contract

NHL's Jets, PGA Tour roast Heat for LeBron James mishap

Chiefs' new stadium renderings have striking resemblance to NHL team's arena

Connor Bedard News / NHLFanCentral / July 23

Former NHLer explains the bigger meaning behind Connor Bedard’s $75 million extension

Connor Bedard just signed an extension with the Chicago Blackhawks on July 18, locking in the center till the 2030-31 season. The $15 million-a-year deal came just 10 days after Bedard had surgery on his left shoulder.