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Evaluating the Blackhawks last-minute forward line changes headed into the 2026-27 season

Chicago Blackhawks’ head coach Jeff Blashill threw all of us a curve ball when he hit the lineblender on Monday (Sept. 28), the last practice before the team departed for Las Vegas and their opening night date with the Vegas Golden Knights.

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Patrick Kane had a great message after scoring his first goal in his return to the Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks got to experience “Showtime” again after a long time. Patrick Kane made his presence felt in his first game back with the Blackhawks on Tuesday during a season-opener against the Vegas Golden Knights at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / September 30

Greenway scores Blackhawks 1st goal of the season, but the Hawks fall 5-2 to the Golden Knights

The 2026-27 season has finally begun! On Tuesday (Sept. 29), the Chicago Blackhawks faced the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena for their home-opener.

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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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NHL News / Field Level Media / September 30

Jack Eichel's 3-point outing sparks Knights in win over Blackhawks

Jack Eichel had a goal and two assists as the Vegas Golden Knights opened the defense of their Western Conference title with a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks in Ryan Craig's head-coaching debut on Tuesday in Las Vegas.

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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.

Roman Kantserov News / Blackhawk Up / September 29

Roman Kantserov seems ready for run at center with the Blackhawks

I have a feeling Roman Kantserov is someone we will be writing about a lot this season... so let's start now. The Chicago Blackhawks love his potential.

Teuvo Teravainen News / Daily Faceoff / September 29

Blackhawks healthy scratch Teuvo Teravainen for season opener

When the Chicago Blackhawks open up their season against the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday, many fans will be excited to see the return of franchise legend Patrick Kane.

NHL News / Blackhawk Up / September 29

3 Blackhawks' storylines to watch in season opener against Golden Knights

The Chicago Blackhawks are officially starting the 2026-27 season in Vegas against the Vegas Golden Knights. The players have been eager to hit the ice again in the regular season for months now, so it should be an exciting night.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / September 29

Blackhawks Announce Opening Night Roster, & Other News, Notes

The Chicago Blackhawks open the season on Tuesday, Sept. 29 in Las Vegas. With the Vegas Golden Knights on the schedule, the Blackhawks announced their official opening night roster on Monday.

Connor Bedard News / The Lead / September 29

Can the Blackhawks Survive the Start of the Season Without Connor Bedard?

The Chicago Blackhawks play their first game of the 2026-27 season tonight. They will be without their captain, Connor Bedard. Bedard is still dealing with a shoulder injury sustained in training this summer.

Patrick Kane News / Blackhawk Up / September 29

The strange Opening Night trend from Patrick Kane's first Blackhawks stint

Patrick Kane played with the Chicago Blackhawks from Oct. 4, 2007 until Feb. 22, 2023, appearing in 16 Opening Night games with the Original Six franchise.

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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.

Kyle Davidson News / The Hockey Writers / September 29

2026-27 Season Is Incredibly Important for the Blackhawks & Kyle Davidson

This upcoming season for the Chicago Blackhawks is the most important one they have had in a long time. The season starts on Sept. 29 when they go to Vegas to play the Golden Knights, a team that just recently made it to the Stanley Cup Final; it will be no easy feat, especially without Connor Bedard.

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Connor Bedard News / On Tap Sports Net / September 29

Former Blackhawks Captains Pass the Torch to Connor Bedard

The Chicago Blackhawks released a roughly five-minute captaincy tribute video late Sunday night, framing Connor Bedard’s first season wearing the Cagainst the backdrop ofd the franchise’s past captains.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Field Level Media / September 28

Final on their minds, Knights battle Connor Bedard-less Blackhawks

The Ryan Craig era of Vegas hockey begins Tuesday night when the Golden Knights face the rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks in the teams' season opener in Las Vegas.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / September 28

Blackhawks preseason storylines revisited: Projected defensive pairings headed into the 2026-27 season

Training camp is in the books for the Chicago Blackhawks, and they start games for real on Sept. 29 versus the Vegas Golden Knights. We found out on Sunday that the team put forward Landon Slaggert on waivers, meaning they intend to carry eight defensemen to start the 2026-27 campaign.

Landon Slaggert News / Blackhawk Up / September 28

Blackhawks' preseason storylines: all eyes on Vegas, including roster moves, Slaggert & more

The Chicago Blackhawks are officially ONE day away from opening their season against the Vegas Golden Knights in Vegas on Sept. 29. The players are looking forward to seeing what they can accomplish this season.

Ryan Greene News / Blackhawk Up / September 27

Ryan Greene continues to adapt well in different roles with Blackhawks

Last season, the Chicago Blackhawks relied a lot on Ryan Greene. The rookie worked his way into a full-time spot in the lineup, and he became a staple on Connor Bedard's line and on special teams.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / September 27

Blackhawks preseason storylines revisited: Goaltending battles that weren't

A shortened training camp for the Chicago Blackhawks is now in the books. One of the drawbacks of this truncated format was that the coaching staff started with what they believed was their best lineup, based on last season’s data and information.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / September 27

Blackhawks Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Roster Decisions, Moore’s Development & More

The Chicago Blackhawks finished their preseason schedule 2-2-0 after a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night. Even in the two losses, the team looked good, especially the young players.

Oliver Moore News / The Hockey Writers / September 26

Breaking Down Oliver Moore’s Contract Extension With Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks followed suit with the current trend of paying players now based on what they could be to save money in the future with the rising salary cap.

Oliver Moore News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 24

Blackhawks Sign Oliver Moore To Five-Year Extension

The Chicago Blackhawks are tidying up one more piece of business before the 2026-27 season begins. Forward Oliver Moore has been signed to a five-year, $21.25MM extension per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

Connor Bedard News / Athlon Sports / September 24

Blackhawks Announce Connor Bedard Update Before 2026-27 NHL Season

Connor Bedard will enter the 2026-27 NHL season as the second-youngest captain in Chicago Blackhawks history. However, his fourth year in the league will begin with the franchise player still recovering from shoulder surgery.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 23

Three NHL defensemen poised for a breakout season

Several young NHL defensemen are entering the 2026 season with bigger opportunities and higher expectations. Some have already flashed star potential, while others are finally getting the role needed to show what they can do. Here are three defensemen poised for a breakout season.

Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram has dream debut after signing massive extension

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Bowen Byram News / ChiCitySports / September 22

Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram has dream debut after signing massive extension

The Chicago Blackhawks are back on the ice, having begun preseason play at the United Center. This will be a season of hope for the Blackhawks, as they look to return to the postseason for the first time since 2019.

Derrick Pouliot News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 21

Blackhawks Place Derrick Pouliot On Waivers

The latest round of cuts from the Chicago Blackhawks’ training camp included veteran defenseman Derrick Pouliot. He has been placed on waivers, per PuckPedia, for the purpose of assignment to the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs.