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Connor Bedard News / The Lead / September 1
Connor Bedard Should Captain the Chicago Blackhawks’ Leadership Group
Who’s captaining the Chicago Blackhawks has been a topic of discussion ever since the team traded Nick Foligno at last year’s trade deadline. Before Foligno’s tenure, the captaincy was left vacant for a season after Jonathan Toews‘ 15-year stint. This time, the search should take only the remainder of the offseason.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / September 1
Blackhawks announce Prospect Showcase, plus notes on Kane, Soderblom, Smith & more
The calendar has officially flipped to September, meaning there will be Chicago Blackhawks hockey this month! Yes, it’s not until Sept. 29 while we’re only at Sept.
Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / September 1
Blackhawks Announce 2026 Prospect Showcase Roster, Schedule vs. Blues
The Chicago Blackhawks released their 2026 Prospect Showcase roster and schedule Monday, setting two games against the St. Louis Blues for Sept. 14-15 at Blackhawks Ice Center on the Near West Side.
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?"
Artyom Levshunov News / The Hockey Writers / August 31
There Should be New Expectations for the Blackhawks’ Artyom Levshunov
Artyom Levshunov was drafted second overall in the 2024 NHL Draft. General manager Kyle Davidson decided to select the defenseman over a forward, which
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.
Cole Smith News / Blackhawk Up / August 31
Cole Smith can prove to be a solid depth replacement for the Blackhawks in 2026-27
Cole Smith was one of the Chicago Blackhawks biggest free agents signings because he got the most term, with a three-year, $9M deal. The Blackhawks foresee the 30 year old filling some significant voids and making himself known in a depth role.
Connor Bedard News / The Hockey Writers / August 31
Connor Bedard Will Face Different Pressure in Year 4
Connor Bedard faced an immense amount of pressure in the first years of his career. Not only was he selected first overall in the 2023 NHL Draft, but he was also picked by the Chicago Blackhawks.
Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 31
Blackhawks sign final RFA to 2-year contract extension
It took until just a couple of weeks before training camp opens, but the Chicago Blackhawks have completed their final piece of offseason business, re-signing RFA defenseman Kevin Korchinski to a two-year contract extension, the team announced Saturday.
Patrick Kane News / Blackhawk Up / August 31
How Patrick Kane can help, & hurt, the Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks made some big additions this offseason, in an effort to ice an improved and more well-rounded squad. Their biggest addition on defense was obviously Bowen Byram.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 31
Cale Makar’s Extension Puts Bowen Byram Contract Into Perspective
The Chicago Blackhawks paid a hefty price for Bowen Byram in both assets and dollars. Kyle Davidson dealt the fourth overall pick and Louis Crevier to the Buffalo Sabres, and on July 1, the first day the Blackhawks were allowed to sign him to an extension, they did.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / August 31
Blackhawks Number History, 91-98
We’ve made it to the final post of our Blackhawks Number History series. I hope you’ve enjoyed reading it as much as I did writing it. With 100 years of hockey under its belt, this franchise has so many names to mention.
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.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / August 30
Chicago's biggest 'what if': How the Blackhawks could have looked with Ivan Demidov
What if the Chicago Blackhawks selected Ivan Demidov with the second overall pick in the 2024 NHL draft? Would Chicago have reached the playoffs and been one of the scariest offensive units in the league?
Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / August 30
Blackhawks Number History, 81-90
We’ve reached the penultimate post in our journey through Chicago Blackhawks numbers history. With 100 years of hockey under its belt, this franchise has so many names to mention.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / August 30
Blackhawks' Korchinski signs, Byram jumping right in & can Slaggert make a case for himself?
Only five more Sundays before the Chicago Blackhawks officially drop the puck for the start of the 2026-27 campaign! It seems like offseason has been going on forever, but we're getting closer every day.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 29
Blackhawks re-sign Kevin Korchinski to two-year contract
The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms on a new two-year contract with restricted free agent defenseman Kevin Korchinski, the club announced Saturday afternoon.
Kevin Korchinski News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 29
Blackhawks Sign Kevin Korchinski To Two-Year Deal
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed their last restricted free agent of the offseason. According to a team announcement, the Blackhawks have signed defenseman Kevin Korchinski to a two-year, $2.65MM ($1.325MM AAV) contract.
Landon Slaggert News / Blackhawk Up / August 29
How Landon Slaggert can force more minutes on the Blackhawks in 2026-27
Landon Slaggert's 2025-26 season was about making up for lost time because he had to miss the start of the season due to a lower-body injury and had to almost re-establish himself in the Chicago Blackhawks lineup.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / August 29
Do the Blackhawks have too many good prospects?
The Chicago Blackhawks might be a team on the rise, but if they want to get over the hump, they might need to do something about the large number of young players in their ranks.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / August 29
Blackhawks Number History, 71-80
We’re continuing our journey through Chicago Blackhawks numbers history. With 100 years of hockey under its belt, this franchise has so many names to mention.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / August 26
2026-27 NHL team preview: Chicago Blackhawks
The Blackhawks’ marketing team probably wished the club’s centennial season wasn’t a total crapshoot. In early April, the Hawks were eliminated from playoff contention for the sixth consecutive season, with the team finishing second last in the Western Conference with 72 points.
Patrick Kane News / The Lead / August 21
Expectations for Patrick Kane’s Return to Chicago Are Too High
It’s showtime again in Chicago. Patrick Kane is back where it all began, signing a 2-year contract to likely finish his career as a Blackhawk. Reactions were mixed, but most Blackhawks fans were thrilled to see him back where he belongs.
Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL Rumors / August 17
2026-27 Chicago Blackhawks Season Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks enter the 2026–27 season with a reshaped roster after a busy offseason that saw them bring back Blackhawks legend Patrick Kane, lock up their franchise cornerstone, and make a splashy trade for a top-pairing defenseman.
Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL Rumors / August 29
2026-27 Chicago Blackhawks Season Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks enter the 2026–27 season with a reshaped roster after a busy offseason that saw them bring back Blackhawks legend Patrick Kane, lock up their franchise cornerstone, and make a splashy trade for a top-pairing defenseman.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 29
Patrick Kane's Blackhawks return must be more than a homecoming story
Patrick Kane is back where his NHL career began, and nobody needs to pretend the reunion is anything short of fascinating.
Connor Bedard News / Yardbarker / July 18
Blackhawks' Connor Bedard extension is a win-win deal
The Chicago Blackhawks extension of forward Connor Bedard has made him the third-highest paid player in NHL and the resigning of Bedard benefits both sides.
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