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Matt Grzelcyk News / NHL Trade Talk / September 16
Matt Grzelcyk Signing a PTO with Chicago Blackhawks
According to Elliotte Friedman, “Hearing Matt Grzelcyk is signing a PTO with Chicago…was surprised to still see him on the market after a 40-point season.” He’s coming off a career year in 82 games last season with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Matt Grzelcyk News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 16
Blackhawks to sign veteran defenseman to PTO
The leading point scorer among free agent defensemen this summer will have to settle for a camp tryout.
Lukas Reichel News / ChiCitySports / September 15
Chicago Blackhawks reportedly ready to move on from Lukas Reichel
The Chicago Blackhawks have plenty of reasons to be excited about their future. With young talents such as Connor Bedard, Sam Rinzel, Artyom Levshunov, Frank Nazar, and Spencer Knight, the franchise is clearly building a foundation for long-term success.
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
NHL News / Yardbarker / September 15
Why this Maple Leafs-Blackhawks trade would be a win-win
This trade would benefit both the teams and players involved.
Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals
Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.
Spencer Knight News / NHL Trade Talk / September 15
Spencer Knight’s Smart Gamble Could Shake Up NHL Goalie Market
The Chicago Blackhawks have officially locked in goaltender Spencer Knight with a three-year $5.83 million per season contract extension, a move that underscores both the team’s confidence in the young netminder and Knight’s confident approach to his own career.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Sporting News / September 15
New report reveals Blackhawks open to trading former first-round pick 
A new report from NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman shows that the Chicago Blackhawks might be pulling the plug on the Lukas Reichel experiment and are willing to make a deal if the price is right.
Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / September 14
Predicting Connor Bedard’s Next Contract With the Chicago Blackhawks
Every house needs a foundation. Every car needs a frame. Every book needs a binding. And every NHL rebuild needs a core around which the future can be built.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Breakaway on SI / September 14
Blackhawks Extend Goalie to Bridge Deal
The Chicago Blackhawks have announced that goalie Spencer Knight had his contract extended. Knight came over in a trade deadline day trade from the Florida Panthers, where the Panthers were targeting former Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones.
Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 13
Grading Spencer Knight’s 3-year, $17.49 million Blackhawks contract extension
The Chicago Blackhawks believe they have taken a significant step towards securing their goaltending future by signing Spencer Knight to a 3-year, $17.49 million contract.
Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / September 13
Blackhawks Sign Spencer Knight to 3-Year Extension
On Saturday, the Chicago Blackhawks announced a three-year, $17.49 million extension with goaltender Spencer Knight. The average annual value (AAV) on the contract is $5.83 million per season.
Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / September 13
Blackhawks Extend 'Crucial Piece' Spencer Knight to Three-Year Deal
The Chicago Blackhawks announced on Sept. 13 that they signed goaltender Spencer Knight to a three-year, $5.83 million AAV contract extension that will kick in during the 2026-27 season.
Spencer Knight News / Field Level Media / September 13
Blackhawks G Spencer Knight agrees to 3-year extension
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight agreed to a three-year, $17.5 million extension on Saturday. Knight, 24, is entering the final season of a $13.5 million deal.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / September 13
Blackhawks sign Spencer Knight to three-year extension
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed goaltender Spencer Knight to a three-year contract extension with a $5,833,333 million cap hit. Knight is entering the final year of his three-year contract with a $4.5 million cap hit that he originally signed with the Florida Panthers, and was set to become a restricted free agent next summer.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 13
Blackhawks GM speaks out after giving 24-year-old goaltender a lucrative extension
This deal buys Chicago only one extra year of team control as he still had two RFA-eligible years remaining after this one.
Connor Bedard News / ChiCitySports / September 11
Connor Bedard keeping focus on ice as contract talks loom
Connor Bedard isn’t letting contract negotiations become a distraction. The Chicago Blackhawks star, taken first overall in the 2023 NHL Draft, is entering the final year of his entry-level deal and will be a restricted free agent next summer.
Connor Bedard News / Athlon Sports / September 10
Connor Bedard Confident Blackhawks Can Finally Turn Corner
The past few years haven't been great for the Chicago Blackhawks, with the team missing the playoffs for five straight years. But entering 2025-26, there is some renewed belief in this team.
Jalen Luypen News / Inside The Rink / September 9
ECHL: Jalen Luypen Joins Stingrays After Two AHL Seasons
The South Carolina Stingrays have secured forward Jalen Luypen for the 2025–26 campaign, adding a player who brings speed, grit, and proven professional experience.
Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 8
Bold Chicago Blackhawks predictions for the 2025-26 NHL season
The Chicago Blackhawks were one of the worst teams in the NHL in the 2024-25 season. Still, there is hope for improvement from the Blackhawks in 2025-26.
Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / September 5
NHL analyst points to ‘continued development’ for Chicago Blackhawks 2024 pick
In 2024, the Chicago Blackhawks picked Artyon Levshunov with the second overall pick in the draft to add to their growing pile of prospects. So far, he’s only played sparingly in the NHL, but how has he done?
Mason West News / Daily Faceoff / August 30
Blackhawks prospect Mason West records four touchdowns in high school football season opener
One of the top NHL prospects os showing that he can still do it on the gridiron. On Thursday night, Chicago Blackhawks prospect Mason West had himself a night to start his senior season with Edina High School’s football team.
Wyatt Kaiser News / NHL Trade Talk / August 30
Will Numbers Game Lead to Surprising Trade by Blackhawks?
The Chicago Blackhawks have yet to sign 23-year-old defenseman Wyatt Kaiser to a contract extension, raising questions about his future with the team. Kaiser, who completed his three-year, $2.75 million entry-level deal, played 57 games last season and has appeared in 98 career NHL contests, recording four goals and 14 assists.
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