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Blackhawks sign Drew Commesso to two-year contract

The Chicago Blackhawks have worked out a deal with one of their restricted free agents. On Monday, the Blackhawks signed goaltender Drew Commesso to a two-year, two-way contract.

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Blackhawks News & Rumors: Bedard Injury & Offer Sheet Updates, Defensive Debates, More

Never a dull moment for the Chicago Blackhawks. Their cornerstone player Connor Bedard just can’t seem to stay healthy, while there’s major drama surrounding his contract based on the offer sheet Leo Carlsson recently signed.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / July 6

Chicago Blackhawks Release 2026-27 Pre-Season Schedule

On Monday, July 6th, the Chicago Blackhawks announced their preseason schedule for the 2026-27 season. With the return of the 84-game season, the NHL has cut the preseason from six to four games.

Connor Bedard News / The Hockey Writers / July 5

Penguins Should Test Blackhawks With Massive Connor Bedard Offer Sheet

The NHL has officially entered a new era of offer sheets. For years, they were viewed as a tool that general managers simply refused to use. Whether it was an unwritten code between executives or fear of damaging relationships around the league, offer sheets became one of hockey’s rarest transactions.

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In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

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Connor Bedard News / ChiCitySports / July 4

Chicago Blackhawks have $21 million contract worry with Connor Bedard now

The longer the Chicago Blackhawks wait to sign restricted free agent Connor Bedard this summer, the more the 2023 No. 1 pick appears to be able to ask for this summer.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Connor Bedard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 4

Connor Bedard Suffers Upper-Body Injury In Offseason Training

Blackhawks center Connor Bedard is currently a restricted free agent and now has some bad news to contend with. It’s nothing to do with the contract front, but rather with an injury. As first reported by Blackhawks Up’s Ryan McGregor (Twitter link), Bedard sustained an apparent shoulder injury during offseason training earlier this week.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 4

Blackhawks’ Concerns Over Connor Bedard’s Contract After Leo Carlsson’s Offer Sheet

The Philadelphia Flyers and general manager (GM) Danny Briere shook the entire hockey world by extending an offer sheet to Leo Carlsson, with Carlsson accepting the contract.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / July 3

Blackhawks’ 2026 Second Round Picks Were Great Bets

We’re now a few days removed from the 2026 NHL Draft, and draft grades have been released for most teams. While the Chicago Blackhawks didn’t have a selection in the first round after the Bowen Byram trade, they did have two selections in the second round.

Connor Bedard News / NHL Trade Talk / July 3

Bedard Injury Scare Raises Questions as Blackhawks Await Clarity

Offseason skating has barely begun, and it already looks like there might be bad news for the Chicago Blackhawks. Connor Bedard left an informal practice session in Vancouver on Thursday after an awkward fall, appearing to injure his left shoulder.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / July 3

Blackhawks Development Camp Notebook: Vanacker, Spellacy, Boisvert, Byram, More

The Chicago Blackhawks‘ 2026 Development Camp is in the books. 12 forward prospects, five defensemen and two goaltenders gathered in Chicago to bond, participate in on-ice and off-ice activities, and walk away with a development plan for their future.

Connor Bedard News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Connor Bedard Concern Emerges Amid Blackhawks Contract Talks

An unexpected development emerged from the Chicago Blackhawks facilities on Thursday involving franchise cornerstone and current restricted free agent Connor Bedard.

Connor Bedard News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 3

Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard seen in severe pain after suffering concerning shoulder injury

Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard suffered an apparent left shoulder injury during an offseason skating session in Burnaby, British Columbia, on Thursday, creating fresh concern after last season’s shoulder setback.

Connor Bedard News / ChiCitySports / July 2

Chicago Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard has offseason injury scare

The Chicago Blackhawks have yet to agree to a new deal with Connor Bedard this offseason, as the 2023 No. 1 pick is currently a restricted free agent. On Thursday, Bedard had a scary moment at practice that could hurt his leverage in contract talks this offseason.

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Connor Bedard News / ChiCitySports / July 2

Connor Bedard concern arises for Blackhawks amid free agency surprise

The Chicago Blackhawks have certainly been active this offseason, trading away the No. 4 overall pick in the NHL Draft to acquire Bowen Byram and making numerous additions in free agency, including Ian Cole, Cole Smith, Dylan Anhorn and Connor Mackey.

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NHL team Chicago Blackhawks shares offseason training plan

The Chicago Blackhawks are gearing up early this time, sharing a sneak peek at their offseason preparation from the gym floor. In a clip shared on Instagram

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Blackhawks sign Boucher, Mylymok to one-year contracts

A couple of minor leaguers have earned their first NHL contracts. On the opening day of NHL free agency, the Chicago Blackhawks announced that the team had signed forwards Dillon Boucher and Connor Mylymok to one-year, two-way contracts.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / July 1

Blackhawks Sign Forwards Connor Mylymok, Dillon Boucher to a Two-Way Contract

The Chicago Blackhawks are keeping two of their own in house. After suiting up in 52 games last season with the Rockford IceHogs, forward Connor Mylymok is signing a one-year, two-way contract with the Hawks.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Blackhawks Opened 2026 Free Agency With No Surprises

July 1 marked the first day of NHL free agency, and the Chicago Blackhawks made three NHL signings: defenseman Ian Cole, forward Cole Smith, and officially locked in newly-acquired defenseman Bowen Byram to a six-year deal.

Connor Mackey News / On Tap Sports Net / July 1

Chicago Blackhawks Sign Connor Mackey in Free Agency

On the first day of the new NHL season, the Chicago Blackhawks signed defenseman Connor Mackey to a two-year, two-way contract. Mackey will spend time with the IceHogs On a relatively quiet opening day of Free Agency for Kyle Davidson and company, the move of Connor Mackey is a depth move.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 1

Penguins bolster defense by signing Trevor van Riemsdyk away from rival

To help shore up the blue line, the Pittsburgh Penguins opened up free agency by signing veteran defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk away from the rival Washington

Penguins sign Atley Calvert to two-year, entry-level contract

Does Penguins depth addition signal a bigger move on the horizon?

Maple Leafs sign G Sergei Bobrovsky to three-year deal

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Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Blackhawks sign defenseman Dylan Anhorn to one-year contract

A young blueliner has inked his first NHL contract. On the opening day of NHL free agency, the Chicago Blackhawks signed defenseman Dylan Anhorn to a one-year, two-way contract.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Stadium Rant / July 1

Blackhawks Offseason: 3 Moves Chicago Must Make Before Training Camp

After trading the fourth pick in the NHL draft and selecting five players, the Chicago Blackhawks headed to free agency with work still to be done to compete in the Central Division.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Lead / July 1

The Chicago Blackhawks Nailed the NHL Entry Draft

Even without a first-round selection, the Chicago Blackhawks left the NHL draft smiling. After trading away the fourth overall pick for Bowen Byram, fans were left uninterested in this year’s draft.

Bowen Byram News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Blackhawks finalizing extension with Bowen Byram

Given that the Chicago Blackhawks parted with the fourth and 45th overall picks of the 2026 NHL Draft, along with defenseman Louis Crevier, it immediately became a priority to sign Bowen Byram to a long-term extension as soon as they could.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Blackhawks select Xavier Villeneuve No. 34 overall at the 2026 NHL Draft

The Chicago Blackhawks have selected defenseman Xavier Villeneuve with the No. 34 overall selection of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Villeneuve was projected to be selected around 24th overall on average across all of the main draft rankings, going as high as 5th and as low as 65th.