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Losing Mikheyev? Blackhawks Make Forwards Rights Available Via Trade

According to reports from insider Elliotte Friedman, the Chicago Blackhawks have made forward Ilya Mikheyev’s rights available via the trade market. Although a lucrative package in return for the rights to sign Mikheyev is unlikely, any team that really likes him would get a chance to sign him before July 1.

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Chicago Blackhawks reportedly open to trading this player’s rights

The Chicago Blackhawks are getting ready for one of their most significant offseasons in recent memory. They have a bevvy of salary cap space and some major draft capital to improve the roster.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / May 18

The Chicago Blackhawks should target this free agent, per The Athletic

The Chicago Blackhawks have some moves they need to make this offseason to get into the contending window. After a season where they finished 29-39-14 record and received the fourth pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, there is a chance to significantly improve the roster.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / May 18

Blackhawks linked to huge NHL Draft trade that would make other teams envious

The Chicago Blackhawks have missed the playoffs six years in a row, representing their longest drought since 1952. But that doesn’t mean it’s all bad for the club.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 18

Chicago Blackhawks Shopping Mikheyev Negotiating Rights

The Chicago Blackhawks are preparing for a potential split with veteran winger Ilya Mikheyev. Speaking on the May 18th edition of the 32 Thoughts: The

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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.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / May 18

Report: Blackhawks make UFA Ilya Mikheyev’s negotiating rights available for trade

A former prospect could be on his way to finding a new home before July 1. In Monday’s edition of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reported that the Chicago Blackhawks have made pending unrestricted free agent forward Ilya Mikheyev’s signing rights available for trade.

Oliver Moore News / The Hockey Writers / May 18

Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Oliver Moore

The Chicago Blackhawks finished their 2025-26 campaign 31st in the league, with a record of 29-39-14 and 72 points. It was an improvement from last season’s totals of 25-46-11 (61 points), but the organization had more progress in mind when they embarked on this campaign.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / May 17

Blackhawks insider exposes ‘bleak’ offseason reality for one depressing reason

The Chicago Blackhawks definitely need a boost this offseason, and they have the assets to do it. They are armed with a nice chunk of cap space and they also have a plethora of draft capital.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / May 17

Blackhawks Should Move on From Arvid Soderblom

The Chicago Blackhawks have their future starting goalie in Spencer Knight. Knight, just starting his new three-year bridge deal going into this upcoming season, was one of the best players on the team last season.

Connor Bedard News / The Hockey Writers / May 17

Connor Bedard Improved All Aspects of His Game This Season

Connor Bedard finally took the big step that Chicago Blackhawks fans had been hoping to see during the 2025-26 season. Now that the season has concluded, I wanted to dig deeper, not just into basic stats like goals and assists, but also into the NHL Edge data.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / May 17

Chicago Blackhawks star to miss remainder of IIHF World Championship

The Chicago Blackhawks have seen some of their star players continue playing hockey after the NHL season concluded. There are international tournaments going on where players are representing their home country.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / May 16

Chicago Blackhawks could make ‘uncomfortable’ trade for rising star

The Chicago Blackhawks have shown signs of improvement the last couple of years, but it’s blatantly obvious that they need to make some moves this summer to try and reach that next level.

Teuvo Teravainen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 16

Blackhawks’ Teuvo Teravainen To Miss Remaining World Championship

Winger Teuvo Teravainen will miss the remainder of the 2026 IIHF World Championship with an undisclosed injury, Team Finland announced on Saturday. Teravainen recorded two assists in Finland’s win over Team Germany to start the tournament.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / May 15

Way Too Early Blackhawks’ 2026-27 Forward Line Projections

We learned on Thursday (May 14) that the Chicago Blackhawks have signed top Russian prospect Roman Kantserov to an entry level contract. This is exciting news, as the club is attempting to take the next step towards contention after finishing 31st in the league three years in a row.

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Roman Kantserov News / The Hockey Writers / May 15

Blackhawks Boost Offense Signing Roman Kantserov To Entry-Level Contract

Roman Kantserov is now a member of the Chicago Blackhawks. The 2023 second-round draft pick will be making his way from Metallurg Magnitogorsk in the KHL, where he was the KHL’s leading goal-scorer with 36 goals in 63 games.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / May 15

Chicago Blackhawks connected to blockbuster trade for 45-goal ironman

The Chicago Blackhawks have already made one significant move to begin their offseason, signing 21-year-old forward Roman Kantserov to a three-year entry level contract.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 14

Blackhawks sign 2nd-round pick after leading KHL in goals

Roman Kantserov just led the KHL in goals as a 21-year-old — and now he’s taking his talents to North America. The forward signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks at a $1.075 million cap hit, the team announced on Thursday.

Roman Kantserov News / Daily Faceoff / May 14

Blackhawks sign Roman Kantserov to entry-level contract

A highly-touted prospect is officially coming to this side of the pond. On Thursday, the Chicago Blackhawks announced that they had signed forward Roman Kantserov to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Connor Bedard News / ChiCitySports / May 14

Blackhawks linked to $64 million move to make Connor Bedard happy

The Chicago Blackhawks are in the midst of one of their worst stretches in franchise history, as they have missed the playoffs six years in a row. That marks their longest drought since 1952.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / May 12

Blackhawks Should Kick the Tires on an Under-Appreciated Scorer

One of the greatest knocks on Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson thus far is his lack of executing on impact trades. The team has taken on cap dumps and used the draft capital to improve the pipeline, but taking a big swing on a player that can help the team now and into the future has yet to occur.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Lead / May 11

The Chicago Blackhawks Have the No. 4 Pick, What Now?

Luck was against the Chicago Blackhawks in this year’s draft lottery. They fell to the No. 4 pick, the lowest possible pick they could have gotten. The front office has stayed consistent for a long time.

Connor Bedard News / Daily Faceoff / May 11

Long term contract for Connor Bedard key for Blackhawks future

The Chicago Blackhawks have a massive decision looming over the franchise, one which will play a big role in the future of the team. That decision is the next contract for Connor Bedard, who enters this summer as a restricted free agent.

Connor Bedard News / NHL Trade Talk / May 8

Connor Bedard Could Command ‘Wild’ Money on Next Blackhawks Contract

Connor Bedard isn’t just going to get paid by the Chicago Blackhawks; he could, and likely will, become their highest-paid player in franchise history.

Roman Kantserov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 8

Blackhawks To Sign Roman Kantserov

After months of speculation, it’s now confirmed that the Chicago Blackhawks are adding another high-level forward prospect to their roster. According to an announcement from the KHL’s Metallurg Magnitogorsk, prospect Roman Kantserov has terminated his contract with the team and will be signing an entry-level deal with the Blackhawks.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 2

Leon Draisaitl sounds alarm on Connor McDavid's future with Oilers

Leon Draisaitl sounds alarm regarding Connor McDavid's future with Oilers

There is no team in the NHL that is going to be facing more pressure this offseason than the Edmonton Oilers. That pressure is already starting, and it is coming from the franchise's two best players, forwards Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

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