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Chicago Blackhawks Sign Hulking 6-Foot-8 Defenseman to Multi-Year Deal

The Blackhawks have locked up one of their towering 6-foot-8 defensemen, as Louis Crevier has agreed to sign a two-year contract worth $900,000 per year.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / July 17

Chicago Blackhawks sign defenseman to a two-year deal: Report

The Chicago Blackhawks have had a quiet offseason, making only a few trades here and there, and signing one player, C/W Ryan Donato, to a four-year deal.

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Louis Crevier News / Daily Faceoff / July 17

Blackhawks re-sign Louis Crevier to two-year contract

A large man who has become a capable blueliner is staying in the Windy City. On Thursday, the Chicago Blackhawks announced that the team has re-signed defenseman Louis Crevier to a two-year contract.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / July 17

Chicago Blackhawks’ draft and free agency didn’t help the team

According to the latest NHL Power Rankings, the Chicago Blackhawks are the worst team in the NHL. Despite making a few key selections in the draft and a trade, they have done nothing to really improve themselves and may have even gotten worse.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / July 17

Projecting the Blackhawks' Bottom-Six Forwards Ahead of the 2025–26 Season

The Chicago Blackhawks announced their schedule on Tuesday, July 16. A reminder that projecting the Blackhawks' opening night roster is a much too early exercise.

Joe Veleno News / The Sick Podcast / July 17

Joe Veleno Signs with Canadiens: A Cultural Fit Under Marty St. Louis

The Montreal Canadiens added a familiar name to their roster this week, signing forward Joe Veleno to a one-year, one-way contract worth $900,000. The 25-year-old native of Kirkland, Quebec, returns home after several seasons split between Detroit and Chicago, with hopes of revitalizing his NHL career under head coach Marty St.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / July 17

Blackhawks Sign Stanislav Berezhnoy to 2-Year, Entry-Level Contract

The Chicago Blackhawks announced on July 16 that they have signed goaltender Stanislav Berezhnoy to a two-year, entry-level contract that will run through the 2026-27 season.

Jonathan Toews News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 16

Jonathan Toews’ return to Chicago with Jets revealed

Former Chicago Blackhawks team captain Jonathan Toews, who was the leader of the franchise that won the Stanley Cup in 2010, 2013, and 2015, has officially found the next stop in his professional career.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / July 16

Chicago Blackhawks have 5 key games to watch this season

The Chicago Blackhawks may be a basement dweller for now, but they still have plenty of exciting games on the schedule in 2025-26. The official schedule was just released on Wednesday, and there are already several games that fans will absolutely want to tune in to watch.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / July 16

Who is Stanislav Berezhnoy? Blackhawks Sign Russian Goaltender

The Chicago Blackhawks signed goaltender Stanislav Berezhnoy to a two-year, entry-level contract with a $975,000 cap hit. Rumors began on Wednesday morning, July 16, but before the rumors had time to breathe, they materialized in the afternoon. Berezhnoy is a 22-year-old (June 7th birthday) Russian goaltender who was in the KHL's SKA St.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / July 16

Chicago Blackhawks Release 2025-26 NHL Schedule

The Chicago Blackhawks and their fans can finally start anticipating the upcoming season. After learning the team will open the 2025-26 season on the road

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / July 16

Blackhawks sign Stanislav Berezhnoy to two-year deal

On Wednesday, the Chicago Blackhawks announced that the team has signed goaltender Stanislav Berezhnoy to a two-year, entry-level contract. The deal carries an NHL cap hit of $975,000 through the 2026-27 season.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 16

Canadiens sign former first-round pick

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Montreal Canadiens are closing in on a contract for center Joe Veleno. It’ll be a coming-home party for the former first-round pick, who’s from Montreal and spent his junior days with the QMJHL’s Saint John Sea Dogs and Drummondville Voltigeurs.

Anton Frondell News / ChiCitySports / July 16

Chicago Blackhawks rookie ‘leaning towards’ skipping training camp: Report

The Chicago Blackhawks knew there was a possibility that Anton Frondell would not be with the team in the upcoming season. On draft night, Frondell said it was his intention to return to the Swedish Hockey League to play for Djurgarden if he didn’t make the NHL roster out of training camp.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / July 15