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Blackhawks Line Projections: Building the Best Fit Around Frank Nazar

Frank Nazar has an exciting opportunity this season, as the Chicago Blackhawks see him as their second-line center. This will be an important season for Nazar, who had an impressive finish to the 2024-25 season. In order to facilitate that, the Blackhawks need to get the second line right.

Connor Bedard News / On Tap Sports Net / July 9

Blackhawks Line Projections: Who Starts on Connor Bedard’s Wing?

The dog days of the NHL are here. The draft is behind us, free agency floated by, and the Chicago Blackhawks have the roster that they have. There are still some events before the Blackhawks roster is finalized; it's still July after all.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / July 9

NHL insider reveals why Chicago Blackhawks had ‘quiet’ free agency

The Chicago Blackhawks entered free agency as one of the teams with the most money available to spend. They had over $20 million in cap space, which can go a long way in the NHL.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / July 8

Burn It Down: Revisiting the Beginning of the Blackhawks’ Rebuild

Rebuilds suck. Watching your favorite team lose consistently is mentally draining. There has been a lot of interesting discourse from Chicago Blackhawks fans who are opposed to the rebuild.

Evan Rodrigues News / On Tap Sports Net / July 8

Blackhawks Eyeing Evan Rodrigues in Possible Trade?

Before zeroing in on the Chicago Blackhawks, it is important to diagnose the current offseason landscape of the NHL. The major free agency push has come and gone, and now teams are sitting back, re-examining their rosters for possible tinkering and improvement opportunities.

Anton Frondell News / ChiCitySports / July 8

Anton Frondell discusses surreal Chicago Blackhawks arrival

Despite losing out in the lottery, the Chicago Blackhawks still walked away from the NHL Draft with Anton Frondell, a promising 18-year-old prospect. This marks another in a string of selections meant to turn the Blackhawks back into contenders, joining Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar, among others, as potential franchise cornerstones.

Spencer Knight News / On Tap Sports Net / July 8

Blackhawks Player Grades: Spencer Knight

Prior to the 2024-25 season, Petr Mrazek and the what-ifs of Arvid Soderblom were the Chicago Blackhawks' immediate plan in net. Soderblom had a really

Connor Murphy News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 8

2 best trade destinations for Blackhawks’ Connor Murphy

While the 2025-26 NHL season is still a few months away, expectations for the Chicago Blackhawks should be tempered. The team is currently riding a five-year playoff drought, and have missed the postseason in seven of the last eight years.

Connor Bedard News / ChiCitySports / July 8

Chicago Blackhawks: Price for extending Connor Bedard’s contract revealed

This summer is the first opportunity the Chicago Blackhawks have to extend Connor Bedard’s contract. The No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft said this summer that he wants to stay in Chicago, though he and general manager Kyle Davidson have been mum on where they sit in negotiations.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 9

Two-time Stanley Cup champion announces retirement

His last professional game was on Dec. 12 with the Boston Bruins against the Seattle Kraken.

Rangers re-sign former first-round pick

Flyers ink this former first-round pick to a five-year extension

Mammoth sign forward to a five-year contract avoiding arbitration

No-trade clauses halt potential Oilers moves as two players say no

Three NHL teams that are having the best offseason so far

...and three teams that missed the mark

Anton Frondell News / ChiCitySports / July 7

Chicago Blackhawks expected to make surprise decision on Anton Frondell this year

It was obvious that the Chicago Blackhawks thought highly of Swedish forward Anton Frondell when they took him with the No. 3 pick in the NHL draft in June.

Arvid Soderblom News / On Tap Sports Net / July 7

Blackhawks Goaltender Arvid Soderblom Files for Salary Arbitration Ahead of 2025 Season

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom has elected to file for salary arbitration, joining 10 other NHL restricted free agents in seeking new contracts through the league's arbitration process.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / July 7

Blackhawks Should Target These 3 Remaining Free Agents

By now, most of the big-name free agents have put pen to paper with new contracts for next season. The Chicago Blackhawks have been relatively quiet, acquiring forward Sam Lafferty for the third time in a trade with the Buffalo Sabres, as well as forward Andre Burakovsky from the Seattle Kraken for forward Joe Valero.

NHL News / ChiCitySports / July 7

Chicago Blackhawks analysts lay out best-case scenario for 2025-26

The Chicago Blackhawks have been one of the worst teams in the NHL the last two years, recording a combined 113 points. For comparison, the Winnipeg Jets, who didn’t even make the Western Conference Finals, had 116 points in 2024-25.

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Mason West News / The Hockey Writers / July 7

Blackhawks’ Prospect Mason West Has a Unique Background

If there is one Chicago Blackhawks prospect from the 2025 draft class that fans have been intrigued by, it’s Mason West. After all, the Blackhawks traded both their 2025 second-round picks (and a 2027 fifth-round pick) to the Carolina Hurricanes to acquire the 29th overall pick, which was used to select him.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / July 7

Blackhawks Getting Stable Goaltending Is Getting to Next Step in Rebuild

The Chicago Blackhawks have not had stability in the goaltending position since the reign of Corey Crawford ended in 2020. In those five years, 13 different goalies have played at least one game.

Jonathan Toews News / Breakaway on SI / July 5

Former Blackhawks Star Excited for New Chapter With Jets

After two years away from the NHL, former Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews wasn't sure if he'd ever return to hockey. Toews, 37, dealt with numerous health issues over his final years in the Windy City.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / July 5

NHL insider: Chicago Blackhawks might have a new top prospect

The Chicago Blackhawks’ future largely revolves around Connor Bedard. The former top draft choice, labeled a generational prospect, has so far been a little up-and-down throughout his NHL career.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / July 4

Blackhawks 2025 Development Camp Wrap-Up: The Youth Movement Is Here

This is the third year in a row the Chicago Blackhawks have held their development camp off ice. As a rebuilding team, the idea is to have the plethora of young prospects get to know each other, and to bond and grow as future teammates.

Philipp Kurashev News / House of Hockey / July 1

Chicago Blackhawks unexpectedly cut ties with former 54-point scorer

The Chicago Blackhawks are cutting ties with former 54-point scoring forward who was not given a qualifying contract offer and now becomes a UFA.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / The Rink / June 30

Analysis: A quick glimpse at the Blackhawks’ 2025 draft class

The Chicago Blackhawks came into the 2025 NHL Draft with 10 draft picks. After a few trades, Chicago walked away with eight prospects. Of their picks, the Blackhawks selected six forwards, one defenseman and one goaltender.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / June 28

Blackhawks select Nathan Behm No. 66 overall in 2025 NHL Draft

The Chicago Blackhawks have selected winger Nathan Behm with the 66th overall selection of the 2025 NHL Draft on Saturday at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30

Trade interest in Blackhawks forward increasing

A Blackhawks forward is generating trade interest.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Blackhawks unveil centennial jersey for 2025-26

The Chicago Blackhawks have not significantly changed their jersey design since 1955 and will not be making many major alterations when they debut their