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Oliver Moore Receives High Praise from Team USA Teammate

The IIHF World Championships of hockey are in the books, and Finland took home the gold medal. With the tournament in the rearview, the NHL focus shifts to the NHL Entry Draft and the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Final.

Ethan Del Mastro News / The Hockey Writers / June 3

Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Ethan Del Mastro

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.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 3

NHL Rumors: Blackhawks should be open to trading any of their draft picks; should the Maple Leafs consider trading Matthew Knies?

Scott Powers of The Athletic: The Chicago Blackhawks aren’t expecting winger Ivar Stenberg to drop to No. 4. Pierre LeBrun reported last week that the Blackhawks are open to trading the fourth overall pick, and adds they’d likely be open to trading any of their draft picks over the next two drafts.

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How many of the active NHL players to rack up at least 20 points in a single Stanley Cup Playoff run can you name in six minutes?

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Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 2

Blackhawks rumors: The ‘odd man out’ on Chicago’s blue line ahead of 2026-27

After four consecutive finishes in the basement of the Central Division, the Chicago Blackhawks are desperate to take a significant step forward in 2026-27.

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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.

Jack Pridham News / ChiCitySports / June 2

Blackhawks’ latest trade exposes problem that must be fixed immediately

Earlier this week, the Chicago Blackhawks traded the rights of former third-round pick Jack Pridham to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for a third-rounder in what could only be considered a horizontal move for the franchise.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 2

NHL Rumors: Alexandar Georgiev, and the Chicago Blackhawks

Hockey News Hub: Spartak KHL goaltender Alexandar Georgiev had one year left on his contract, and his contract was terminated. His agent Stanislav Romanov said that Georgiev wants to return to the NHL: “The goal is to return to the NHL.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / June 1

Blackhawks News & Rumors: Pridham, Mikheyev, Bedard Contract Updates & More

The calendar has officially flipped to June, which means we’re that much closer to the NHL Entry Draft (June 26 & 27) and the start of free agency (July 1).

Jack Pridham News / Daily Faceoff / June 1

Lightning acquire signing rights to Jack Pridham from Blackhawks

A junior star has a chance to sign with a new team. On Monday, the Tampa Bay Lightning acquired the signing rights to Jack Pridham from the Chicago Blackhawks.

Jack Pridham News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 1

Lightning Acquire Rights To Jack Pridham

The Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired the rights of forward prospect Jack Pridham from the Chicago Blackhawks. The 20-year-old Pridham was not expected to sign with Chicago before the 5 P.M.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / June 1

Chicago Blackhawks could trade for this 23-year-old player during the offseason

The Chicago Blackhawks have one of their more intriguing offseasons of recent memory getting ready to kick off. They have a massive amount of salary cap space and four picks in the first two rounds of the draft.

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Jack Pridham News / The Hockey Writers / June 3

Blackhawks to lose another prospect as Jack Pridham refuses to sign

The Chicago Blackhawks are on the verge of losing a forward prospect, as Jack Pridham, as of May 31, has yet to sign his entry-level contract (ELC) with the organization. This isn’t the first time they have found themselves in this situation, as just last year, around this time, Dominic James had a foot out the door.

Bobby Hull News / ChiCitySports / May 31

Dennis Hull Passes Away at 81

The Chicago Blackhawks have seen a lot of talented players go through their franchise throughout its history. Unfortunately, one of the franchise stars who spent more than a decade with the team has passed away.

Ilya Mikheyev News / The Hockey Writers / May 31

Blackhawks Mishandled the Ilya Mikheyev Situation

Chicago Blackhawks general manager (GM) Kyle Davidson has made a mess of one of the few free agents the Blackhawks have on the table this summer, and the mismanagement has gone back all the way to this past trade deadline.

Jack Pridham News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 31

Big Hype Prospects: DuPont, Vanhanen, Lecompte, Pridham

The 2026 Memorial Cup has been action-packed. On the other side of the round robin, the OHL’s Kitchener Rangers and WHL’s Everett Silvertips have broken away from the pack and will compete for the CHL championship.

Bobby Hull News / Field Level Media / May 30

Blackhawks great Dennis Hull dies at 81

Dennis Hull, a five-time All-Star forward for the Chicago Blackhawks and the younger brother of Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Hull, died on Saturday, the team announced.

Bobby Hull News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 30

Dennis Hull Passes Away At 81

In an unfortunate announcement, the Chicago Blackhawks revealed that long-time player Dennis Hull has passed away at the age of 81. Dennis was the younger brother of Bobby Hull and the uncle of Brett Hull.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 30

Free Agent Focus: Chicago Blackhawks

Free agency is just over a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.

Ilya Mikheyev News / NHL Trade Talk / May 29

NHL Crackdown Begins: Blackhawks Flagged After Mikheyev Memo Situation

The NHL has issued a strong reminder to all 32 teams regarding player rights and tampering rules after concerns over how the Chicago Blackhawks have handled pending UFA forward Ilya Mikheyev.

Connor Bedard News / Trade Talk Sports / May 26

Connor Bedard Poised to Cash In on Next Contract

The upcoming restricted free agent class in the NHL is stacked with big-name players, but none are more prominent than Connor Bedard. Bedard’s first three years in the league have already flown by, and now with the rising salary cap playing into his favor, it sounds as if the 2023 first-overall pick is about to cash in with a massive new deal.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL Trade Talk / May 25

Blackhawks Open to 'Pursuing Players', Including a Bold Offer Sheet

In a recent mailbag column for The Athletic, Scott Powers reveals that the Chicago Blackhawks aren’t closing the door on any and all options this offseason.

Connor Bedard News / NHL Rumors / May 24

The Chicago Blackhawks and Connor Bednard Negotiating a Contract Extension

Daily Faceoff: David Pagnotta, on the Chicago Blackhawks and pending RFA forward Connor Bedard‘s agents have been going back and forth, looking at different term and money.