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Bowen Byram and the biggest gambles of the Kyle Davidson era

Bowen Byram spent July house-hunting in Chicago. A week after his wedding, he fit in a skate with Alex Vlasic and Artyom Levshunov between viewings. The contract was already done by then: six years, a $12.5 million cap hit from 2027-28 and, according to The Athletic's Scott Powers, a full no-movement clause.

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Blackhawks preseason storylines revisited: Analyzing the top six forwards headed into the 2026-27 season

The Chicago Blackhawks are nearing the end of a very short training camp, due to the new rules in the collective bargaining agreement. This shortened camp had its drawbacks, and many storylines are left somewhat unresolved.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / September 26

The next big Blackhawks contracts on the horizon

The Chicago Blackhawks took care of an important piece of business this week as they extended forward Oliver Moore for five years at $4.25 million per season.

Oliver Moore News / The Hockey Writers / September 26

Breaking Down Oliver Moore’s Contract Extension With Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks followed suit with the current trend of paying players now based on what they could be to save money in the future with the rising salary cap.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / September 25

Blackhawks roster cuts continue while the team identity takes shape on Day 8 of training camp

The Chicago Blackhawks entered their eighth day of training camp, and the roster is now down to 29 players, with some more players being sent to the Rockford IceHogs.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / September 24

Blackhawks fall 1-0 to the Blues in their 3rd preseason game

The Chicago Blackhawks traveled to St. Louis on Thursday, Sept. 24 to take on the Blues for their third game of the preseason. The big news from earlier in the day was Oliver Moore signing a five-year contract extension with a $4.25 annual cap hit.

Oliver Moore News / Field Level Media / September 24

Blackhawks sign F Oliver Moore to 5-year deal

Forward Oliver Moore became the latest young NHL player to agree to a long-term deal, signing a five-year, $21.25 million contract with the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / September 24

The Blackhawks could have two of the NHL’s best deals in Frank Nazar and Oliver Moore

The Chicago Blackhawks have reached for the checkbook once again this offseason. Now extending Oliver Moore for another five years in Chi-Town. Another $4.25 million down may look like a steal in only a couple of years.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Oliver Moore News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 24

Blackhawks Sign Oliver Moore To Five-Year Extension

The Chicago Blackhawks are tidying up one more piece of business before the 2026-27 season begins. Forward Oliver Moore has been signed to a five-year, $21.25MM extension per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / September 24

The Blackhawks have a power play problem they didn’t have last year

After two preseason games and a handful of practices, the Blackhawks powerplay units have started to take shape. The only thing missing is Connor Bedard.

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Oliver Moore News / Daily Faceoff / September 24

Blackhawks sign Oliver Moore to five-year extension

The Chicago Blackhawks are continuing to secure their future, with hopes of a burgeoning contention window, and have taken the next step by signing center

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 24

Training Camp Cuts: 9/24/26

Final rosters for the 2026-27 season will have to be decided on within the next four days. With preseason action in full swing, teams are in the middle of lineup planning and tough decisions.

Connor Bedard News / Athlon Sports / September 24

Blackhawks Announce Connor Bedard Update Before 2026-27 NHL Season

Connor Bedard will enter the 2026-27 NHL season as the second-youngest captain in Chicago Blackhawks history. However, his fourth year in the league will begin with the franchise player still recovering from shoulder surgery.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / September 24

One prominent outlet has no confidence in the Blackhawks

Recently, The Athletic writers released their season previews, including where they think each team will rank in the 2026-27 season. Unfortunately for Chicago Blackhawks fans, the writers handed the Blackhawks the worst verdict in the Central Division, ranking them 29th out of 32 teams.

Nick Lardis News / Blackhawk Up / September 23

Blackhawks 'see a more confident Nick Lardis' in preseason

There was a lot of excitement surrounding Nick Lardis going into the 2026-27 season. He is one of the purest goal-scorers on the Chicago Blackhawks roster, so his potential is intriguing.

Connor Bedard News / NHL Trade Talk / September 23

No Bedard: Blackhawks Bracing for Life Without Their Captain

Well, this isn’t exactly how the Chicago Blackhawks wanted to start the season. Head coach Jeff Blashill says Connor Bedard isn’t close to joining the team for practice yet, which pretty much confirms what everyone was hoping wouldn’t happen.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 23

Three NHL defensemen poised for a breakout season

Several young NHL defensemen are entering the 2026 season with bigger opportunities and higher expectations. Some have already flashed star potential, while others are finally getting the role needed to show what they can do. Here are three defensemen poised for a breakout season.

Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram has dream debut after signing massive extension

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Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / September 23

3 Chicago Blackhawks Who Need to Be Better in 2026-27

The ceiling for the 2026-27 Chicago Blackhawks depends on who you ask. They will be starting in an unfavorable position because of the injury to franchise center Connor Bedard, though his estimated timeline for return is more positive than it initially was.