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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).

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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.

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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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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 / The Hockey Writers / June 1

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.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / May 30

NHL all-star Dennis Hull passes away at 81

One of the best players to ever play in the Windy City has passed away. On Saturday, the Chicago Blackhawks announced that legendary forward Dennis Hull has died at the age of 81.

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.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / May 30

This Chicago Blackhawks player is a major trade candidate this offseason

The Chicago Blackhawks have a lot of questions they need to answer this offseason. They have a significant amount of cap space and multiple top picks heading into the offseason.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 30

NHL Issues Tampering Memo Amid Ilya Mikheyev Speculation

In recent years, teams have been more open about the idea of allowing players under contract to talk to other teams. Sometimes, it’s to facilitate trades while this season, it eventually yielded some mutual contract terminations as well, allowing players to move for a better opportunity while the former teams received cap relief.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / May 30

Blackhawks could flinch on top trade target for one critical reason

The Chicago Blackhawks are loaded with assets heading into the NHL offseason. They have quite a bit of cap space, own the No. 4 overall pick in the NHL Draft and also possess three second-rounders.

Louis Crevier News / The Hockey Writers / May 30

Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Louis Crevier

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.

Mario Ferraro News / The Hockey Writers / May 30

Chicago Blackhawks Need to Sign Mario Ferraro

Heading into the offseason, the Chicago Blackhawks once again find themselves in a position with a top-five pick in the draft. While it’s exciting that they could be looking to add yet another young, talented player to a roster filled with them, they need to make some additions that will affect the roster now.

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.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / May 29

How Blackhawks Are Shaping The Next Wave of Team Leaders

“Leadership” has been a big buzzword all season for the Chicago Blackhawks, especially after veterans Jason Dickinson, Nick Foligno, and Connor Murphy (captain and alternate captains) got traded at the NHL Trade Deadline.

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.

Connor Bedard News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 22

Blackhawks rumors: Connor Bedard’s latest contract update will fire up fans

Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson has one key priority above all else this summer — securing his franchise cornerstone long-term. Connor Bedard is set to become a restricted free agent on July 1, and the latest update from The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta should excite Blackhawks fans.

Kevin Korchinski News / On Tap Sports Net / May 21

“Off Record”: Blackhawks Willing to Trade Kevin Korchinski

Apparently, things that are said off record aren’t always kept as such. According to CHGO Blackhawks, there have been “off record” discussions that suggest the Chicago Blackhawks are planning to dangle Kevin Korchinski in trade packages this summer.