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Expectations for Patrick Kane’s Return to Chicago Are Too High

It’s showtime again in Chicago. Patrick Kane is back where it all began, signing a 2-year contract to likely finish his career as a Blackhawk. Reactions were mixed, but most Blackhawks fans were thrilled to see him back where he belongs.

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Realistic Expectations for Blackhawks’ Spencer Knight in 2026-27

Spencer Knight was the best player the Chicago Blackhawks had last season. After being acquired from the Florida Panthers for Seth Jones and a conditional 2027 first-round pick, Knight had his breakout season in 2025-26.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / August 20

3 Chicago Blackhawks With the Most to Prove This Season

The 2026-27 season is shaping up to be a pivotal one for the Chicago Blackhawks. After several seasons finishing in the NHL’s basement, they now have a collection of talent that can do damage.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / August 19

Ranking the Blackhawks’ Young Core by Long-Term Potential

Connor Bedard is in a class of his own, but the Chicago Blackhawks’ rebuild is about much more than one superstar. Bedard is expected to miss the first month of the season at the very least, so Chicago will get an extended look at whether some of their young players can manage heavier responsibilities before their centerpiece returns.

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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?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / August 17

Blackhawks Have the Talent; Now They Need Results

For the past few years, there’s one word that comes to mind when fans hear the Chicago Blackhawks: rebuilding. It explains the losses, the patience for the fans.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / NHL Rumors / August 17

2026-27 Chicago Blackhawks Season Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks enter the 2026–27 season with a reshaped roster after a busy offseason that saw them bring back Blackhawks legend Patrick Kane, lock up their franchise cornerstone, and make a splashy trade for a top-pairing defenseman.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 16

Blackhawks’ glaring roster flaw that must be fixed before 2026-27 NHL season

Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks showed some promise during the 2025-26 campaign. Chicago did not make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026. And for the most part, they didn’t truly contend for a postseason spot either.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / August 15

Blackhawks’ Penalty Kill May Struggle This Season After League-Leading 2025-26

The Chicago Blackhawks had another season where they were at the bottom of the league. At the end of last season, they finished 31st in the NHL and were at the bottom of the league in multiple stats. However, there was one silver lining: the penalty kill.

Arvid Soderblom News / On Tap Sports Net / August 12

Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Arvid Soderblom

Before the 2024-25 NHL season, the Chicago Blackhawks had a very uncertain picture in net for the future. Although the likes or Drew Commesso and Adam Gajan were in the pipeline, Arvid Soderblom was the only young goalie at the NHL level.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / August 12

4 Things the Blackhawks Need to Go Right to Make the Playoffs

Training camp is within eye distance and as is the case with any young team, the future feels limitless. For a team like the Chicago Blackhawks, this is a critical juncture.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / August 12

3 Areas of the Blackhawks’ 2026-27 Season to Pay Attention To

As Chicago enters this new era of young leadership surrounding Connor Bedard, it’s important to address areas worth paying attention to this upcoming season.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / August 10

5 Blackhawks Who Could Break Out in 2026-27

Right now, when people think of the Chicago Blackhawks, they think of superstar forward Connor Bedard. While it’s great that the Blackhawks have a franchise leader, one player alone can’t carry his team to the playoffs, and every roster has those potential stars waiting to take their game to the next level.

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The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / August 9

Grading the Blackhawks’ 2026 Offseason Moves

“I believe there is a lot of value [in] just getting your guy and bringing them into your group.” General manager (GM) Kyle Davidson said that to the media after he was asked about overpaying for defenseman Bowen Byram. Davidson had his busiest offseason as a GM so far.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 7

Blackhawks could trade multiple 1st-round picks, says insider

The Chicago Blackhawks boast an embarrassment of riches in the 2027 NHL Draft, owning three first-round picks next summer. The franchise also hasn’t made the playoffs in six full seasons, and fans in the Windy City are hoping a lengthy rebuild is finally reaching its conclusion.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / August 7

Answering Questions About the Blackhawks’ Blue Line & Projected Pairings

One of the things that’s always a topic of discussion when it comes to the Chicago Blackhawks is their defensemen. It’s crucial for teams to have good blueliners that can carry their team to more wins and success.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / August 7

Realistic Expectations for the 2026-27 Chicago Blackhawks

Chicago Blackhawks general manager (GM) Kyle Davidson likely has his opening night lineup currently on the roster for the season. After a 2025-26 season in which the Blackhawks remained at the bottom of the NHL, finishing 31st in the league, I’m starting to think about what fair expectations would be.

Artyom Levshunov News / On Tap Sports Net / August 6

Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Artyom Levshunov

The forever debate will be whether or not the Chicago Blackhawks were correct by selecting defenseman Artyom Levshunov over winger Ivan Demidov. Regardless of which side of the fence you lie on, the Blackhawks need Levshunov to develop into a franchise cornerstone on the blue line.

Spencer Knight News / The Hockey Writers / August 6

Blackhawks’ Spencer Knight Can Become Top 10 Goalie This Season

This offseason, the Chicago Blackhawks made headlines by paying through the nose to get what they hope is a true No. 1 defender in Bowen Byram from the Buffalo Sabres in June.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 29

Patrick Kane's Blackhawks return must be more than a homecoming story

Patrick Kane is back where his NHL career began, and nobody needs to pretend the reunion is anything short of fascinating.

Five surprising NHL stats that probably can't be replicated next season

The Torch: Naming the best player for every year in NHL history

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

Kyle Davidson News / ChiCitySports / July 26

After a busy off-season, Kyle Davidson has no more excuses

To say Kyle Davidson and the Chicago Blackhawks are having an interesting off-season seems like an understatement. Davidson shocked the NHL when he traded the 2026 4th overall pick to Buffalo for defenseman Bowen Byram.

Bowen Byram News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 25

Bowen Byram Had A Bigger Offer On The Table This Offseason

When the Blackhawks acquired defenseman Bowen Byram from the Sabres before the draft, there was some sticker shock on two fronts. The first was the price paid to acquire him with a package including the fourth-overall pick. The second was the subsequent six-year, $75MM contract extension he signed earlier this month.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL Trade Talk / July 25

Reunion on Their Radar: Blackhawks Looking to Sign Jonathan Toews

The Chicago Blackhawks may not be done with reunions this offseason. A day after officially bringing back Patrick Kane, general manager Kyle Davidson said Chicago would love to give Jonathan Toews the same send-off the franchise gave Marian Hossa: a one-day contract that lets him retire as a Blackhawk.

Bowen Byram News / NHL Rumors / July 23

One Team Was Thinking $14 Million for Bowen Byram

Before Bowen Byram was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks, has agent was talking to some teams, and the price got as high as $14 million Puck Pedia: Agent Darren Ferris said when talking to some teams about what Bowen Byram was looking for, one team went as high as $14 million.

Connor Bedard News / Yardbarker / July 18

Blackhawks' Connor Bedard extension is a win-win deal

The Chicago Blackhawks extension of forward Connor Bedard has made him the third-highest paid player in NHL and the resigning of Bedard benefits both sides.

Chicago Blackhawks have immediate worry after Connor Bedard’s extension news

Analyzing Connor Bedard's contract extension with Blackhawks

Blackhawks sign Connor Bedard to 5-year, $75M extension

The 'Stanley Cup winning Chicago Blackhawks' quiz

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / July 14

2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Chicago Blackhawks’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses, and so much more.