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Blackhawks’ Connor Murphy breaks silence on trade buzz ahead of deadline

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy has emerged as a premier trade chip ahead of the March 6 deadline. The 32-year-old veteran is the longest-tenured Blackhawk and a longtime alternate captain, carrying a $4.4 million salary-cap hit on a contract that expires this summer.

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NHL Predictions: February 28, Chicago Blackhawks vs Colorado Avalanche

Tonight, the Chicago Blackhawks continue their road trip by taking on the Colorado Avalanche. Welcome back to a post-Olympic edition of NHL Predictions!

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / February 27

Chicago Blackhawks considered as sellers heading into NHL Trade Deadline

The Chicago Blackhawks are not having the season they were hoping for when the NHL Trade Deadline approached. As things currently look, they are sitting in one of the top spots for the 2026 NHL Draft as they are unable to secure many points.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 27

Scuffling Blackhawks, Avalanche hoping for turnaround

The Chicago Blackhawks were scuffling entering the Olympic break, and the three weeks off didn't appear to change their fortunes. Chicago fell 4-2 at Nashville on Thursday night, its seventh loss in the last eight games (1-5-2), and will face a tougher task when it faces the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday in Denver.

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Nick Foligno News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 27

Blackhawks, Nick Foligno Discussing Trade Deadline Plans

After a surprising start, the Chicago Blackhawks have fallen out of the playoff conversation over the last few months. That being said, with six pending unrestricted free agents on the roster, they have the option to be a fairly active seller leading up to the trade deadline.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / February 26

3 Things for Blackhawks Fans to Look Out for in the Second Half of the Season

The 2026 Winter Olympics are over, and the 2026 Trade Deadline is just over a week away. In the meantime, the Chicago Blackhawks resume their season tonight when they visit the Nashville Predators.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / February 26

Blackhawks’ Notes Before Their Regular Season Resumes

Hey, remember the Chicago Blackhawks? The Original Six franchise based in Chicago, Illinois? They last played on Feb. 4 but are now returning to game action after the Olympic break.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / February 26

Chicago Blackhawks: Counting down to the trade deadline

The NHL trade deadline is approaching fast and the Chicago Blackhawks will likely make a few moves. There are no expectations for blockbuster transactions, as they have no crippling cap deals to unload or high-value veterans to trade for mass draft capital.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 26

NHL Predictions: February 26th, Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators

Welcome back to a post-Olympic edition of NHL Predictions! In this matchup, the Chicago Blackhawks head to Music City to take on the Nashville Predators.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / February 25

Blackhawks News & Rumors: Kaiser, Teravainen, Forward Lines, Defensive Changes, Power Play

The Chicago Blackhawks had their final practice on Wednesday (Feb. 25) before embarking on a four-game road trip with NHL action starting back up again after the Olympic break.

Ilya Mikheyev News / The Hockey Writers / February 25

Blackhawks Should Avoid Trading Ilya Mikheyev

I recently wrote an article outlining three Chicago Blackhawks who could be traded before the NHL Trade Deadline. One of the three names I chose was NHL veteran Ilya Mikheyev.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / February 24

3 Blackhawks Prospects Who Could Finish the Season in Chicago

The Chicago Blackhawks return to the ice this week on Feb. 26 as they make the trip to Nashville to play the Predators. Just over a week after that, though,

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / February 24

3 Blackhawks Who Could Be Traded Before the Deadline

The 2026 Winter Olympics have wrapped up, and all of a sudden, the NHL Trade Deadline is right around the corner! The Chicago Blackhawks are clearly out of the playoff race, and while I’m not a huge fan of them trading anyone significant, here are three Blackhawks who could be traded by the deadline.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / February 23

Blackhawks’ Vlasic & Crevier Building Strong Partnership as Top Shutdown Defensive Pairing

The Chicago Blackhawks are doing the best they can to return to relevance. As we know, they’ve been in rebuilding mode for quite a few seasons now. General manager Kyle Davidson wants to build a contending team mostly from within, through draft picks and development of young players.

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NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 22

Blackhawks sign former Oilers goalie to one-year, two-way contract

The Chicago Blackhawks announced Saturday that they have signed goaltender Olivier Rodrigue to a one-year, two-way contract covering the remainder of the 2025-26 season.

Kevin Korchinski News / ChiCitySports / February 21

Kevin Korchinski Stats, Bio & Profile | Chicago Blackhawks D | ChiCitySports

#14 D Chicago Blackhawks Defense Active 2026 Season Stats 0 G 1 A 1 PTS -2 +/- ChiCitySports › Chicago Blackhawks › Kevin Korchinski Kevin Korchinski is a defense for the Chicago Blackhawks, wearing number 14.

Olivier Rodrigue News / Daily Faceoff / February 21

Blackhawks sign Olivier Rodrigue to one-year contract

The Chicago Blackhawks announced on Saturday that they have signed goalie Olivier Rodrigue to a one-year, two-way contract for the remainder of the 2025-26 season.

Nick Foligno News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 21

Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno isn’t opposed to being traded to contender

Chicago Blackhawks forward Nick Foligno hasn’t been past the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in his nearly two-decade National Hockey League career — but he could get another opportunity ahead of the March 6 NHL Trade Deadline.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 18

Blackhawks Recall Kevin Korchinski, Sam Rinzel

The Blackhawks announced Wednesday that they’ve recalled defense prospects Kevin Korchinski and Sam Rinzel from AHL Rockford. Defenseman Wyatt Kaiser was placed on injured reserve retroactive to Feb.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL Rumors / February 18

NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks – Deadline to the Draft to Training Camp Battles

Scott Powers of The Athletic: (mailbag) If the Chicago Blackhawks trade forward Ilya Mikhayev at the trade deadline, it’s unlikely that they re-sign him in the offseason.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 17

1 player Blackhawks must trade before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Chicago Blackhawks looked to have made some progress this season. And to some extent, they have. Goaltender Spencer Knight is fifth in the NHL for WAR among goalies, according to Evolving Hockey.

Connor Bedard News / NHL Trade Talk / February 16

Insider Declares Connor Bedard-Macklin Celebrini Debates Over

Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini have and always will be compared as first-overall picks taken in consecutive drafts (2023, 2024), tasked with turning things around for two franchises that needed someone to save them.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 13

Bad News for Carter Hart? Golden Knights Not Willing to Wait

When the Vegas Golden Knights signed Carter Hart to a two-year, $4 million deal, the move was framed as a low-risk gamble with potential upside. Fresh off his acquittal in the Hockey Canada trial and nearly two years removed from the NHL, Hart was looking for a fresh start.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL Trade Talk / February 11

7 Teams Seen as Trade Fits for Blackhawks’ Best Available Defenseman

Connor Murphy is a name fans should watch for out of Chicago. Nothing is happening during the Olympic break, but as teams roll into the March 6 trade deadline, that date is shaping up to be a busy one for the Chicago Blackhawks.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 8

Trade Deadline Primer: Chicago Blackhawks

With the Olympic break now upon us, the trade deadline is less than a month away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make?