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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.

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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.

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.

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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 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 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 / 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.

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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.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / August 5

3 Blackhawks Storylines to Follow Ahead of the 2026-27 Season

With their current stars and pipeline of prospects, the future looks bright for the Chicago Blackhawks, but it will take some time before we see playoff hockey in Chicago.

Patrick Kane News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 4

Incoming Blackhawks rookie drops ultimate Patrick Kane praise

The Chicago Blackhawks are hoping for a successful 2026-27 season, with Patrick Kane back on the roster. Blackhawks rookie Roman Kantserov is excited about the chance to soon play with Kane.

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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

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.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Yardbarker / July 18

Analyzing Connor Bedard's contract extension with Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks made their most significant (and important) move of the offseason on Saturday when they signed restricted free agent forward Connor Bedard to a five-year, $75 million contract. It comes with a $15 million salary cap number per season.

Bedard extension is a win-win deal

Trevor Zegras' new contract with Flyers sign of rising salaries in NHL

Flyers sign defenseman Jamie Drysdale to four-year contract

Anthony Mantha leaves Penguins to sign with division rival

Patrick Kane could be down to two teams, but how much will he help?

NHL franchises facing the most pressure to win Stanley Cup in 2027

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.