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The Chicago Blackhawks are a rebuilding team coming off several disappointing years in a row. They also have decent cap space this offseason, which makes them an interesting team to monitor as free agency begins.

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Return of the Laf: Blackhawks Acquire Sam Lafferty from Sabres

NHL free agency is expected to be low-action for the Chicago Blackhawks. That said, General Manager Kyle Davidson wasted no time on July 1 making a trade and securing a possible piece for the upcoming season.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

Report: Chicago Blackhawks Trade and Reunite With Depth Forward

The Chicago Blackhawks and the Buffalo Sabres have agreed to a trade that sends Sam Lafferty to Chicago in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick. Frank Seravalli was the first to report the trade.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / July 1

Chicago Blackhawks pull of trade with Sabres for $4 million forward

After months of speculation, the Chicago Blackhawks made a trade with the Buffalo Sabres to land an NHL player. However, the trade will underwhelm fans who were hoping that JJ Peterka would be in Chicago for the upcoming season.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Takeaways From Day 1 of Blackhawks Development Camp

June 30 was a busy day as it marked the first day of the Chicago Blackhawks’ development camp. As per the Blackhawks’ new usual, it was off-ice. The first day consisted of fitness testing, introductions, and mental skills.

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The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

Hockey might be the official sport of Canada, but the United States has also produced some elite talent. With that in mind, here's our list of the 25 best U.S.-born players, listed in alphabetical order.

Chicago Blackhawks News / House of Hockey / July 1

Chicago Blackhawks unexpectedly cut ties with former 54-point scorer

The Chicago Blackhawks are cutting ties with former 54-point scoring forward who was not given a qualifying contract offer and now becomes a UFA.

Chicago Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard ‘undoing a couple years’ worth of poor habits’

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Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / June 30

Blackhawks Target Size Late in 2025 Draft: Full Recap & Analysis

The Chicago Blackhawks finished the remainder of the 2025 NHL Draft on Saturday by adding five more players to their prospect pool. The Hawks added three

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Rink / June 30

Analysis: A few predictions for the Blackhawks’ 2025 offseason

Another offseason, another chance to predict what the Chicago Blackhawks will choose to do on July 1. I wrote a similar article last year attempting to predict what Chicago would do, with a few predictions turning out to be correct.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / June 30

Blackhawks Part Ways with Kurashev, Offer Soderblom, Kaiser, Crevier Qualifying Offers

Philipp Kurashev and the Chicago Blackhawks are parting ways. In a strategic move that underscores the team’s direction, Kurashev did not receive a qualifying offer and is now set to navigate the waters of unrestricted free agency.

Connor Bedard News / ChiCitySports / June 30

Chicago Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard ‘undoing a couple years’ worth of poor habits’

Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard opted not to participate with Canada in the World Championships this offseason, deciding that he needed to focus on boosting his skills and becoming a faster skater for the upcoming NHL season.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Rink / June 30

Analysis: A quick glimpse at the Blackhawks’ 2025 draft class

The Chicago Blackhawks came into the 2025 NHL Draft with 10 draft picks. After a few trades, Chicago walked away with eight prospects. Of their picks, the Blackhawks selected six forwards, one defenseman and one goaltender.

Joe Veleno News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 29

Kraken to buy out Joe Veleno

The Kraken announced Sunday they’ve placed newly acquired center Joe Veleno on unconditional waivers for a buyout. If a team wants to pick up the final year of Veleno’s contract at a $2.275MM cap hit, they can do so over the next 24 hours, in which case the Kraken would not be on the hook for the salary cap implications of a buyout.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / June 29

Meet the Blackhawks 2025 Draft Class: Reaction & Analysis

The 2025 NHL Entry Draft is officially in the books, and the Chicago Blackhawks made eight selections in all; six forwards, one defenseman and a goaltender.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / June 28

Frondell, Nestrasil, and West: Breaking Down the Blackhawks’ 2025 First-Round Picks

The 2025 NHL Draft wrapped up following an underwhelming presentation due to its decentralized nature. What could have finished in under two hours was drawn out to a four-hour ordeal.

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Ilya Safonov News / Daily Faceoff / June 28

Canucks acquire Ilya Safonov from Blackhawks for future considerations

The Vancouver Canucks announced Saturday that the club has acquired center Ilya Safonov from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for future considerations.

Chicago Blackhawks News / House of Hockey / June 28

Chicago Blackhawks Trade Young 6'4" Center to Pacific Division Team

The Chicago Blackhawks have traded the contractual rights of 6'4' center Ilya Safonov to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for future considerations. While there have been a handful of trades during the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, most of them involved draft selections being moved from one club to another.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / June 28

Blackhawks select Nathan Behm No. 66 overall in 2025 NHL Draft

The Chicago Blackhawks have selected winger Nathan Behm with the 66th overall selection of the 2025 NHL Draft on Saturday at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.

Chicago Blackhawks News / House of Hockey / June 28

Trade Talks Heating Up Around Former Blackhawks First-Round Pick

The Chicago Blackhawks are getting a lot of interest from teams around the league regarding one of their former first-round picks, leading to trade speculation.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blade of Steel / June 28

Devastating News as Former Chicago Blackhawks Defenseman Sadly Passes Away

Very devastating news has hit the hockey world, as former Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Fred Hucul has passed away at the age of 93. The NHL Alumni Association revealed the unfortunate news of the passing of Fred Hucul at 93 years of age.

Lukas Reichel News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30

Trade interest in Blackhawks forward increasing

A Blackhawks forward is generating trade interest.

Blackhawks unveil centennial jersey for 2025-26

Blackhawks add another high-end forward with No. 3 overall pick

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Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / June 27

Chicago Blackhawks receive ultimatum from draft pick Anton Frondell

The Chicago Blackhawks made an interesting decision with the No. 3 pick, taking centre Anton Frondell out of Sweden. The Blackhawks were already stacked with young centres Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Breakaway on SI / June 27

Blackhawks Select Anton Frondell in NHL Draft

With the third pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks selected Anton Frondell. The 18-year-old forward played last season with Djurgardens IF of the Swedish Hockey League. Frondell comes to the Blackhawks with the ceiling of a player who could ride shotgun behind Connor Bedard.