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Chicago Blackhawks Training Camp Update: Injury Notes and Key Takeaways from Day Four

The Chicago Blackhawks wrapped up their fourth day of training camp on Sunday with another intense practice session, as players continued to sharpen their skills and conditioning ahead of the 2025–26 NHL season.

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How Blackhawks’ Oliver Moore Is Progressing At Training Camp

There are plenty of players on the Chicago Blackhawks who are fighting for a spot on the team out of training camp. One of them is forward Oliver Moore.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / September 22

Blackhawks 2025 Training Camp Notebook: Davidson, Blashill, Foligno, Dach, Murphy, More

The Chicago Blackhawks have completed their first week of training camp, which started with medicals on Wednesday, Sept. 17, and continued with four high-energy practices from Thursday through Sunday.

Kirill Kaprizov News / Sporting News / September 22

Analyst proposes trade package for Blackhawks to land Kirill Kaprizov

Hannah Stuart of Bleacher Report came up with a trade proposal for the Chicago Blackhawks to acquire Kirill Kaprizov.

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In NHL history, 52 players have reached the 1,200-point plateau over the course of their careers. How many of the 52 can you name in six minutes?

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Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 20

Chicago Blackhawks’ most intriguing training camp battle in 2025

The Chicago Blackhawks have an intriguing training camp battle in 2025, but it might not be for the same reason as other teams. While the contending teams are the ones whose battles depend on which players get their team closer to a Stanley Cup, the Blackhawks know they are still a few years away.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Connor Bedard News / Athlon Sports / September 20

Chris Johnston Makes Bold Prediction for Blackhawks' Connor Bedard

Connor Bedard is only entering his third season with the Chicago Blackhawks, but the expectations surrounding him continue to rise following his arrival in the NHL attached to the "generational talent" label.

Connor Bedard News / NHL Trade Talk / September 20

Future Face of the NHL Overtakes Connor Bedard in Player Poll

Being the new face of the franchise isn’t always easy for Connor Bedard, especially since the Chicago Blackhawks have spent his first two seasons at the bottom of the standings.

Connor Bedard News / Total Apex Sports / September 19

Chicago Blackhawks Bedard Isn’t Sweating Next Contract Extension

Connor Bedard isn’t sweating his next contract, and neither should the Chicago Blackhawks faithful. While the phenom has been eligible for a contract extension since July 1st, both he and the organization have presented a united, calm front.

Dominic James News / Daily Faceoff / September 19

Dominic James signs contract with Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning have inked a solid two-way player. On Friday, University of Minnesota Duluth forward Dominic James announced on his personal Instagram account that he has signed his first NHL contract with the Lightning.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / September 19

Connor Bedard’s future in Chicago Blackhawks confident despite no extension talks yet

As training camps across the NHL kick into gear, Chicago Blackhawks fans have one eye on the ice and another on the future of their franchise cornerstone.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL Trade Talk / September 19

Goaltender Out Permanently for the Chicago Blackhawks

Laurent Brossoit’s contract, unfortunately, turned out to be a waste. Two years ago, Kyle Davidson signed the former William M. Jennings Trophy winner from the Winnipeg Jets to a two-year deal.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / September 18

Injury-plagued Laurent Brossoit undergoes hip surgery, Blackhawks turn to Spencer Knight for 2025-26 season

The Chicago Blackhawks received discouraging news on Thursday as general manager Kyle Davidson announced that veteran goaltender Laurent Brossoit underwent hip surgery this offseason and will be sidelined long-term.

Jeff Blashill News / ESPN / September 18

Blashill sets tone on opening day with Blackhawks

New coach Jeff Blashill went through his first practice with the Blackhawks on Thursday, with hopes of starting to build a culture with one of the NHL's youngest teams.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 18

Ranking 10 greatest Chicago Blackhawks of all time

The Chicago Blackhawks have been competing in the National Hockey League since the 1926-27 season. The most recent decade was the best in the team’s history as the Blackhawks doubled the number of Stanley Cups.

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Connor Bedard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 18

No extension talks between Blackhawks, Connor Bedard

Although he hasn’t been mentioned in much of the extension buzz that dominated a quiet summer, Connor Bedard of the Chicago Blackhawks is entering the final year of his entry-level contract and became extension eligible on July 1st.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Field Level Media / September 18

Blackhawks D Wyatt Kaiser signs extension; Connor Bedard next?

The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms with restricted free agent defenseman Wyatt Kaiser and opened dialogue about a long-term contract with Connor Bedard.

Laurent Brossoit News / Daily Faceoff / September 18

Blackhawks’ Laurent Brossoit out long-term after offseason hip surgery

More injury problems for one of the game’s underrated netminders. When speaking to the media on Thursday, Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson revealed that goaltender Laurent Brossoit had hip surgery this past offseason and is considered out long term.

Sam Rinzel News / NHL Trade Talk / September 18

Sam Rinzel: A Diamond in the Blackhawks’ System

A player in the Chicago Blackhawks system getting a lot of buzz is Sam Rinzel. Despite only playing nine games in the NHL, he registered five assists in those appearances, and several reports say he looks to be a massive piece of the Blackhawks’ rebuild.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Breakaway on SI / September 18

Blackhawks Re-Sign RFA Defenseman to New Deal

Most NHL teams are getting set to open their training camps on September 18 and starting to put out their rosters of who will be attending, who have injuries and cannot participate, and who will not attend and be sent back to their junior teams or be cut.

Wyatt Kaiser News / Daily Faceoff / September 17

Blackhawks sign Wyatt Kaiser to two-year contract

The team in the Windy City has ensured some depth on the blue line for the next couple of years. On Wednesday, the Chicago Blackhawks announced that the team has signed defenseman Wyatt Kaiser to a two-year contract.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / September 17

4 Blackhawks Storylines to Follow Heading Into Training Camp

Training camp ahead of the Chicago Blackhawks’ 2025-26 season is finally upon us! Player medicals were on Wednesday, Sept. 17, and official practices start on Thursday, Sept.

Connor Bedard News / ChiCitySports / September 17

Connor Bedard makes it clear that contract extension with Blackhawks will happen

Connor Bedard has been eligible for a contract extension for the Chicago Blackhawks since July 1st. Some fans have been worried why an extension has yet to happen.

Laurent Brossoit News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 16

Blackhawks’ Laurent Brossoit still injured heading into camp

Blackhawks goaltender Laurent Brossoit will not participate in training camp as he continues to deal with a right knee injury that already cost him the entire 2024-25 season, the team said when announcing their training camp roster today.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 15

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Spencer Knight News / Field Level Media / September 13

Blackhawks G Spencer Knight agrees to 3-year extension

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight agreed to a three-year, $17.5 million extension on Saturday. Knight, 24, is entering the final season of a $13.5 million deal.