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Chicago Blackhawks top breakout candidates for 2025-26 season

After being one of the best teams in the National Hockey League for the better part of a decade — and winning three Stanley Cups to prove it — it’s been a trying rebuild for the Chicago Blackhawks.

Patrick Maroon News / Breakaway on SI / August 16

Former Stanley Cup Champion Begins Coaching Journey

Patrick Maroon wasn't away from the game for long. Back in April, Maroon, 37, officially hung up his skates after 14 NHL seasons. On Friday, the Muskegon Lumberjacks, a United States Hockey League team based in Michigan, announced that Maroon would join the coaching staff as an assistant for the 2025-26 season.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / August 15

Patrick Maroon joins Muskegon Lumberjacks’ coaching staff

That’s “Coach Big Rig” to you. On Friday, the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the United States Hockey League announced that the team has hired former NHL forward and three-time Stanley Cup champion Pat Maroon as an assistant coach for the 2025-26 season.

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The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the 18 NHL players since the 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs to score 10 goals in multiple postseason runs can you name in five minutes?

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Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / August 15

Blackhawks Enter Next Season With Renewed Focus

With training camp opening next month, there is a lot of curiosity about how the Chicago Blackhawks will look come October. Granted, they don’t have a lot of expectations, considering they are essentially running it back, with only a couple of roster additions (Andre Burakovsky and Sam Lafferty).

Frank Nazar News / The Hockey Writers / August 14

Blackhawks’ Frank Nazar Primed for 2025-26 Breakout Season

The Chicago Blackhawks are putting all their eggs in the youngsters’ basket this upcoming season. They’re hoping to see substantial steps from the plethora of young players who will be given a chance to prove themselves in this 2025-26 campaign.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / August 13

Predicting How the Blackhawks’ Top Scorers Will Perform in 2025-26

Any Chicago Blackhawks writer worth his or her weight as a sports journalist has covered the team’s quiet offseason. General manager Kyle Davidson wants the younger guys to have more opportunities to play with increased responsibility.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / August 12

Chicago Blackhawks analysts say last place isn’t the worst thing in the world

There’s a distinct possibility that the Chicago Blackhawks are the worst team in the NHL in 2025-26. They haven’t added many pieces from last year, when they had the second-fewest points in the sport.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / August 11

Insider claims no reason to expect 2025-26 Chicago Blackhawks to improve

The Chicago Blackhawks have been the worst or second-worst team in the NHL for the last two years. That may not change. In 2025-26, they’re going to be featuring a very young, inexperienced roster that might prevent them from making any meaningful steps towards competitiveness.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Last Word On Sports / August 11

NHL Rumours: Status of Chicago Blackhawks RFA Defender

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. Things are usually quiet this time of year, but general managers aren’t just on auto-pilot. There’s plenty of work for GMs this time of year.

Connor Bedard News / The Hockey Writers / August 10

Connor Bedard Is Motivated by the Lack of Hype

We live in a time when we are all looking for the next “thing.” The average attention span is about eight seconds. People stay on a website for only 10 seconds (thanks for reading this if you still are!).

Jeff Blashill News / House of Hockey / August 10

New Blackhawks Head Coach Takes a Shot at His Predecessor's Culture of Losing Games

Jeff Blashill, the Chicago Blackhawks' new head coach, took a shot at his predecessor's culture in an interview about his strategies going into training camp.

Patrick Kane News / The Hockey Writers / August 9

Chicago Recognizes Aug. 8 as Patrick Kane Day

The City of Chicago officially declared Aug. 8 “Patrick Kane Day” in honor of the Chicago Blackhawks legend’s jersey number 88. Per WGN Radio’s Charlie Roumeliotis, Kane was at Johnny’s Icehouse in Chicago as Brian Hopkins, the city’s second ward alderman, presented him with a certificate commemorating the day.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 8

Blackhawks’ perfect move in 2025 NHL offseason

It wasn’t very long ago that the Chicago Blackhawks not only experienced the end of the dynasty that produced three Stanley Cup victories, but also began their slide toward the bottom of National Hockey League standings.

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Patrick Kane News / House of Hockey / August 8

Patrick Kane Returns to the Ice in Chicago for Heartwarming Reason

Patrick Kane spent the majority of his career with the Chicago Blackhawks, and even after landing in Detroit, he continues to show love to the city of Chicago.

Connor Bedard News / House of Hockey / August 8

NHL Analyst Criticizes Connor Bedard Live On Air With Recent Comparisons

The NHL analyst Mike DiStefano criticized the Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard live on air after recent comparisons with San Jose Sharks' Macklin Celebrini.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / August 8

Blackhawks 5 Keys to Success in 2025-26

We’re creeping into August, and we all know that means the hockey season is getting closer! The dog days of summer are mostly behind us, and the Chicago Blackhawks will be starting training camp in mid-September.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 6

Blackhawks leaving roster spots open for prospects

With a wealth of financial capital last offseason, the Chicago Blackhawks were one of the busier teams on the free agent market, signing Tyler Bertuzzi, Teuvo Teravainen, Laurent Brossoit, Alec Martinez, and Pat Maroon, among others, to supplement their young core.

Connor Bedard News / ChiCitySports / August 6

NHL analyst reviews Chicago Blackhawks #1 overall pick favorably

The NHL hasn’t been as kind to Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard as was initially expected after a brilliant rookie season. Still, he had a pretty solid sophomore year in 2024-25 despite middling at best talent around him and lots of defensive attention.

Anton Khudobin News / Daily Faceoff / August 5

Former NHL goaltender Anton Khudobin announces retirement

One of the most tenured and peculiar goaltenders to ever take to the ice called it a day. On Tuesday, it was announced that longtime NHL goaltender Anton Khudobin announced his retirement from pro hockey at the age of 39.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 4

1 move Chicago Blackhawks should’ve made in 2025 NHL offseason

The Chicago Blackhawks had a rough 2024-25 season. Many expected Chicago to take a step forward on the ice. Connor Bedard showed promise for a Blackhawks team needing a source of hope in 2023-24.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / August 5

Top 25 players in Chicago Blackhawks history

As one of the Original Six franchises, the team from the Windy City has had some memorable years, winning six Stanley Cups, including three in the salary-cap era.

Chicago Blackhawks’ rookie hid plans to stay away from team before draft: Report

NHL insider forecasts doom and gloom for Chicago Blackhawks in 2025-26

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Connor Bedard News / Yardbarker / August 1

Is a Connor Bedard breakout coming in 2025-26?

It's fair to say that Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard has not lived up to expectations thus far into his NHL career. Could the 2025-26 season be the one where that changes?

Former first-round pick is hoping to join Maple Leafs out of camp

Oilers GM Stan Bowman offers massive Connor McDavid update

McDavid was drafted by a surprising club before becoming an NHL superstar

Have the Oilers actually improved?

NHL players who will send their GM a 'thank you' card next summer

Chicago Blackhawks News / Last Word On Sports / July 25

NHL Rumours: Pair of Chicago Blackhawks Draw Trade Interest

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re deep into the summer, but there is still plenty of chatter. Signings have been made. However, there could still be a number of trades that could take place before the season starts.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL Trade Talk / July 24

'One Step Forward' as Blackhawks Looking For Immediate Help

The Chicago Blackhawks enter the 2025–26 season in an intriguing position. Unlike last offseason, when they brought in veterans like Ryan Donato, Alec Martinez, T.J.