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Blackhawks Sign Arvid Soderblom to 2-Year, $5.5 Million Contract

The Chicago Blackhawks announced July 26 the team signed goaltender Arvid Soderblom to a two-year, $5.5 million contract that will pay him an average annual value (AAV) of $2.75 million through the 2026-27 season.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / Last Word On Sports / 18 hours ago

RFA Goalie Gets New Contract and Avoids Arbitration in Process

A restricted free agent goalie has a new deal, thus avoiding salary arbitration. News emerged that Arvid Soderblom has agreed to a new contract extension with the Chicago Blackhawks.

Arvid Soderblom News / Daily Faceoff / 20 hours ago

Blackhawks sign Arvid Soderblom to two-year contract with $2.75 million cap hit

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed goaltender Arvid Soderblom to a two-year contract with a $2.75 million cap hit, according to Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman.

Arvid Soderblom News / NHL Trade Talk / 20 hours ago

Blackhawks, Soderblom Avoid Arbitration with Two-Year Deal

The Chicago Blackhawks and goaltender Arvid Soderblom have agreed to a two-year, $5.5 million contract, avoiding salary arbitration. Elliotte Friedman was the first to report.

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 / The Hockey Writers / July 25

Blackhawks 2025-26 Roster Projections 2.0: Post-Draft & Free Agency

The 2025 NHL Entry Draft and free agency frenzy have come and gone. For the Chicago Blackhawks, the draft involved eight selections in all, including three in the first round.

Connor Bedard News / ChiCitySports / July 25

Chicago Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard’s development requires another star, insider says

The Chicago Blackhawks have Connor Bedard, a generational prospect who has limitless potential. One insider believes he can’t reach that potential without a talented running mate.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / July 24

Chicago Blackhawks insider cautions against current tank job

The Chicago Blackhawks are currently in the midst of a rebuild, and they’re attempting to do it by losing and adding assets in the NHL draft. One insider doesn’t believe that’s the wisest strategy, and he thinks the Blackhawks might be better off spending some of their money sooner rather than later.

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.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / July 23

NHL analyst obliterates Chicago Blackhawks for bad offseason

The Chicago Blackhawks finished with the second-fewest points in the NHL last season, only having more than the San Jose Sharks. Heading into 2025-2026, it doesn’t look like their offseason did anything to give anyone a reason to expect a better performance.

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Lukas Reichel News / House of Hockey / July 23

Chicago Blackhawks Involved in Trade Talks With Young Top-20 Pick

Lukas Reichel had a career best season in 2024/25 for Chicago, and now it appears they're trying to move him for an immediate upgrade in their lineup. In the 2020 NHL Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks used the No.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / July 23

Which Blackhawks CHL Prospect Could Play in the AHL at 19?

The NHL’s Board of Governors and the NHL Players’ Association ratified a four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) on July 8, which will keep the peace through the 2029-30 season.

Connor Bedard News / ChiCitySports / July 23

Chicago Blackhawks accused of taking risk that could ‘derail’ Connor Bedard’s development

The Chicago Blackhawks are set to enter the upcoming season with a marginally improved roster compared to the one that finished with the league’s second-worst record in the 2024-25 campaign.

Sam Lafferty News / The Hockey Writers / July 21

Meet The New Blackhawks (Again): Sam Lafferty

The Chicago Blackhawks haven’t made much noise this summer, only making three moves: signing Dominic Toninato in free agency and trading for Andre Burakovsky and Sam Lafferty.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 21

Chicago Blackhawks 2025 NHL free agency grades for every signing

The Chicago Blackhawks finished in last place in the Central Division in 2024-25. Still, with Connor Bedard and other young players, there is hope in the Windy City.

Ryan Donato News / The Hockey Writers / July 21

Expectations for Blackhawks’ Ryan Donato Go Beyond Goals and Assists

Throughout the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, Chicago Blackhawks fans wondered if general manager Kyle Davidson would trade Ryan Donato. His value would never be higher given his breakout season.

Chicago Blackhawks News / House of Hockey / July 21

Chicago Blackhawks Likely to Trade Goalie, Canadian Team Linked

The Chicago Blackhawks are likely to trade one of their three healthy goalies before the regular season begins, and the Edmonton Oilers are emerging as frontrunners.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Breakaway on SI / July 19

Blackhawks Forward Headlines Western Conference Breakout Forward Candidates

Which Western Conference forwards are primed to have a breakout season? The conference is loaded. The Edmonton Oilers made the Stanley Cup Finals back-to-back seasons and are trying to defend their status as top team in the West.

Jason Dickinson News / On Tap Sports Net / July 17

Blackhawks Player Grades: Jason Dickinson

One of Kyle Davidson's first impressive trades, Jason Dickinson was a beacon of consistency for the Chicago Blackhawks in his first two seasons with the team.

Louis Crevier News / Daily Faceoff / July 17

Blackhawks re-sign Louis Crevier to two-year contract

A large man who has become a capable blueliner is staying in the Windy City. On Thursday, the Chicago Blackhawks announced that the team has re-signed defenseman Louis Crevier to a two-year contract.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / July 16

Who is Stanislav Berezhnoy? Blackhawks Sign Russian Goaltender

The Chicago Blackhawks signed goaltender Stanislav Berezhnoy to a two-year, entry-level contract with a $975,000 cap hit. Rumors began on Wednesday morning, July 16, but before the rumors had time to breathe, they materialized in the afternoon. Berezhnoy is a 22-year-old (June 7th birthday) Russian goaltender who was in the KHL's SKA St.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / July 16

Blackhawks sign Stanislav Berezhnoy to two-year deal

On Wednesday, the Chicago Blackhawks announced that the team has signed goaltender Stanislav Berezhnoy to a two-year, entry-level contract. The deal carries an NHL cap hit of $975,000 through the 2026-27 season.

Anton Frondell News / Last Word On Sports / July 15

Third-Overall Pick From 2025 Draft Signs Entry-Level Deal

The Chicago Blackhawks used the third-overall pick in last month’s NHL Entry Draft to select Anton Frondell. On Tuesday, Frondell agreed to an entry-level contract with the Blackhawks.