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NHL News / On Tap Sports Net / August 1
Tkachuk Brothers Excited for Patrick Kane’s Return to Blackhawks
Matthew and Brady Tkachuk have shared their enthusiasm for Patrick Kane’s return to the Chicago Blackhawks, highlighting the potential chemistry between Kane and Connor Bedard.
Sacha Boisvert News / On Tap Sports Net / July 30
Sacha Boisvert 'Really Motivated' After a Great Offseason
The Chicago Blackhawks’ 2024 first-round pick sat down with the media on Wednesday. There, he talked about his diet and muscle growth, as well as his excitement for the upcoming year.
Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / July 30
Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Goaltenders
The Chicago Blackhawks finished their 2025-26 campaign 31st in the league, with a record of 29-39-14 and 72 points. It was an improvement from last season’s totals of 25-46-11 (61 points), but the organization had more progress in mind when they embarked on this campaign.
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?"
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.
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.
Roman Kantserov News / On Tap Sports Net / July 29
Roman Kantserov Excited for Rookie Season With Blackhawks
Roman Kantserov spoke to the media at the Upper Deck Rookie Showcase on Wednesday. It marked the first time the Russian forward appeared publicly in a Chicago Blackhawks jersey since being drafted in 2022.
Patrick Kane News / On Tap Sports Net / July 28
Patrick Kane Reveals Danny Wirtz Call Helped Seal Blackhawks Return
Patrick Kane said a personal phone call from Chicago Blackhawks chairman Danny Wirtz on the first day of free agency played a major role in bringing him back to Chicago.
Jason Dickinson News / On Tap Sports Net / July 27
Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Jason Dickinson
Even players traded before the end of the season matter in our Chicago Blackhawks player grades. Perhaps no better example of that is Jason Dickinson, who may have been just as important to the team’s success as Connor Murphy in his tenure.
Kyle Davidson News / ChiCitySports / July 26
After a busy off-season, Kyle Davidson has no more excuses
To say Kyle Davidson and the Chicago Blackhawks are having an interesting off-season seems like an understatement. Davidson shocked the NHL when he traded the 2026 4th overall pick to Buffalo for defenseman Bowen Byram.
Arvid Soderblom News / The Hockey Writers / July 26
Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Arvid Soderblom
The Chicago Blackhawks finished their 2025-26 campaign 31st in the league, with a record of 29-39-14 and 72 points. It was an improvement from last season’s totals of 25-46-11 (61 points), but the organization had more progress in mind when they embarked on this campaign.
Jonathan Toews News / On Tap Sports Net / July 26
Blackhawks Interested in One-Day Contract for Jonathan Toews to Retire as a Hawk
Jonathan Toews could still officially retire as a Chicago Blackhawk. During Patrick Kane’s introductory press conference on Friday, Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson said the organization would “love to” bring Toews back on a one-day contract so he can end his career with the team that made him a star.
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.
Jonathan Toews News / NHLFanCentral / July 26
Blackhawks open to Jonathan Toews signing a one-day contract to retire with the team
The Chicago Blackhawks want to bring Jonathan Toews back for one last moment. General manager Kyle Davidson brought up the idea of a one-day contract on Friday, July 24, during a press conference for forward Patrick Kane.
Patrick Kane News / NHLFanCentral / July 26
Patrick Kane’s first words after returning to Chicago show what the Blackhawks mean to him
Patrick Kane returned to Chicago this week and showed everyone exactly what the Blackhawks still mean to him. He met with reporters on Friday at the Blackhawks Ice Center. This is just one day after signing a two-year, $16 million contract to rejoin the team.
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 / NHLFanCentral / July 25
Connor Bedard echoes Matthew Schaefer’s commitment mindset with Blackhawks statement: 'Wasn’t worth any amount of money'
Connor Bedard made his stance on loyalty clear this week and explained why he never considered leaving. His comments during a radio interview echoed a similar message shared by Matthew Schaefer.
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.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 24
Connor Bedard Was Part of Why Patrick Kane Really Returned
Patrick Kane going back to Chicago isn’t just a “where he’s playing next” thing. It looks like a really personal, full-circle move for him. And from the way he talked right after signing, it sounds like he’s genuinely fired up for a few reasons.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 24
Patrick Kane's exit makes Dylan Larkin's Red Wings problem even worse
Patrick Kane is going home. Dylan Larkin would still prefer to leave his.
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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 23
Blackhawks reunite with Patrick Kane on two-year deal, fulfilling Connor Bedard's wish
Chicago selected Kane with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2007 NHL Draft, and he more than lived up to the hype, becoming one of the best players in franchise history.
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