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Connor Hellebuyck News / Blackhawk Up / August 28
Connor Hellebuyck's exit could benefit the Chicago Blackhawks for years
The cat is officially out of the bag. Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck went public with his trade request, something many across the NHL universe knew for months as the Olympic gold medalist was almost dealt at the 2026 NHL Draft.
Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / August 28
Blackhawks Need to Be Patient With Young Core
The Chicago Blackhawks are one of the most interesting teams in the NHL. They have a ton of upside, but have more than a few guys with something to prove as well.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / August 27
Blackhawks Number History, 51-60
We’re continuing our journey through Chicago Blackhawks numbers history. With 100 years of hockey under its belt, this franchise has so many names to mention.
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?"
Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / August 27
The best and worst teams in Blackhawks history
The Chicago Blackhawks organization has seen everything through the course of its centennial history. The Original Six franchise has iced some of the greatest teams the NHL has ever seen, especially in modern times during the Patrick Kane/Jonathan Toews era.
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.
Jeff Blashill News / Blackhawk Up / August 27
Head coach Jeff Blashill’s coach-speak, & how it serves the Blackhawks
As the calendar flips to September, training camps are about to get underway across the NHL. It’s an exciting time in the hockey world. For the Chicago Blackhawks, this will be their second season under head coach Jeff Blashill.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / August 27
The biggest wins and worst losses in Blackhawks history
The Chicago Blackhawks have played 6,970 regular-season games since debuting in 1926, plus an additional 548 playoff contests. As an Original Six team with a lot of history, including six Stanley Cup championships, the franchise is bound to have some memorable and not-so-memorable matches in its history.
Andrew Mangiapane News / Blackhawk Up / August 27
How the Blackhawks may view Andrew Mangiapane's value in 2026-27
Andrew Mangiapane is one of the interesting forwards on the Chicago Blackhawks going into next season. Given that they have a lot of forwards, it raises questions about what Mangiapane's playing time could look like.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / August 27
Why the Blackhawks must invite this fascinating free agent to training camp
The Chicago Blackhawks have undoubtedly made some big moves this offseason. They most notably reunited with franchise legend Patrick Kane and struck a blockbuster trade with the Buffalo Sabres for Bowen Byram.
Sacha Boisvert News / Blackhawk Up / August 26
Sacha Boisvert has an opportunity to fill a hole in the Blackhawks' lineup
After a tough season with Boston University (BU) last season, Sacha Boisvert has seemingly fallen under the radar when future roster construction is discussed.
Kevin Korchinski News / The Hockey Writers / August 26
What Is the Blackhawks’ Plan for Kevin Korchinski?
Kevin Korchinski was the seventh-overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft. When he was drafted, he was looked at as the next future number-one defender and had a high ceiling in general. Unfortunately, the past four years have changed that.
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.
Spencer Knight News / Blackhawk Up / August 26
5 fascinating facts about Blackhawks goalie Spencer Knight
Since the days of Corey Crawford leading the Chicago Blackhawks to Stanley Cup parades, the franchise has been looking for a bona fide No. 1 goalie, someone to build around to become a contender again.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / August 26
Blackhawks Number History, 41-50
We’re continuing our journey through Chicago Blackhawks numbers history. With 100 years of hockey under its belt, this franchise has so many names to mention.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / August 26
2026-27 NHL team preview: Chicago Blackhawks
The Blackhawks’ marketing team probably wished the club’s centennial season wasn’t a total crapshoot. In early April, the Hawks were eliminated from playoff contention for the sixth consecutive season, with the team finishing second last in the Western Conference with 72 points.
Patrick Kane News / The Lead / August 21
Expectations for Patrick Kane’s Return to Chicago Are Too High
It’s showtime again in Chicago. Patrick Kane is back where it all began, signing a 2-year contract to likely finish his career as a Blackhawk. Reactions were mixed, but most Blackhawks fans were thrilled to see him back where he belongs.
Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / August 20
3 Chicago Blackhawks With the Most to Prove This Season
The 2026-27 season is shaping up to be a pivotal one for the Chicago Blackhawks. After several seasons finishing in the NHL’s basement, they now have a collection of talent that can do damage.
Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL Rumors / August 17
2026-27 Chicago Blackhawks Season Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks enter the 2026–27 season with a reshaped roster after a busy offseason that saw them bring back Blackhawks legend Patrick Kane, lock up their franchise cornerstone, and make a splashy trade for a top-pairing defenseman.
Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 16
Blackhawks’ glaring roster flaw that must be fixed before 2026-27 NHL season
Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks showed some promise during the 2025-26 campaign. Chicago did not make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026. And for the most part, they didn’t truly contend for a postseason spot either.
Arvid Soderblom News / On Tap Sports Net / August 12
Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Arvid Soderblom
Before the 2024-25 NHL season, the Chicago Blackhawks had a very uncertain picture in net for the future. Although the likes or Drew Commesso and Adam Gajan were in the pipeline, Arvid Soderblom was the only young goalie at the NHL level.
Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 7
Blackhawks could trade multiple 1st-round picks, says insider
The Chicago Blackhawks boast an embarrassment of riches in the 2027 NHL Draft, owning three first-round picks next summer. The franchise also hasn’t made the playoffs in six full seasons, and fans in the Windy City are hoping a lengthy rebuild is finally reaching its conclusion.
Artyom Levshunov News / On Tap Sports Net / August 6
Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Artyom Levshunov
The forever debate will be whether or not the Chicago Blackhawks were correct by selecting defenseman Artyom Levshunov over winger Ivan Demidov. Regardless of which side of the fence you lie on, the Blackhawks need Levshunov to develop into a franchise cornerstone on the blue line.
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.
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 / Yardbarker / July 18
Blackhawks' Connor Bedard extension is a win-win deal
The Chicago Blackhawks extension of forward Connor Bedard has made him the third-highest paid player in NHL and the resigning of Bedard benefits both sides.
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