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Why Bowen Byram will not be the next Seth Jones

Blackhawks fans, we have made it to September! Soon the lists and predictions will all be over, and the puck will be dropped. But until that moment, we will continue to watch and listen to narratives from the national media about how Bowen Byram is overpaid, much like what we saw with Seth Jones.

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The Blackhawks are underplaying the loss of Louis Crevier

Having a strong, puck-moving defenceman who can hit, score, and lock down elite talents is what every team in the NHL wants, and being 6'8" makes that combination nearly impossible.

Connor Bedard News / The Lead / September 1

Connor Bedard Should Captain the Chicago Blackhawks’ Leadership Group

Who’s captaining the Chicago Blackhawks has been a topic of discussion ever since the team traded Nick Foligno at last year’s trade deadline. Before Foligno’s tenure, the captaincy was left vacant for a season after Jonathan Toews‘ 15-year stint. This time, the search should take only the remainder of the offseason.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / September 1

Blackhawks announce Prospect Showcase, plus notes on Kane, Soderblom, Smith & more

The calendar has officially flipped to September, meaning there will be Chicago Blackhawks hockey this month! Yes, it’s not until Sept. 29 while we’re only at Sept.

Macklin Celebrini News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / September 1

Blackhawks Announce 2026 Prospect Showcase Roster, Schedule vs. Blues

The Chicago Blackhawks released their 2026 Prospect Showcase roster and schedule Monday, setting two games against the St. Louis Blues for Sept. 14-15 at Blackhawks Ice Center on the Near West Side.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Artyom Levshunov News / The Hockey Writers / August 31

There Should be New Expectations for the Blackhawks’ Artyom Levshunov

Artyom Levshunov was drafted second overall in the 2024 NHL Draft. General manager Kyle Davidson decided to select the defenseman over a forward, which

Cole Smith News / Blackhawk Up / August 31

Cole Smith can prove to be a solid depth replacement for the Blackhawks in 2026-27

Cole Smith was one of the Chicago Blackhawks biggest free agents signings because he got the most term, with a three-year, $9M deal. The Blackhawks foresee the 30 year old filling some significant voids and making himself known in a depth role.

Connor Bedard News / The Hockey Writers / August 31

Connor Bedard Will Face Different Pressure in Year 4

Connor Bedard faced an immense amount of pressure in the first years of his career. Not only was he selected first overall in the 2023 NHL Draft, but he was also picked by the Chicago Blackhawks.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 31

Blackhawks sign final RFA to 2-year contract extension

It took until just a couple of weeks before training camp opens, but the Chicago Blackhawks have completed their final piece of offseason business, re-signing RFA defenseman Kevin Korchinski to a two-year contract extension, the team announced Saturday.

Patrick Kane News / Blackhawk Up / August 31

How Patrick Kane can help, & hurt, the Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks made some big additions this offseason, in an effort to ice an improved and more well-rounded squad. Their biggest addition on defense was obviously Bowen Byram.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 31

Cale Makar’s Extension Puts Bowen Byram Contract Into Perspective

The Chicago Blackhawks paid a hefty price for Bowen Byram in both assets and dollars. Kyle Davidson dealt the fourth overall pick and Louis Crevier to the Buffalo Sabres, and on July 1, the first day the Blackhawks were allowed to sign him to an extension, they did.

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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.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / August 31

Blackhawks Number History, 91-98

We’ve made it to the final post of our Blackhawks Number History series. I hope you’ve enjoyed reading it as much as I did writing it. With 100 years of hockey under its belt, this franchise has so many names to mention.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / August 30

Arvid Söderblom will look to secure Blackhawks backup goalie spot in 2026-27

Arvid Söderblom has been the Chicago Blackhawks' full-time backup goaltender for the past three seasons. But next season will test him more. There is a bit of a goalie logjam behind No.

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The 'Season sack leaders by team' quiz

The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

The 'FBS college football nicknames' quiz

The '10-time Pro Bowlers' quiz

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / August 30

Chicago's biggest 'what if': How the Blackhawks could have looked with Ivan Demidov

What if the Chicago Blackhawks selected Ivan Demidov with the second overall pick in the 2024 NHL draft? Would Chicago have reached the playoffs and been one of the scariest offensive units in the league?

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / August 30

Blackhawks Number History, 81-90

We’ve reached the penultimate post in 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 / Blackhawk Up / August 30

Blackhawks' Korchinski signs, Byram jumping right in & can Slaggert make a case for himself?

Only five more Sundays before the Chicago Blackhawks officially drop the puck for the start of the 2026-27 campaign! It seems like offseason has been going on forever, but we're getting closer every day.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 29

Blackhawks re-sign Kevin Korchinski to two-year contract

The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms on a new two-year contract with restricted free agent defenseman Kevin Korchinski, the club announced Saturday afternoon.

Cale Makar signs record-setting extension with Avalanche

Will Auston Matthews find a second gear later in his career?

Connor Hellebuyck makes his trade request from Jets official

Potential trade destinations for Hellebuyck

Hellebuyck would approve a trade to multiple teams

Kevin Korchinski News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 29

Blackhawks Sign Kevin Korchinski To Two-Year Deal

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed their last restricted free agent of the offseason. According to a team announcement, the Blackhawks have signed defenseman Kevin Korchinski to a two-year, $2.65MM ($1.325MM AAV) contract.

Landon Slaggert News / Blackhawk Up / August 29

How Landon Slaggert can force more minutes on the Blackhawks in 2026-27

Landon Slaggert's 2025-26 season was about making up for lost time because he had to miss the start of the season due to a lower-body injury and had to almost re-establish himself in the Chicago Blackhawks lineup.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / August 29

Do the Blackhawks have too many good prospects?

The Chicago Blackhawks might be a team on the rise, but if they want to get over the hump, they might need to do something about the large number of young players in their ranks.

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