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On YouTubeConnor Bedard News / Athlon Sports / July 4
Blackhawks GM Confirms First Move on Connor Bedard Extension Talks
The Chicago Blackhawks have begun negotiations with wunderkind Connor Bedard on a potential contract extension, with the 2025–26 season marking the final year of his entry-level deal.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Breakaway on SI / July 4
Two Options for Blackhawks Superstar's Next Contract
The Chicago Blackhawks are in the early stages of negotiating a new contract with their top player. Connor Bedard is entering his third season in the NHL, and it's also the final season of his entry-level deal.
Kyle Davidson News / ChiCitySports / July 3
Chicago Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson afraid to ‘oversign’ this offseason
The Chicago Blackhawks entered free agency with the fifth-most cap space in the league. With an improving young core and coming off having the league’s second-worst record, Chicago was expected to add a quality player or two in free agency to help improve the roster for the upcoming season.
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Connor Bedard News / Blade of Steel / July 3
Major Development Emerges on Connor Bedard's Future in Chicago
Connor Bedard has made it no secret he wants to be a Chicago Blackhawk, and now, according to reports, the two sides are working on a massive extension.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 2
Kings add to depth by signing trio of players
The Los Angeles Kings continue to bolster their depth on the second day of free agency.
Kyle Davidson News / On Tap Sports Net / July 2
Kyle Davidson’s Summer of Silence: What It Really Means for the Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks closed the first day of free agency quietly. They acquired Sam Lafferty through a trade, signed free agent Dominic Toninato for AHL depth, and didn't extend a qualifying offer to Philipp Kurashev, who was then signed by the San Jose Sharks.
Connor Bedard News / ChiCitySports / July 2
Chicago Blackhawks GM drops massive update on Connor Bedard extension
The Chicago Blackhawks would like to keep Connor Bedard around for a very long time. He’s shown flashes during his short NHL career of being something special, though more work has to be done, but the team has amounted to very little during that time.
Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / July 2
Chicago Blackhawks insider begs fans to be patient in free agency
The Chicago Blackhawks had a pretty good amount of money to spend in free agency this summer. After a couple of days, they still have a pretty good amount of money.
Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / July 2
Blackhawks Notebook: Day 2 of Prospect Camp & Free Agency Fizzle
For the Chicago Blackhawks, the opening day of free agency and Day 2 of development camp both fell on the same day, July 1. General manager Kyle Davidson wasn’t expected to make many big moves in free agency, but he did acquire a few depth forwards.
Cole Guttman News / Daily Faceoff / July 2
Kings sign Cole Guttman to two-year contract
Late Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Kings signed forward Cole Guttman to a two-year, two-way contract. The contract has an NHL AAV of $775,000. The first season features a minor-league salary of $450,000, with $475,000 guaranteed, while Guttman will have $500,000 guaranteed with a minor-league cap hit of $475,000 in year two.
Dominic Toninato News / Daily Faceoff / July 1
Blackhawks Sign Dominic Toninato to two-year, two-way contract
The Chicago Blackhawks continued to add to their roster on the opening day of NHL Free Agency, signing center Dominic Toninato on a two-year, two-way contract.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1
Sharks sign veteran defenseman, two others
This pair of moves most notably features a pay-raise for Klingberg after he played through last season on a one-year, $1.76M deal with the Edmonton Oilers.
Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / July 1
NHL insider reveals what Chicago Blackhawks are targeting in free agency
The Chicago Blackhawks are a rebuilding team coming off several disappointing years in a row. They also have decent cap space this offseason, which makes them an interesting team to monitor as free agency begins.
Sam Lafferty News / On Tap Sports Net / July 1
Return of the Laf: Blackhawks Acquire Sam Lafferty from Sabres
NHL free agency is expected to be low-action for the Chicago Blackhawks. That said, General Manager Kyle Davidson wasted no time on July 1 making a trade and securing a possible piece for the upcoming season.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Last Word On Sports / July 1
Report: Chicago Blackhawks Trade and Reunite With Depth Forward
The Chicago Blackhawks and the Buffalo Sabres have agreed to a trade that sends Sam Lafferty to Chicago in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick. Frank Seravalli was the first to report the trade.
Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / July 1
Chicago Blackhawks pull of trade with Sabres for $4 million forward
After months of speculation, the Chicago Blackhawks made a trade with the Buffalo Sabres to land an NHL player. However, the trade will underwhelm fans who were hoping that JJ Peterka would be in Chicago for the upcoming season.
Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / June 30
Takeaways From Day 1 of Blackhawks Development Camp
June 30 was a busy day as it marked the first day of the Chicago Blackhawks’ development camp. As per the Blackhawks’ new usual, it was off-ice. The first day consisted of fitness testing, introductions, and mental skills.
Philipp Kurashev News / House of Hockey / July 1
Chicago Blackhawks unexpectedly cut ties with former 54-point scorer
The Chicago Blackhawks are cutting ties with former 54-point scoring forward who was not given a qualifying contract offer and now becomes a UFA.
Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / June 30
Blackhawks Target Size Late in 2025 Draft: Full Recap & Analysis
The Chicago Blackhawks finished the remainder of the 2025 NHL Draft on Saturday by adding five more players to their prospect pool. The Hawks added three
Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / June 30
Blackhawks Part Ways with Kurashev, Offer Soderblom, Kaiser, Crevier Qualifying Offers
Philipp Kurashev and the Chicago Blackhawks are parting ways. In a strategic move that underscores the team’s direction, Kurashev did not receive a qualifying offer and is now set to navigate the waters of unrestricted free agency.
Chicago Blackhawks News / The Rink / June 30
Analysis: A quick glimpse at the Blackhawks’ 2025 draft class
The Chicago Blackhawks came into the 2025 NHL Draft with 10 draft picks. After a few trades, Chicago walked away with eight prospects. Of their picks, the Blackhawks selected six forwards, one defenseman and one goaltender.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / June 28
Blackhawks select Nathan Behm No. 66 overall in 2025 NHL Draft
The Chicago Blackhawks have selected winger Nathan Behm with the 66th overall selection of the 2025 NHL Draft on Saturday at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30
Trade interest in Blackhawks forward increasing
A Blackhawks forward is generating trade interest.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / June 27
Blackhawks unveil centennial jersey for 2025-26
The Chicago Blackhawks have not significantly changed their jersey design since 1955 and will not be making many major alterations when they debut their
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