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Chicago Blackhawks’ draft and free agency didn’t help the team

According to the latest NHL Power Rankings, the Chicago Blackhawks are the worst team in the NHL. Despite making a few key selections in the draft and a trade, they have done nothing to really improve themselves and may have even gotten worse.

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Blackhawks Re-Sign Louis Crevier On Two-Year Contract

The Blackhawks have re-signed defenseman Louis Crevier to a one-way, two-year, $1.8MM contract, the team announced. He’ll carry a cap hit of $900K through the 2026-27 season.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / July 17

Projecting the Blackhawks' Bottom-Six Forwards Ahead of the 2025–26 Season

The Chicago Blackhawks announced their schedule on Tuesday, July 16. A reminder that projecting the Blackhawks' opening night roster is a much too early exercise.

Joe Veleno News / The Sick Podcast / July 17

Joe Veleno Signs with Canadiens: A Cultural Fit Under Marty St. Louis

The Montreal Canadiens added a familiar name to their roster this week, signing forward Joe Veleno to a one-year, one-way contract worth $900,000. The 25-year-old native of Kirkland, Quebec, returns home after several seasons split between Detroit and Chicago, with hopes of revitalizing his NHL career under head coach Marty St.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / July 17

Blackhawks Sign Stanislav Berezhnoy to 2-Year, Entry-Level Contract

The Chicago Blackhawks announced on July 16 that they have signed goaltender Stanislav Berezhnoy to a two-year, entry-level contract that will run through the 2026-27 season.

Jonathan Toews News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 16

Jonathan Toews’ return to Chicago with Jets revealed

Former Chicago Blackhawks team captain Jonathan Toews, who was the leader of the franchise that won the Stanley Cup in 2010, 2013, and 2015, has officially found the next stop in his professional career.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / July 16

Chicago Blackhawks have 5 key games to watch this season

The Chicago Blackhawks may be a basement dweller for now, but they still have plenty of exciting games on the schedule in 2025-26. The official schedule was just released on Wednesday, and there are already several games that fans will absolutely want to tune in to watch.

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 / On Tap Sports Net / July 16

Chicago Blackhawks Release 2025-26 NHL Schedule

The Chicago Blackhawks and their fans can finally start anticipating the upcoming season. After learning the team will open the 2025-26 season on the road

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.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 16

Canadiens sign former first-round pick

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Montreal Canadiens are closing in on a contract for center Joe Veleno. It’ll be a coming-home party for the former first-round pick, who’s from Montreal and spent his junior days with the QMJHL’s Saint John Sea Dogs and Drummondville Voltigeurs.

Anton Frondell News / ChiCitySports / July 16

Chicago Blackhawks rookie ‘leaning towards’ skipping training camp: Report

The Chicago Blackhawks knew there was a possibility that Anton Frondell would not be with the team in the upcoming season. On draft night, Frondell said it was his intention to return to the Swedish Hockey League to play for Djurgarden if he didn’t make the NHL roster out of training camp.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / July 15

Has a Rebuild Like the Blackhawks’ Ever Worked in the NHL?

Has a rebuild like the Chicago Blackhawks ever been done before? Today, we continue our examination of rebuilds as fans either lament the third year of the current rebuild or patiently wait to see if their hopes will bear fruit.

Anton Frondell News / The Hockey Writers / July 15

Blackhawks Sign Anton Frondell to Entry-Level Contract

The Chicago Blackhawks took another step in their rebuild. They announced on July 15 that they signed 2025 third overall pick, Anton Frondell to a three-year, entry-level deal ($975,000 AAV).

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.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / Blade of Steel / July 15

Blackhawks Lock In Future Core Piece, Officially Sign Third Overall Pick from Sweden

The Chicago Blackhawks have had three straight fantastic picks in the first-round, and now, they've inked Anton Frondell after using the No. 3 overall pick on him.

Anton Frondell News / Daily Faceoff / July 15

Blackhawks sign Anton Frondell to three-year, entry-level contract

The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms with 2025 first-round pick Anton Frondell on a three-year, entry-level contract, the club announced Tuesday afternoon.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 14

Blackhawks’ Kyle Davidson vocal on young stars making jump to NHL

The Chicago Blackhawks had another impressive NHL Draft class last month in Los Angeles, California. Anton Frondell is the frontliner, as he went third overall at the 2025 NHL Draft.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / July 14

Blackhawks to Open Season Against Defending Stanley Cup Champions

The NHL announced the first three games of the 2025-26 season Monday, including a tripleheader on Tuesday, Oct. 7. The Chicago Blackhawks and Florida Panthers will kick off the season with a 4pm Central puck drop.

Anton Frondell News / ChiCitySports / July 14

Former player shares why Chicago Blackhawks selected Anton Frondell

The Chicago Blackhawks picked third in the NHL Draft in 2025 after finishing with the second-fewest points in the sport. The lottery was only slightly unkind to them.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / July 14

Blackhawks’ Offseason Strategy Shows Next Stage of Rebuild Has Arrived

On July 1, 2024, the Chicago Blackhawks committed $59.4 million to eight players. This year, on July 1, the team signed one player for a total of $1.77 million.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 14

3 players Blackhawks must trade in 2025 NHL offseason

The Chicago Blackhawks once again came nowhere close to a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the recently completed 2024-25 NHL Season, finishing with a 25-46-11 record and landing the third overall selection in the NHL Draft Lottery.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / July 14

2025-26 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Chicago Blackhawks’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses and so much more.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Breakaway on SI / July 13

Blackhawks Goalie Will Enter Vezina Trophy Conversation

The Chicago Blackhawks made a bold move during this past season and acquired goaltender Spencer Knight in the trade that sent Seth Jones to the Florida Panthers.