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Blackhawks Announce Connor Bedard Update Before 2026-27 NHL Season

Connor Bedard will enter the 2026-27 NHL season as the second-youngest captain in Chicago Blackhawks history. However, his fourth year in the league will begin with the franchise player still recovering from shoulder surgery.

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One prominent outlet has no confidence in the Blackhawks

Recently, The Athletic writers released their season previews, including where they think each team will rank in the 2026-27 season. Unfortunately for Chicago Blackhawks fans, the writers handed the Blackhawks the worst verdict in the Central Division, ranking them 29th out of 32 teams.

Nick Lardis News / Blackhawk Up / September 23

Blackhawks 'see a more confident Nick Lardis' in preseason

There was a lot of excitement surrounding Nick Lardis going into the 2026-27 season. He is one of the purest goal-scorers on the Chicago Blackhawks roster, so his potential is intriguing.

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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?"

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Connor Bedard News / NHL Trade Talk / September 23

No Bedard: Blackhawks Bracing for Life Without Their Captain

Well, this isn’t exactly how the Chicago Blackhawks wanted to start the season. Head coach Jeff Blashill says Connor Bedard isn’t close to joining the team for practice yet, which pretty much confirms what everyone was hoping wouldn’t happen.

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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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 23

Three NHL defensemen poised for a breakout season

Several young NHL defensemen are entering the 2026 season with bigger opportunities and higher expectations. Some have already flashed star potential, while others are finally getting the role needed to show what they can do. Here are three defensemen poised for a breakout season.

Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram has dream debut after signing massive extension

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Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / September 23

Blackhawks Roundtable: 2026-27 season predictions from Blackhawk Up staff

With the Chicago Blackhawks firmly in the midst of training camp and preseason, the Blackhawk Up staff has attempted to predict how the Blackhawks will fare this season.

Bowen Byram News / Blackhawk Up / September 23

Bowen Byram joins exclusive Blackhawks defensemen hat trick club

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram accomplished something rarely seen in franchise history Monday night, scoring a hat trick in a 4-3 preseason victory over the Minnesota Wild.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / September 23

3 Chicago Blackhawks Who Need to Be Better in 2026-27

The ceiling for the 2026-27 Chicago Blackhawks depends on who you ask. They will be starting in an unfavorable position because of the injury to franchise center Connor Bedard, though his estimated timeline for return is more positive than it initially was.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / September 22

The Blackhawks fourth line showed promise in preseason debut

With the Chicago Blackhawks second preseason game (and first one at home) against the Minnesota Wild on Sept. 21, head coach Jeff Blashill went with mainly their core lineup, minus Patrick Kane.

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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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 22

Positives & Negatives From the Blackhawks’ 4-3 Overtime Preseason Win Over Wild

The Chicago Blackhawks regulars got their first taste of preseason action against the Minnesota Wild on Monday night, although without newly acquired Patrick Kane, who was scratched.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / September 22

Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram has dream debut after signing massive extension

The Chicago Blackhawks are back on the ice, having begun preseason play at the United Center. This will be a season of hope for the Blackhawks, as they look to return to the postseason for the first time since 2019.

Connor Bedard News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Blackhawks Reveal Reason Behind Connor Bedard Honor Before 4th NHL Season

Connor Bedard became the second-youngest captain in Chicago Blackhawks history last week, and manager Kyle Davidson has finally explained why the organization believes the 21-year-old is ready for the role.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / September 21

Byram nets hat trick in Blackhawks 4-3 OT win over the Wild in 1st preseason game at the United Center

The Chicago Blackhawks hosted the the Minnesota Wild at the United Center in their second exhibition game of the preseason on Monday, Sept. 21. It was the first time the NHL regulars took to the ice, as the AHL group played in Minnesota on Sept.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / September 21

Blackhawks Loan Nine Players to Rockford

On Monday, September 21st, nine players were sent from the Chicago Blackhawks to the Rockford IceHogs. The move comes just hours after Derrick Pouliot was waived by the team.

Derrick Pouliot News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 21

Blackhawks Place Derrick Pouliot On Waivers

The latest round of cuts from the Chicago Blackhawks’ training camp included veteran defenseman Derrick Pouliot. He has been placed on waivers, per PuckPedia, for the purpose of assignment to the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs.

Kevin Korchinski News / Blackhawk Up / September 21

Can Kevin Korchinski put himself back in play?

Kevin Korchinski is a player that has been written off by many already in the Chicago Blackhawks fandom. Even after extending with the club for two more years this summer, the prevailing assumption has been that he is a guy who is still on the outside looking in when it comes to the future of the Blackhawks blueline.