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This rookie has been the one bright spot for the Chicago Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks have had a rough start to the 2026-27 campaign. This isn't unexpected, due to the loss of their newly minted captain, Connor Bedard.

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Anton Frondell is off to a fast start with Blackhawks

After Tuesday night's victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins, Anton Frondell topped the rookie leaderboard in points and assists. Not only did he log two assists, but he was tasked with facing off against the Crosby line for the entire evening.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / October 8

Blackhawks’ Frank Nazar, Anton Frondell look to build on strong track records vs. Islanders

Fresh off their first victory of the season, the Chicago Blackhawks head to Long Island on Thursday to face the New York Islanders, hoping to turn one good night into a trend.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / October 4

The Chicago Blackhawks Blow Early Lead to Sabres in 4-3 Loss

The Chicago Blackhawks searched for a big-time bounce-back win, but couldn’t seal the deal. So what has gone wrong for the Chicago Blackhawks to start this season?

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Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / September 30

What the Blackhawks can get out of a Kane, Bertuzzi and Frondell line

The Chicago Blackhawks had a bad season opener against the Vegas Golden Knights, but they now are set to face the Utah Mammoth on Oct. 1. For the Utah game, head coach Jeff Blashill is likely to run with some new lines (courtesy of Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times).

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 28

One rookie to watch on all 32 NHL teams in 2026-27

And that’s that. The NHL’s shortest preseason in recent memory is done, and the games are set to really begin. The 2026-27 season begins on Tuesday, with young prospects finding themselves in a different spot than usual.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 5

Blackhawks’ Anton Frondell gets real on Connor Bedard shoulder injury

The Chicago Blackhawks will be without Connor Bedard to begin the 2026-27 season. The star Blackhawks forward injured his shoulder during a practice over the summer.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 25

Looking at the Maple Leafs’ prospect pool ahead of the NHL draft

After nearly a decade as one of the NHL’s perennial contenders, the Toronto Maple Leafs are in a transitional period following a disastrous 2025-26 season.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / June 11

What Anton Frondell Moving to Center Means for the Blackhawks

When the Chicago Blackhawks drafted Anton Frondell third overall in the 2025 NHL Draft, it was done under the idea that he would be Connor Bedard’s linemate of the future.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / May 9

Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Anton Frondell

The Chicago Blackhawks finished their 2025-26 campaign 31st in the league, with a record of 29-39-14 and 72 points. It was an improvement from last season’s totals of 25-46-11 (61 points), but the organization had more progress in mind when they embarked on this campaign.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / April 30

Meet The New Blackhawks: Q&A With Anton Frondell

The Chicago Blackhawks’ 2025 third overall draft pick, Anton Frondell, made his NHL debut on March 24 after coming over from a successful season with Djurgårdens IF in Sweden.

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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 / NHL Rumors / April 28

What’s Next for the Chicago Blackhawks?

Daily Faceoff: David Pagnotta, when asked about the Chicago Blackhawks and what’s next for them. Connor Bedard needs a new deal, likely a mid-term deal.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 22

Blackhawks’ Anton Frondell Among Six Prospects Named To Team Sweden

Top Chicago Blackhawks prospect Anton Frondell is set to head back overseas after joining Chicago for the final 12 games of the regular season. He will join Team Sweden at the 2026 World Championships set to take place in Switzerland per Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / April 9

Blackhawks News & Rumors: Bedard, Frondell, Power Play, Moore & More!

It’s April, and the Chicago Blackhawks are not in playoff contention. AGAIN. But if we look at the 2025-26 season as a whole, there’s been a lot of positive progression.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / April 2

Analyzing Anton Frondell’s First 5 Games as a Blackhawk

Anton Frondell was selected third overall in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft and signed his entry-level contract (ELC) right after. When he was drafted, Frondell

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Lead / March 26

What Does Anton Frondell Bring to the Blackhawks?

Anton Frondell‘s NHL career is underway. The third overall pick in the 2025 entry draft made history and turned plenty of heads in the SHL and the World Juniors.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / March 24

What are the Blackhawks getting in hockey's top prospect, Anton Frondell?

It’s the dawn of a new era. Connor Bedard can’t do everything himself in Chicago. Even after missing 13 games, Bedard is, by far, the highest-scoring forward for the Blackhawks this season.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / March 24

Blackhawks recall prospect Anton Frondell ahead of NHL debut

A talented young prospect is set to step onto the NHL ice for the first time. The Chicago Blackhawks have recalled forward Anton Frondell from Djurgårdens IF of the Swedish Hockey League, with many expecting him to make his big-league debut on Tuesday night when the team takes on the New York Islanders.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 21

Blackhawks Expected To Recall Anton Frondell

Chicago’s already young roster is about to get even younger for the stretch run. Top prospect Anton Frondell’s playoff run in the SHL came to an end today,

NHL News / Canucksarmy / January 3

World Juniors: Canucks’ Cootes and Björck off to semis after Canada and Sweden’s wins

Round-robin play is officially in the rearview mirror, and the 2026 World Junior Championship has arrived at the do-or-die stage. After a well-earned off day, all 10 nations returned to the ice on Friday with elimination looming.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / December 29

Can Blackhawks’ Anton Frondell dominate the World Juniors?

ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA – If you were looking for Anton Lundell highlights during Sweden’s World Junior Championship pre-tournament play, there wasn’t much to go around.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / August 4, 2025

Chicago Blackhawks’ rookie hid plans to stay away from team before draft: Report

Anton Frondell threw the Chicago Blackhawks a curveball after they selected him with the No. 3 pick in June’s draft. Per Scott Powers of The Athletic, Chicago learned about Frondell’s plan to return to the SHL after they drafted him.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / July 16, 2025

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 / ChiCitySports / July 8, 2025

Anton Frondell discusses surreal Chicago Blackhawks arrival

Despite losing out in the lottery, the Chicago Blackhawks still walked away from the NHL Draft with Anton Frondell, a promising 18-year-old prospect. This marks another in a string of selections meant to turn the Blackhawks back into contenders, joining Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar, among others, as potential franchise cornerstones.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / July 7, 2025

Chicago Blackhawks expected to make surprise decision on Anton Frondell this year

It was obvious that the Chicago Blackhawks thought highly of Swedish forward Anton Frondell when they took him with the No. 3 pick in the NHL draft in June.