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Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / July 29

Chicago Blackhawks fans overwhelmingly want one player to be next captain

The Chicago Blackhawks currently have Nick Foligno serving in the captain’s role, but that won’t last forever. A change is very likely, and it could come soon.

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Connor Bedard News / Yardbarker / July 28

Is a Connor Bedard breakout coming in 2025-26?

It's fair to say that Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard has not lived up to expectations thus far into his NHL career. Could the 2025-26 season be the one where that changes?

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Connor Bedard News / ChiCitySports / July 27

Connor Bedard reveals ‘positive’ update on contract talks with Chicago Blackhawks: Report

Connor Bedard isn’t staying idle this offseason regarding his contract talks with the Chicago Blackhawks. The No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft is eligible for a contract extension this summer, but is set to enter restricted free agency in 2026.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Breakaway on SI / July 26

Blackhawks Goalie Tandem Has Elite Potential

The Chicago Blackhawks are a work in progress as their rebuild continues. Entering the third year of the Connor Bedard era, the Hawks are not ready to contend for a championship, but they are getting better.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / July 25

Chicago Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard’s development requires another star, insider says

The Chicago Blackhawks have Connor Bedard, a generational prospect who has limitless potential. One insider believes he can’t reach that potential without a talented running mate.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / July 23

Chicago Blackhawks accused of taking risk that could ‘derail’ Connor Bedard’s development

The Chicago Blackhawks are set to enter the upcoming season with a marginally improved roster compared to the one that finished with the league’s second-worst record in the 2024-25 campaign.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / July 17

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.

NHL News / Total Apex Sports / July 14

NHL Opening Night Matchups Released

The 2025 NHL Opening Night slate has been released. The regular season will start on October 7, featuring three games on the opening of the new season.

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 14

NHL's opening night slate is a showcase opportunity for league

NHL's 2025-26 opening night slate is a showcase opportunity for the league

The NHL released it's opening night slate for the 2025-26 season — featuring the three biggest American markets, the defending Stanley Cup champions and several of the sports biggest superstars and rising stars.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / July 9

Blackhawks Line Projections: Who Starts on Connor Bedard’s Wing?

The dog days of the NHL are here. The draft is behind us, free agency floated by, and the Chicago Blackhawks have the roster that they have. There are still some events before the Blackhawks roster is finalized; it's still July after all.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / July 8

Chicago Blackhawks: Price for extending Connor Bedard’s contract revealed

This summer is the first opportunity the Chicago Blackhawks have to extend Connor Bedard’s contract. The No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft said this summer that he wants to stay in Chicago, though he and general manager Kyle Davidson have been mum on where they sit in negotiations.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / July 5

NHL insider: Chicago Blackhawks might have a new top prospect

The Chicago Blackhawks’ future largely revolves around Connor Bedard. The former top draft choice, labeled a generational prospect, has so far been a little up-and-down throughout his NHL career.

Chicago Blackhawks 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.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Breakaway on SI / July 3

Blackhawks Discussing Extension With Superstar Center

The Chicago Blackhawks are not coy about their plans. They want to build a winner around 2023 first-overall pick Connor Bedard. The 20-year-old center is entering his third season in the NHL and the final year of his entry-level contract.

Chicago Blackhawks 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 / June 30

Chicago Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard ‘undoing a couple years’ worth of poor habits’

Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard opted not to participate with Canada in the World Championships this offseason, deciding that he needed to focus on boosting his skills and becoming a faster skater for the upcoming NHL season.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / June 27

Chicago Blackhawks receive ultimatum from draft pick Anton Frondell

The Chicago Blackhawks made an interesting decision with the No. 3 pick, taking centre Anton Frondell out of Sweden. The Blackhawks were already stacked with young centres Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar.

Chicago Blackhawks News / House of Hockey / May 10

Connor Bedard facing criticism for skipping World Championship

Connor Bedard facing major criticism for refusing to play for Team Canada at World Championship

Connor Bedard had a tough second season in the NHL, and now, the rising star is facing criticism for his decision to not attend the World Championship with Canada.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL Trade Talk / May 3

Report Shuts Down Bedard Rumor Regarding World Championships

Despite online criticism (very much unwarranted), Connor Bedard was in fact invited to represent Team Canada at the 2025 World Championships — he just chose not to go.

Chicago Blackhawks News / House of Hockey / April 19

Connor Bedard sends warning to NHL about the Blackhawks

Connor Bedard sends a warning to the entire NHL about the Chicago Blackhawks

The team could be a year or two from having a breakout season, which will mark a new era in the Chicago Blackhawks franchise.

Chicago Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard shuts down extension talk after disappointing season

‘I love it here’: Connor Bedard reaffirms desire to stay with Blackhawks

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Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / April 17

‘I love it here’: Connor Bedard reaffirms desire to stay with Blackhawks

Despite another down season, Connor Bedard still sees his future being with the Chicago Blackhawks. Speaking with reporters Thursday following locker clean-out,

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / April 2