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Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / September 3
Connor Bedard's low ranking on The Athletic's player tiers list is all due to Kyle Davidson
When the Chicago Blackhawks won the NHL Draft Lottery in 2023, the belief among the fanbase was that Connor Bedard would help propel the team out of their rebuild and back into Stanley Cup contention.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Blackhawk Up / September 3
Reasons to be optimistic about the 2026-27 Blackhawks
It is easy to have a negative mindset heading into this 2026-2027 season if you are a Chicago Blackhawks fan. After all, the results on the ice have not been pretty over the course of this Kyle Davidson rebuild.
Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / August 9
Grading the Blackhawks’ 2026 Offseason Moves
“I believe there is a lot of value [in] just getting your guy and bringing them into your group.” General manager (GM) Kyle Davidson said that to the media after he was asked about overpaying for defenseman Bowen Byram. Davidson had his busiest offseason as a GM so far.
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?"
Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / August 7
Realistic Expectations for the 2026-27 Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks general manager (GM) Kyle Davidson likely has his opening night lineup currently on the roster for the season. After a 2025-26 season in which the Blackhawks remained at the bottom of the NHL, finishing 31st in the league, I’m starting to think about what fair expectations would be.
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.
Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / July 26
After a busy off-season, Kyle Davidson has no more excuses
To say Kyle Davidson and the Chicago Blackhawks are having an interesting off-season seems like an understatement. Davidson shocked the NHL when he traded the 2026 4th overall pick to Buffalo for defenseman Bowen Byram.
Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / July 18
Kyle Davidson Is Having His Biggest Offseason as Blackhawks GM & He’s Not Done
Chicago Blackhawks general manager (GM) Kyle Davidson has had quite the offseason so far. He took big swings on defenseman Xavier Villeneuve and forward Ryan Roobroeck at the NHL Draft a couple of weeks ago, banking on their high ceilings (his first time aggressively doing that).
Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / June 24
Takeaways From Blackhawks’ GM Davidson on Byram Trade
The Chicago Blackhawks sent the NHL world ablaze when they made a trade that sent the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, defenseman Louis Crevier, and a 2026 second-round pick in exchange for defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway.
Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / June 22
Blackhawks linked to trade for Stanley Cup-winning defenseman
The Chicago Blackhawks should be one of the more active teams in the NHL this offseason. They have a fair amount of cap space, they’re loaded with draft capital and it’s clear that they need to start putting together a legitimate contender around Connor Bedard.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 8
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks will be looking for leadership
Trevor Beggs of the Daily Hive: Vancouver Canucks GM Ryan Johnson said that he relies heavily on leadership and loves to add guys with leadership qualities.
Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / June 6
Blackhawks’ top trade target will rub some fans the wrong way
The Chicago Blackhawks are expected to make some significant moves this offseason, as they lay claim to significant cap space, a ton of draft capital and a host of young players that they can include in potential trades.
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 / ChiCitySports / June 6
Chicago Blackhawks GM 'motivated' to make big move this offseason
The Chicago Blackhawks have been looking to get out of the basement in the NHL for a few years now. They have a lot of young talent maturing, and this is going to be a pivotal offseason.
Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / May 29
Chicago Blackhawks receive more bad news on top NHL Draft target
The Chicago Blackhawks have definitely shown improvement over the last couple of seasons, but the fact of the matter is that they have still missed the playoffs six years in a row, representing their longest drought since 1952.
Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / May 19
Chicago Blackhawks reportedly open to trading this player’s rights
The Chicago Blackhawks are getting ready for one of their most significant offseasons in recent memory. They have a bevvy of salary cap space and some major draft capital to improve the roster.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / May 11
Veteran defenseman a must-add for Blackhawks this summer
The Chicago Blackhawks are in the midst of one of the most drastic rebuilds in their NHL history, but things are looking up in the near future. Yet, as
Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / May 5
Blackhawks to Pick 4th in 2026 NHL Draft: Takeaways From Davidson’s Post-Lottery Presser
The Chicago Blackhawks were guaranteed at least a top-four pick in the NHL Draft for the fourth year in a row. That’s what finishing near the bottom of the standings will do for you.
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 / The Hockey Writers / April 16
What Extending Kyle Davidson Means for the Blackhawks
On the pregame show before the final game of the 2025-26 season against the San Jose Sharks on CHSN, CEO and Chairman of the Chicago Blackhawks Danny Wirtz announced that he has extended general manager (GM) Kyle Davidson’s contract. This extension comes after another season of the Blackhawks being in the bottom two of the league.
Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / April 16
Chicago Blackhawks make decision on GM Kyle Davidson’s future
The Chicago Blackhawks will finish their season on Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks, but the future of general manager Kyle Davidson was decided before the contest.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / April 15
Blackhawks sign GM Kyle Davidson to contract extension
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed general manager Kyle Davidson to a contract extension, team chairman and CEO Danny Wirtz announced Wednesday night. Terms of the extension were not disclosed.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 15
Blackhawks sign GM Kyle Davidson to contract extension
It hasn’t been a successful last few seasons in the win-loss column for the Chicago Blackhawks, as the team is set to miss the postseason for the sixth straight year and eighth time in the last nine seasons. However, the general consensus is that the team is on the way up as their rebuild continues.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 17
Blackhawks reportedly headed toward Kyle Davidson extension
The Chicago Blackhawks have an important off-season looming in 2026.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 13, 2025
Blackhawks GM speaks out after giving 24-year-old goaltender a lucrative extension
This deal buys Chicago only one extra year of team control as he still had two RFA-eligible years remaining after this one.
Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / July 3, 2025
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.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Yardbarker / December 6, 2024
Blackhawks GM unintentionally puts himself on hot seat by blaming former coach
The Blackhawks are now close to a decade as being one of the worst teams in hockey with no immediate end in sight.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 7, 2024
Report: Blackhawks leaning toward certain prospect at second overall
Much like last year’s draft, there’s a bit of a toss-up at second overall, but one recent report has the Blackhawks leaning in a certain direction.
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