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Blackhawks sign Roman Kantserov to entry-level contract ( SCH ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic )
The glimpses of Wyatt Kaiser’s NHL potential we saw this season ( SCH )
The Blackhawks will select 4th in the NHL Draft. Here are 5 prospects they should consider ( Tribune )
Where would Roman Kantserov’s skills fit on the Blackhawks’ power play? ( SCH )
Blackhawks European prospect update, 5/12: Final ...
The Windy City deserves a hockey team to take Pride in. The Hawks have been decidedly lacking in that quality.
The Chicago Blackhawks are finally bringing one of their most exciting forward prospects to North America.
Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the KHL officially announced last Friday morning that they terminated Roman Kantserov’s contract, clearing the way for the 21-year-old winger to make the jump to the Chicago Blackhawks organization.
The Blackhawks made the announcement official on Thursday.
it's officially official, everyone say 'hi Roman!!' 📰 ➡︎ https://t.co/XrjmtE7mLT pic.twitter...
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The glimpses of Wyatt Kaiser’s NHL potential we saw this season ( SCH )
The Blackhawks will select 4th in the NHL Draft. Here are 5 prospects they should consider ( Tribune )
Where would Roman Kantserov’s skills fit on the Blackhawks’ power play? ( SCH )
Blackhawks European prospect update, 5/12: Final check-ins on Kantserov, Frondell ( SCH )
Blackhawks Stanley Cup contender checklist: Chic...
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Where would Roman Kantserov’s skills fit on the Blackhawks’ power play? ( SCH )
Blackhawks European prospect update, 5/12: Final check-ins on Kantserov, Frondell ( SCH )
Blackhawks Stanley Cup contender checklist: Chicago needs young defense to take the leap ( Athletic )
Analyzing Blackhawks’ draft options: Could Ivar Stenberg fall to No. 4 pick? ( Sun-Times )
Five questions Blackhawks need...
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Roman Kantserov’s arrival has Blackhawks fans excited and they should be, as he led the KHL in goals this season at just 21 years old. His stats and accomplishments are drawing comparisons to...
More like Roman CANserov, amirite?
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Analyzing Blackhawks’ draft options: Could Ivar Stenberg fall to No. 4 pick? ( Sun-Times )
Five questions Blackhawks need to consider heading into the NHL Draft ( Athletic )
What did we learn about Louis Crevier during his first full NHL season? ( SCH )
What recent NHL history says about the Blackhawks’ options with the No. 4 pick ( SCH )
Exploring additional options available to the Blackh...
The Chicago Blackhawks are a team to watch on the offseason trade market. General manager Kyle Davidson needs to add some help for Connor Bedard and company, and are dangling the number four overall pick to see what kind of package they could land. Ideally, the Blackhawks would find a veteran defenceman with term left on his contract to add to the group. Davidson also has a slew of NHL ready prospects he could include in packages, and word is he's open to do so. Chicago also has a whopping thr...
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What did we learn about Louis Crevier during his first full NHL season? ( SCH )
What recent NHL history says about the Blackhawks’ options with the No. 4 pick ( SCH )
Exploring additional options available to the Blackhawks with the No. 4 pick ( SCH )
Musings on Madison, Episode 210 — A deflating draft lottery ( SCH )
Blackhawks drop two spots following draft lottery; will select No. 4 over...
The Chicago Blackhawks are going to be one of the more aggressive teams on the offseason trade market, and it's all going to kick off at the NHL Draft in Buffalo next month. Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson sits at the 4th spot heading into the first-round, but many around the league know Davidson has no interest using the pick, and would much prefer to dangle the draft pick to land a winger with term on their contract to suit up beside Connor Bedard. Bedard's growing frustrated with t...
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What recent NHL history says about the Blackhawks’ options with the No. 4 pick ( SCH )
Exploring additional options available to the Blackhawks with the No. 4 pick ( SCH )
Musings on Madison, Episode 210 — A deflating draft lottery ( SCH )
Blackhawks drop two spots following draft lottery; will select No. 4 overall ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic )
What long-term role is the be...
The New York Rangers should be in for a busy offseason as they continue their retool. One of their top trade candidates to watch this summer is forward Alexis Lafreniere. The 2020 first-overall pick has been in the rumor mill for quite some time and could use a change of scenery. Because of this, let's take a look at three teams that could target Lafreniere this offseason. Chicago Blackhawks The Blackhawks are in desperate need of help in their top six. Connor Bedard needs be...
Matthews Knies was selected 57th overall in the second round of the 2021 NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs . He made his debut on Apr. 10th, 2023, against the Florida Panthers . The Maple Leafs still had a competitive roster built by general manager Kyle Dubas, then, and defeated the Panthers 2-1. Knies wouldn't contribute to the scoresheet, but played 18 shifts and 13:09 time on ice. Three years later, and he's developed into a two-way, top-six forward who scored 66 poin...
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What recent NHL history says about the Blackhawks’ options with the No. 4 pick ( SCH )
Exploring additional options available to the Blackhawks with the No. 4 pick ( SCH )
Musings on Madison, Episode 210 — A deflating draft lottery ( SCH )
Blackhawks drop two spots following draft lottery; will select No. 4 overall ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic )
What long-term role is the be...
We’ve already looked into what has happened in the recent past when teams trade a top pick for established veteran talent. The results weren’t great.
It’s worth noting again that none of the trades referenced in that article included a team knowingly giving up a top-five pick in the salary cap era, which is key with the Blackhawks sitting at No. 4. It’s pretty rare that a such a pick is traded at all , much less for an established player as the central piece. However, rare doesn’t mean ne...
The worst-case scenario happened for the Blackhawks in the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery: they fell back two spots and now hold the No. 4 overall pick. That’s still a valuable asset and the Blackhawks will land a very good player, but the slide likely takes them out of the range where they could realistically expect immediate NHL help next season from their selected player.
Only Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg feel likely to step directly into the NHL next season and move the needle in a meaning...
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Blackhawks drop two spots following draft lottery; will select No. 4 overall ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic )
What long-term role is the best fit for Alex Vlasic’s skills? ( SCH )
Blackhawks 2026 NHL Draft Lottery guide ( Athletic )
Connor Bedard explains decision not to play for Canada at World Championship ( Athletic )
How can Bedard find the next steps toward realizing his ...
On Tuesday evening, the Blackhawks had the misfortune of dropping two spots in the 2026 NHL Draft order thanks to some unfortunate bounces at this year’s draft lottery.
Chicago will now pick No. 4 overall despite finishing second from the bottom of the league standings this year, leapt by Toronto and San Jose during the lottery proceedings.
the Chicago Blackhawks will be selecting 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐓𝐇 at the 2026 NHL Draft👏‼️🚨 pic.twitter.com/Fxr3zjc3I4 — Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) ...
A big-picture look at the closest thing Chicago currently has to a veteran on the blue line.
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Blackhawks 2026 NHL Draft Lottery guide ( Athletic )
Connor Bedard explains decision not to play for Canada at World Championship ( Athletic )
How can Bedard find the next steps toward realizing his superstar potential? ( SCH )
Breaking down Blackhawks’ odds entering NHL draft lottery: Shot at Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg on the line ( Sun-Times )
The Ups and Downs of Artyom Levshunov’s 202...
After a career year in 2025-26, Bobby McMann is setting himself up to land a big payday this offseason. If he ends up not re-signing with the Seattle Kraken, he will have a lot of interest as a free agent. Due to this, let's look at three teams that could look to sign McMann this offseason. Chicago Blackhawks The Blackhawks desperately need to add more scoring to their top six if they hope to be more competitive next season. When noting that McMann just put together a 29-goal season, it ...
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How can Bedard find the next steps toward realizing his superstar potential? ( SCH )
Breaking down Blackhawks’ odds entering NHL draft lottery: Shot at Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg on the line ( Sun-Times )
The Ups and Downs of Artyom Levshunov’s 2025-26 season ( SCH )
Blackhawks AHL prospect update, 4/28: final season evaluations ( SCH )
Musings on Madison, Episode 209 — Superb superlative...
It is no secret that the St. Louis Blues are open to moving their top players. Due to this, Pavel Buchnevich is certainly a player to keep an eye on during the offseason. Due to this, let's take a look at three teams that could look to acquire Buchnevich during the offseason if he is willing to waive his no-trade clause. Chicago Blackhawks The Blackhawks need to improve their top six immensely this offseason. Due to this, a player like Buchnevich could have the potential to grab th...
The Chicago Blackhawks have one of the hottest prospect pools in the NHL . Ranked the best pool in the league by Scott Wheeler of The Athletic, the team has seen talent trickle into the lineup at the end of the season that could be game changers in the future. One of those players was the Swedish-born forward, Anton Frondell, selected 3rd overall in 2025 by the Blackhawks. The prospect made the bold claim that his game is comparable to Stanley Cup winner Aleksandr Barkov. As ...