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Jonathan Toews, who captained the Chicago Blackhawks to three Stanley Cups between 2010 and 2015, is reportedly planning to retire after 16 NHL seasons.
With the 2026 NHL Entry Draft coming up and the first bit of NHL offseason activity upon us, I started to think about what a successful offseason would look like…
It took a lot for former Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews to muster a comeback attempt with his hometown Winnipeg Jets, and he was back in the National Hockey League for the first time in several seasons.However, as it must for all players, it appears as though his professional playing career is coming to a […] The post Longtime Blackhawks Captain Jonathan Toews Makes Major Announcement appeared first on HEAVY .
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Chicago Blackhawks are two teams to watch as the NHL Draft creeps closer. There's growing speculation these two teams are in conversations on a trade involving Matthew Knies and the Blackhawks #4 overall draft pick. While Knies was being shopped ahead of last season's deadline, there's been conflicting reports on if John Chayka continues to include Knies in trade discussions. The Maple Leafs new GM is as trade happy as they come and has already moved out Simon Benoi...
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…
The Chicago Blackhawks have been building up their defensive corps for the last five years, starting out by taking Nolan Allan 32nd overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The…
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks at the NHL Draft: 10 thoughts, including a potential trade to secure Ivar Stenberg ( Athletic ) NHL mock draft: Blackhawks might be forced to start run on defensemen ( Sun-Times ) How did Jeff Blashill grade out in his 1st season as Chicago Blackhawks coach? ( Tribune ) Blackhawks Top Pending UFA Ilya Mikheyev Expected To Land Big Payday ( The Hockey News ) Q&A with Blackhawks co...
Here we are at the mid-way point of June, and the Carolina Hurricanes have won this year’s Stanley Cup. The NHL offseason is officially underway, with the 2026 NHL Entry…
The first round of the 2026 NHL Draft is shaping up to be fascinating, and the Chicago Blackhawks could be one of the teams looking to shake up the top of the board in Buffalo. The Blackhawks currently hold the No. 4 overall pick, but according to The Athletic’s Scott Powers, there is a scenario […] The post NHL rumors: Will Blackhawks, Sharks swap 1st-round picks at 2026 Draft? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Forward Kyle Calder, who spent the first six of his 10 NHL seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks, died according to an Instagram post by his daughter on June 15. After playing his final season with the Blackhawks in 2005-06, Calder…
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS NHL mock draft: Blackhawks might be forced to start run on defensemen ( Sun-Times ) How did Jeff Blashill grade out in his 1st season as Chicago Blackhawks coach? ( Tribune ) Blackhawks Top Pending UFA Ilya Mikheyev Expected To Land Big Payday ( The Hockey News ) Q&A with Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill, Part 2: Connor Bedard linemates, adding a defenseman, more ( Athletic ) Q&A with Blackha...
One of the most important matters of business that Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson, who recently received a multi-year contract extension, will have to take care of in the coming weeks is a new contract extension for former first overall draft selection Connor Bedard.Taken first overall in the 2023 NHL Draft after the club […] The post Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard Reveals Why He’s “Pissed Off” appeared first on HEAVY .
The Chicago Blackhawks are set to let pending unrestricted free agent Ilya Mikheyev walk. As the team makes room for the continued promotion of prospects into the NHL, the bottom six, which has been occupied by veterans, will be cleared out, along with their contracts. Since Mikheyev was unable to reach an agreement for a new contract with general manager Kyle Davidson of the Blackhawks, he'll be able to fetch a raise on the market after his $4.75 million average annual valu...
The Chicago Blackhawks have eight draft picks in the 2026 NHL Draft, which is set for June 26 in Buffalo, New York. With another year of plenty of draft picks…
Long gone are the glory days of the Chicago Blackhawks that they experienced from 2009 through 2015, as they advanced to the Western Conference Final four times in that span and also won the Stanley Cup three times.It was a true era of dominance that was marked by franchise icons like Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, […] The post Latest Update On Blackhawks Negotiations With Conor Bedard Isn’t Encouraging appeared first on HEAVY .
It took winning an NBA championship, but Jalen Brunson is finally going to get that Chicago Blackhawks jersey he wanted.
A menacing monster on the back end who could radically transform the Blackhawks' defensive core.
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…
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Q&A with Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill, Part 1: Frondell, Kantserov, more ( Athletic ) Musings on Madison, Episode 212 — A little more pre-draft, offseason Blackhawks chatter ( SCH ) Top of the Draft: Introducing Chase Reid ( SCH ) Nikes, bumper and Bedard: Roman Kantserov is ready for Chicago ( Athletic ) Blackhawks notes from NHL combine: Chase Reid’s dinner, Caleb Malhotra’s connection ...
Center? Or wing?
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.…
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Top of the Draft: Introducing Chase Reid ( SCH ) Nikes, bumper and Bedard: Roman Kantserov is ready for Chicago ( Athletic ) Blackhawks notes from NHL combine: Chase Reid’s dinner, Caleb Malhotra’s connection ( Sun-Times ) Could Blackhawks draft target Ivar Stenberg be the next Lucas Raymond? ( Sun-Times ) Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson says he’s motivated to make a major offseason move ( Athl...
As the Stanley Cup Final continues to unfold between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes, the 2026 NHL draft also draws nearer. The draft, which is slated to begin on June 26, features plenty of intriguing talent, though how the early first round will go remains a mystery.
As draft season approaches, prospects rise and fall. The Chicago Blackhawks have built through the draft since day one of the Kyle Davidson regime, making this time of year especially intriguing. The bitter truth about the draft is that there is no “correct” draft pick. If there is one, it’s entirely unknown for years until […] The post Who Are the Best Chicago Blackhawks Draft Picks? appeared first on The Lead .
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…