For the fourth consecutive trade deadline day, the Edmonton Oilers didn’t make a trade. Of course, the Oilers made their moves earlier this week, acquiring Connor Murphy, Jason Dickinson, and Colton Dach from the Chicago Blackhawks for a 2028 second, a 2027 first, and Andrew Mangiapane in two separate trades. Overall, those weren’t bad trades…
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The Chicago Blackhawks return to the United Center on Friday night following a four-game road trip (five if you count before the Olympic break) and host the Vancouver Canucks.
The Canucks sit dead last in the standings with an 18-36-7 record (good enough for a whopping 43 points). As the Canucks deal with the existential crisis of committing to a rebuild, a 1-7-2 record in their last 10 games has slid by, including losses in their last three games. With the trade deadline dominating headl...
Over the last few days, it certainly seemed like Nick Foligno was going to be traded at some point before the deadline, but the destination was the real mystery. That question was answered on Friday morning when reports surfaced that the veteran forward was headed to the Minnesota Wild.
The Chicago Blackhawks confirmed the move shortly after the initial reports:
trade alert🔔 pic.twitter.com/RM7o5GjQEX — Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) March 6, 2026
The Blackhawks are r...
Nick Foligno has been a tremendous veteran leader and mentor for the young Chicago Blackhawks the past three seasons, but he has said his goodbyes this morning and is on his way to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for future considerations (i.e. nothing, really). The Blackhawks are trading captain Nick Foligno to the Minnesota Wild where he can play with his brother Marcus 👊🏻 pic.twitter.com/A9mNQDCx5m — Nasty Knuckles (@NastyKnuckles) March 6, 2026 The Hawks did Foligno a solid, as he'll...
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Blackhawks Bits: Kaiser’s return appears imminent; Korchinski assigned to Rockford ( SCH )
Musings on Madison, Episode 205 — Blackhawks busy as trade deadline approaches ( SCH )
After trades, Blackhawks motivated to make this the last time they sell at deadline ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic )
It’s just more wishcasting ( Fels )
Blackhawks trade Dickinson, Dach to Oilers ( SCH ) ( Sun...
We’re less than a day away from the 2026 NHL trade deadline, and there’s no shortage of things going on, as the Edmonton Oilers have been one of the busier teams in recent days. They swung a pair of trades with the Chicago Blackhawks, picking up defenceman Connor Murphy on Monday in exchange for a…
Chicago was back on the practice ice on Thursday ahead of Friday’s home game against Vancouver, with some lineup shuffles occurring after a couple of trades this week.
Those shuffles were also required due to the apparent return of Wyatt Kaiser, who was injured just before the Olympic break and hadn’t played since Chicago returned to game action last week. But he was a full participant at Thursday’s practice, skating opposite Sam Rinzel. The forwards were also moved around now that neithe...
The Edmonton Oilers made another splash on the trade market on Wednesday night, acquiring forwards Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Andrew Mangiapane and their 2027 first-round pick. The trade marks the second time in a week that Stan Bowman has made a trade with his former club and…
The emotions are flowing in Oil Country. After a comeback victory over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday, which still left an uncertain taste in fans’ mouths, Stan Bowman continued to be active on the trade front. Last night, he added Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach from the Chicago Blackhawks. It was his second trade of…
Checking in during the middle of an eventful week.
Things are heating up with the NHL Trade Deadline approaching on March 6. On Wednesday, the Edmonton Oilers made their second trade of the week with the Chicago Blackhawks, acquiring Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach in exchange for Andrew Mangiapane and a conditional first-round pick. Elsewhere around the Pacific Division, two rivals continued leaning into…
The Edmonton Oilers have made their second move leading into Friday’s trade deadline. On Wednesday evening, insider Frank Seravalli reported that the Oilers have traded Andrew Mangiapane and a conditional 2027 first, top-12 protected, to the Chicago Blackhawks for Jason Dickinson (50 per cent retention) and Colton Dach. Trade details, per sources: To #LetsGoOilers:C Jason…
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Blackhawks trade Dickinson, Dach to Oilers ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic )
Blackhawks prospect update: Sacha Boisvert will turn pro after college season ends ( Sun-Times )
What I’m hearing, seeing from Blackhawks as trade deadline nears ( Athletic )
RECAPS: Jets 3, Blackhawks 2 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune )
Jason Dickinson is prepared for possible trade: “My game is well-...
The Edmonton Oilers made noise on Wednesday night. Just after 5 pm MST, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that the Oilers were working to acquire Jason Dickinson from the Chicago Blackhawks. Two hours later, various NHL insiders confirmed the details: The Oilers acquired Jason Dickinson with 50 per cent of his salary retained, and Colton Dach…
Seems like the Chicago Blackhawks aren’t done dealing with the Edmonton Oilers.
After sending Connor Murphy north on Monday, reports now indicate the Blackhawks are shipping out Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach to Edmonton as well. Because when you find a trade partner, you might as well keep the line open, right?
In return, the Blackhawks are receiving Andrew Mangiapane and a protected 2027 first-round pick from the Oilers. Half of Dickinson’s salary will also be retained. The team c...
The Edmonton Oilers have struck another deal ahead of the NHL’s trade deadline with the Chicago Blackhawks. The Oilers have acquired Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach for Andrew Mangiapane and a conditional first-round pick in 2027 that is top-12 protected, according to insider Frank Seravalli. The Blackhawks have retained 50 per cent of Dickinson’s contract,…
The Edmonton Oilers have found a new home for Andrew Mangiapane. After weeks of speculation, a demotion to the AHL for just one shift, and boatloads of rumors, Mangiapane has been dealt to the Chicago Blackhawks. Trade details, per sources: To #LetsGoOilers : C Jason Dickinson (50% retained) F Colton Dach To #Blackhawks : F Andrew Mangiapane 2027 1st Round Pick Condition: 1st round pick is Top 12 protected. — Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) March 5, 2026 Mangiapane signed a two-year deal la...
The Edmonton Oilers and Chicago Blackhawks are in talks to consummate a trade that would send Jason Dickinson to Alberta’s capital, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported Wednesday night. Edmonton and Chicago are discussing another move This one would send Jason Dickinson to the Oilers. We will see how it turns out — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 5,…
Daily Faceoff’s Jeff Marek believes the Edmonton Oilers could be the team to watch at the trade deadline and openly wondered about Darnell Nurse’s status. The NHL’s trade deadline is Friday, and there’s been action across the league already. The Oilers have made one move, acquiring Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday for…
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RECAPS: Jets 3, Blackhawks 2 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune )
Jason Dickinson is prepared for possible trade: “My game is well-built for playoffs” ( Sun-Times )
Blackhawks player poll results: Best chirper? Most obnoxious? Worst dressed? ( Athletic )
Blackhawks trade Connor Murphy to the Oilers ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic ) ( Fels )
Andre Burakovsky thankful for Jeff Blash...
The Blackhawks let another late lead disappear on Tuesday night in Winnipeg, falling 3-2 to the Jets to cap their four-game road trip.
Dylan Samberg scored about four minutes into the game to give Winnipeg an early 1-0 lead:
Jets score first pic.twitter.com/K9Z9y4P4UA — BHF (@BlackhawksFocus) March 4, 2026
Near the end of the first period, Frank Nazar found Teuvo Teravainen open in a prime scoring area, and Teuvo made no mistake to tie the game at one:
GOAL: Frank Naz...
Recap of the game.
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The Blackhawks will conclude their post-Olympics road trip on Tuesday night in Winnipeg when it takes on the Jets.
These two teams met at the United Center in mid-January, with much of the focus that evening on former Hawks captain Jonathan Toews playing in his first game in Chicago as an opponent. The Hawks won that game 2-0 and much of what was discussed regarding Winnipeg in the preview for that game still holds true. The Jets are still 10 points behind a playoff spot and have just 23 ...