2026-09-09
Bedard's five-year extension signals Chicago is done rebuilding -
Connor Bedard’s five-year extension could signal the Chicago Blackhawks are ready to move beyond their rebuilding phase and start competing.
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Around the NHL: New CBA Updates, Gauthier’s Price Tag, Hellebuyck Suitors, More -
The NHL faucet has turned on, hockey fans! Training camps will open across the league one week from today, which means we’ll have NHL players on the ice! There’s a lot of excitement and anticipation for the Blackhawks this season with the return of Patrick Kane and other significant additions to the roster, including Bowen Byram. One week from today, they’ll be skating together, officially, as teammates. As we look ahead to the start of a nee NHL season, there will be changes. The regular season begins in September this year, moving to an 84-game slate. Which means shorter training camps. A new collective bargaining agreement takes affect on Sept. 15, so there will be some changes from that as well. With NHL players in Vegas this week for the North American player media events, there’s some news and notes coming out from insiders and reporters around the league. We got two notebook-emptying columns at
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Jack’s Daily: Blackhawks Showcase Preview; Sharks & Bruins Signings; Hughes Rumors -
We’re now another day closer to the Chicago Blackhawks first official practice session in roughly five months, as 22 prospects […] The post Jack’s Daily: Blackhawks Showcase Preview; Sharks & Bruins Signings; Hughes Rumors appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now.
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Canes Sign Robidas, Brind'Amour, and Primeau
Trio helped lead Chicago Wolves to 2026 Calder Cup Finals -
Canes Sign Robidas, Brind'Amour, and Primeau Trio helped lead Chicago Wolves to 2026 Calder Cup Finals
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St. Louis Blues 2026 Prospect Showcase Roster and Schedule -
The St. Louis Blues prospects will face prospects from the Chicago Blackhawks. The games will take place on Monday September 14 and Tuesday September 15. Monday’s game is at 6:00 PM EST while Tuesday is at 4:00 PM EST. Both games will be played at USG Arena. The Blues will have practice on Saturday and […] The post St. Louis Blues 2026 Prospect Showcase Roster and Schedule appeared first on Inside The Rink.
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The Blackhawks could have the perfect storm in 2026-27 -
The Chicago Blackhawks just might have the right combination of pieces in place for the perfect storm for success this season.
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Kane Fire’d Up, Draft Dates Set, Sörbrand Scores, and Other Blackhawks Bullets -
You know it’s after Labor Day and we’re turning our attention to hockey when the national folks start cranking out rumor mills and updates. We got a couple of those on Tuesday from Pierre LeBrun and Chris Johnston at The Athletic. I’ll have more from those later in a season-opening Around the NHL. For anyone who is a Sirius/XM subscriber, I’ll be on NHL Network Radio around 3 PM CT today to talk all things Blackhawks. Alex Vlasic continues to be one of the Blackhawks’ best ambassadors in the community. He’s done a lot of work with Misericordia Home since he joined the Hawks. He’ll be at their annual Family Fest on Sept. 13 to do the autograph and photo thing. I’ll be both surprised and disappointe
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Blackhawks 2026 Prospect Showcase: Schedule, Players & Storylines To Watch -
For the first time in far too long, the Blackhawks Ice Center in downtown Chicago will be filled with some […] The post Blackhawks 2026 Prospect Showcase: Schedule, Players & Storylines To Watch appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now.
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The Risks and Rewards of the Blackhawks Testing Roman Kantserov at Center -
Roman Kantserov is one of the most intriguing additions to the Chicago Blackhawks heading into this upcoming season. He’s among the most anticipated prospects entering the league. Kantserov was one…
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Bowen Byram Contract Looking Better All the Time & What Is the Blackhawks’ Ceiling in 2026-27? -
Also, franchise’s 5 best & worst contracts of the salary cap era, comparing McDavid & Bedard’s rookie seasons, and more.
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DeBrincat vill stanna i Detroit – trots Larkins trejdkrav och Kane-tappet -
Alex DeBrincat går in på sista året av sitt kontrakt efter sin bästa NHL-säsong hittills. Trots en turbulent sommar i Detroit Red Wings är beskedet tydligt: 28-åringen vill förlänga och stanna i klubben. Detroit har haft en ovanligt stökig sommar. Lagkaptenen Dylan Larkin har begärt en trejd. Patrick Kane har lämnat för Chicago Blackhawks och […] Inlägget DeBrincat vill stanna i Detroit – trots Larkins trejdkrav och Kane-tappet dök först upp på hurbra.se.
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No. 20 Nolan Allan: Depth defenseman of the future? -
The San Jose Sharks have done a very good job of building the prospect pool through the draft. In fact, the first five players on our list were all selected by General Manager Mike Grier and his team in the past few drafts. That said, sometimes you have to use the assets that you acquire to fill positions of need. And that’s the case with the 20th player on our list, Nolan Allan, who was added to the Sharks through trade rather than through the draft. The Sharks traded for Allan in January, when the team dealt defenseman Jake Furlong, Ryan Ellis’ contract and a 2028 fourth-round pick to the Chicago Blackhawks for goaltender Laurent Brossoit, Allan and a 2028 seventh-round pick. Allan played most of the season in the AHL last season, splitting his time between the Rockford IceHogs and the San Jose Barracuda. He had 20 points (6 G, 16 A) in 64 games between the two teams and 67 penalty minutes. Position: DefenseH
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2026-09-08
Les nouvelles sont bonnes concernant Connor Bedard -
L’état de santé de Connor Bedard inquiète toujours un peu les poolers à ce temps-ci de l’année. Opéré une première fois en janvier 2024 en raison d’une blessure à la mâchoire, il avait aussi été à l’écart pour une blessure à l’épaule durant la dernière saison. Et
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Bedard Skating?!? Detroit GM Update, Mikita Days Away, and Other Blackhawks Bullets -
As we get closer to the Blackhawks veterans getting on the ice formally for practices next week in preparation for the 2026-27 season, more and more players are moving back into their stalls at the Blackhawks Ice Center and have started skating together. A number of players were on the ice on Monday, and a surprising face was on the ice with them. RizNHL shared a number of videos of Connor Bedard skating with skills coaches. Connor Bedard skating and shooting lightly HUGE #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/eEEKOA9NOs— Riz (@RizNHL) September 7, 2026
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NHL Draft Classes Getting Paid: Examining Recent Contract Trends -
The summer of 2026 will be remembered as the summer the NHL went wild spending money. When Minnesota handed Kirill Kaprizov a contract with a $17M AAV one year ago it sent shockwaves around the NHL. That cap hit was $3M more than Leon Draisaitl, who was at the top of the leaderboard. That was only a sign of things to come — in a big way. When the 2027-28 NHL season begins, Kaprizov will be the fourth-highest paid player in the NHL. Indeed, four contracts with a higher AAV than Draisaitl’s $14M were signed this summer — including Connor Bedard’s $15M deal with the Blackhawks — and we’re still waiting for Anaheim to sign Cutter Gauthier and Columbus to get something done with Adam Fantilli. What’s become increasingly interesting is not only how quickly the AAV on the top deals is
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We Finally Know the Blues’ Roster for Next Week’s Prospect Showcase Games -
The St. Louis Blues finally announced which prospects will be in Chicago to skate in games against the Blackhawks’ prospects on Monday evening and Tuesday afternoon next week. The Blues’ roster includes four players drafted by St. Louis in the 2026 NHL Draft, led by No. 16 overall pick Maddox Dagenais. Three of the Blues’ four first-round picks from the last three drafts will be involved (they have links embedded in their names). Here’s who’s coming from St. Louis: Forwards: Justin Carbonneau (68)
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What Is the Chicago Blackhawks’ Ceiling in 2026-27? -
The Chicago Blackhawks are heading into the season without realistic playoff aspirations again. The Blackhawks have missed the playoffs nine of the last 10 seasons, so if everything goes well,…
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Är Unger Sörum Redo?: "Det är såklart målet" -
Finalist i AHL, debut i NHL samt poängkung i Chicago Wolves. Med det drömåret bakom sig har Felix Unger Sörum satt en höga ribba: Att slå sig in i Stanley Cup-mästarna Carolina Hurricanes. – Jag kan inte göra så mycket mer än mitt bästa, så det är bara att åka dit och ha kul, berättar den tidigare Leksandstalangen för hockeysverige.se. The post Är Unger Sörum Redo?: "Det är såklart målet" appeared first on hockeysverige.se.
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2026 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Wyatt Kaiser stays at No. 5 -
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Three things that must go right for the Blackhawks to make the playoffs this season -
A lot of things will have to come together for the Blackhawks to make the playoffs in 2026-27.
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Énorme revirement de situation dans le dossier Connor Bedard -
Importante mise à jour juste avant l'ouverture du camp d'entraînement chez les Blackhawks!
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Jack’s Daily: Bedard Spotted Skating; Greenberg News; Showcase Approaching -
Back from Labor Day Weekend, the Chicago Blackhawks 2026 Prospect Showcase is now only three days away, with practices beginning […] The post Jack’s Daily: Bedard Spotted Skating; Greenberg News; Showcase Approaching appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now.
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Rockford IceHogs: It's Your Happy Place -
Visit your happy place all season long and cheer on the Rockford IceHogs at the BMO Center! With exciting Chicago Blackhawks prospects on the ice and a number of fan-favorite giveaways and theme nights loaded on the promotonal schedule, fans of all ages will have an unforgettable experience. Get tickets now at IceHogs.com!
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Bleacher Report mixed on Blackhawks' long-term contract decisions -
Bleacher Report praised Connor Bedard's extension but questioned Bowen Byram's new deal. Here's why the Blackhawks' biggest contracts earned mixed reviews.
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Blackhawks’ Bowen Byram Contract Looking Better All the Time -
The Chicago Blackhawks are at a critical development in their rebuild efforts. They have been down this path before and patience is critical as the young, talented core attempts to…
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Blackhawks options at center, players with the most to prove, Vlasic, Commesso & more -
There’s plenty of storylines to discuss as we get closer to the start of the season for the Chicago Blackhawks.
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Morning Bag Skate 9/8-9/13 -
Daily MBS posts return next week. The hockey: it approaches. This is your thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Do the Blackhawks have a path to fourth place in the Central Division? (Sun-Times) How Kevin Korchinski approached this offseason differently (Athletic) Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Sam Rinzel leaps to No. 6 (SCH) Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Artyom Levshunov remains at No. 7 (SCH) Hawks Corner: Is a clear plan so much to ask?
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Blackhawksille hyviä uutisia – Connor Bedard takaisin jäällä ennen aikojaan -
Chicago Blackhawks sai vihdoin hyviä uutisia supertähtensä Connor Bedardin tilanteesta. Nuori hyökkääjä on palannut jäälle alle kaksi kuukautta sen jälkeen, kun hän loukkasi olkapäänsä. Bedard kärsi vasemman olkapään vammasta kesäharjoittelussa Vancouverissa ja joutui leikkaukseen heinäkuussa. Alun perin hänen arvioitiin olevan sivussa noin neljä kuukautta ja paluuta odotettiin vasta marraskuussa. Loukkaantumiset ovat kuitenkin alkaneet herättää pieniä […]
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Detroit Red Wings yhä ilman GM:ää – Jopa Baseball-pomo sanoi kiitos ei -
Detroit Red Wings joutuu etsimään uutta GM:ää muualta kuin kaupungin toisesta suurseurasta. Detroit Tigersin GM Jeff Greenberg vetäytyi maanantaina ehdokkuudesta Red Wingsin avoimeen tehtävään. Red Wings etsii korvaajaa Steve Yzermanille, joka jätti GM ja seuran varatoimitusjohtajan tehtävät heinäkuussa. Greenberg oli noussut yhdeksi ehdokkaista, vaikka työskentelee nykyisin baseballin puolella. Hänellä on kuitenkin aiempaa NHL-kokemusta Chicago Blackhawksin […]
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NHL – Jiri Felcman (SCL Tigers) au Prospect Showcase de Chicago -
Les Chicago Blackhawks ont dévoilé le programme et l’effectif de leur Prospect Showcase 2026. Organisé à domicile, au Blackhawks Ice Center, l’événement permettra aux jeunes espoirs de l’organisation de se mettre en évidence lors de deux confrontations face aux St. Louis Blues, les 14 et 15 septembre. Les deux rencontres auront lieu à l’USG Arena, ... L’article NHL – Jiri Felcman (SCL Tigers) au Prospect Showcase de Chicago est apparu en premier sur Planète Hockey.
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Josh Doan: Sabres Are ‘A Better Team’ After Tuch, Byram Exits -
Highlights Josh Doan says the Sabres are a better team even after losing Alex Tuch and Bowen Byram Byram’s June trade to Chicago blindsided him, and he says the room still has to replace that voice Read below for what Doan said about Olen Zellweger, Louis Crevier and Buffalo’s Sept. 17 camp opening Buffalo lost […] The post Josh Doan: Sabres Are ‘A Better Team’ After Tuch, Byram Exits appeared first on Gino Hard.
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2026-09-07
Blackhawks fans get some absolutely fantastic news about Connor Bedard today -
Let's gooooooo!
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Tigers GM Jeff Greenberg withdraws consideration for Red Wings job -
Greenberg was an associate GM for the Chicago Blackhawks before joining the Tigers.
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It's not impossible for Drew Commesso to make the Blackhawks in 2026-27 -
With the Blackhawks having given Drew Commesso a contract extension, he can fight for a goalie spot in 2026-27.
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Where are they now? The 2020 Blackhawks playoff team -
Six years after the Blackhawks' last playoff game, here's where every player from Chicago's 2020 postseason lineup is today.
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Blackhawks Defenseman Wyatt Kaiser Entering Important Contract Year -
It’s been a wild summer of spending around the NHL, and the Blackhawks have been among the league’s biggest spenders. General manager Kyle Davidson put pen to paper on the two largest contracts by annual average value in the history of the franchise this summer, first with Bowen Byram and then with Connor Bedard. But the money getting thrown around in the league has been enormous. As of this writing, the Blackhawks are the only team in the league to sign multiple players to contracts north of $9M per this offseason. However, since the start of the summer we’ve seen 12 new contracts written with an AAV of at least $9M. That number doesn’t include new contracts for Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli or Ducks forward Cutter Gauthier, who are both still waiting for a new deal. If/When the Ducks sign Gauthier, they’ll join the Blackhawks in having two players making more than $10M per season; they matched Leo Carl
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3 Blackhawk’s players with the most to prove in 2026-27 -
The Chicago Blackhawk’s are headed into the 2026-27 season with a lot more firepower than they did last season. But some players will have more pressure on them than others. These 3 players top the list.
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Playoff Dreaming, Nazar Highlights, Mulvey’s Records, and Other Blackhawks Bullets -
Happy Labor Day, folks. We’re another sleep closer to Blackhawks hockey, which is just lovely. We’re all hoping to see the Blackhawks in the playoffs sooner than later. That requires to things: the Hawks to get significantly better… and team(s) to replace them at the bottom of the standings. That’s one of the reasons I wrote our offseason reset series for all of the other teams in the Central Division (which you can find links to at our convenient Season Preview Hub). Ben Pope at the Chicago Sun-Times took a look at how the Blackhawks stack up against the bottom half
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Gegnercheck: ZSC Lions -
Die ZSC Lions gehören zu den erfolgreichsten und traditionsreichsten Adressen im Schweizer Eishockey. 1930 als Zürcher Schlittschuh-Club gegründet, feierte der ZSC bereits sechs Jahre später seine erste Meisterschaft. Einen entscheidenden Einschnitt in der Clubgeschichte stellte 1997 die Fusion mit der Eishockey-Sektion des Grasshopper Clubs Zürich dar. Inzwischen führt die Lions-Organisation zwölf nationale Meisterschaften in ihrem Palmarès, sieben davon wurden seit der Jahrtausendwende eingefahren. Auch international hinterließen die Zürcher ihre Spuren. 2009 und 2025 gewannen sie die Champions Hockey League, zudem holten sie 2009 gegen die Chicago Blackhawks den Victoria Cup. Ihre Heimspiele tragen die Lions seit Oktober 2022 in der Swiss Life Arena im Zürcher Stadtteil Altstetten aus. Nach 72 Jahren im Hallenstadion bezog der ZSC damit erstmals eine eigene Spielstätte. 12.000 Zuschauer finden im modernen „Löwenkäf
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This Close to Hockey! Fantasy Goalies, Ivanov’s KHL First, and Other Blackhawks Bullets -
It’s Sunday of Labor Day weekend, which means there will be Blackhawks (prospects) on the ice this week! We’ve spent the summer talking about rankings, prospects, contract signings and trades and we’re now inside the week that skates hit the ice and we can start finally talking about actual hockey being played! The Blackhawks still need to sign restricted free agent defenseman Ethan Del Mastro. They already have seven defensemen signed for the NHL roster, so we’ll see how long that plays out. Chicago’s in a far better situation than a few other teams regarding their outstanding RFAs, especially Anaheim with Cutter Gauthier, Columbus with Adam Fantilli and Detroit with Simon Edvinsson. Oh, and we’re still waiting for some resolution on the trade demands from Dylan Larkin a
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Korchinski Talks Next Steps, Buium Got PAID, and Other Blackhawks Bullets -
Scott Powers talked to Kevin Korchinski about how he spent his summer getting ready for his fourth professional season. Now 22, and having signed a second NHL contract recently, Korchinski knows he has a battle coming in training camp to get on the ice with the
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2026-09-06
Do Blackhawks have a path to fourth place in Central Division? -
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2026-09-05
The Blackhawks have a lot of options down the middle -
The Blackhawks envision Connor Bedard, Frank Nazar, Anton Frondell, Oliver Moore, and now apparently Roman Kantserov as possible centers, but there are only so many spots.
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NHL-legenda sai poikansa samaan ammattiin – nyt isä jakaa tärkeimmät oppinsa -
Ulf Samuelssonin poika Philip Samuelsson aloittaa uuden uran isänsä jalanjäljissä, ja NHL-legenda on auttanut poikaansa valmistautumaan ensimmäiseen valmentajapestiin. 62-vuotias Ulf Samuelsson kuuluu NHL:n kokeneimpiin ruotsalaisvalmentajiin. Hän on toiminut apuvalmentajana Phoenix Coyotesissa, New York Rangersissa, Chicago Blackhawksissa ja Florida Panthersissa sekä päävalmentajana AHL:n Charlotte Checkersissä. Nyt myös hänen 35-vuotias poikansa Philip on siirtynyt valmentajaksi lopetettuaan peliuransa […]
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How Alex Vlasic's leadership can be even more significant in 2026-27 -
Leadership has always been important to Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic, and he can take a significant step with it in 2026-27.
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Reasons to be pessimistic about the 2026-27 Blackhawks -
There are plenty of reasons to feel better about the Chicago Blackhawks chances for success this season, as opposed to past years. But there are also a plethora of ways this 2026-2027 campaign can play out poorly for this team.
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Blackhawks leadership group, notes on Bedard, Rinzel, Kantserov & more -
In our latest roundup, we have tons of great content about the Chicago Blackhawks as they prepare for the 2026-27 season. Topics include the leadership group, Connor Bedard, Roman Kantserov, Sam Rinzel & more.
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Blackhawks’ Anton Frondell gets real on Connor Bedard shoulder injury -
The Chicago Blackhawks will be without Connor Bedard to begin the 2026-27 season. The star Blackhawks forward injured his shoulder during a practice over the summer. Chicago will need to fill the void left by him and could look to fellow youngster Anton Frondell to do so. Frondell is widely expected to make the NHL […] The post Blackhawks’ Anton Frondell gets real on Connor Bedard shoulder injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Svenske NHL-legendaren mentor åt sin son -
LOS ANGELES. Ingen svensk hockeytränare har mer erfarenhet av NHL än Ulf Samuelsson, 62. Han har haft rollen som assisterande coach i Phoenix Coyotes, New York Rangers, Chicago Blackhawks och Florida Panthers. Lägg till detta en säsong som huvudtränare i AHL-klubben Charlotte Checkers (2026-17). Nu går sonen Philip Samuelsson, 35, i pappas fotspår. Efter att […]
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5 Underrated Hart Trophy Long Shots | Countdown to Hockey -
Who are the NHL's best under-the-radar Hart Trophy candidates for the 2026-27 season? We look beyond the usual favorites like Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, Leon Draisaitl and Nikita Kucherov and break down five players who could make a serious MVP case if everything falls into place. From Jack Hughes and Connor Bedard to Zach Werenski, Tage Thompson and 150-1 long shot Tim Stützle, these are five players worth watching as the season gets underway. Which sleeper Hart Trophy candidate are you backing? Let us know in the comments! 00:00 - Intro 00:44 - The Top Hart Trophy Favorites 01:25 - Jack Hughes 01:43 - Connor Bedard 02:41 - Zach Werenski 03:37 - Tage Thompson 04:14 - Tim Stützle #Hockey #DailyFaceoff #CountdownToHockey #HartTrophy #NHLMVP #NHLAwards #ConnorMcDavid #NathanMacKinnon #JackHughes #ConnorBedard #ZachWerenski #TageThompson #TimStutzle #NewJerseyDevils #ChicagoBlackhawks #ColumbusBlueJackets #BuffaloSabres #OttawaSenators #NHL2026 Reach out to sales@thenationne
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Frågor och Svar: Anton Frondell
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2026-09-04
Marek Vanacker can show his "big power forward" potential in first pro season -
Marek Vanacker had a career year in the OHL. Now, all eyes will be on how he translates his power forward game to the pros.
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Fantasy Sleepers, Breakouts and Busts From Every NHL Team: Chicago Blackhawks -
Connor Bedard’s supporting cast grows as Tyler Bertuzzi eyes a career year and Sam Rinzel prepares for top-pair duties. Discover which Windy City stars will anchor rosters.
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The Blackhawks will improve their overtime record in 2026-2027 -
With the increased offensive skill acquired over the offseason, the Blackhawks will improve upon their 7-14 overtime record from last season.
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Blackhawks’ 5 Best & Worst Contracts of the Salary Cap Era -
Over the years, the Chicago Blackhawks have had some contracts that worked out really well, while others turned into questionable signings that left fans wondering what management was thinking. Here’s…
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Jeff Blashill faces mounting pressure to accelerate the Blackhawks' rebuild -
Jeff Blashill is being tasked with bringing the Blackhawks out of the rebuild, but did Kyle Davidson do enough to get them there?
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Anton Frondell’s goal for 2026-27 season will fire up Blackhawks fans -
The Chicago Blackhawks are eyeing an end to a lengthy rebuild in 2026-27, and they’re going to need the young talent to take a significant step forward for that to happen. The Hawks have finished dead last in the Central Division in each of the last four seasons, but the franchise has a new wave […] The post Anton Frondell’s goal for 2026-27 season will fire up Blackhawks fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Läget inför försäsongen: Chicago Blackhawks
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2026 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Sam Rinzel leaps to No. 6 -
The 2026 version of Second City Hockey’s Top 25 Under 25 rankings moves on to our Top 10, which will contain a lengthier breakdown of each individual who made it into that group. Sam Rinzel Position: Defense Age: 22 (June 25, 2004) Acquired via: First-round pick (25th overall) in 2022 NHL Draft 2025-26 team: Chicago Blackhawks (NHL) | Rockford IceHogs (AHL) 2025-26 NHL stats: 14 points (4 G, 10 A) in 54 NHL games | 14 points (2 G, 12 A) in 23 AHL games Size: 6-foot-5, 194 pounds Contract: One-year, $941,667 AAV (entry-level contract) Rankings: 5 (Eric), 7 (Dave, LBR, SCH) Last T25U25 ranking: N
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Jack’s Daily: Frondell Interview; More Kantserov Love; Red Wings GM Search -
Incoming rookie forwards Anton Frondell and Roman Kantserov continue to be the topic of conversation around the Chicago Blackhawks this […] The post Jack’s Daily: Frondell Interview; More Kantserov Love; Red Wings GM Search appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now.
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Outlining the potential leadership group for the Blackhawks in 2026-27 -
Who will be named as captain for the Chicago Blackhawks this season? Who will be the alternate captains? Here are some prime candidates.
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Why a hot start is crucial for Roman Kantserov in Chicago -
Russian rookie and KHL goal scoring machine Roman Kantserov heads to the NHL, but it's vital he makes a hot satart in Chicago in their search for an out and out goalscorer.
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BN’s 2026-27 NHL Fantasy Hockey Big Board is Here! -
If you’re one of those NHL fans who dabbles in fantasy hockey, it’s getting to be about that time for your draft. Which means it’s time to do a little digging and get your fantasy cheat sheets put together. On behalf of those who participate in fantasy hockey, we’ve put together our first ever Bleacher Nation NHL Fantasy Big Board. We built consensus rankings based on four key lists that a lot (most) fantasy hockey players will rely on for their drafts. Rankings we included in our cheat sheet: ESPN’s top 250 Fantrax (670 players via
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Frondell’s Playoff Goal, a Jack Adams Nod, Incredible Vibes, and Other Blackhawks Bullets -
Tom Gulitti at NHL.com spoke with Blackhawks rookie forward Anton Frondell during the European Player Media Tour last month. And I love the first quote included in the piece: “My goal for this season is to help the team make the playoffs,” Frondell said. “That’s maybe the first step in our development plan because we’ve missed the playoffs the past couple of years. Then, how far we will go, it’s just up to us.” Frondell also talked about playing with Connor Bedard
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8 NHLers Due to Regress in 2026-27 -
Earlier this week, we looked at nine NHLers who are due to bounce back after tough 2025-26 seasons. Today, let’s look at eight NHLers coming off career seasons who could…
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Which IceHogs on expiring entry-level contracts can make their way to the Blackhawks this season? -
With many Rockford IceHogs players on expiring entry-level contracts, which of them will play with the Chicago Blackhawks this season?
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2027 NHL Mock Draft – First Round -
DBTB – Here we go, my fellow Sabre fans…as the school year gets underway, another Draft year has come! Now, I know we’re all focused on things like the Buffalo Sabres replicating last year’s performance, or even exceeding it, and things like Connor Hellebuyck or Kirill Marchenko joining the club. No one is thinking much about the Draft at this point in time. That’s cool. Still, as we discovered this off-season, one never knows how things will transpire on Draft Day. I certainly never envisioned the Sabres selecting at #4 and at #20 in the first round, but…that’s exactly what happened. So I will continue to follow these young prospects, really more for my own entertainment, but also for you, DBTB, in the event you have a hankering for some junior hockey or are, like Casey Kasem before you, keeping your feet on the ground while reaching for (future) stars! And while I’m most certainly an amateur when it comes to player assessment and prospec
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BN Blackhawks 2026-27 Season Preview Hub -
As we get ready for the 2026-27 NHL season to get rolling, we’ve been putting together plenty of content for Blackhawks fans to get back into the swing of hockey. Our goal here is to put everything in one, easy-to-bookmark location so Blackhawks fans can come back and find what they’re looking for.
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Frondells mål: Ta Chicago Blackhawks till slutspel -
Anton Frondell går in på sin första hela NHL säsong med ett tydligt mål. 19-årige svensken vill hjälpa Chicago Blackhawks tillbaka till Stanley Cup slutspelet. – Mitt mål för den här säsongen är att hjälpa laget att ta sig till slutspelet, sa han under European Player Media Tour. The post Frondells mål: Ta Chicago Blackhawks till slutspel appeared first on hockeysverige.se.
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Friday Habs Headlines: Twelve years of TVA -
Montreal Canadiens news and notes The NHL announced a new 12-year French-language broadcast arrangement in Canada, with TVA Sports securing rights through a sub-licensing agreement between Rogers Communications Inc. and Quebecor Inc. [Sportsnet | Montreal Gazette | La Presse] Amazon announces its NHL schedule, including these seven Canadiens games you’ll only get on streaming. [
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Sam Rinzel can build on his "swagger" with the Blackhawks in 2026-27 -
Sam Rinzel had his ups and downs during his rookie season with the Chicago Blackhawks, but he can impress further in 2026-27 with his "swagger."
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Connor Bedard's low ranking on The Athletic's player tiers list is all due to Kyle Davidson -
A panel of experts at The Athletic raised concerns about Connor Bedard's value in the NHL, but cited it may very well be due to the poor roster construction of the Chicago Blackhawks.
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Can Flyers build winner without top-3 pick? Pronger says yes, but it's not easy -
The Flyers felt they hit “rock bottom” in March of the 2024-25 season, which led them to Porter Martone three months later.They’ve certainly had some seasons that could be considered bottoming out. They’ve had draft picks as high as Nos. 5
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Reasons to be optimistic about the 2026-27 Blackhawks -
Despite the Chicago Blackhawks poor on-ice results over the last few seasons, it appears to be a youth team ready to finally make that breakthrough in 2026-27.
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Canucks Trade Pitch Sends $38.5M Sniper to Blackhawks in Bold Move -
The Vancouver Canucks have traded away several players since this past season. It is not difficult to understand why, as they have started a rebuild.Due to this, one Canucks player who has been the subject of trade speculation for much of this offseason is forward Jake DeBrusk. This was also the case leading up to […] The post Canucks Trade Pitch Sends $38.5M Sniper to Blackhawks in Bold Move appeared first on HEAVY.
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Jack’s Daily: Blackhawks Prospect Buzz; Calder Candidates; Blues New Captain -
The Chicago Blackhawks continue to dominate top prospect and pipelines lists as the start of the 2026-27 season creeps closer […] The post Jack’s Daily: Blackhawks Prospect Buzz; Calder Candidates; Blues New Captain appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now.
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What does a successful 2026-27 season look like for Oilers’ Colton Dach? -
Colton Dach’s name may not have drawn the most attention when the Edmonton Oilers traded for him and Jason Dickinson from the Chicago Blackhawks before last March’s trade deadline, but he certainly caught the attention of many once he donned the Oilers’ orange and blue silks. During the final month of last season and into…
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2026 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Artyom Levshunov remains at No. 7 -
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League-Leading 11 Blackhawks Top New Young Player, Prospect Rankings -
Yeah, we’re getting closer to training camp. Which means we’re getting loaded up with player and prospect rankings in end-of-summer editions and updates. And the Blackhawks are getting plenty of mentions this year. On Thursday morning, Scott Wheeler published his third annual “NHL Prospect Tiers” piece. I will say, the use of the word “prospect” is a bit of a misnomer; this is his ranking of the top 145 young players in the NHL and affiliated prospects. It’s a bit of a companion piece to the Player Tiers piece done each year at The Athletic that attempts to rank players.
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New Player Rankings, an Elite Bedard Card, Rookie GIFs, and Other Blackhawks Bullets -
On Wednesday, a collection of folks at The Athletic published their new season Player Tiers list/rankings. They break players down into categories and offer some analysis. Only three Blackhawks made the macro list: Connor Bedard (who was in the third tier – “All-Star”), Bowen Byram and Spencer Knight (who were in the fifth tier – “Support”). I thought the comments about Byram were interesting: Byram, who went from the Sabres’ No. 3 defenseman to the Blackhawks’ No. 1 this summer, didn’t initially make the cut owing to his lack of a track record
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Calder Trophy Candidates: Two Blackhawks Forwards Listed in Top 20 Rankings -
With less than four weeks until opening night of the 2026-27 NHL regular season, Harman Dayal, Scott Wheeler, and Corey […] The post Calder Trophy Candidates: Two Blackhawks Forwards Listed in Top 20 Rankings appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now.
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Frondell tells NHL.com his goal is to help Blackhawks get back to postseason -
CHICAGO HOPE Frondell tells NHL.com his goal is to help Blackhawks get back to postseason
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Blackhawks 2026-27 Preview: Forwards -
After previewing the Blackhawks goaltenders and defensemen, today we turn our attention to the forwards. This could be an exciting year in Chicago. And expectations are high for a young group that’s gaining more experience. With all due respect to Bowen Byram, the biggest name added to the stalls in the Blackhawks locker room this summer was Patrick Kane. The
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Blackhawks captaincy, Byram musings, training camp storylines & more -
Some hot topics surrounding the Chicago Blackhawks right now include their vacant captaincy, defenseman Bowen Byram & storylines for training camp.
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2026 WHL Graduates: Seattle Thunderbirds -
Over the month of August, the Western Hockey League will be celebrating the WHL Graduates from the 2025-26 season in a 23-part, team-by-team series. These T-Birds have been cleared for takeoff after long WHL careers. Coster Dunn (F) Hometown: Stony Plain, Alta.WHL Career Stats: 235 GP – 65 G-79 A – 144 pointsWHL Draft: 2020 – Seventh Round, 139th Overall (Seattle Thunderbirds) His time in the WHL may be 'Dunn', but 20-year-old Coster Dunn skates away from major junior hockey a champion. The 6-foot-1, 190-pound forward notched his first WHL point, an assist on Jared Davidson's game-winning goal, in his league debut on December 30, 2021, and never looked back. Dunn scraped together two goals and an assist in 11 call-up appearances in 2021-2
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Frondell’s Blackhawks Goal: ‘Help the Team Make the Playoffs’ -
Highlights Anton Frondell says his goal for 2026-27 is getting the Blackhawks back to the playoffs Chicago has not qualified since 2020 and opens the season without Connor Bedard Read below for what Frondell said about filling in for Bedard and skating with Patrick Kane Anton Frondell is not easing into his first full NHL […] The post Frondell’s Blackhawks Goal: ‘Help the Team Make the Playoffs’ appeared first on Gino Hard.
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2026 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Nick Lardis slides up to No. 8 -
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Blackhawks Prospect Pool Well Respected Again in Latest Rankings -
Over the final few weeks of August, The Athletic’s Corey Pronman rolled out his NHL under-23 player series, sorting through […] The post Blackhawks Prospect Pool Well Respected Again in Latest Rankings appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now.
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Blackhawks re-sign Kevin Korchinski to two-year deal -
The Chicago Blackhawks announced last week that they agreed to terms with restricted free agent blueliner Kevin Korchinski on a two-year contract. The contract carries a $1.325M annual cap hit,... Read more » The post Blackhawks re-sign Kevin Korchinski to two-year deal appeared first on The Rink.
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Blackhawks out to silence the doubters after latest power rankings -
Bleacher Report ranked the Blackhawks 30th in its latest NHL power rankings despite Chicago adding key pieces. Here's why the ranking seems too low.
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More Calder Trophy Talk for Blackhawks Rookies Kantserov, Frondell -
Earlier this week I shared how the guys at The Athletic ranked their top ten Calder Trophy candidates heading into the 2026-27 season. On Wednesday, Steven Ellis offered his top ten list at Daily Faceoff. Ellis, however, did not rank them 1-10. He just listed his top picks, which is fine. And Blackhawks rooki
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Nick Lardis | 2025-26 Highlights -
Here's a video package of Nick Lardis from the 2025-2026 season. #nhlprospects #nhl #ahl #hockey #chicagoblackhawks Profile : Name : Nick Lardis Age : 21 Birthplace : Delhi, Ontario (Canada) Height : 5'11 Weight : 185 lbs Position : Winger Shoot : Left Team : Rockford IceHogs (AHL) Jersey Number : 76 Stats : 18G-14A-32PTS/35GP I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THESE HIGHLIGHTS. SPECIAL THANKS TO THE AHL. Don't forget to like and subscribe to this channel!
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Jack’s Daily: Kantserov Nugget; IceHogs News; Devils-Preds Trade -
With the expectation that Connor Bedard won’t be fully healthy until early to mid-November, there has been much discussion this […] The post Jack’s Daily: Kantserov Nugget; IceHogs News; Devils-Preds Trade appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now.
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Patrick Kane’s return creates a leadership question in Chicago -
Patrick Kane is the veteran superstar who chose to return to the place where he made his name. However, that return does cloud what comes next for the leadership of the Blackhawks.
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Bedard Ranked Among Top 50 NHL Players: Too High, Too Low, Or Just Right? -
After ranking the current top-20 centers, wings, and defensemen, plus the league’s top-10 goaltenders, the NHL Network next plans to […] The post Bedard Ranked Among Top 50 NHL Players: Too High, Too Low, Or Just Right? appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now.
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5 top storylines to follow in Blackhawk's training camp -
The Chicago Blackhawks will be starting training camp for the 2026-27 season in mid-September. Here are 5 top storylines to follow when camp gets underway.
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Teuvo Teräväinen should have a rebound 2026-27 season -
Teuvo Teräväinen should return to the Chicago Blackhawks in 2026-27 healed and rested, which should translate to a better season for him.
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Kantserov at Center? Slaggert’s Role, Devils Get Evangelista, and Other Blackhawks Bullets -
When considering the Blackhawks’ bottom six for the coming season, the mindset of especially the fourth line is more of a defensive posture. In doing some digging on other things, I found myself studying how the Blackhawks’ coaches deployed the forwards last season — and what it might mean in the coming year. Looking at which Blackhawks forwards had the highest percentage of their starts come “on the fly” last year was interesting. According to MoneyPuck, the Hawks’ leader was Landon Slaggert at 64.8 percent, followed by Oliver Moore (62.3), Ryan Donato (62) and Nick Lardis (61.3). There’s a decent correlation between that and the Blackhawks who started the highest percentage of shifts in the defensive zone; Donato (11 percent) r
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Blackhawks 2026-27 Preview: Defensemen -
As we continue our previews looking ahead to the 2026-27 season of Chicago Blackhawks hockey, we now turn our attention to the blue line. The Blackhawks made the most headlines this summer with their bold decision to make a blockbuster trade and add Bowen Byram. That deal brings in an accomplished defenseman who has played in a couple cities that enjoyed a fair amount of winning. What I like best about the Byram addition is the journey last year’s Sabres took to the postseason. On Dec. 24, they were in seventh place in the Atlantic Division (18-14-4). They ended the season 50-23-9 and won the division, ending t
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