2026-09-16
Sean Avery says it’s time for Auston Matthews to “take the next step” | Leafs Morning Take -
It’s Media Day in Toronto, which means Leafs training camp is finally upon us. We kicked off the latest edition of Leafs Morning Take by discussing captains around the NHL. Most notably, Chicago named Connor Bedard captain at the ripe age of 21. From there, we got into some of the contracts being handed out…
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Blackhawks, Ethan Del Mastro agree to terms on a new contract -
The last item remaining on the Blackhawks’ offseason agenda was completed on the eve of training camp, with defenseman Ethan Del Mastro signing a two-year contract. The deal is worth $950,000 annually. it’s Delly time ‼️📰 ➡︎ https://t.co/nREa93FGcW pic.twitter.com/m1o0IyCGws— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) September 16, 2026 Del Mastro, who turned 23 in January and was ranked No. 21 on our potentially award-considered Top 25 Under 25 this summer, appeared in 19 games with the Blackhawks last season, picking up one assist with an average ice time of 14:08. That lower ice time was indicative of the overa
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These forward changes can do wonders for the Blackhawks this season -
The Chicago Blackhawks were criticized for being too "one-dimensional" for much of the season last year. Here is how that can change.
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Connor Bedard named captain of Chicago Blackhawks -
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QMJHL 2026-27: Faces in different places -
Photo credit: JaimeLee Gouthro After a 32-year wait, the Chicoutimi Sagueneens finally broke through again in 2026 as they claimed the Gilles-Courteau Trophy. And while the Cape Breton Eagles were the biggest beneficiaries of that this offseason, a number of other Atlantic Canada squads have been fine-tuning their roster ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. Lucas Beckman / Liam Lefebvre / Maxim Schafer (Chicoutimi → Cape Breton The trio of Lucas Beckman (OTT), Liam Lefebvre (LA) and Maxim Schafer (WSH) are all going to have a legitimate chance at a back-to-back QMJHL title. Through a number of moves, the trio wound up in Cape Breton where they will look to lead the Eagles to a first Q title. After he began the season in Rouyn-Noranda – where he won 31 games in 2024-25 – Beckman was sensational for Chicoutimi January onwards. He won 13 of his 15 starts, owned a .940 save percentage and a 1.52 GAA. In the postseason, he backstopp
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Around the NHL: Gauthier Signs, Fantilli Does Not, Hellebuyck MIA? More -
The NHL’s new collective bargaining agreement kicked in overnight, and the NHL got busy spending money before the new rules for contracts took effect. One big name got his pay day while a few others are still waiting for their new contracts. And training camps around the league begin on Thursday. With a handful of interesting contracts signed on Tuesday and some other news and notes happening around the league as training camps get closer to starting, let’s take a lap around the NHL to catch up on the news and notes of the day. Cutter Gauthier Gets His Bag The staring contest between the Anaheim Ducks and Cutter Gauthier predictably ca
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Blackhawks sign Ethan Del Mastro to two-year contract -
Ethan Del Mastro won’t miss any of the Blackhawks’ training camp after signing a new deal Wednesday.
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Blackhawks sign Ethan Del Mastro to Two-Year Contract Extension -
Del Mastro, the 23-year-old defenseman, signed a two-year contract through 2027-2028 with a $950,000 cap hit.
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Blackhawks (Finally) Sign Ethan Del Mastro -
The Blackhawks finally got a deal done with their final outstanding restricted free agent. Defenseman Ethan Del Mastro signed a two-year deal on Wednesday morning that has a $950k AAV. it’s Delly time ‼️📰 ➡︎ https://t.co/nREa93FGcW pic.twitter.com/m1o0IyCGws— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) September 16, 2026 Del Mastro, 23, appeared in 19 games with the Blackhawks last season and has dressed for 45 games in his NHL career. Del Mast
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Ethan Del Mastro (D) from Chicago Blackhawks to Chicago Blackhawks -
Date: 09/16/2026 Player: Ethan Del Mastro (D) From: Chicago Blackhawks To: Chicago Blackhawks Information: 2 years Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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Blackhawks Introduce Bedard As Captain, Name Two Alternate Captains -
A few hours after being named the Chicago Blackhawks’ new captain, Connor Bedard sat on a stage at the United […] The post Blackhawks Introduce Bedard As Captain, Name Two Alternate Captains appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now.
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Blackhawks Sign Ethan Del Mastro To Two-Year Deal -
The Chicago Blackhawks have completed their final offseason task just before training camp begins. According to a team announcement, the Blackhawks signed defenseman Ethan Del Mastro to a two-year, $1.9MM ($950K AAV) contract. Given his spot on the organizational depth chart, it’s somewhat surprising that it took this long for Del Mastro to sign. However, […]
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Blackhawks Sign Ethan Del Mastro One Day Before Training Camp Begins -
The Chicago Blackhawks finally signed their final restricted free agent, as Ethan Del Mastro agreed to a new two-year contract. The post Blackhawks Sign Ethan Del Mastro One Day Before Training Camp Begins appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now.
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Blackhawks round out leadership group, naming Patrick Kane & Tyler Bertuzzi as alternate captains -
The Chicago Blackhawks appointed Connor Bedard as their new captain on Sept. 15. Later in the day they named Patrick Kane and Tyler Bertuzzi as the official alternate captains.
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Training Camp Stars Tomorrow! Prospects Win, and Other Blackhawks Bullets -
The Blackhawks’ prospect showcase is in the books with a nice Hawks win on Tuesday. We’ve got a relatively quiet Wednesday before the guys get on the ice for real, but that doesn’t mean we won’t be loading up with preseason content. We’ll get the training camp roster and schedule later today. Thursday, there will be a couple practice sessions and we’ll hear from general manager Kyle Davidson and head coach Jeff Blashill. So get a little rest and be ready for the faucet to turn on, folks. We are so back!
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Blackhawks Picked the Perfect Time to Announce Connor Bedard’s Captaincy -
The first big news of the Chicago Blackhawks season is in, and while it isn’t much of a surprise, Connor Bedard is now the 37th captain in Blackhawks history. With…
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Wednesday Morning Bag Skate 9-16-26 -
This is your thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks name Connor Bedard as team captain (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Athletic) (Tribune) 2026 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Connor Bedard is once again No. 1 (SCH) 2026 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Full ballot reveal and discussions thread (
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What Connor Bedard’s Captaincy Means for the 2026-27 Blackhawks & What Can Fans Expect During His Absence? -
Also, Korchinski must show he can stick in the NHL this season...
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Wednesday Habs Headlines: Taking care of the final business -
Montreal Canadiens news and notes ICYMI: The Canadiens have re-signed Arber Xhekaj to a one year contract with an AAV of $1.5 million. [Montreal Canadiens | Sportsnet] They also extended Alex Newhook until the end of the 2030-31 season, with an AAV of $5.55 million. [Montreal Canadiens | Sportsnet] The Habs also invited 57 players to attend this year’s condensed training camp. [Montreal Canadiens |
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Pelaajakartta: Miehistynyt poika Patrick Kane on tullut kotiin, mutta Chicagossa poika ei sauno eikä kylve -
Chicago Blackhawks haluaa pikkuhiljaa alkaa voittamaan. Bowen Byram tuli puolustukseen kovalla hinnalla, ja kotiin palaava tuhlaajapoika Patrick Kane haluaa omalta osaltaan nostaa nuorisojengiä seuraavalle kehittymisen tasolle. Parikymppisillä sälleillä on potentiaalia, mutta edessä on vielä vähintään yksi kausi kellarikerroksissa.
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Kevin Korchinski Inks Extension with Chicago Blackhawks -
As the summer winds down, most teams’ rosters have been set, except for a few players. For Chicago, Ethan Del Mastro and Kevin Korchinski both needed new extensions as August winds down. For the latter, he will find himself at home for the next two seasons. Here’s The Deal: After months of waiting, Kevin Korchinski has put pen to paper on a two-year extension with the Chicago Blackhawks with an AAV of 1.3 million dollars What a rollercoaster of a rookie contract it was for Kevin Korchinski. After being drafted seventh overall in the 2022 NHL draft, Korchinski has been an interesting case study. Following an impressive DY+1 season in which he tallied 73 points with the Seattle Thunderbirds, Chicago had to make a tough choice. Without the present-day
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Roman Kantserov Worthy of Top Center Spot in Bedard’s Absence? -
As the calendar turns to September, Chicago Blackhawks fans are eagerly awaiting a new hockey season. With the additions of Bowen Byram, Roman Kantserov, and others, and the return of Patrick Kane, there are new expectations for the young roster. While things have been quiet for most of late-summer, there are whispers of a potential surprise for the lineup out of training camp. Notably, Connor Bedard will miss the first 10-12 games due to his offseason injury and subsequent surgery. In the meantime, someone has to assume the top center spot. Many believed that would be one of Frank Nazar or Anton Frondell, but a dark horse has potentially joined the conversation. According to Scott Powers, the Blackhawks are
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Blackhawks Announce 2026 Prospect Showcase Roster, Schedule vs. Blues -
The Chicago Blackhawks released their 2026 Prospect Showcase roster and schedule Monday, setting two games against the St. Louis Blues for Sept. 14-15 at Blackhawks Ice Center on the Near West Side. Chicago hosts at 6 p.m. CT Monday and 4 p.m. CT Tuesday at USG Arena, 1801 W. Jackson Blvd. Rockford IceHogs coach Jared Nightingale and his staff will run practices and games. Practices at the Ice Center are free and open to the public. Game tickets are $10, including taxes and fees, through Ticketmaster. Seating is general admission. Doors open an hour before puck drop. The Blackhawks open camp Friday with a 10 a.m. skate on the USG Arena ice, then practice at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday on Rink 1. Morning skates are 10 a.m. Monday and 9 a.m. Tuesday. Media availability follows each ses
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Chicago Blackhawks Name Kane, Bertuzzi Alternate Captains -
Tuesday is a day of celebration for the Chicago Blackhawks. After the news regarding Connor Bedard’s captaincy broke on Tuesday morning, the following press conference was a way to celebrate the news. During the press conference, GM Kyle Davidson and head coach Jeff Blashill were asked about the rest of the leadership group. Worth noting, three of Bedard’s teammates were in attendance. Oliver Moore, Patrick Kane, and Tyler Bertuzzi were all front row for Bedard’s presser. When Coach Blashill took the mic, it was Kane and Bertuzzi he named as alternates for the upcoming season.
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Connor Bedard Back on the Ice in Chicago After Shoulder Surgery -
Connor Bedard was on the ice Monday at the Blackhawks Ice Center, about two months after left shoulder surgery. Video posted by fans on X showed Bedard skating on his own and taking light shots. One clip also showed Patrick Kane on the same sheet of ice. Although these can be seen as nothing but positive developments, there has been no official update from the team indicating that Bedard has been cleared for training camp or contact. Bedard had surgery July 8 after falling into the boards during an offseason skate July 2 in
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OFFICIAL: Connor Bedard Named Captain of Chicago Blackhawks -
The Chicago Blackhawks have a new captain. After Nick Foligno served in the role for roughly two seasons, Connor Bedard will now don the “C” on his chest. The Blackhawks made it official on Tuesday morning, making him the 37th captain in franchise history, but whispers of the news began late Monday night.
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Report: Connor Bedard to Be Named Blackhawks Captain Tuesday (Unconfirmed) -
An unconfirmed report circulating overnight says Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard will be named team captain Tuesday. Rear Admiral of Spittin’ Chiclets / Barstool Sports posted that Bedard “will be named captain of the Chicago Blackhawks tomorrow.” The Blackhawks have not announced a captaincy decision, and no beat confirmation had stacked on the report as of early Tuesday. Treat this as a rumor with a known hockey-media source, not an official designation. Until the club puts a “C” on it,
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Blackhawks, WGN Radio Agree to Multi-Year Broadcast Rights Extension -
The Chicago Blackhawks and WGN Radio have agreed to a multi-year radio rights extension, the team and station announced Monday. WGN Radio said play-by-play voice John Wiedeman returns for his 20th season, Steve Konroyd joins full-time as radio color analyst, and Charlie Roumeliotis returns to host the pregame, intermission, and postgame shows. Per the
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Chicago Blackhawks Will Not Stream Prospect Games -
For the first time since 2022, the Chicago Blackhawks will not stream their annual prospect showcase. The Future Isn’t Free in Chicago (Or Accessible) Beginning in 2022 with the new regime, the Chicago Blackhawks gave fans an event to look forward to. With the team in the doldrums of the league, Chicago decided to livestream their prospect showcase for fans. In years past, the showcase gave us a fresh look at Blackhawks stars Oliver Moore, Frank Nazar, and, of course, Connor Bedard and his debut hat trick. However, this sea
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Patrick Kane to Sound the Alarm for Chicago Fire FC -
Chicago Blackhawks legend Patrick Kane is making quite the return tour in Chicago. After throwing out the first pitch during the Crosstown Classic at Wrigley Field in mid-August, Kane is making an appearance at Soldier Field on Wednesday. As Chicago Fire FC hosts Lionel Messi and Inter Miami on Wednesday, Kane will Sound the Alarm before one of the most anticipated soccer matches of the season in the city of Chicago. Messi always draws a crowd, but with Polish soccer star Robert Lewandowski now on Chicago’s side, there is a ton of star power at Soldier Field this week. Factor in Patrick Kane’s star power and Wednesday’s match will draw lots of eyes and put butts in seats.
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Chicago nimesi Connor Bedardin kapteeniksi – seuraa Jonathan Toewsin jalanjäljissä -
Chicago Blackhawks on nimennyt 21-vuotiaan Connor Bedardin seurahistoriansa 37. kapteeniksi. NHL:n suurimpiin nuoriin tähtiin lukeutuva Bedard ottaa tehtävän vastaan vain kolme kautta varauksensa jälkeen. Bedardin kapteeninimitystä on pidetty pitkään mahdollisena. Hänet varattiin ykkösenä vuonna 2023 ja viime kaudella hänen johtajuusroolinsa kasvoi entisestään nuorekkaassa Blackhawks-ryhmässä. Päävalmentaja Jeff Blashill nimitti hänet varakapteeniksi loppukaudesta. – Tämä on valtava […]
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"Blackhawks" uztic kapteiņa lomu savai 21 gadu vecajai zvaigznei -
Nacionālās hokeja līgas (NHL) klubs Čikāgas "Blackhawks" par komandas jauno kapteini iecēlusi savu lielāko zvaigzni Konoru Bedārdu.
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Bedard joins list of legends as Blackhawks captain -
22-year-old forward was restricted free agent, led team with 41 goals last seasonCenter calls honor ‘surreal’; Kane says decision is ‘no-brainer’
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Blackhawks Naming Connor Bedard Captain Was Inevitable -
It was a no-brainer that the Chicago Blackhawks were going to name Connor Bedard as the team's next captain, making it a matter of time. The post Blackhawks Naming Connor Bedard Captain Was Inevitable appeared first on HEAVY.
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Edmonton’s Most Wanted: Analyzing the NHL’s biggest Oilers killers -
Oiler killers. Growing up, it was a phrase used to describe the early 2000s Dallas Stars (we got you in 1997, though, Stars fans), the Minnesota Wild (the Wild won 17 straight home games against the Oilers from 2007 to 2011), or Patrick Kane when he played for the Chicago Blackhawks (Kane’s points per game…
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Spellacy & Misiak Help Blackhawks Split Prospect Showcase vs. Blues -
With a 5-2 win at USG Arena on Tuesday afternoon, the Chicago Blackhawks successfully split the 2026 Prospect Showcase against […] The post Spellacy & Misiak Help Blackhawks Split Prospect Showcase vs. Blues appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now.
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Blackhawks Defeat Blues 5-2 In Prospect Showcase Game 2 -
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the St. Louis Blues in Game 2 of the 2026 Prospect Showcase.
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Blackhawks 5, Blues 2 — Three Stars, Key Takeaways (Prospect Showcase Game 2) -
The Blackhawks prospects and Blues prospects played the second half of their two-game set on Tuesday afternoon and the Blackhawks were able to return the favor after losing Game One. With the game once again not televised or streamed, I was at the game to tell you what happened. Star 1: AJ Spellacy Spellacy’s speed was all over the ice again on Tuesday afternoon, and he was hitting anyone he could reach. He was also hunting pucks and putting himself in position to create scoring chances. At 7:37 into the first, he found some loose change on the doorstep and tapped in the Blackhawks’ first goal of the game.
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Longtime Vancouver Canucks fan gets some great news -
We love to see a Vancouver Canucks fan pick up a major life win. On Tuesday morning, the Chicago Blackhawks announced that they have named Connor Bedard the 37th captain in franchise history. a new letter on the chest, a new chapter ahead ❤️ introducing the 37th 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 of the Chicago Blackhawks, 𝐂onnor Bedard! pic.twitter.com/Lg4U1McJDa…
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Blackhawks name Connor Bedard captain in historic move -
The Chicago Blackhawks have officially named franchise center Connor Bedard the 37th captain in team history.
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Bedard Writes Letter To Blackhawks Fans: ‘Let’s Win Some Damn Hockey Games’ -
Chicago Blackhawks new captain Connor Bedard wrote a letter titled "To Chicago" for The Players' Tribune that was published on Tuesday. The post Bedard Writes Letter To Blackhawks Fans: ‘Let’s Win Some Damn Hockey Games’ appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now.
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2026-09-15
Blackhawks Introduce Captain Connor Bedard, New Leadership Group -
The Chicago Blackhawks introduced their new captain, Connor Bedard, on Tuesday afternoon at the United Center. They also introduced their two (only two) assistant captains: Patrick Kane and Tyler Bertuzzi. Chris Chelios was in the seats, as was Oliver Moore (who caught a stray from Bedard because he appeared to have come straight from the gym). There was a nice collection of local media on hand as the Blackhawks formally introduced the second-youngest captain in the history of the organization. "I can't think of a better person to lead us into the next generation of Blackhawks hockey than Connor."Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson on Connor Bedard earning the C 🙌 pic.twitter.com/XPg2iUmc6s— Blackhawks on CHSN (@CHSN_Blackhawks)
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What Connor Bedard’s Captaincy Means for the 2026-27 Blackhawks -
On Tuesday, Sept. 15, Connor Bedard was named the 37th captain in Chicago Blackhawks history. Bedard was selected first overall by the Blackhawks in 2023, and from the moment he…
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Blackhawks name Connor Bedard's assistant captains -
The youngster will get some veteran assistants to help him find his way.
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Blackhawks center Connor Bedard becomes second-youngest captain in franchise history -
Connor Bedard expressed his gratitude on being named captain, stating, “The captains who have come before me have left an incredible legacy. To now have the opportunity to carry that tradition forward is something I don’t take lightly.”
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LIVE: Connor Bedard Captaincy Press Conference -
Today the Chicago Blackhawks officially announced Connor Bedard as the 37th captain in franchise history. Listen in as he speaks to the media following this morning's announcement!
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NHL27 Looks Bad, Bedard Skating, Dumpster Fire in Detroit, and Other Blackhawks Bullets -
Greg Wyshynski from ESPN was at the NHL/NHLPA Player Media Tour in Las Vegas this week and asked the questions we all needed answers to: how do the players feel about how bad they look in NHL27? You can see Frank Nazar‘s facial scan below. He looks like a teenage Sly Stallone. Wyshynski tweeted that the Blackhawks forward’s answer was his favorite: “Good, I’m glad someone’s bringing this up. It’s horrible … OK, maybe not horrible, but they gave me a litt
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Blackhawks Prospect Practice Takeaways: Day Two -
The Blackhawks prospects had another fast, physical skate on Saturday morning at the Blackhawks Ice Center. I tweeted some clips of guys skating. AJ Spellacy and Sacha Boisvert spent the majority of their time in drills together again on Saturday morning. It’s Saturday morning #Blackhawks fans! pic.twitter.com/oAE2MMEUAG— Bleacher Nation Blackhawks (@BN_Blackhawks) September 12, 2026
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Bear Down! Standouts, Blues’ Prospect Lines, Kreider to Montreal, and Other Blackhawks Bullets -
Y’all, this is one of my favorite Sundays of the year just because the Bears play a regular season game, the Blackhawks have prospects on the ice and there’s baseball with playoff implications on both sides of town. We saw some lines and pairs at practice on Saturday morning that we expect will be how things start when the Blackhawks host the Blues on Monday evening. I shared those yesterday. I like the idea of newly drafted Ryan Roobroeck skating with the more experienced AJ Spellacy and Sacha Boisvert. The Hawks are also loading up what most consider to
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Big Byram Praise, Blashill’s Swagger, Prospect Go Time, and Other Blackhawks Bullets -
The Blackhawks prospects will be on the ice on a “game” this evening against the St. Louis Blues’ prospects. The puck drops at 6 PM and tickets are available for $10. Again, there isn’t a streaming option for either of these games, so I’ll be there to let you know what I see and hear. On Thursday, NHL camp begins! Hockey is back! Mark Lazerus was in Vegas last week for the NHL/NHLPA Player Media events on behalf of The Athletic and asked a few non-Blackhawks questions about… the Blackhawks. There are some nice quotes from Alex DeBrincat about Patrick Kane having more gas left in the tank than some people might give him credit. But this quote
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Blackhawks Announce Steve Konroyd As Permanent Radio Color Analyst, Games Staying on WGN -
On Monday morning, the Chicago Blackhawks announced a multi-year extension with WGN Radio as the official flagship network home of their game broadcasts. The Blackhawks also announced former defenseman Steve Konroyd will be taking over as the permanent color commentator, replacing the late Troy Murray. John Wiedeman will be back on the play-by-play duties, and Charlie Roumeliotis returns as host of the pre- and post-game and intermissions. WGN Radio will broadcast the Blackhawks’
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Blackhawks Notes: More Intense Bedard, Vets Skating, Prospect Games, More -
There was a lot going on at the Blackhawks Ice Center on Monday morning. There was USHL buzz in the building and the Chicago Steel in the gym, the Blackhawks prospects had a morning skate and there was a captains skate (unofficial practice). Here’s some of what we saw around the rink before lunch: Connor Bedard Skating, Shooting Before the rest of the Blackhawks veterans took the ice, Connor Bedard was back out skating solo with the skills coaches. I tweeted a few videos of him on the ice, but this one (rightfully) got the most reaction: A little more aggressive shooting from Connor Bedard this morning #Blackha
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Blackhawks 1, Blues 3 — Three Stars, Key Takeaways (Prospect Showcase) -
The prospects from the Blackhawks and Blues played a hard, physical game in Chicago on Monday evening. The visitors came out on the winning side of the ledger, but it was nice to have some actual hockey to watch, talk about and write about. And this was an entertaining game. One note on the USG Arena at the Blackhawks Ice Center: it’s gorgeous. And the acoustics are lovely for hockey; every hit into the boards sounded like a car wreck, and this was a physical game. Chicago hockey fans should be all over this place and, hopefully, the IIHF gets a look at it for a future World Junior Championship tournament option. Star 1: Ashton Cumby Colin Ralph hit AJ Spellacy in a dangerous position and Ashton Cumby didn’t like it. They dropped the gloves and then Cumby fed Ralph about a dozen rights. This got both benches — and the fans — excited in the middle of the second perio
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Big News Day Coming, Spellacy Impresses, Extensions, and Other Blackhawks Bullets -
The Blackhawks prospects played a game last night. They will play a game this afternoon. But I think the most attention will come around 1 PM CT today when the Blackhawks host a season opening press conference at the United Center. Could the Hawks have a new captain in place before the game begins at 4 this afternoon? We’ll see! You can watch the presser on CHSN or listen on WGN Radio. I said it last night and I’ll say it again here: AJ Spellacy is ready for the NHL. From where he was as a very raw prospect that impressed enough to be one of the last cuts in NHL camp (without a contract) a couple years ago to the player he was last night is
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Connor Bedard Named Captain of the Chicago Blackhawks -
On Tuesday morning, the worst kept secret in Chicago sports was made a reality: Connor Bedard has been named the new captain of the Chicago Blackhawks. a new letter on the chest, a new chapter ahead ❤️introducing the 37th 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 of the Chicago Blackhawks, 𝐂onnor Bedard! pic.twitter.com/Lg4U1McJDa— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) September 15, 2026 “Being named captain of the Blackhawks is an unbelievable honor and something I’m truly humbled by,” Bedard said in the team’s statement. “The captains who have come before me have left an incredible lega
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MUST READ: Captain Connor Bedard’s Letter to Chicago -
After being named the 37th captain in the history of the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday morning, The Players’ Tribune published a letter from Connor Bedard to fans titled “To Chicago.” And it’s your Must Read for the week as we get ready for the Blackhawks to open training camp with Bedard wearing the C on Thursday. I encourage you to read the entire thing, because it will make you want to run thru a brick wall and spend your kid’s college money o
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Blackhawks center Connor Bedard becomes second-youngest captain in franchise history -
Connor Bedard expressed his gratitude on being named captain, stating, “The captains who have come before me have left an incredible legacy. To now have the opportunity to carry that tradition forward is something I don’t take lightly.”
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2023 WHL Player of the Year Connor Bedard named Chicago Blackhawks captain -
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Deadline Day: Batherson and Leonard Sign Eight-Year Deals While the Midnight Clock Runs Out at Midnight for Hughes, Fantilli and Gauthier.. Shawn Horcoff Named Interim General Manager in Detroit. -
All 32 NHL teams, September 15: the deadline-day edition, led by Shawn Horcoff named interim general manager of the Red Wings — the Michigan State alum, three-year Oilers captain across 1,008 NHL games, and assistant general manager since 2022 who now inherits Simon Edvinsson's situation parked north of $10 million, Alex DeBrincat's eight-year window closing at midnight, and a permanent search that still lists Brett Peterson, Jeff Kealty and Scott White. Drake Batherson signed in Ottawa — eight years and eighty-six million, the largest contract in Senators history, thirty million in signing bonuses, a full no-move clause through four seasons. Ryan Leonard signed in Washington — eight years and eighty-four million on the literal last day the structure existed. Connor Bedard was named the thirty-seventh captain in Blackhawks history. Brad Treliving said there was never a serious Morgan Rielly opportunity this summer. The Quinn Hughes clock runs out in Minnesota with the two sides reporte
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Connor Bedard Sets High Expectations for Blackhawks After Receiving the Captaincy -
The Chicago Blackhawks surprised no one today as they announced that franchise player Connor Bedard will be the team’s next captain. Bedard is the 37th captain in the Original Six organization’s centennial history, succeeding the Minnesota Wild‘s Nick Foligno in the role. Bedard commented on the honor of wearing the “C” in an article with […] The post Connor Bedard Sets High Expectations for Blackhawks After Receiving the Captaincy appeared first on HEAVY.
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Connor Bedard, 21, named second youngest NHL captain in Chicago franchise history -
Connor Bedard has been named the 37th captain of Chicago's NHL team, capping a busy off-season for the young centre.
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Ryan Leonard $84M Extension, Drake Batherson $86M Deal, and Connor Bedard Named Captain | The Sheet -
The latest episode of The Sheet with Jeff Marek covers a massive day of NHL news, including Ryan Leonard signing an eight-year, $84 million extension with the Washington Capitals, Drake Batherson agreeing to an eight-year, $86 million deal with the Ottawa Senators, Connor Bedard being named captain of the Chicago Blackhawks and Shawn Horcoff taking over as interim GM of the Detroit Red Wings. Tarik El-Bashir joins Jeff to break down the Ryan Leonard extension, the Capitals' upcoming season and why NHL teams are getting more aggressive about locking up young RFAs early in the wake of major offer sheets around the league. NHL player agent Matt Keator joins Jeff to discuss Chris Kreider signing with the Montreal Canadiens, the Leo Carlsson offer sheet from earlier this summer and the growing era of NHL player empowerment. They discuss how players and agents are approaching the modern contract market and what the Carlsson situation could mean for future RFA negotiations. Marco D'Amico t
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2026 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Full ballot reveal and discussion thread -
And now that we’ve reached the end of our 2026 Top 25 Under 25 rankings, it’s time for a little reflection. Here’s your place to share your opinion on this edition of the rankings and feel free to post your individual ballots down in the comments. Who’s too high? Who’s too low? Tell us below! And thanks to everyone who participated this time around — we had a record number of ballots! Full ballots are here, including the SCH community vote: #DaveEricLBRSCH Vote1BedardBedardBedardBedard
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2026 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Connor Bedard is once again No. 1 -
The 2026 offseason version of Second City Hockey’s Top 25 Under 25 rankings wraps up with the totally unsurprising reveal of the No. 1 young Blackhawks player, who now has an official role with the team that was always going to belong to him one day. Connor Bedard Position: Center Age: 21 (July 17, 2005) Acquired via: First-round pick (1st overall) in 2023 NHL Draft 2025-26 team: Chicago Blackhawks (NHL) 2025-26 stats: 75 points (30 G, 45 A) in 69 games Size: 5-foot-10, 190 pounds Contract: Five years, $15 million AAV (RFA) Rankings:
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Chicago Blackhawks Make Major Announcement on Connor Bedard -
Connor Bedard is the face of the Chicago Blackhawks, and now, he's officially been named the next captain of the Blackhawks.
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Connor Bedard Named 37th Captain in Blackhawks Franchise History -
Late Monday evening, shortly before the 2026 Prospect Showcase with the St. Louis Blues began at USG Arena in Chicago, […] The post Connor Bedard Named 37th Captain in Blackhawks Franchise History appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now.
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Blackhawks naming Connor Bedard captain is right move at right time -
The Chicago Blackhawks named Connor Bedard, 21, the second-youngest captain in franchise history.
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Les Blackhawks de Chicago nomment leur 37e capitaine! -
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Blackhawks name Connor Bedard as team captain -
From the day he was drafted, this felt like the destiny for Connor Bedard. And now it’s reality. On Tuesday morning, the team announced that the 2023 No. 1 overall pick will be the 37th captain in franchise history. a new letter on the chest, a new chapter ahead ❤️introducing the 37th 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 of the Chicago Blackhawks, 𝐂onnor Bedard! pic.twitter.com/Lg4U1McJDa— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) September 15, 2026 Thoughts from Bedard were shared in an article posted at The Players’ Tribune soon after the announcement was made. An excerpt of that full article is below: I feel like the main reason we’re about to turn a cor
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13 Gegner – 13 Fakten -
Am Freitag geht sie für unsere Adler endlich los, die PENNY DEL Saison 2026/27. Wie vor jeder neuen Spielzeit ist die Gefühlslage eine Mischung aus Respekt, Anspannung und Vorfreude. Wer zündet am schnellsten? Wer hat Anlaufschwierigkeiten? Gibt es frühe Überraschungen? Und welche Geschichten wird diese Spielzeit schreiben? Jeder Start birgt Ungewissheit. Und dennoch gibt es bereits Fakten zu jedem unserer Gegner. Hier ein Überblick zu besonderen Tatsachen der 13 Kontrahenten. Augsburg: Geschichtsträchtige Ereignisse Beim Heimspiel gegen unsere Adler am 16. Oktober erhält Publikumsliebling T. J. Trevelyan einen dauerhaften Platz unter dem Dach des Curt-Frenzel-Stadions. Nach Paul Ambros’ Nummer 5 und Duanne Moesers Nummer 7 wird die 24 die dritte Rückennummer sein, die in Augsburg nicht mehr vergeben wird. Apropos Curt-Frenzel-Stadion: Im CFS fiel auch das erste Tor der DEL-Geschichte. Se
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Connor Bedard gets obvious honor from Blackhawks ahead of 4th NHL season -
From the 2008-09 season through 2022-23, the Chicago Blackhawks had just one captain. Jonathan Toews led the team, helping them win three Stanley Cup titles. After the 2022-23 season, it was announced that Toews would not be playing the next year. After a year without a captain, Nick Foligno was named the captain. He was […] The post Connor Bedard gets obvious honor from Blackhawks ahead of 4th NHL season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Connor Bedard sai valtavan kunnian 21-vuotiaana – vain Jonathan Toews teki saman nuorempana -
Connor Bedard on Chicago Blackhawksin uusi kapteeni. NHL-seura ilmoitti tiistaina antaneensa suuren kunnian 21-vuotiaalle tähtihyökkääjälle, josta tulee samalla seurahistorian toiseksi nuorin kapteeni. Bedardia nuorempana Blackhawksin kapteeniksi on noussut vain Jonathan Toews. Toews oli 20 vuoden ja 79 päivän ikäinen saadessaan C-kirjaimen vuonna 2008. Hän toimi Chicagon kapteenina aina vuoteen 2023 saakka ja johdatti seuran Stanley […]
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Utses till ny lagkapten – som 21-åring -
Connor Bedard får ett ännu större ansvar i Chicago Blackhawks. Den 21-årige stjärnan har utsetts till klubbens nye lagkapten – kort efter att han skrivit på ett kontrakt värt 75 miljoner dollar, motsvarande omkring 730 miljoner kronor. The post Utses till ny lagkapten – som 21-åring appeared first on hockeysverige.se.
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Chicago Blackhawks Name Connor Bedard Captain -
It's another day and another captain's position that has been filled. News emerged on Tuesday morning that the Chicago Blackhawks have named Connor Bedard captain. Bedard becomes the 37th team captain in the history of the franchise. https://bsky.app/profile/dailyfaceoff.bsky.social/post/3mvks7gtn2m2y Chicago Blackhawks Make Connor Bedard Captain Bedard has only played for the Blackhawks across his three-year NHL …
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Connor Bedard nommé 37e capitaine de l'histoire des Blackhawks de Chicago -
Les Blackhawks de Chicago ont confié le « C » de capitaine au prodige Connor Bedard, faisant de l'attaquant de 21 ans et 60 jours le deuxième plus jeune…
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Blackhawks Name Superstar Connor Bedard Captain -
The Chicago Blackhawks have their 37th captain in team history. Connor Bedard will don the ‘C’ on his sweater entering his fourth season in the NHL.He’s coming off a big summer, during which he signed a 5-year contract extension worth $75 million. Now he’s the captain, and the Blackhawks are still trying to rise from […] The post Blackhawks Name Superstar Connor Bedard Captain appeared first on HEAVY.
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Blackhawks center Connor Bedard becomes second-youngest captain in franchise history -
Connor Bedard has been named the 37th captain of the Chicago Blackhawks, capping a busy offseason for the young center. The 21-year-old Bedard is the second-youngest captain in the history of the storied franchise, behind Jonathan Toews. The Blackhawks had gone without a captain since trading Nick Foligno to Minnesota in March.
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Connor Bedard named 37th captain in Blackhawks history -
Bedard had 30 goals and 75 points with the Blackhawks in 2025-26, setting career highs in all categories.
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Blackhawks name Connor Bedard captain; 21-year-old is 37th 'C' in Chicago history -
Bedard, who signed a five-year extension in July, has become the face and voice of the Blackhawks over his first three seasons.
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Lining Up: Offseason Changes in the Central Division and Fantasy Options to Target -
Happy Tuesday y’all! I hope you had a great week. This week we will go over some moves made by Central Division teams and some sleepers/undervalued players that go along with them. This column has previously covered changes in the Atlantic Division and the Metropolitan Division. Chicago Blackhawks: The Blackhawks made moves this summer to [...]
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Connor Bedard Gets the 'C': Chicago's New Captain Carries the Weight of a Storied Franchise -
The Blackhawks have named their 37th captain, and it's exactly who you think it is.
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Connor Bedard Named Blackhawks Captain, 37th in Team History -
Highlights Connor Bedard is the 37th captain in Chicago Blackhawks history At 21, he is the second-youngest captain the franchise has ever had Read below for the statements from Bedard and Kyle Davidson Connor Bedard has the C in Chicago. The Blackhawks named the 21-year-old center the 37th captain in franchise history on Tuesday, filling […] The post Connor Bedard Named Blackhawks Captain, 37th in Team History appeared first on Gino Hard.
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Connor Bedard named 37th captain for Chicago Blackhawks -
The Chicago Blackhawks announced on Tuesday (Sept. 15) that 21-year-old Connor Bedard has been named as the 37th captain in franchise history.
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Connor Bedard is now Blackhawks' captain, best player and face of franchise, all in one -
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Chicago Blackhawks Name Connor Bedard 37th Captain In Franchise History -
The Chicago Blackhawks have filled their vacant captaincy by naming Connor Bedard as the 37th captain in franchise history.
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Bedard named Blackhawks captain, joins list of legends to hold role -
CONN HEIR Bedard named Blackhawks captain, joins list of legends to hold role
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What Can Blackhawks Fans Expect During Connor Bedard’s Absence? -
The Chicago Blackhawks had a curveball thrown at them when Connor Bedard went down at a practice in Vancouver. Bedard got up and was gripping his left shoulder as he…
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Blackhawks Announce Connor Bedard as 37th Captain in Franchise History
Bedard becomes second-youngest captain in franchise histo... -
Blackhawks Announce Connor Bedard as 37th Captain in Franchise History Bedard becomes second-youngest captain in franchise history at 21 years old
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Connor Bedard is Chicago’s 37th captain 🫡 -
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Blackhawks name Bedard, 21, 2nd-youngest captain in franchise history -
The Blackhawks named Connor Bedard, 21 as captain, the second-youngest captain in franchise history. Jonathan Toews was 20 when he received the honor.
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Connor Bedard Named 37th Captain in Blackhawks History Ahead of 2026-27 NHL Season -
Connor Bedard will head into his fourth NHL season wearing the 'C' for the Chicago Blackhawks.
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Chicago Blackhawks Name Connor Bedard Captain -
The Chicago Blackhawks have officially named franchise center Connor Bedard the 37th captain in team history. More to come…
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Blackhawks name Connor Bedard 37th captain in franchise history -
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Tuesday Morning Bag Skate 9-15-26 -
This is your thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS 2026 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Frank Nazar climbs to No. 2 (SCH) Former Blackhawks player Steve Konroyd returns to Chicago’s WGN Radio broadcast full time (Athletic) Everything to know about the Prospect Showcase (SCH) What does Jeff Blashill want to see from the Blackhawks? Puck possession and “swagger” (Sun-Times) How much does Patrick Kane have left in the tank for his Blackhawks re
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Saksan kiekkoliiga raivoissaan NHL:lle – ”Tämän voisi hoitaa paremmin” -
NHL pelaa runkosarjan otteluita tälläkin kaudella Euroopassa, ja pelejä on luvassa myös Saksassa. Se ei ole kuitenkaan ilahduttanut Saksan jääkiekon johtoa. NHL ilmoitti maaliskuussa vievänsä runkosarjaottelut Düsseldorfiin ensimmäistä kertaa 15 vuoteen. Ottawa Senators ja Chicago Blackhawks kohtaavat Saksassa 18. ja 20. joulukuuta. Saksan jääkiekkoliigan DEL:n toimitusjohtaja Gernot Tripcke syyttää NHL:ää siitä, ettei se ole keskustellut […]
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