2026-07-01
2026 WHL Player Tracker: NHL Development Camps -
As any pro will tell you, it's not about where- or if- you're drafted; it's about what you do with the opportunity. With the book closed on the 2026 NHL Draft, prospects, minor professionals and free agents have received invitations to NHL development camps. This includes five current WHLers and two alumni selected in the first round in Buffalo. The player tracker will be updated as more teams release camp rosters and denotes the most recent WHL club the player has suited up for. Anaheim Ducks F- Noah Kosick, Seattle Thunderbirds (2026- 6th round, 192nd overall) F- Roger McQueen, Brandon Wheat Kings (2025- 1st round, 10th overall) F- Mathis Preston, Vancouver Giants (2026- 2nd round, 60th overall) F- Brady Turko, Brandon Wheat Kings (2025- 7th round, 200th overall) D- Tarin Smith, Everett Silvertips (2024- 3rd round, 79th overall) Boston Bruins F- Jaxsin Vaughan, Everett Silvertips (camp invite) Buffa
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Blackhawks 2026 Development Camp: Checking in on the 2025 Draft Class -
The Chicago Blackhawks held Day 2 of their 2026 Development Camp on Tuesday, Jun. 30. The first day of camp was comprised of welcome meetings, medicals and physical testing; plus…
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Red Wings And Blackhawks Could Struggle In NHL Free Agency -
The Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings have been two of the most successful NHL teams in modern memory, but their lengthy playoff droughts could make it very difficult to attract needle-moving talent.
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Blackhawks likely to avoid silly contracts — aside from Bowen Byram — in NHL free agency -
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2026-06-30
Blackhawks Bits: Qualifying offers extended; development camp continues -
Let’s catch up on a few news items following the draft and on the eve of Wednesday’s free-agent frenzy. On Monday, the Blackhawks extended qualifying offers to four players who were all drafted by Chicago: #Blackhawks tendered qualified offers to Connor Bedard, Drew Commesso, Ethan Del Mastro and Kevin Korchinski, as expected.— Charlie Roumeliotis (@CRoumeliotis) June 29, 2026 Those offers ensure Chicago can continue negotiating with those four players when their entry-level contracts expire at the end of the 2025-26 league year, which occurs when the calendar flips to July in about 12 hours. The contract discussions for Bedard will be of particular interest in the weeks ahead. Two players did not receive those of
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dev camp day 2 is underway 🏋️♂️ #developmentcamp #nhl #nhldraft #hockey #gym -
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Tuesday Morning Bag Skate 6-30-26 -
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks give qualifying offers to four RFAs, including Connor Bedard (Sun-Times) SCH Draft Articles: No. 34 pick Xavier Villeneuve, No. 35 pick Ryan Roobroeck, No. 66 pick Samu Alalauri, No. 194 pick Alexander Ivanov,
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Byram Expected To Sign Significant Extension With Blackhawks on July 1 -
The Chicago Blackhawks are reportedly on the verge of making Bowen Byram among the NHL's highest-paid defensemen. The post Byram Expected To Sign Significant Extension With Blackhawks on July 1 appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now.
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New Blackhawks prospect Samu Alalauri adds depth to defensive prospect pool -
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Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 9 Episode 41 – Post-Draft and Pre-UFA talk -
Chicago Rinkcast co-host Sean Fitzgerald, and prospect guru Jimmy O’Malley discuss Qualifying offers, the draft, pending free agency, and all else Blackhawks. Join via YouTube or Facebook to be eligible... Read more » The post Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 9 Episode 41 – Post-Draft and Pre-UFA talk appeared first on The Rink.
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Blackhawks Extend Qualifying Offers To Bedard & Three Other RFAs -
Connor Bedard and three other Chicago Blackhawks pending restricted free agents received qualifying offers ahead of Monday's deadline. The post Blackhawks Extend Qualifying Offers To Bedard & Three Other RFAs appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now.
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Takeaways from Day 1 2026 Blackhawks Development Camp -
The Chicago Blackhawks held Day 1 of their development camp, which runs from June 29 through July 2. 19 prospects are in attendance, and they are bringing back on-ice activities…
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2026-06-29
Blackhawks give qualifying offers to four RFAs including Connor Bedard -
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"I love it here" Ryan Roobroeck on his first day of DEV CAMP 2026 📋 | Chicago Blackhawks -
Draftee Ryan Roobroeck talked to the media following the first day of his first dev camp as a Hawk. From what the week's schedule entails to his thoughts on Chicago, we've got it all.
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NHL Rumors: Bowen Byram and Darnell Nurse -
Bowen Byram will get a long-term contract extension with the Chicago Blackhawks, and the Edmonton Oilers wouldn't mind a bigger list from Darnell Nurse.
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"Our favorite week of the year" Assistant GM Mark Eaton on Dev Camp Day 1 | Chicago Blackhawks -
Assistant GM and Development Coach Mark Eaton sat down with the media, following the first day of dev camp, to talk about the guys can expect this week and adding on-ice work back into the program.
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"Very good" William Sorbrand on his first day of DEV CAMP | Chicago Blackhawks -
Newest draftee William Sorbrand talked with the media after the first day of his first dev camp as a Hawk! He talked about what the first few days have been like since being drafted as well as his chat with fellow Swedish Blackhawks player Anton Frondell.
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Samu Alalauri on his first day of DEV CAMP 📋 | Chicago Blackhawks -
Samu Alalauri talked with the media following his first day of dev camp to talk all things the draft, what travel was like to get to Chicago and what he’s excited for this week.
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"Getting better" Xavier Villeneuve following his first day of DEV CAMP 📋 | Chicago Blackhawks -
Our newest draft pick Xavier Villeneuve talked with the media following the end of his first day of dev camp. From how to pronounce his name to what his goals are for the week, take a listen in!
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NHL Rumors: Bowen Byram and Darnell Nurse -
Bowen Byram will get a long-term contract extension with the Chicago Blackhawks, and the Edmonton Oilers wouldn't mind a bigger list from Darnell Nurse.
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Monday Morning Bag Skate 6-29-26 -
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS SCH Draft Articles: No. 34 pick Xavier Villeneuve, No. 35 pick Ryan Roobroeck, No. 66 pick Samu Alalauri, No. 194 pick Alexander Ivanov, No. 200 pick William Sorband Blackhawks notes from NHL draft: Kyle Davidson still “looking to make some stuff happen” (
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Blackhawks 2026 Draft Class: Grades, Analysis, & Quotes On Each Pick -
The 2026 NHL Draft was atypical for the Chicago Blackhawks under general manager Kyle Davidson for a couple of reasons. […] The post Blackhawks 2026 Draft Class: Grades, Analysis, & Quotes On Each Pick appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now.
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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks, John Carlson, and Alexander Nikishin -
Maple Leafs GM on free agency, the Blackhawks are looking to add, John Carlson will get $10 million-plus, and the Hurricanes haven't spoken to Alexander Nikishin.
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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks, John Carlson, and Alexander Nikishin -
Maple Leafs GM on free agency, the Blackhawks are looking to add, John Carlson will get $10 million-plus, and the Hurricanes haven't spoken to Alexander Nikishin.
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Blågula jättesuccén: Här är alla 25 svenskar som valdes i NHL-draften 2026 -
NHL-draften 2026 i Buffalo blev en monumental framgång för svensk ishockey. Efter att sju svenskar tingats redan i den första rundan fortsatte NHL-klubbarna att dammsuga de svenska juniorserierna under draftens andra dag. När de sju rundorna summerades hade totalt 25 svenska spelare valts ut. Att få 25 spelare draftade under ett och samma år [...] Inlägget Blågula jättesuccén: Här är alla 25 svenskar som valdes i NHL-draften 2026 dök först upp på Hockey-VM 2026 i Schweiz. Här är den kompletta guiden till samtliga 25 svenska spelare som valdes i NHL-draften 2026, sorterade efter draftnummer. Komplett lista: Alla 25 draftade svenskar 2026 Omgång 1 #2. Ivar Stenberg, Frölunda HC – vald av San Jose Sharks #8. Viggo Björck, Djurgårdens IF – vald av Winnipeg Jets #12. Alexander Command, Örebro HK – vald av New Jersey Devils #
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2026-06-28
Blackhawks Announce 19-Player Roster For On-Ice Development Camp -
With the 2026 NHL Draft now completed, the Chicago Blackhawks officially released a 19-player roster for next week's Development Camp. The post Blackhawks Announce 19-Player Roster For On-Ice Development Camp appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now.
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24 svenskar valdes i NHL-draften – här är hela listan -
"NHL-draften 2026 är avslutad och ännu en gång stod svensk ishockey för en Sverige fortsätter att producera NHL-talanger i världsklass. Med 24 draftade spelare blev årets draft ytterligare ett kvitto på den starka utvecklingen inom svensk juniorhockey. Den stora svenska rubriken blev Ivar Stenberg, som valdes som nummer två totalt av San Jose Sharks. Dessutom gick ytterligare sex svenskar i den första rundan. Svenska spelare i NHL-draften 2026 Första rundan: 2. Ivar Stenberg, San José Sharks 8. Viggo Björck, Winnipeg Jets 12. Alexander Command, New York Devils 13. Malte Gustafsson, New York Islanders 19. Elton Hermansson, Los Angeles Kings 25. Jonas Lagerberg Hoen, Ottawa Senators 28. Marcus Nordmark, Anaheim Ducks Andra rundan: 51. William Håkansson, Carolina Hurricanes 61. Wiggo Sörensson, Carolina Hurricanes Tredje rundan: 76. Måns Gudmundsson, Toronto Maple Leafs 83. Adam Andersson, Minnesota Wild 84. Malcom Gästrin, Edmonton Oilers 87. Oscar Holmertz, O
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Ryan Roobroeck selected 45th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks -
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Meet the Blackhawks 2026 Draft Class: Reaction & Analysis -
The 2026 NHL Entry Draft is officially in the books. For the Chicago Blackhawks, we already know they gave up their No. 4 and No. 45 picks in the blockbuster trade for…
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Blackhawks Wrap 2026 NHL Draft with Five Selections
Chicago picks three defenseman and two forwards during the 2026 NHL Draft -
Blackhawks Wrap 2026 NHL Draft with Five Selections Chicago picks three defenseman and two forwards during the 2026 NHL Draft
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Blackhawks notes from NHL draft: Kyle Davidson still 'looking to make some stuff happen' -
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Blackhawks select forward William Sörbrand in seventh round, No. 200 overall -
The Chicago Blackhawks wrapped up their 2026 NHL Draft by taking a swing on size and physicality, selecting Swedish forward William Sörbrand with the No. 200 overall pick. welcome to the Chicago Blackhawks, William Sorbrand ❤️ pic.twitter.com/EhoerywfBW— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) June 27, 2026 Standing 6-foot-4 and weighing 203 pounds, Sörbrand has split his time playing both center and wing with a game that is built around a heavy, north-south style. He was widely viewed as one of the most physical forwards available in the later rounds of the draft. Sörbrand spent the season in Sweden’s junior ranks, where his combination of size, compete level, and willingness to finish checks helped him stand out more than his offensive production. He started the year with
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Blackhawks select defenseman Alexander Ivanov in seventh round, No. 194 overall -
The Chicago Blackhawks picked their third defenseman in a row at the 2026 NHL Draft by selecting Russian blueliner Alexander Ivanov in the seventh round. with the 194th pick in the 2026 NHL Draft the Chicago Blackhawks select Alexander Ivanov‼️ pic.twitter.com/GsNzDO221b— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) June 27, 2026 Ivanov, who just turned 18 this month, is a physically mature, well-rounded defenseman with professional experience, but his projection hinges more on the complete package than any one high-end trait. The 6-foot-2, left-shot defenseman suited up primarily for Ak Bars Kazan in the VHL while also earning a handful of KHL appearances, an impressive accomplishment for a 17-year-old. He finished with three assists in 36 VHL games and zero points in seven KHL games
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NHL Entry Draft: 20 QMJHL prospects selected in 2026 -
A total of 20 QMJHL players were selected in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the league’s highest total since 2021 (24). In addition, for the first time in five years, 10 prospects from the Cecchini Circuit cracked the NHL’s Top 100. On Friday night, during the first round, Maddox Dagenais of the Québec Remparts was selected 16th overall by the St. Louis Blues, while Tommy Bleyl of the Moncton Wildcats went 31st overall to the Nashville Predators. On Saturday, Xavier Villeneuve of the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada became the first QMJHL player selected, going 34th overall to the Chicago Blackhawks. The defenceman, who was ranked 18th among North American skaters, recorded 38 points in just 37 games after his season was shortened by injury. QMJHL Offensive Rookie of the Year Egor Shilov, of the Victoriaville Tigres, was then selected 43rd overall by the Colorado Avalanche. Fresh off winning the Gilles-Courteau Trophy with the Chicoutimi Saguenéens, Liam Lefebvre followed at
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2026-06-27
2026 NHL Draft Results By Team -
The 2026 NHL Draft wrapped up this afternoon. It was mostly quiet on the trade front on Day Two on Sunday, but after Gavin McKenna stole the spotlight as the first overall pick last night, there were several notable selections today. The Blackhawks made out well with a pair of early second-round selections, nabbing a […]
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Blackhawks Add More Size With Final Picks in 2026 NHL Draft -
The Chicago Blackhawks added one forward and one defenseman with their final two selections in the 2026 NHL Draft. The post Blackhawks Add More Size With Final Picks in 2026 NHL Draft appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now.
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"It's an honor" Ryan Roobroeck Draft Media Availability | Chicago Blackhawks -
Ryan Roobroeck sits down with the media for the first after becoming a Chicago Blackhawks with the 35th pick in the 2026 NHL Draft!
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"It's unreal" Xavier Villeneuve NHL Draft Media Availability | Chicago Blackhawks -
Xavier Villeneuve sat down for the first time with the media following the moment he was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks with the 34th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
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Trading for Olen Zellweger gives Sabres defenseman with qualities similar to Bowen Byram -
ORCHARD PARK – In Olen Zellweger, the Buffalo Sabres traded for a defenseman who Jarmo Kekalainen said possesses “a lot of the same qualities” of Bowen Byram. “Really good skater, speed, puck play, the ability to move up the ice whether to pass or carry the puck out of the zone,” the general manager said Friday at One Bills Drive hours after trading for Zellweger. “We see a lot of potential in him.”... Read the full article The post
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Blackhawks Select Samu Alalauri With 3rd-Round Pick in 2026 NHL Draft -
Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson added to his blue line by selecting Samu Alalauri in the third round of the 2026 NHL Draft. The post Blackhawks Select Samu Alalauri With 3rd-Round Pick in 2026 NHL Draft appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now.
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Xavier Villeneuve aux Blackhawks | Repêchage LNH 2026 -
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Blackhawks select defenseman Xavier Villeneuve in second round, No. 34 overall -
With their initial pick of the weekend, the Blackhawks drafted a defenseman from the QMJHL, selecting Xavier Villeneuve from the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada. welcome to the Chicago Blackhawks Xavier Villeneuve ❤️ pic.twitter.com/D2Mpyo3bzr— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) June 27, 2026 Villeneuve, who’ll turn 19 in September, is a 5-foot-11, 163-pound blue-liner who’s billed as an offensive defenseman that possesses all of the traits you’d expect from a player of that archetype. Last season with the Armada, Villeneuve picked up 38 points (6 G, 32 A) in 37 regular season games and then added 14 more points (6 G, 8 A) in 17 postseason games. That was his third season in the QMJHL, and Villeneuve is committed to Boston University for the upcoming 2026-27 hockey seaso
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Blackhawks select forward Ryan Roobroeck in second round, No. 35 overall -
Soon after making their first pick on Saturday morning, the Blackhawks made their first trade, packaging pick No. 37 in the second round and pick No. 119 in the fourth round together to acquire the New Jersey Devils’ No. 35 pick in the second round. After jumping up two spots, Chicago then selected forward Ryan Roobroeck from the OHL’s Niagara Ice Dogs. Ryan Roobroeck YOU are a Chicago Blackhawk 🫵 pic.twitter.com/zl8tpaauHv— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) June 27, 2026 Roobroeck, who’ll turn 19 in September, is a forward with a massive frame, checking in at 6-foot-4 and 216 pounds, according to his page at Elite Prospects. That same site touts Roobroeck’s heavy shot, which helped him rack up 58 points (30 G, 28 A) in 49 games for the Ice Dogs this season.
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Blackhawks select defenseman Samu Alalauri in third round, No. 66 overall -
The Chicago Blackhawks continued to add to their blue-line depth in round three of the 2026 NHL Draft, selecting Finnish defenseman Samu Alalauri with the No. 66 pick. and with the 66th pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks select Samu Alalauri‼️ pic.twitter.com/oC4WfEGyDX— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) June 27, 2026 A right-shot defender with NHL size at roughly 6-foot-2 and more than 200 pounds, Alalauri is viewed as a steady two-way defenseman whose game is built around skating, puck movement, and sound defensive habits, rather than high-end offensive production. Public rankings generally projected him as a second-round pick, making him a solid value at this stage of the draft. The
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Blackhawks Pick High-Upside Prospects in 2nd Round of 2026 NHL Draft -
For the first time with Kyle Davidson as their general manager, the Chicago Blackhawks had to wait until day two […] The post Blackhawks Pick High-Upside Prospects in 2nd Round of 2026 NHL Draft appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now.
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2026 NHL Draft Media Availability: Ryan Roobroeck – Chicago Blackhawks -
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Analyzing Blackhawks' 2026 draft picks: Xavier Villeneuve, Ryan Roobroeck are high-upside swings -
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Blackhawks Draft Ryan Roobroeck 35th Overall -
With the 35th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks have selected Ryan Roobroeck from the Niagara IceDogs of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). About Roobroeck Roobroeck…
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Drafted by Chicago Blackhawks: Xavier Villeneuve -
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Blackhawks select Ryan Roobroeck No. 35 overall at the 2026 NHL Draft -
Roobroeck had 30 goals and 28 assists for 58 points in 49 games in an injury-shortened season with the Niagara IceDogs in the OHL.
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Blackhawks select Xavier Villeneuve No. 34 overall at the 2026 NHL Draft -
Villeneuve had six goals and 32 assists for 38 points in 37 games with the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada in the QMJHL.
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Blackhawks Draft Xavier Villeneuve 34th Overall -
With the 34th pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks have selected Xavier Villeneuve from the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). About…
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What the Andre Burakovsky Trade Means for the Blackhawks -
Chicago Blackhawks general manager (GM) Kyle Davidson got draft day started with his first trade. The Blackhawks have sent veteran Andre Burakovsky to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a…
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Instead of trading first-rounders, Sabres take Daxon Rudolph and Ilia Morozov in NHL Draft -
ORCHARD PARK – As the first round of Friday’s NHL Draft approached and he held two first-round picks – the fourth and 20th selections – general manager Jarmo Kekalainen informed other teams the Buffalo Sabres had all their options open. They were willing to move up or down, or perhaps trade for established talent. Teams coveted the fourth pick the Sabres acquired in Tuesday’s blockbuster trade that sent defenseman Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks. ... Read the full article The post Instead of trading first-rounders, Sabres take Daxon Rudolph and Ilia Morozov in NHL Draft first appeared on Buffalo Hockey Beat.
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2026 NHL Draft winners and losers: Sharks double down, Blackhawks miss out -
While we won’t know how many of the 32 picks pan out for years to come, Ryan Dixon still identifies some winners and losers from one of the biggest events on the NHL calendar.
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Will Blackhawks regret trading for Bowen Byram instead of drafting Chase Reid? -
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Buffalo Sabres select Daxon Rudolph with No. 4 pick in 2026 NHL Draft -
The Sabres acquired the No. 4 pick in the NHL Draft when they traded Bowen Byram to the Blackhawks on Tuesday.
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Senators Acquire Winger Andre Burakovsky From Blackhawks -
Steve Staios continued his Swedish recruitment drive on Friday, betting that a two-time Stanley Cup champion's veteran pedigree can help Ottawa’s middle six.
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Jonathan Toews will forever be on the Blackhawks’ Mount Rushmore. -
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2026 NHL Draft Discussion Thread -
We’ve arrived at the most active part of the NHL calendar, with acquisitions aplenty over the last few days and certain continue in the days ahead alongside this weekend’s 2026 NHL Draft. This year’s event is a little less intriguing for the Blackhawks following Wednesday’s trading of the No. 4 overall pick for Buffalo defenseman Bowen Byram. Chicago currently does not have any picks during Friday’s first round but has six remaining for the other six rounds on Saturday: Round 2, 34th overallRound 2, 37th overallRound 3, 66th overallRound 4, 119th overallRound 7, 194th overallRound 7, 200th overall Keep up with all of the weekends draft picks and trades and more right here! Broadcast Schedule All times CT Friday, June 26 Round 1, 6 p.m., ESPN S
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Blackhawks trade Andre Burakovsky to Senators -
And so ends the Andre Burakovsky era in Chicago. The veteran forward was traded to the Ottawa Senators on Friday afternoon in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round pick. trade alert 🔔 pic.twitter.com/YTmiDwCZ4m— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) June 26, 2026 The veteran forward came to Chicago just over a year ago in a trade with the Seattle Kraken that appeared to be a salary-cap dump from Seattle, considering Burakovsky was carrying a $5.5M cap hit on a deal that expires next summer and had just 37 points (10 G, 27 A) in 79 games during the 2024-25 season. In Chicago, Burakovsky arrived and was immediately placed alongside Connor Bedard on Chicago’s top line, where he resided for most of the season, finishing as Bedard’s top linemate at 580:54 of 5-on-5 i
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Chicago Blackhawks kävi kauppaa: kaksinkertainen Stanley Cup -voittaja vaihtui kuutoskierroksen varausvuoroon -
André Burakovsky vaihtaa maisemaa.
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2026-06-26
Andre Burakovsky flyttar från Chicago Blackhawks till Ottawa Senators -
LOS ANGELES. Dags för klubbyte.Igen.Andre Burakovsky, 31, flyttar från Chicago Blackhawks till Ottawa Senators.Det blir hans femte klubb i NHL.
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Senators land veteran winger from the Blackhawks -
The Senators have acquired Andre Burakovsky from the Blackhawks.
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Burakovsky trejdas igen – klar för ny NHL-klubb -
André Burakovsky är på väg mot sin femte NHL-klubb. På fredagskvällen stod det klart att den svenske veteranforwarden lämnar Chicago Blackhawks för Ottawa Senators i utbyte mot ett val i sjätterundan av NHL-draften 2027. The post Burakovsky trejdas igen – klar för ny NHL-klubb appeared first on hockeysverige.se.
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Busy week for deals continues as Senators acquire winger Andre Burakovsky from Blackhawks -
It was the fourth trade by general manager Steve Staios this week.
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Ottawa obtient Andre Burakovsky à faible coût -
Les Senators d’Ottawa ont acquis l’attaquant Andre Burakovsky des Blackhawks de Chicago en échange d’un choix de sixième ronde au repêchage 2027. Âgé de…
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Smart Business: Blackhawks Trade Burakovsky To Senators For Late-Round Pick -
The Chicago Blackhawks made their second trade of the week by shipping forward Andre Burakovsky to the Ottawa Senators. The post Smart Business: Blackhawks Trade Burakovsky To Senators For Late-Round Pick appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now.
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Burakovsky trejdad – klar för ny NHL-klubb
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André Burakovsky byter klubb igen. Den svenske forwarden trejdas från Chicago Blackhawks till Ottawa Senators. Även Anton Wahlberg har trejdats under fredagskvällen.
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Blackhawks Picks & Everything To Know Before 2026 NHL Draft Begins -
For the first time with Kyle Davidson as their general manager, the Blackhawks enter the 2026 NHL Draft without a first-round pick. The post Blackhawks Picks & Everything To Know Before 2026 NHL Draft Begins appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now.
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André Burakovsky (F) from Chicago Blackhawks to Ottawa Senators -
Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 06/26/2026 Player: André Burakovsky (F) From: Chicago Blackhawks To: Ottawa Senators Information: Traded Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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Burakovsky traded to Senators by Blackhawks for draft pick -
Andre Burakovsky was traded to the Ottawa Senators by the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday for a sixth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft. The 31-year-old forward had 33 points (11 goals, 22 assists) in 75 games for the Blackhawks this season, … Continue reading → The post Burakovsky traded to Senators by Blackhawks for draft pick first appeared on Pro Hockey News.
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Blackhawks wisely offload Andre Burakovsky to Senators for draft pick -
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Senators acquire Burakovsky from Blackhawks for draft pick -
The Blackhawks received a 2027 sixth-round pick from Ottawa in exchange for Burakovsky.
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Senators Acquire Andre Burakovsky -
According to a team announcement, the Ottawa Senators have acquired forward Andre Burakovsky from the Chicago Blackhawks for a 2027 sixth-round pick. Frank Seravalli of Victory+ was the first to report the trade details. It’s been some time since Burakovsky was considered a viable top-six winger. Dating back to his time with the Avalanche, Burakovsky […]
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Senators pick up forward Andre Burakovsky in trade with Blackhawks -
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Grading the Sabres’ Trade for Ducks’ Zellweger -
The Buffalo Sabres continue to be active ahead of tonight’s NHL Draft. Earlier this week, they sent defenseman Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for the fourth overall…
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Sabres trade prospect and 45th pick to Ducks in exchange for Olen Zellweger -
The Buffalo Sabres this afternoon possibly found their replacement for Bowen Byram through a trade, acquiring left-shot defenseman Olen Zellweger from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for forward prospect Anton Wahlberg and the 45th overall pick in the NHL Draft. The 5-foot-10, 193-pound Zellweger, 22, can become a restricted free agent Wednesday. Zellweger compiled seven goals, 22 points, 34 penalty minutes and a plus-4 rating with the Ducks last season, his second full NHL campaign.... Read the full article The post
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Friday Morning Bag Skate 6-26-26 -
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Meet the new Blackhawk: What are the Blackhawks getting in Bowen Byram? (SCH) But Does It Work? (SCH) Blackhawks approach NHL Draft without first-round pick as trade market keeps swirling (Sun-Times) Byram believes he can become a No. 1 defenseman, and the Blackhawks need him to be right (Sun-Times) Blackhawks thoughts: Byram trade, contract negotiations
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Rangers trade Brett Berard to Montreal -
Per Kevin Weekes, the Rangers have found Brett Berard a new home in Montreal. Berard, who was rumored to have […]
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Is Stars forward Jason Robertson a real possibility for the Blackhawks? -
Dallas GM Jim Nill is trying to work out an extension for the 26-year-old forward, but he's also shopping him around.
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Kekalainen Confirms Alex Tuch Is Headed To Free Agency -
30-year-old forward was part of the Jack Eichel deal in 2021. Kekalainen Confirms Alex Tuch Is Headed To Free Agency Michael AugelloWed, June 24, 2026 at 6:03 p.m. UTC·4 min read Buffalo Sabres GM Jarmo Kekalainen held court at Highmark Stadium on Wednesday, following the trade of defenseman Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway to Chicago, and provided details on the deal, and updates on talks with pending unrestricted free agents Alex Tuch, Beck Malenstyn, and restricted free agent Zach Benson. What were the reasons for the trade with the Blackhawks? You get into these situations that you've seen around the league, now that players have the right to becoming a UFA.... In this case, a year from now, and like Bowen Byram a lot, wanted to re-sign, and that wasn't going to happen, so we had to make a decision. (We had) a couple deals in front of us, so we made the trade (with Chicago), now we have some draft capital that we can use to improve our team, whether it's in the near
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Morning Chirps: Robertson rejects multiple offers, Avs made another trade -
Morning Chirps: Robertson rejects multiple offers, Avs made another trade
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Chicago Blackhawks 2026 Upper Deck NHL Entry Draft Tracker -
The Chicago Blackhawks are scheduled to make six (6) selections in this week’s 2026 Upper Deck NHL Entry Draft, held June 26-27 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y. The first... Read more » The post Chicago Blackhawks 2026 Upper Deck NHL Entry Draft Tracker appeared first on The Rink.
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Bjurman: Snor Mats Sundin Stenberg som förstavalet? -
BJURMAN: Många bud om hur svenskar tas BUFFALO. I natt kan svensk hajvarning komma att utfärdas i Buffalo. Allt pekar på att jättetalangen Ivar Stenberg plockas av San Jose Sharks i NHL-draftens inledande runda. Om nu inte Mats Sundin och hans Toronto-kollegor hugger honom redan med förstavalet… På inte helt okaraktäristiskt vis faller ett strilande regn över Buffalo denna sista junihelg, men inte ens det notoriskt dassiga vädret i västra delarna av delstaten New York kan dämpa upprymdheten som pulserar mellan de grå fasaderna längs gatorna i centrum. En hel armé av extraordinära hockeytalanger från olika delar av världen har kommit hit för NHL-draften och i deras unga ögon lyser en hänförelse som förvandlar vilken bedagad håla som helst till St Tropez. Om bara några timmar kommer drömmar de burit på sedan de var små glin till sist att slå in och de gör det just här, hur blött och oglamoröst det nu än råkar vara. Flera av de mest haussade kidsen har flugit in från S
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3 Blackhawks Questions Before 2026 NHL Draft -
The Chicago Blackhawks were originally entering the 2026 NHL Draft with eight draft picks, and it seemed likely it wasn’t going to stay that way. In the aftermath of the…
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Select or trade? No. 4 pick in NHL Draft gives Sabres interesting options -
ORCHARD PARK – Luckily for the Sabres, the NHL, which decentralized its draft last year much to the chagrin of, well, pretty much everyone in the hockey world except for some general managers, still has its top prospects gather in a city. This week, the festivities are being held in Buffalo, so instead of scrambling after acquiring the fourth overall pick in Tuesday’s blockbuster trade with the Chicago Blackhawks, GM Jarmo Kekalainen and his staff ... Read the full article The post Select or trade? No. 4 pick in NHL Draft gives Sabres interesting options first appeared on Buffalo Hockey Beat.
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2026-06-25
What Bowen Byram Will Bring to the Blackhawks -
The Chicago Blackhawks and Buffalo Sabres threw the hockey world into a frenzy with their Tuesday blockbuster trade, with the Sabres sending defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway to…
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Blackhawks approach NHL draft without first-round pick as trade market keeps swirling -
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Trade Season Explodes: Kyrou, Tuch, Byram & Hellebuyck Rumors | DFO Rundown -
The NHL offseason is already in full swing, and the biggest trades may still be ahead. Jason Gregor and Mike Rupp react to a wild week around the league, including Bowen Byram heading to the Chicago Blackhawks, Jordan Kyrou and Alex Tuch joining the Washington Capitals, and what these blockbuster moves mean ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft. The guys debate whether Connor Hellebuyck is destined to be traded, why the Buffalo Sabres are reshaping their roster, and whether the San Jose Sharks could have another blockbuster in store after acquiring additional draft capital. They also discuss the St. Louis Blues' four first-round picks, Zach Werenski's future in Columbus, the latest NHL trade rumors, and why player development remains one of hockey's biggest challenges. Plus, Fill in the Blank, NHL Draft strategy, free agency talk, and Mike Babcock's arrival in Edmonton. 00:00 - NHL Trade Frenzy 02:30 - Sabres Trade Bowen Byram 05:25 - Why Chicago Made the Move 10:30 - Sharks Move William Ek
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Matthew Knies was just too expensive -
Matthew Knies was just too expensive
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Bowen Byram Eager to Call Chicago Home After Blockbuster Trade
Byram brings experience and a family connection as the newly acqu... -
Bowen Byram Eager to Call Chicago Home After Blockbuster Trade Byram brings experience and a family connection as the newly acquired defenseman begins his Chicago chapter
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Vanhanen or Valentini? Detroit Red Wings Draft Talk -
Bleach Report Mock Draft: https://www.bleachernation.com/blackhawks/2026/05/19/2026-nhl-mock-draft-conference-finals-full-two-round-edition/ Spittin Chiclets video @SpittinChiclets https://www.youtube.com/shorts/mCGHySDrpcQ The 2026 NHL Draft is here, and the Detroit Red Wings are in a fascinating position. With no first-round pick, their earliest selection is at 47th overall — and two forwards could be on their radar: Adam Valentini and Matias Vanhanen.Valentini is the higher-ranked prospect — a compete-level powerhouse committed to the University of Michigan. But he may not be available by the time Detroit picks.Vanhanen went undrafted in 2025, then broke the Everett Silvertips' all-time rookie scoring record with 87 points and 66 assists — second in the entire WHL. Oh, and he was Carter Bear's teammate. Detroit's scouts watched him all season.So who should the Red Wings take? Let's break it down. 🔔 Subscribe for more Red Wings draft coverage, daily Wings content, and the 7-Minut
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Blackhawks might not have overpaid as much for Bowen Byram as fans think -
Blackhawks might not have overpaid as much for Bowen Byram as fans think
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Bowen Byram says he’s ready for his new opportunity as the No. 1 defenseman for the Blackhawks -
The Chicago Blackhawks paid a hefty price because of that belief.
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How The Bowen Byram Blockbuster Trade Impacts Rangers At No. 5 Draft Pick -
A blockbuster trade completed between the Buffalo Sabres and Chicago Blackhawks could have major ramifications on the New York Rangers’ fifth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft on Friday night.
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Sisäpiiritieto: Rasmus Ristolainen lähellä siirtoa NHL:ssä – neuvottelut käynnissä -
Philadelphia Flyers käy edelleen aktiivisia neuvotteluja Rasmus Ristolaisen mahdollisesta siirrosta ja et
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