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A menacing monster on the back end who could radically transform the Blackhawks' defensive core.
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A menacing monster on the back end who could radically transform the Blackhawks' defensive core.
The Chicago Blackhawks finished their 2025-26 campaign 31st in the league, with a record of 29-39-14 and 72 points. It was an improvement from last season’s totals of 25-46-11 (61 points), but the…
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Q&A with Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill, Part 1: Frondell, Kantserov, more ( Athletic ) Musings on Madison, Episode 212 — A little more pre-draft, offseason Blackhawks chatter ( SCH ) Top of the Draft: Introducing Chase Reid ( SCH ) Nikes, bumper and Bedard: Roman Kantserov is ready for Chicago ( Athletic ) Blackhawks notes from NHL combine: Chase Reid’s dinner, Caleb Malhotra’s connection ...
Center? Or wing?
When the Chicago Blackhawks drafted Anton Frondell third overall in the 2025 NHL Draft, it was done under the idea that he would be Connor Bedard’s linemate of the future.…
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Top of the Draft: Introducing Chase Reid ( SCH ) Nikes, bumper and Bedard: Roman Kantserov is ready for Chicago ( Athletic ) Blackhawks notes from NHL combine: Chase Reid’s dinner, Caleb Malhotra’s connection ( Sun-Times ) Could Blackhawks draft target Ivar Stenberg be the next Lucas Raymond? ( Sun-Times ) Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson says he’s motivated to make a major offseason move ( Athl...
As the Stanley Cup Final continues to unfold between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes, the 2026 NHL draft also draws nearer. The draft, which is slated to begin on June 26, features plenty of intriguing talent, though how the early first round will go remains a mystery.
As draft season approaches, prospects rise and fall. The Chicago Blackhawks have built through the draft since day one of the Kyle Davidson regime, making this time of year especially intriguing. The bitter truth about the draft is that there is no “correct” draft pick. If there is one, it’s entirely unknown for years until […] The post Who Are the Best Chicago Blackhawks Draft Picks? appeared first on The Lead .
The Chicago Blackhawks finished their 2025-26 campaign 31st in the league, with a record of 29-39-14 and 72 points. It was an improvement from last season’s totals of 25-46-11 (61 points), but the…
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Top of the Draft: Introducing Chase Reid ( SCH ) Nikes, bumper and Bedard: Roman Kantserov is ready for Chicago ( Athletic ) Blackhawks notes from NHL combine: Chase Reid’s dinner, Caleb Malhotra’s connection ( Sun-Times ) Could Blackhawks draft target Ivar Stenberg be the next Lucas Raymond? ( Sun-Times ) Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson says he’s motivated to make a major offseason move ( Athl...
Kyle Davidson had a simple explanation for why the Chicago Blackhawks ' defense struggled down the stretch of the 2025-26 season. He traded Connor Murphy away and expected the all-24-or-younger group behind him to handle the load. They clearly could not. "We wanted to see how it went," Davidson said at the NHL Draft Combine this week. "We're certainly engaged in trying to be aggressive and seeing what we can do to help the group because we believe in the group as currently constructed." ...
The Winnipegger was a finalist for the award, which goes to the player who “best exemplifies perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.”
The Chicago Blackhawks are striving to return to greatness, after some down years in the NHL. Chicago has an exciting prospect headed to the Windy City. Winger Roman Kantserov is getting ready for his debut in the NHL. The Russian star is opening up about what is in store for him. “Sometimes in my home, […] The post Blackhawks fans will love Roman Kantserov’s latest comments appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Chicago Blackhawks currently own the fourth overall selection in this year’s NHL Entry Draft. Even though they finished 31st overall in the standings this past season, the lottery balls…
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks notes from NHL combine: Chase Reid’s dinner, Caleb Malhotra’s connection ( Sun-Times ) Could Blackhawks draft target Ivar Stenberg be the next Lucas Raymond? ( Sun-Times ) Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson says he’s motivated to make a major offseason move ( Athletic ) Could defenseman Chase Reid make sense for the Blackhawks at No. 4 of 2026 NHL Draft? ( Athletic ) Musings on Madison,...
The Chicago Blackhawks finished their 2025-26 campaign 31st in the league, with a record of 29-39-14 and 72 points. It was an improvement from last season’s totals of 25-46-11 (61 points), but the…
The 2026 NHL Prospect Combine was this past week (June 1-6) in Buffalo, New York. 90 top prospects came together for interviews and fitness testing, for teams to get one…
The Chicago Blackhawks know their rebuild cannot take the next step without improvement on the blue line. While the organization’s young forward core continues to generate excitement, general manager Kyle Davidson acknowledged that strengthening the defense corps will be one of the team’s priorities this offseason. Speaking at the NHL Draft Combine, Davidson admitted the […] The post Blackhawks GM outlines where Chicago is looking to upgrade this summer appeared first on ClutchPoints .
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks notes from NHL combine: Chase Reid’s dinner, Caleb Malhotra’s connection ( Sun-Times ) Could Blackhawks draft target Ivar Stenberg be the next Lucas Raymond? ( Sun-Times ) Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson says he’s motivated to make a major offseason move ( Athletic ) Could defenseman Chase Reid make sense for the Blackhawks at No. 4 of 2026 NHL Draft? ( Athletic ) Musings on Madison,...
The Chicago Blackhawks are being linked with a potential blockbuster trade involving a star center. Chicago is set to enter an incredibly important offseason and will be looking to make a major splash. Connor Bedard’s future is obviously the most important piece of business for general manager Kyle Davidson to work out this summer.On top […] The post Blackhawks Named Top Suitor for $73 Million Star Center appeared first on HEAVY .
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Could defenseman Chase Reid make sense for the Blackhawks at No. 4 of 2026 NHL Draft? ( Athletic ) Musings on Madison, Episode 211 — Pridham departs, revised Blackhawks season thoughts and early draft talks ( SCH ) What losing another prospect means for the Blackhawks in the big picture ( Athletic ) Blackhawks trade prospect Jack Pridham to the Lightning ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athle...
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Musings on Madison, Episode 211 — Pridham departs, revised Blackhawks season thoughts and early draft talks ( SCH ) What losing another prospect means for the Blackhawks in the big picture ( Athletic ) Blackhawks trade prospect Jack Pridham to the Lightning ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic ) Blackhawks CHL prospect update, 6/1: Vanacker and Behm finish strong; Pridham not signing? ( ...
There's been plenty of talk since the draft lottery that the San Jose Sharks and Chicago Blackhawks are open to moving the second- and fourth-overall picks, respectively, in this month's NHL Draft. But we're hearing from insider David Pagnotta of the Fourth Period of other Top 10 picks that should be up for grabs as well. Seattle will entertain moving the seventh overall pick in a deal for a top line forward, and Winnipeg may move the eighth overall pick for immediate second line help (they wa...
The Blackhawks’ rebuild should be nearing its end. In many ways, the time spent building through the draft mirrors the construction of their dynasty roster. Trading away established players is not a new concept. Using this as the basis of a rebuild certainly is. The ‘youth movement’ as a roster-building philosophy has led the charge […] The post What Can the Blackhawks Learn From Their Rise of the 2000’s? appeared first on The Lead .
The Winnipeg Jets 2025-2026 season did not transpire as planned as the team disappointingly missed out on a playoff spot just a year removed from a presidents trophy winning campaign. One of the biggest storylines revolving around this Jets team was the return of Jonathan Toews to the NHL. The Chicago Blackhawks legend signed with […] The post Insider Reveals Jonathan Toews’ Future Plans appeared first on HEAVY .