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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…
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 game...
The Chicago Blackhawks were criticized for being too "one-dimensional" for much of the season last year. Here is how that can change.
By Brennan McClain | at September 16, 2026 9:32 am 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, there’s no guarantee he’ll earn a spot on the opening night roster. The Blackhawks may ha...
A few hours after being named the Chicago Blackhawks’ new captain, Connor Bedard sat on a stage at the United […]
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Del Mastro, the 23-year-old defenseman, signed a two-year contract through 2027-2028 with a $950,000 cap hit.
Ethan Del Mastro won’t miss any of the Blackhawks’ training camp after signing a new deal Wednesday.
Much like last year with Wyatt Kaiser, the Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a new contract with their final restricted […]
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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…
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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The Chicago Blackhawks close out the Prospect Showcase with a dominant 5-2 win over the St. Louis Blues! Jay Zawaski, Mario Tirabassi and Greg Boysen recap the final two days and highlight AJ Spellacy and Martin Misiak, who stood out throughout the showcase. Plus, the guys look ahead to Blackhawks training camp, which gets underway Thursday, and discuss what they’ll be watching for as Chicago’s prospects and veterans battle for roster spots. An ALLCITY Network Production Become a CHGO Diehard ...
With a 5-2 win at USG Arena on Tuesday afternoon, the Chicago Blackhawks successfully split the 2026 Prospect Showcase against […]
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Patrick Kane had no complaints after the Chicago Blackhawks announced Connor Bedard has become the 37th captain in franchise history.
Patrick Kane made an honest statement after the Chicago Blackhawks announced Connor Bedard as their new team captain. Ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season, the winds of change are in full force in the Windy City, and a new era of Blackhawks hockey is set to write its first chapter.
Although the return of “Showtime” Kane to Chicago led many to believe—or wish—t...
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…
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…
Less than a day into his role as the franchise’s 37th captain, Connor Bedard is already off to a terrific […]
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In his first press conference as Chicago Blackhawks captain, Connor Bedard provided an update on where he stands in his rehab from offseason surgery.
What was speculated for months has now been confirmed: Connor Bedard is the 37th captain in Chicago Blackhawks history . Even though he’s set to miss the first month of the 2026-27 NHL season, Bedard is confident he will be back and joining a winning team by the time he’s healthy again.
Based on all the progress fans have seen from the sur...
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…
Alongside captain Connor Bedard, Patrick Kane and Tyler Bertuzzi will serve as alternate captains for the Chicago Blackhawks this season.
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Connor Bedard has been named the next captain for the Chicago Blackhawks, making him the second-youngest captain in franchise history, after Jonathan Toews. Entering his fourth season with the Blackhawks, Bedard has been building toward this moment for some time. Late last season, Bedard officially became an alternate captain alongside Tyler Bertuzzi. This followed the […]
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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 (3...
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:
# Dave Eric LBR SCH Vote 1 Bedard...
Sabres star Tage Thompson called Bowen Byram a No. 1 defenseman, giving Blackhawks fans another reason to feel good about Chicago's blockbuster trade.