The Chicago Blackhawks and Buffalo Sabres have completed a blockbuster trade on a busy day in the NHL. After Jordan Kyrou and William Eklund were moved, a defenseman is now headed west. The Blackhawks have acquired Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram in a trade that involves the number four overall pick. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman and insider […]
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Now that we've all caught our breath from the slew of big trades in the afternoon, it's time to ride once again. The Buffalo Sabres and Chicago Blackhawks have completed a blockbuster trade for top-four defenseman Bowen Byram. It sounds like talks are intensifying between Buffalo and Chicago involving Bowen Byram — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) June 24, 2026 The Blackhawks have landed a much-needed top-pairing defenseman to lead them out of their rebuild and into the future. But it co...
Allan was traded to San Jose from the Blackhawks in the middle of the 2025-26 season.
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…
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Friends remember Kyle Calder as beloved coach after NHL days: “Hall of Fame, first ballot human” ( Athletic )
Blackhawks offseason preview: Bedard’s contract is top priority, but big addition would be welcomed ( Sun-Times )
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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 Chicago Blackhawks and Connor Bedard are working towards a new contract. There have been reports that the restricted free agent, Bedard, and the Blackhawks were working closer to a deal. Now, the latest update may be disappointing for Blackhawks fans, according to Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times. “So far, it doesn’t sound as […]
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The Oilers acquired Murphy from the Blackhawks at the deadline, and now he will be a key defensive presence on Edmonton’s blue line moving forward.
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news.
BLACKHAWKS
Friends remember Kyle Calder as beloved coach after NHL days: “Hall of Fame, first ballot human” ( Athletic )
Blackhawks offseason preview: Bedard’s contract is top priority, but big addition would be welcomed ( Sun-Times )
Could Blackhawks pursue Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram? What I’m hearing ( Athletic )
Jonathan Toews announces retirement ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic )
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With three top-five scenarios in the books, the fourth might be a little more unorthodox. However, we looked at what each team needs and, rather than strictly going best available,…
The Edmonton Oilers have made their first signing of the offseason, bringing back pending unrestricted free agent Jason Dickinson on a big five-year extension. BIG JASON ENERGY 🔋 The #Oilers have signed forward Jason Dickinson to a five-year contract with an AAV of $4.0 million. pic.twitter.com/HF5yMk4QLw — Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) June 21, 2026 The deal is worth $20 million, with an AAV of $4M. Dickinson, 31, was acquired by Edmonton from the Chicago Blackhawks at t...
The Edmonton Oilers are reportedly working towards locking up one of their pending free agents. According to Sportsnet’s Mark Spector on Saturday afternoon, the Oilers and Jason Dickinson are talking about an extension. He’s hearing there is “very positive movement towards a deal.” Acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks near the Trade Deadline with Colton Dach,…
It’s been reported by TSN’s Darren Dreger that Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram is now available for trade. The Chicago Blackhawks need to take some serious steps next season, and…
“Finally, the fans in Chicago… like I said, what a ride…“ And just like that, Jonathan Toews has officially retired. A legendary 16-season career that boasted more accolades than most…
Former Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews recently announced his retirement from the game of hockey. Toews played for his hometown Winnipeg Jets during the 2025-26 season after a couple seasons away. Now, he is officially hanging up his skates. And longtime teammate Patrick Kane took time to provide his thoughts on this news. “Congrats to […]
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Fresh off his retirement announcement, Jonathan Toews addresses the media to discuss his decision, his career, and his plans for the future.
He concludes his career in his home province.
Patrick Kane reacted to the news that his longtime teammate with the Chicago Blackhawks, Jonathan Toews, retired from the NHL. Kane and Toews were teammates in Chicago for 15 seasons, and they achieved plenty of success with each other along the way, winning three Stanley Cups together. The dynamic duo, along with Duncan Keith, Brent […]
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After three Stanley Cups with the Chicago Blackhawks , 1,149 games, and 16 seasons in the NHL, Jonathan Toews is hanging up his skates for good. The Winnipeg, MAN-born center who played 15 years of his career with the Blackhawks, and returned one last season to suit up for his hometown team, the Jets. Toews career has been a source of inspiration for many, as he's achieved the "unachievable" three times in the NHL career, with the help of head coach Joel Quenneville and forward Pat...
After a remarkable NHL career that spanned nearly two decades, three Stanley Cups, countless accolades, and one final comeback season, Jonathan Toews announced his retirement from the NHL on Friday.
Toews spoke to the press in Winnipeg Friday morning, and here are a few quotes about his retirement decision and how special his time with the Blackhawks was to him:
“It’s a privilege to be standing up here to say goodbye to the game of hockey and the NHL. There’s a lot of great playe...
The Chicago Blackhawks currently have just five healthy defensemen under contract for 2026-27, and one intriguing trade target has reportedly emerged to potentially add to the blue line in the Windy City. The Hawks have interest in acquiring Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram as they look to accelerate their rebuild heading into the 2026-27 season, The […]
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The Chicago Blackhawks will be looking to land a quality defenseman during the offseason. This should come as no surprise because Chicago’s top-scoring blueliner this past season, Louis Crevier, had just 25 points on the year. The Blackhawks’ defense also helped allow 270 total goals on the campaign. Only five other National Hockey League teams […]
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The Hall of Fame career for forward Jonathan Toews, who spent the majority of his playing days with the Chicago Blackhawks, has officially come to a close. Toews announced his retirement earlier on Friday during a press conference in Winnipeg following his first and only season playing with the Winnipeg Jets, his hometown team. But […]
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Toews made the official announcement in his hometown on Friday after an incredible 16-year career.
Jonathan Toews, who captained the Chicago Blackhawks to three Stanley Cups between 2010 and 2015, has retired after 16 NHL seasons.