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The dog days of the NHL are here. The draft is behind us, free agency floated by, and the Chicago Blackhawks have the roster that they have. There are still some events before the Blackhawks roster is finalized; it's still July after all.

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Grading Blackhawks’ 2025 NHL Draft class

The 2025 NHL Draft was a rousing success, and many NHL teams felt like they achieved their goals. The Chicago Blackhawks were no different as they made some selections in the 2025 NHL Draft.

Connor Murphy News / On Tap Sports Net / July 9

Blackhawks Player Grades: Connor Murphy

No player on the Chicago Blackhawks' current roster has suited up for more games than Connor Murphy. Once considered a head-scratching acquisition, as he was traded for franchise legend Niklas Hjalmarsson, Murphy became a beacon of consistency on the Blackhawks blue line despite plenty of ups and downs over the course of eight seasons.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / July 9

Blackhawks Release Preseason Schedule in Season Ticket Holder Email

With most of the expected chaos in the NHL offseason completed, the turn is now to actual hockey being played on the ice. Development camps have been in action, but the completely off-ice iteration for the Chicago Blackhawks has fans chomping at the bit for on-ice work.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / July 9

NHL insider reveals why Chicago Blackhawks had ‘quiet’ free agency

The Chicago Blackhawks entered free agency as one of the teams with the most money available to spend. They had over $20 million in cap space, which can go a long way in the NHL.

Anton Frondell News / ChiCitySports / July 8

Anton Frondell discusses surreal Chicago Blackhawks arrival

Despite losing out in the lottery, the Chicago Blackhawks still walked away from the NHL Draft with Anton Frondell, a promising 18-year-old prospect. This marks another in a string of selections meant to turn the Blackhawks back into contenders, joining Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar, among others, as potential franchise cornerstones.

Connor Bedard News / ChiCitySports / July 8

Chicago Blackhawks: Price for extending Connor Bedard’s contract revealed

This summer is the first opportunity the Chicago Blackhawks have to extend Connor Bedard’s contract. The No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft said this summer that he wants to stay in Chicago, though he and general manager Kyle Davidson have been mum on where they sit in negotiations.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 9

Two-time Stanley Cup champion announces retirement

His last professional game was on Dec. 12 with the Boston Bruins against the Seattle Kraken.

Rangers re-sign former first-round pick

Flyers ink this former first-round pick to a five-year extension

Mammoth sign forward to a five-year contract avoiding arbitration

No-trade clauses halt potential Oilers moves as two players say no

Three NHL teams that are having the best offseason so far

...and three teams that missed the mark

Anton Frondell News / ChiCitySports / July 7

Chicago Blackhawks expected to make surprise decision on Anton Frondell this year

It was obvious that the Chicago Blackhawks thought highly of Swedish forward Anton Frondell when they took him with the No. 3 pick in the NHL draft in June.

Arvid Soderblom News / On Tap Sports Net / July 7

Blackhawks Goaltender Arvid Soderblom Files for Salary Arbitration Ahead of 2025 Season

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom has elected to file for salary arbitration, joining 10 other NHL restricted free agents in seeking new contracts through the league's arbitration process.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / July 7

Blackhawks Should Target These 3 Remaining Free Agents

By now, most of the big-name free agents have put pen to paper with new contracts for next season. The Chicago Blackhawks have been relatively quiet, acquiring forward Sam Lafferty for the third time in a trade with the Buffalo Sabres, as well as forward Andre Burakovsky from the Seattle Kraken for forward Joe Valero.

NHL News / ChiCitySports / July 7

Chicago Blackhawks analysts lay out best-case scenario for 2025-26

The Chicago Blackhawks have been one of the worst teams in the NHL the last two years, recording a combined 113 points. For comparison, the Winnipeg Jets, who didn’t even make the Western Conference Finals, had 116 points in 2024-25.

Mason West News / The Hockey Writers / July 7

Blackhawks’ Prospect Mason West Has a Unique Background

If there is one Chicago Blackhawks prospect from the 2025 draft class that fans have been intrigued by, it’s Mason West. After all, the Blackhawks traded both their 2025 second-round picks (and a 2027 fifth-round pick) to the Carolina Hurricanes to acquire the 29th overall pick, which was used to select him.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / July 7

Blackhawks Getting Stable Goaltending Is Getting to Next Step in Rebuild

The Chicago Blackhawks have not had stability in the goaltending position since the reign of Corey Crawford ended in 2020. In those five years, 13 different goalies have played at least one game.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / July 5

Former Blackhawks Star Excited for New Chapter With Jets

After two years away from the NHL, former Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews wasn't sure if he'd ever return to hockey. Toews, 37, dealt with numerous health issues over his final years in the Windy City.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / July 5

NHL insider: Chicago Blackhawks might have a new top prospect

The Chicago Blackhawks’ future largely revolves around Connor Bedard. The former top draft choice, labeled a generational prospect, has so far been a little up-and-down throughout his NHL career.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / July 4

Blackhawks 2025 Development Camp Wrap-Up: The Youth Movement Is Here

This is the third year in a row the Chicago Blackhawks have held their development camp off ice. As a rebuilding team, the idea is to have the plethora of young prospects get to know each other, and to bond and grow as future teammates.

Connor Bedard News / Athlon Sports / July 4

Blackhawks GM Confirms First Move on Connor Bedard Extension Talks

The Chicago Blackhawks have begun negotiations with wunderkind Connor Bedard on a potential contract extension, with the 2025–26 season marking the final year of his entry-level deal.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Breakaway on SI / July 4

Two Options for Blackhawks Superstar's Next Contract

The Chicago Blackhawks are in the early stages of negotiating a new contract with their top player. Connor Bedard is entering his third season in the NHL, and it's also the final season of his entry-level deal.

Kyle Davidson News / ChiCitySports / July 3

Chicago Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson afraid to ‘oversign’ this offseason

The Chicago Blackhawks entered free agency with the fifth-most cap space in the league. With an improving young core and coming off having the league’s second-worst record, Chicago was expected to add a quality player or two in free agency to help improve the roster for the upcoming season.

Philipp Kurashev News / House of Hockey / July 1

Chicago Blackhawks unexpectedly cut ties with former 54-point scorer

The Chicago Blackhawks are cutting ties with former 54-point scoring forward who was not given a qualifying contract offer and now becomes a UFA.

Chicago Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard ‘undoing a couple years’ worth of poor habits’

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Chicago Blackhawks News / The Rink / June 30

Analysis: A quick glimpse at the Blackhawks’ 2025 draft class

The Chicago Blackhawks came into the 2025 NHL Draft with 10 draft picks. After a few trades, Chicago walked away with eight prospects. Of their picks, the Blackhawks selected six forwards, one defenseman and one goaltender.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / June 28

Blackhawks select Nathan Behm No. 66 overall in 2025 NHL Draft

The Chicago Blackhawks have selected winger Nathan Behm with the 66th overall selection of the 2025 NHL Draft on Saturday at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.

Lukas Reichel News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30

Trade interest in Blackhawks forward increasing

A Blackhawks forward is generating trade interest.

Blackhawks unveil centennial jersey for 2025-26

Blackhawks add another high-end forward with No. 3 overall pick

Every NHL player to score 500 goals

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Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Blackhawks unveil centennial jersey for 2025-26

The Chicago Blackhawks have not significantly changed their jersey design since 1955 and will not be making many major alterations when they debut their