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Sunday, July 19, 2026
Grading Blackhawks’ 5-Year Extension for Connor Bedard

The Chicago Blackhawks have finally extended their franchise forward, Connor Bedard, giving him a new five-year deal worth $15 million annually. 𝐄 𝐗 𝐓 𝐄 𝐍 𝐃 𝐄 𝐃 🏠…

NHL Rumours: Bedard’s Massive Extension, Fantilli Next & Wild Wait for Larkin

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with the Chicago Blackhawks and Connor Bedard, who just signed a massive five-year deal. Next, we look at how the Bedard contract…

Why Thunder traded Lu Dort to Hawks as draft picks give Atlanta scary defensive depth

OKC is moving on from a guy who fit its identity.

Seahawks urged to reunite with 3-time Pro Bowler ahead of Week 1

The Seahawks are coming off a Super Bowl victory, and if they want to repeat, they may need to make some additions before Week 1.

Bedard’s New Contract Makes the Blackhawks Truly Competitive

Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks finally put pen to paper and inked a five-year, $75 million contract. At a $15 million average annual value (AAV), Bedard took a team-friendly…

Saturday, July 18, 2026
Blackhawks sign Connor Bedard to 5-year, $75M extension

The Chicago Blackhawks secured the centerpiece of their rebuild Saturday, signing star forward Connor Bedard to a five-year, $75 million contract exte

Blackhawks: Bedard Five-Year Extension a Win For Both Sides

It was only a matter of time for Connor Bedard. The Chicago Blackhawks and Bedard agreed to a five-year, $15M AAV contract extension. The deal is a win-win for both…

Blackhawks, Bedard agree to 5-year, $75M deal

Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard has agreed to a $75 million, five-year contract, completing a major offseason goal for the team.

Why Connor Bedard signed 5-year contract for $75 million with Blackhawks, but not longer

Chicago is keeping its star around for a while.

What's next for Connor Bedard, Blackhawks after massive five-year, $75 million contract extension

The real work begins now for Bedard and the Blackhawks

Blackhawks, Connor Bedard agree to five-year contract extension

The Chicago Blackhawks announced Saturday afternoon that the team has agreed to terms with forward Connor Bedard on a five-year contract extension with an average annual value of $15 million.

Blackhawks sign Connor Bedard to five-year extension

Bedard had 30 goals and 45 assists for 75 points with the Blackhawks in 2025-26.

Kyle Davidson Is Having His Biggest Offseason as Blackhawks GM & He’s Not Done

Chicago Blackhawks general manager (GM) Kyle Davidson has had quite the offseason so far. He took big swings on defenseman Xavier Villeneuve and forward Ryan Roobroeck at the NHL Draft…

Friday, July 17, 2026
Blackhawks 2026-27 Season Schedule: 10 Must-Watch Games

The Chicago Blackhawks released their 2026-27 season schedule earlier this week (Jul. 16). This is also the first season the NHL is rolling with 84 games on the calendar. Fans…

Bedard’s Birthday, Back-to-Backs, Blue Line Bonding, Gajan’s New Mask, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Happy 21st birthday, Connor Bedard! Here’s hoping you’re healing, happy and have a pen available just in case the Blackhawks slide a contract in your direction on your birthday the way they did...

Thursday, July 16, 2026
Seahawks' Jadarian Price is already not worth a first-round pick per ESPN analyst

The Seahawks' first-round pick isn't worth a first-rounder already.

Seahawks' Sam Darnold receives strange trade value projection from ESPN

This trade value for Sam Darnold seems a bit too low.

Blackhawks 2026-27 Schedule is OUT! European Vacation, Games of Note, Dates to Circle, More

The NHL has released the complete 2026-27 regular-season schedule. And, now, we can start circling dates to buy tickets for the Blackhawks games of note. This year we will not have an emotional...

NHL Rumors: Kane’s Two Teams, Savoie Talk, Root of Larkin’s Rift

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Detroit Red Wings are dealing with the fallout of a front-office shakeup and a captain in Dylan Larkin who wants out. Some are trying…

Lakers package for Jonathan Kuminga getting shut down after Hawks report
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Seahawks have perfect chance to replace Kenneth Walker with 1,500-yard star after latest prediction

The Seahawks need to replace their former Super Bowl MVP.

Schedule Release, Zegras Got a Bag, Perfetti Got Paid, Draft Picks Sign, Devils Get a Donato, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

It’s schedule release day for the Chicago Blackhawks (and the rest of the NHL)! Yesterday we learned the Blackhawks will appear in three other teams’ home openers before hosting the St. Louis...

Stanley Cup Windows 2026-27: Central Division

Plotting where each NHL franchise sits on its championship contention timeline.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
1 Blackhawk to Watch From Each Position Group in 2026-27

Free agency has ground to a halt, and the vibes around the Chicago Blackhawks aren’t as high as they could be with Connor Bedard not only being unsigned but also…

Patrick Kane Deciding Between Blackhawks and Sabres (According to Chris Chelios)

Hockey Hall of Famer and Blackhawks legend Chris Chelios was on The Score on Wednesday. Patrick Kane was with him at his hockey school this week, and the subject of 88 returning to the Blackhawks...

Blackhawks Will Open Their 2026-27 Home Season Against…

The Chicago Blackhawks 2026-27 home opener is now on the board. The Blackhawks will host the St. Louis Blues for their home opener on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The Blackhawks will appear in three other...

WOW! Steve Yzerman OUT As Red Wings General Manager

Shocking news out of Detroit on Wednesday morning. The Red Wings have announced Hall of Famer and Red Wings icon Steve Yzerman is “transitioning from his role as Executive Vice President and...

Opening Night, Goalie Prospects, the Leverage Era, Robertson Buzz, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

At some point today we’ll learn when/where the Chicago Blackhawks will open their 2026-27 season. Of course, they’ll start the coming season with increased expectations of being better, pressure...

Seahawks' biggest training camp question isn't QB — it's the backfield

Who replaces Kenneth Walker III in 2026?

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Seahawks trade idea lands Raiders 2024 2nd-round lineman to help protect Sam Darnold

This trade idea would be a huge help for the Seahawks' offensive line.

Why Rashid Shaheed could have a breakout 2026 season for Seahawks

This might finally be the year Shaheed breaks out as a star WR.

Macklin Celebrini Named NHL27 Cover Star, Talks Next Contract

On Tuesday, the NHL announced Sharks center Macklin Celebrini has been named the cover athlete for EA Sports NHL27. The next generation is here. Macklin Celebrini is the youngest NHL cover athlete...

More Love for the Blackhawks Top Prospects, Pipeline Depth

You know what I love in the middle of July? When we get a bunch of Blackhawks thoughts from national / league-wide writers I enjoy reading, respect and appreciate. On Tuesday morning, Scott...

2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Chicago Blackhawks’ Top 10

Frondell, Kantserov and Lardis are among the NHL-ready forwards looking to make an impact this fall.

Bringing Back Patrick Kane Would be a Mixed Bag for the Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks are currently in the middle of one of their more exciting offseasons in a while. They traded away the fourth overall pick to acquire Bowen Byram from…

All-Star Events, Narrative Shifts, West’s Full-Time Gig, Jets Sign Björck, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Major League Baseball held their annual Home Run Derby last night, which is still the crown jewel of individual competitions around all-star events. There have been lots of tweaks to the format of...

3 Free Agency Fits for Patrick Kane

One of the key free agents left on the open market this summer is one of the greatest players to ever play the game, Patrick Kane. He is coming off…

Blackhawks Pipeline Leads New Top 100 Drafted Prospect Rankings

On Tuesday morning, Scott Wheeler at The Athletic published his annual top 100 drafted prospects rankings. I will, as always, caveat our discussion that these rankings are the opinion of one...

Monday, July 13, 2026
Jalen Johnson’s little brother just stole the show with a 30-Point explosion

Jalen Johnson’s younger brother, Kobe Johnson, put on a show in the Hawks’ Summer League win over the Celtics, erupting for 30 points off the bench on 11-of-18 shooting. The breakout performance...

Meet the New Chicago Blackhawks: Cole Smith

The Chicago Blackhawks and Ilya Mikheyev parted ways this summer, as he signed a four-year deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning in free agency. Therefore, they had to make their…

Jordan Oesterle retires after 12-year NHL career

Oesterle spent the bulk of his NHL career with the Arizona Coyotes.

Former Jayhawks player facing attempted murder charge

Former Kansas basketball player Lagerald Vick was charged with attempted first-degree murder in Tennessee.,Vick, 29, was a guard for the Jayhawks from

NFL exec believes Seahawks' Sam Darnold 'deserves' to be top-10 QB

This is some lofty praise for Darnold amid an ESPN poll of the best QBs in the NFL.

Boisvert’s Growth, Davidson’s Gambles, Oilers Keep Dach, Arbitration Dates, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Let’s get our Monday started with a good column from Ben Pope on something that caught my attention a bit during Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson’s media availability after free agency...

Blackhawks 2026-27 Projected Lines & Pairings Without Bedard

The Chicago Blackhawks and their fans received some harsh news on July 2, when they learned their franchise cornerstone Connor Bedard sustained a left shoulder injury during an offseason skating…

Sunday, July 12, 2026
A New No. 1, Potential Kane Destination, Toews in Town, Expansion, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

After taking 2025 off, Chicago added a third No. 1 overall pick in the last four years on Saturday when the White Sox selected UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky to begin the 2026 MLB Draft. Roch joins...

Saturday, July 11, 2026
Paul Allen estate reaches deal to sell Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks are set to change hands after the franchise announced Saturday that it has reached an agreement to sell the team to a new ownersh

Most expensive NFL franchises: Seahawks fetch record price tag in sale to billionaire Vinod Khosla

Here's the rundown on where Seattle's sale ranked in NFL and sports history.

Blackhawks Need to Sign Patrik Laine

The 2026 free agent market was already looking thin before July 1, but as I sit here writing this on July 11, it’s even thinner. Although there aren’t any needle-moving…

Blackhawks Finally Getting in Villeneuve What They Were Hoping for in Korchinski

The Chicago Blackhawks took Kevin Korchinski seventh overall in the 2022 NHL Draft. When the Blackhawks drafted him, they thought that he was going to be the offensive defenseman of…

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