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Friday, July 3, 2026
Blackhawks Development Camp Notebook: Vanacker, Spellacy, Boisvert, Byram, More

The Chicago Blackhawks‘ 2026 Development Camp is in the books. 12 forward prospects, five defensemen and two goaltenders gathered in Chicago to bond, participate in on-ice and off-ice activities, and…

Perception Check, Ovi’s Back, Carlson to Tampa, Marchenko Staying, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

I’m going to start our Friday of this glorious holiday weekend with a clip from a couple days ago from Jay Zawaski’s appearance on The Score to talk about the current state of the Blackhawks....

Thursday, July 2, 2026
Connor Bedard Injured While Training (Report — with Video)

You know what I didn’t need in my life heading into the Fourth of July weekend? A hockey injury to have to worry about. On Thursday afternoon, Ryan McGregor — who has been sharing clips of Connor...

Lakers, Cavaliers, Hawks, Bucks named top landing spots for $48 million Warriors NBA champion reject

The Cleveland Cavaliers are among the franchises pursuing a former Golden State Warriors forward.

Celtics, Warriors, Pistons, Clippers, and Hawks are rumored possible landing spots for $112 million sharpshooter

The Boston Celtics, Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, and Atlanta Hawks have been linked to an elite two-way role player by an NBA insider.

Seahawks tabbed as free agent suitor for ex-Eagles Super Bowl champion lineman

This would be a nice addition for the Seahawks' offensive line.

Lakers' Jonathan Kuminga plans rivaled by Cavs, Bucks, Hawks

The former Golden State Warriors' phenom is a free agent.

AJ Spellacy Ready to Fight for a Blackhawks Roster Spot

Two years ago, AJ Spellacy showed up at the Blackhawks’ development camp as a rough project. He was a fascinating prospect, who split his time between the football field and the ice during his...

The Byram Bet, Bigger Boisvert, Cole(s) Sign, San Jose’s Blue Line Pivot, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

When Bowen Byram — three days removed from getting married — showed up on the ice at the Blackhawks’ rink with a couple new teammates on Wednesday morning, it was nice to see. He then went...

Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Blackhawks sign Boucher, Mylymok to one-year contracts

The two players earned NHL contracts after promising seasons with the AHL Rockford IceHogs.

Blackhawks Opened 2026 Free Agency With No Surprises

July 1 marked the first day of NHL free agency, and the Chicago Blackhawks made three NHL signings: defenseman Ian Cole, forward Cole Smith, and officially locked in newly-acquired defenseman…

Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson Talks Free Agency, Roster Additions, Roles, More

Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson spoke with the media following the flurry of activity on Wednesday. Chicago didn’t pull off a blockbuster, but they picked up a few pieces that they feel...

Blackhawks sign defenseman Dylan Anhorn to one-year contract

Anhorn had spent the first three seasons of his pro career with the AHL’s Manitoba Moose.

Bowen Byram Speaks in Chicago: New Home, New Number, New Contract (Pending)

As I first shared earlier this morning, Bowen Byram is in Chicago. Just a couple days after getting married, he was on the ice with Alex Vlasic and Artyom Levshunov this morning before he could...

Blackhawks sign Cole Smith, Ian Cole to contracts

The Coles bring veteran experience to a Blackhawks team that looks to improve after another rough year.

Report: Blackhawks extend Bowen Byram, makes him highest paid defenseman

CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks have reportedly extended new defenseman Bowen Byram on a six-year, $75 million deal. The deal makes him the highest-paid defenseman in the league. ESPN's Emily...

Blackhawks Sign Veteran Defenseman Ian Cole (Report)

The Chicago Blackhawks are reportedly bring in a big veteran defensemen to help their young guys on the back end. Ian Cole, a two-time Stanley Cup champion, is coming to Chicago. Ian Cole to...

Blackhawks Sign Forward Cole Smith (Report)

The Chicago Blackhawks have reportedly signed veteran forward Cole Smith to a three-year contract that carries a $3M AAV. Smith, who will turn 31 on Oct. 28, has scored 25 goals and accumulated...

Sources: Blackhawks' Byram gets $75M extension

The Blackhawks are signing newly acquired defenseman Bowen Byram to a six-year, $75 million contract extension, sources told ESPN.

2026 NHL Trade, Free Agency Updates: Bourque Traded to Nashville

Alright folks, it’s July 1 and the NHL is ready to absolutely implode. No… seriously. There are some big names on the trade block who could get moved and a terribly thin free agent class that...

Blackhawks Prospect Václav Nestrašil On College, Maturing, World Juniors, More

At the conclusion of the 2025-26 season, Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson identified forward Václav Nestrašil as a prospect whose performance — outside of Chicago and Rockford — stood out....

Free Agency Day! West’s USA Invite, Need on D, Lee Available, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

It’s July 1, Blackhawks fans. Smoke ’em if you got ’em because NHL free agency opens up at lunchtime. But the Blackhawks prospects are also on the ice at development camp in Chicago at the same...

NHL Rumors: Byram Deal, Marchment Buzz, Nurse and Hellebuyck Trades

Yesterday was a busy day, but in today’s NHL rumors rundown, NHL free agency opens, and it’s a day of big swings and trying not to make mistakes. There have…

Blackhawks Sign Bowen Byram to a 6-Year Contract Extension

On June 23, the Chicago Blackhawks traded the fourth overall pick and some change to the Buffalo Sabres for defenseman Bowen Byram. With that fourth pick, the Sabres selected a…

Report: Blackhawks sign Bowen Byram to six-year extension

Byram was recently acquired from the Sabres, along with Jordan Greenway, in five-piece trade.

Report: Blackhawks Signing Bowen Byram to Richest Contract in Franchise History (For Now)

According to a report early on Wednesday morning from Darren Dreger, the Chicago Blackhawks are expected to announced a six-year extension with newly-acquired defenseman Bowen Byram at the highest...

Blackhawks free agency tracker: Live signings, trades, news, updates and more in 2026 NHL offseason

Chicago is trying to move into contention.

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Blackhawks 2026 Development Camp: Checking in on the 2025 Draft Class

The Chicago Blackhawks held Day 2 of their 2026 Development Camp on Tuesday, Jun. 30. The first day of camp was comprised of welcome meetings, medicals and physical testing; plus…

Jared Nightingale Talks Standouts in the Blackhawks Pipeline

Rockford IceHogs head coach Jared Nightingale spoke with us at the Blackhawks’ development camp on Tuesday afternoon. He’s been able to be on the ice with the prospects, albeit not in any kind of...

2026 NHL free agency: How can the Chicago Blackhawks return to winning ways?

With a move for Bowen Byram, the Chicago Blackhawks are showing that they want to turn the franchise around. While that move isn’t enough for GM Kyle Davidson to sit on his hands this off-season,...

Blackhawks Development Camp Opens, Individual Assessments In Progress

On Monday afternoon, after the players attending the Blackhawks development camp took the ice for some early testing and data gathering, we had the chance to speak with Mark Eaton, the Blackhawks...

Free Agency Eve, Cap Space, Villeneuve’s a Keith Fan, Byram, Kane? and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Happy Free Agency Eve, Blackhawks fans! Starting at lunchtime tomorrow, free agency will open and the chaos could begin. It’s more likely that trades shape this summer than a blockbuster signing...

Why Hawks are parting ways with Jonathan Kuminga after Warriors trade

Atlanta decided it couldn't keep Kuminga right now.

Monday, June 29, 2026
Report: Hawks decline Jonathan Kuminga's $24.3M team option

The Atlanta Hawks have declined the $23.4 million team option on forward Jonathan Kuminga, ESPN reported on Monday.,The decision makes Kuminga an unre

Big Personalities Make Early Impressions At Blackhawks Development Camp

We didn’t see a whole lot on the ice on Monday from the Blackhawks’ prospects, but we did have a chance to speak with the 2026 draft class in-person for the first time. And the Blackhawks...

Takeaways from Day 1 2026 Blackhawks Development Camp

The Chicago Blackhawks held Day 1 of their development camp, which runs from June 29 through July 2. 19 prospects are in attendance, and they are bringing back on-ice activities…

Blackhawks Extend Qualifying Offers to Four Players

On Monday afternoon, the Chicago Blackhawks confirmed they have extended qualifying offers to four players: Connor Bedard, Drew Commesso, Ethan Del Mastro and Kevin Korchinski. Dmitry Kuzmin and...

Hawks trade for 6-foot-2, 2024 NBA Draft lottery pick

The Hawks are staying active on the trade market.

WATCH: Blackhawks Prospects Hit the Ice to Start Development Camp

With the Blackhawks prospects on the ice for development camp for the first time in a few years, it’s a great opportunity to see some of the young guys in action. Monday they didn’t do a lot of...

2026 NHL Qualifying Offer Tracker

During each offseason, each team has a list of restricted free agents who need to be qualified to retain their rights through free agency. PuckPedia describes a qualifying offer by…

Mind on Marchenko, Prospects Arrive, BU’s New Look Weight Room, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

The Blackhawks prospects are in Chicago, folks! Development camp gets rolling this week with some on-ice work and a whole lotta talking to the media. This is always a fun week because we get to...

Sunday, June 28, 2026
Seahawks 'Achilles heel' for 2026 is obvious Kenneth Walker III problem

This obvious issue might be what holds the Seahawks back in 2026.

Look Who’s Coming to the Blackhawks Development Camp

On Saturday, following the conclusion of the 2026 NHL Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks announced the roster of prospects who will be on the ice this year for the organization’s development camp. Five...

How People Are Grading the Blackhawks’ 2026 Draft Class

The 2026 NHL Draft concluded (after what felt like a full calendar month) on Saturday afternoon. The Chicago Blackhawks made five selections in this year’s draft: 2 — 34 — Xavier Villeneuve, LHD 2...

Draft Wrap, Villeneuve, Roobroeck, Alalauri, Still Looking to Add, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

The 2026 NHL Draft is officially in the books, Blackhawks fans! For the first time under the current front office, the Blackhawks did not make a selection in the first round. In fact, the...

Blackhawks On-Ice Development Camp is This Week!

The Blackhawks concluded their selections in the 2026 NHL Draft on Saturday, which gives those young men… today to travel to Chicago to join other Hawks prospects for the organization’s annual...

Saturday, June 27, 2026
Meet the Blackhawks 2026 Draft Class: Reaction & Analysis

The 2026 NHL Entry Draft is officially in the books. For the Chicago Blackhawks, we already know they gave up their No. 4 and No. 45 picks in the blockbuster trade for…

2026 NHL Draft: Chicago Blackhawks Select Two in the Seventh Round

After trading up a couple spots in the second round of the 2026 NHL Draft, the Blackhawks had us sitting around for more than three hours between picks. And yet, in the seventh round, they had two...

What They’re Saying About New Blackhawks Prospect Xavier Villeneuve

With the 34th overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks made defenseman Xavier Villeneuve the organization’s first pick of the draft. Here’s a collection of what was said and...

2026 NHL Draft: Chicago Blackhawks Select Samu Alalauri at No. 66 Overall

With the 66th overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks selected right-handed defenseman Samu Alalauri. Samu Alalauri – Player Badge .player-badge { background: #7a1a1a;...

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