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Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Trade Alert: Blues Send Jordan Kyrou to Capitals (and Another 2026 First-Round Pick Moves)

Because there haven’t been enough trades in the NHL on Tuesday, we got another one. The St. Louis Blues have traded forward Jordan Kyrou to the Washington Capitals for the 16th overall pick in the...

How Blackhawks' No. 4 overall draft pick matters in Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies trade rumors

Chicago has some young talent already.

Sharks Trade William Eklund to Ottawa, Add Another Top Ten Pick in the 2026 NHL Draft

The trade activity around the NHL is boiling hot right now, and another big move happened on Tuesday afternoon. The San Jose Sharks traded 23-year-old winger William Eklund to the Ottawa Senators....

ESPN analyst highlights Seahawks trend with Jadarian Price that's a bit concerning

This is not what the Seahawks would've been expected to do with their RB1 job.

Trade Alert! Flames Acquire Simon Nemec (2026 NHL Draft Order Impacted Again)

Another big trade in the NHL on Tuesday, this one sending a young right-handed defenseman to Calgary. The Flames acquired the rights to restricted free agent Simon Nemec and forward Maxim...

Hawks, Rockets, Clippers named top landing spots for disgruntled $285 million Celtics star

The Boston Celtics' star guard has been linked to several franchises lately.

Hawks positioned as leading contender to bring Jaylen Brown home to Georgia

The Atlanta Hawks are reportedly emerging as the front-runners for Celtics star Jaylen Brown, with a proposed blockbuster trade potentially bringing the Georgia native home. Here’s why Brown could...

2026 NHL Mock Draft Roundup: New Names Enter the Mix (Including Second-Round Options)

We’re now just three sleeps away from the start of the 2026 NHL Draft, and mock draft season is piping hot! With the Blackhawks having the fourth overall selection, the options continue to be...

Blackhawks Should Offer Sheet Pavel Dorofeyev

There have already been a few huge moves this offseason, with Brady Tkachuk being traded to the Florida Panthers just a day ago. Additionally, we are aware that Dylan Larkin…

Dev Camp Back on Ice, 2026 Hall of Fame Class, Draft Buzz, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

I want to open out bullets today with a big Thank You to Patrick for writing about the Blackhawks hosting development camp on the ice this year for the first time in a few years. I was out of...

Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Alex Vlasic

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…

Why the Blackhawks Should Draft Forward Ivar Stenberg

Today we finish our series looking at the top prospects who could be targets for the Chicago Blackhawks with the fourth overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft. Thus far, we’ve look at defensemen...

Monday, June 22, 2026
Blackhawks Development Camp Is Back on the Ice This Summer

For the first time in years, you’re going to be able to watch the Blackhawks’ prospects actually skate. The team announced in a Monday morning press release that their Development Camp will return...

Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Matt Grzelcyk

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…

Post-Tkachuk Trade Buzz, Seattle Signs McMann, Oilers Sign Dickinson, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

It’s only Monday of draft week and the 2026 NHL Draft board is getting a lot of cosmetic work done. On Sunday, the Florida Panthers made a couple trades that saw two first-round picks change...

Why the Blackhawks Should Draft Forward Caleb Malhotra

We’re now into the week of the 2026 NHL Draft, Blackhawks fans! Over the past days, we’ve been profiling some of the top prospects who could be in play for the Hawks at the No. 4 overall...

Sunday, June 21, 2026
Reports: Thunder trading G Aaron Wiggins to Hawks

The Oklahoma City Thunder are trading reserve guard Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks for two second-round draft picks, according to multiple reports

Atlanta bolsters wing depth, acquires Aaron Wiggins from Oklahoma City

The Atlanta Hawks have added another versatile piece to their roster, acquiring Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for two future second-round picks. The move brings a proven...

Why OKC Thunder traded Aaron Wiggins to the Hawks, and why Atlanta wanted him

This is a subtle deal but an intriguing one.

Brady Tkachuk Traded to Florida! 2026 NHL Draft First Round Changes Again (Report)

Yes, you read that correctly: the Tkachuk brothers are going to be teammates in Florida. In a blockbuster trade that opens a potentially league-altering, volatile draft week for the NHL, the...

Reports: CJ McCollum signs 1-year deal to stay with Hawks

Veteran guard CJ McCollum, who helped lead the Hawks to the playoffs after a January trade, will remain in Atlanta after agreeing to a one-year, $21 m

Kraken Acquire Mackie Samoskevich From Panthers for First-Round Pick, Future Second

Remember last week when I wrote about the Blackhawks potentially having interest in right wing Mackie Samoskevich as a trade target? Well, we can take him off the table. On Sunday, the Florida...

2026 NHL Draft Top-5 Scenarios: Maple Leafs Grab McKenna, Blackhawks Draft Verhoeff

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,…

CJ McCollum staying in Atlanta after reaching $21M extension with Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks are keeping one of their veteran leaders in place, agreeing to a one-year, $21 million extension with CJ McCollum. After helping fuel a late-season playoff surge, the 13-year...

NHL’s 5 Best National Anthem Singers of All-Time

On a mid-February evening in 2025, I stood in a dusty Mexican bar filled to the brim with Canadians, belting out the lyrics to O Canada. All of us were…

Jonathan Toews: Beyond the Glory

Three-time Stanley Cup champion and famous captain Jonathan Toews officially retired from the NHL on June 19, 2026; fittingly the same day as the number on his jersey. But many…

Draft Week! Prospect Superlatives, Differing Opinions, and Other Blackhawks Father’s Day Bullets

It’s officially Draft Week, Blackhawks fans! We’ve been talking about it for months, and over-analyzing it for weeks. We’ll continue to crank out the latest buzz around the draft and keep you on...

Why the Blackhawks Should Draft Defenseman Alberts Šmits

We’re rolling through profiles of the top players in the 2026 NHL Draft class who might be options for the Chicago Blackhawks with the No. 4 overall pick. Thus far, we’ve looked at Chase Reid,...

2026 NHL draft: Blackhawks could still be beneficiaries at fourth overall

The Chicago Blackhawks were a bit unlucky with the NHL draft lottery, but they still have an excellent opportunity to select a game-changer at fourth overall in the 2026 NHL draft. Today, we look...

Saturday, June 20, 2026
Bowen Byram Isn’t a Fit for the Chicago Blackhawks

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…

Toews Retires & Leaves Lasting Impact on Blackhawks

“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…

Kane Honors Toews, Final Draft Rankings, Potential Surprises, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

We’ll get our Saturday started with a good piece from Shayna Goldman at The Athletic. She took on the task of putting together a breakdown of a couple big, young forwards whose names are floating...

Why the Blackhawks Should Draft Defenseman Keaton Verhoeff

As we continue to build up to the start of the 2026 NHL Draft and the Chicago Blackhawks making the fourth overall selection, we’re examining some of the players who could be in play. Thus far,...

Friday, June 19, 2026
Three-time Cup champ, ex-Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews retires

Three-time Stanley Cup champion and longtime Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews officially announced his retirement Friday after 16 seasons.,To

‘It went by in the blink of an eye’: Jonathan Toews officially announces retirement

Toews made the official announcement in his hometown on Friday after an incredible 16-year career.

Former Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews announces retirement from NHL

Former Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews has officially announced his retirement from the NHL. In a press conference in Winnipeg, Toews thanked many members of the Blackhawks organization...

Jets’ Jonathan Toews Announces Retirement

Winnipeg Jets’ forward Jonathan Toews has announced his retirement after a storied 16-season NHL career. “It was a thrill, a dream come true, and even this moment feels quite surreal…

WATCH: Jonathan Toews Announces his Retirement

Jonathan Toews made it official on Friday — appropriately, the 19th day of the month. He is retiring from the NHL. The longest-tenured captain in the history of the Blackhawks spent the first six...

Jaxon Smith-Njigba accomplished something only one receiver has topped

Jaxon Smith-Njigba's historic rise completely shattered expectations. As defenses adjust, a looming 2026 challenge will test his elite trajectory.

2026 NHL mock draft: Maple Leafs, Blackhawks add wingers for Auston Matthews, Connor Bedard; Sharks take No. 1 defenseman

With just one week until the 2026 NHL draft, we conduct a mock draft to see what the first 32 picks of the draft could look like on June 26.

Seahawks receive exciting Jaxon Smith-Njigba prediction from ESPN analyst: 'He's perfect'

This ESPN analyst is a huge believer in Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and for good reason.

Toews Calling It? McKenna vs. Stenberg, Needs, a 7-Round Mock Draft, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

It sounds like former Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews will announce his retirement later this morning in Winnipeg. Toews is the greatest captain in franchise history. His resume is remarkable....

Maple Leafs Land Defenseman Darren Raddysh in BIG Sign-and-Trade Deal

The hard work of overhauling the Toronto Maple Leafs has continued, and new general manager John Chayka is certainly not wasting any time. On Friday morning, the Maple Leafs announced they...

Why the Blackhawks Should Draft Defenseman Carson Carels

As we continue to get ready for the 2026 NHL Draft, I’m going to dig in on the prospects who are/should be in play for the Chicago Blackhawks with the fourth overall pick. Yesterday, we looked at...

Thursday, June 18, 2026
What a Successful 2026 Offseason Looks Like for the Blackhawks

With the 2026 NHL Entry Draft coming up and the first bit of NHL offseason activity upon us, I started to think about what a successful offseason would look like…

Jonathan Toews is Retiring (Reports)

Jonathan Toews, the longest-tenured captain in the history of the Chicago Blackhawks, has decided it’s time to call it a career. The Winnipeg Jets have scheduled a closed media event / press...

Report: Three-time Stanley Cup champion Jonathan Toews expected to announce retirement

Toews returned to hockey after missing over two years due to health issues, playing for his hometown Winnipeg Jets.

Giannis Antetokounmpo trade idea involves 8 players, 5 picks and a $285 million star

Standard trade talks for Giannis Antetokounmpo have stalled, but a massive new three-team proposal could completely reshape the Eastern Conference before draft night.

Seahawks urged to extend key defender, but not Devon Witherspoon

This Seahawks defender is a key player to lock up for the next few years.

John Carlson? Kesselring, Hiller to Toronto, Button’s Draft Rankings, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

On Wednesday’s episode of “Frankly Hockey,” Frank Seravalli said the Blackhawks have at least kicked the tires internally on making a run at 36-year-old right-handed defenseman John Carlson, who...

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