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Friday, June 19, 2026
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...

Are We Back on Matthew Knies Trade Watch?

Earlier this week after the Toronto Maple Leafs made an interesting trade with the Philadelphia Flyers, I noted that Darren Dreger floated that “teams are doing their due diligence” on forward...

Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Sam Rinzel

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 Defenseman Chase Reid

Today, I’ll begin our annual series looking at the top prospects who might be available for the Blackhawks at No. 4 — or if they decide to trade up. We begin with a right-handed defenseman who has...

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Sharks, Sabres Make First NHL Draft-Impacting Trade (That Could Affect the Blackhawks)

On Wednesday afternoon, the San Jose Sharks and Buffalo Sabres kicked off what could be a fascinating couple weeks for the NHL leading into the 2026 NHL Draft (June 26-27) and free agency...

Chicago Blackhawks’ Defense Corps: Quality or Quantity?

The Chicago Blackhawks have been building up their defensive corps for the last five years, starting out by taking Nolan Allan 32nd overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The…

Draft Approach, Prospect Survey, Torts OUT, a Toronto Trade, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Scott Powers at The Athletic wrote about the Blackhawks plan as we get closer to the 2026 NHL Draft. There were three comments from Powers in the piece that stood out to me, beginning with this on...

2026 NHL Draft: Potential Second Round Targets for the Chicago Blackhawks

We’re inside of two weeks from the 2026 NHL Draft, which means it’s time to ramp up our prospect conversation for the Chicago Blackhawks. We’ll have some profiles of potential first-round targets...

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Seahawks' top 2026 breakout candidate is a DB who could become best in NFL

This Seahawks defensive back might be on the verge of becoming the best in the NFL.

Hawks predicted to swap ex-Warriors splash brother for $175 million Bucks superstar

An NBA writer predicts the Atlanta Hawks could acquire a highly touted Milwaukee Bucks star forward.

Must Read: Fans vs. Front Office Evaluations of Defenseman (+ Blackhawks-Focused Takeaways)

Before we start talking about some specific potential draft targets for the Blackhawks I want share a must read from Corey Pronman at The Athletic on the disconnect between how fans view...

Former Blackhawks F Kyle Calder dies at 47

Kyle Calder, a forward who played 10 seasons in the NHL for five different teams, died Monday. He was 47.,The National Hockey League's Alumni Associat

Could the Blackhawks Target a Panthers RFA This Summer?

Most of our focus right now for the Blackhawks is on the 2026 NHL Draft, and rightfully so; the Hawks own the No. 4 overall pick and four of the top 45 overall selections. But the Blackhawks are...

Best Blackhawk From Each of the Past 6 Decades

Over the last week or so, a game called 84-0 has gone viral on X. The premise of the game is that the website 84-0.com gives you six lineup slots:…

2026 NHL Mock Draft Roundup: Blackhawks Go D in Three New Mocks

Over the past couple days I’ve seen three new 2026 NHL Mock Drafts that don’t have the Blackhawks selecting Ivar Stenberg, which got my attention. Two of the mock drafts — from regular writers...

Carolina’s Pivot, Mikheyev’s Market, a Blashill Assessment, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

We’ll start this morning with some really good comments from Elliotte Friedman on a radio show on Monday about the Carolina Hurricanes approach to building their now-Stanley Cup-winning roster....

Monday, June 15, 2026
Broncos add two players to roster from UFL's St. Louis BattleHawks

The Denver Broncos have added to their 90-man roster, meaning two players will need to be released.

Hawks predicted to cut ties with Jonathan Kuminga for $24.3 million reason

Atlanta just acquired Kuminga from the Warriors.

49ers' Kyle Juszczyk embracing overlooked status as Rams and Seahawks dominate offseason

San Francisco 49ers star fullback Kyle Juszczyk is more than happy that his team is flying under the radar compared to their NFC West rivals.

Blackhawks 2026 Draft Targets: Gleb Pugachyov

The Chicago Blackhawks have eight draft picks in the 2026 NHL Draft, which is set for June 26 in Buffalo, New York. With another year of plenty of draft picks…

Blackhawks 2026-27 Roster Projections 1.0: Pre-Draft & Free Agency

Here we are at the mid-way point of June, and the Carolina Hurricanes have won this year’s Stanley Cup. The NHL offseason is officially underway, with the 2026 NHL Entry…

ATTN: Come to Our Free Cubs Watch Party … THIS MONTH!

FINALLY. It’s been way too long since we had one of these. Last year, I think we did something like five or six watch parties throughout the Cubs and Bears season, but we haven’t had a single one...

Canes Claim the Cup! Draft Buzz Intensifies, Buyout Window, Tulsky, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

If you’re a fan of hockey beyond just the Chicago Blackhawks, last night’s game in Vegas was marvelous to watch. The Carolina Hurricanes played their signature suffocating defense and skated away...

2026 NHL Mock Draft: Post-Stanley Cup Final First Round Update

Well folks, the Carolina Hurricanes are your 2026 Stanley Cup champions! And with that, we can close the books on the 2025-26 NHL season — and turn our attention fully to the 2026 NHL Draft! That...

Sunday, June 14, 2026
Clinch Night in Vegas? Clark’s Elite Trolling, OHL Draft, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

It’s Sunday, June 14 and we could crown a new champion this evening. The Carolina Hurricanes need one more win to claim the Stanley Cup, and they’ll take the ice in Vegas at 7 PM CT (on ABC)....

Saturday, June 13, 2026
7 Best Active NHL Players to Never Be Captain

In hockey, leadership extends far beyond the letter stitched onto a jersey. While the captain holds an official title, the reality is that many teams rely on a group of…

Veteran D Need? Mock Drafts, Podcasts, All-Star and All-Rookie Teams, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Scott Powers shared the second part of his interview with Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill on Friday and it got my wheels turning on how he/the Hawks are going to approach their forward mix...

Friday, June 12, 2026
Seahawks' Super Bowl rings celebrate fans, team history

The Seattle Seahawks received their Super Bowl LX championship rings during a private ceremony on Thursday.,The jewelry, which contains 50 brilliant r

Graham’s Looming Decisions, Horace Grant Day, Trade Winds Blowing, and Other Bulls Bullets

With the NBA Finals potentially on the cusp of concluding Saturday, the WNBA season and the 2026 NBA Draft are about to take center stage in the basketball conversation. Our Chicago Bulls will...

Revisiting the 3-Team Alexander Romanov Trade

On July 7, 2022, news broke at the NHL Draft of the Montreal Canadiens trading defenseman Alexander Romanov and the 98th overall selection to the New York Islanders for the…

Blackhawks Search to Complement Connor Bedard, Identify Centers Adding Intrigue

Scott Powers shared the second part of his recent interview with Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill on Friday. There are a couple specific answers he gave about his roster construction looking...

Nikita Kucherov Wins Historic Hart Trophy (Here’s How I Voted for the 2026 NHL Awards)

On Thursday afternoon, the NHL closed the books on announcing the individual winners of the 2025-26 NHL Awards. Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov is the winner of the Hart Memorial...

Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Artyom Levshunov

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…

Blashill Talks Identity, Šmits Draft Buzz, Nurse Requests a Trade, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Scott Powers shared the first part of an interview he did with Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill on Thursday. In it, there are some good topics covered, including the immediate impact of Anton...

Thursday, June 11, 2026
Seahawks receive wild Nick Emmanwori $25.2 million contract prediction 2 years early

This is a very early, and very bold prediction for the second-year Seahawks DB.

The Blackhawks’ Future Will Be Affected By More Than Just First Round Selections

Certainly the Chicago Blackhawks have stockpiled first-round talent in recent years, headlined by Connor Bedard being the organization’s second-ever first overall pick. Right now, social media...

What Anton Frondell Moving to Center Means for the Blackhawks

When the Chicago Blackhawks drafted Anton Frondell third overall in the 2025 NHL Draft, it was done under the idea that he would be Connor Bedard’s linemate of the future.…

Third Wheel Potential? Draft Rankings, Babcock Drama Escalates, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

On Wednesday afternoon, Pierre LeBrun unloaded some rumor mill intel at The Athletic. He begins where most conversations start at this point in this NHL “offseason” — Dylan Larkin asking out of...

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Every NHL Team’s Biggest Need Heading Into the 2026 Offseason

The Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights have delivered in the Stanley Cup Final. But before you know it, the NHL offseason will be underway. Every team usually has a…

What 2026 NHL Draft Picks Are Owned by the Blackhawks’ Central Division Rivals?

The 2026 NHL Draft is getting closer, and trade winds are starting to blow around the NHL. As we always do, keeping track of what picks the Blackhawks’ division rivals own on the NHL draft is a...

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