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Friday, August 28, 2026
Blackhawks Need to Be Patient With Young Core

The Chicago Blackhawks are one of the most interesting teams in the NHL. They have a ton of upside, but have more than a few guys with something to prove…

Blackhawks Know Thy Enemy: Minnesota Wild Offseason Reset

As we continue our series looking at the offseasons around the Central Division, we move to the Minnesota Wild. After a disappointingly early exit from the playoffs, general manager Bill Guerin...

Thursday, August 27, 2026
Connor Hellebuyck Formally Asks For a Trade, Winnipeg Jets Respond

The weeks leading up to NHL training camps open just got a lot more interesting. On Thursday, Ray Petkau, the agent for three-time Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck went public with his...

A Greene Comp, Rookie Buzz, Goalie Talk, Oilers Injuries, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

This week we’ve opened our bullets with some discussion about a few of the forwards on the Blackhawks’ roster for the coming season. Tuesday, we looked at Ryan Donato‘s impact. Yesterday, we...

Blackhawks Know Thy Enemy: Utah Mammoth Offseason Reset

Today we continue our offseason reset series looking around the Central Division with a trip to Utah. The Mammoth made the playoffs last year and are considered one of the up-and-coming teams in...

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
What Is the Blackhawks’ Plan for Kevin Korchinski?

Kevin Korchinski was the seventh-overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft. When he was drafted, he was looked at as the next future number-one defender and had a high ceiling…

Blackhawks Announce Robust National TV Schedule

Connor Bedard not being available to start the regular season hasn’t kept the Blackhawks from being a hot team for the NHL’s national broadcast partners in the United States. The Blackhawks’ first...

Considering Blackhawks Roster Construction and an Inevitable Expansion Draft

The NHL is going to expand. Blackhawks fans just need to start getting used to the idea that there will be a 33rd team in the not-too-distant future. And, based on Chris Johnston’s conversation...

Lardis’ Potential, Frondell Talks Position and Training, Wild Drama, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Yesterday in our bullets we talked a little about how Ryan Donato‘s role changed from his career year in 2024-25 to last year. In the same mindset, let’s look a little to start our Wednesday at...

2026-27 NHL team preview: Chicago Blackhawks

It’s time for the Blackhawks to start taking some steps forward, even if the playoffs seem unlikely this season.

Blackhawks Know Thy Enemy: St. Louis Blues Offseason Reset

We continue our look around the Central Division today with the St. Louis Blues. They have a new general manager as former player Alexander Steen was elevated to replace Doug Armstrong. The Blues...

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Chicago Blackhawks’ All-Time Lineup

The Chicago Blackhawks have spent a century producing some of the greatest players in NHL history. From Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita powering the franchise back to prominence in the…

Blackhawks No. 1 in New NHL Pipeline Rankings

In our bullets on Tuesday morning I joked that the Blackhawks were finally ranked the best in the NHL by someone (it was for the media spread in the press box). But Steven Ellis at Daily Faceoff...

Alex Vlasic: The Blackhawks’ Break Out Candidate This Season

Looking ahead to the 2026-27 season, there’s been some chatter on the socials and interwebs about potential break out candidates on the Blackhawks this season. A lot of the talk has been about...

A No. 1 Ranking! Donato’s Value, Boisvert Boxing, Frondell BTS, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Let’s open our Tuesday by talking a little about one of the Blackhawks’ forwards who hasn’t been talked about much this offseason: Ryan Donato. There have been a lot of fans pointing to his...

Blackhawks Know Thy Enemy: Nashville Predators Offseason Reset

Today we continue our offseason update series looking at the Blackhawks’ competition in the Central Division with a trip to Nashville to look at the Predators’ summer. Their biggest move was...

Monday, August 24, 2026
Bobby Orr’s Brief Stint With the Chicago Blackhawks

If you were asked who are the greatest hockey players of all time, it wouldn’t take very long before you said Bobby Orr. Through eight seasons from 1967-68 to 1974-75,…

Seahawks lose rookie S Bud Clark to broken ankle

Seahawks rookie safety Bud Clark will be out "multiple months" with a broken right ankle sustained in Sunday night's preseason loss at Tennessee.,Seat

Vlasic Preaches Playoffs, ASU Scare, Alumni Honor Troy, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

When we spoke with the Blackhawks in their exit interviews following the conclusion of the 2025-26 regular season, defenseman Alex Vlasic was one of the more outspoken players. He emphatically put...

Blackhawks Know Thy Enemy: Winnipeg Jets Offseason Reset

Today we’re starting a series looking at the offseason moves and preseason look for the teams in the Central Division — the Blackhawks’ path to the playoffs. We’re going to roll them off in...

Sunday, August 23, 2026
Titans rally from early deficit to beat Seahawks in preseason action

D'Ernest Johnson's fourth-quarter touchdown run capped off the Tennessee Titans' comeback in a 19-16 win over the Seattle Seahawks in the second prese

Seahawks make Jadarian Price decision that's good sign for RB1 job

This preseason decision from the Seahawks is a good sign for Price to be the RB1.

Blashill Talks Kane, More Houston Talk, Trainers, an Epic Card, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

I mentioned that NHL expansion appears to be in the near future in our Saturday bullets, and there was some additional reporting from Chris Johnston at The Athletic later. According to his...

Saturday, August 22, 2026
Seahawks WR Jake Bobo placed on season-ending IR

The Seattle Seahawks placed wide receiver Jake Bobo on season-ending injured reserve Saturday.,The transaction comes one day after Bobo sustained a kn

Top Center Options, NHL Expanding in Houston and Atlanta? and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Kalen Lumpkins at the Chicago Tribune made the cases for Anton Frondell and Frank Nazar to be the Blackhawks’ No. 1 center until Connor Bedard returns from injury. The one name I’ll throw into the...

Friday, August 21, 2026
Seahawks get brutal update on fan favorite WR after 'serious' injury

This is some massively unfortunately news for the Seahawks.

Seahawks WR Jake Bobo sustains 'serious' knee injury

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo sustained a "serious" knee injury on Friday during a joint practice session with the Tennessee Titans in Nash

Realistic Expectations for Blackhawks’ Spencer Knight in 2026-27

Spencer Knight was the best player the Chicago Blackhawks had last season. After being acquired from the Florida Panthers for Seth Jones and a conditional 2027 first-round pick, Knight had…

Suggested Trade Sees Sharks Land Blackhawks’ Kevin Korchinski

Kevin Korchinski remains without a contract as the 2026-27 season approaches, and while some fans question whether he is ready to take that next step into being a full-time NHL…

Thursday, August 20, 2026
NFL committees recommend approval of $9.6B Seahawks sale

The sale of the Seattle Seahawks to venture capitalist Vinod Khosla and his family passed through a pair of key committee votes Wednesday.,Owners who

Sam Darnold could force the Seahawks into a major decision

The Seattle Seahawks and Sam Darnold seem like a good fit, but there's a but.

Blackhawks Front Office Ranking Improves — And I Have Thoughts on the Grades

On Thursday, Dom Luszczyszyn published the results of the annual front office fan survey at The Athletic. Fans are able to vote exclusively for their own team and provide grades for every team in...

3 Chicago Blackhawks With the Most to Prove This Season

The 2026-27 season is shaping up to be a pivotal one for the Chicago Blackhawks. After several seasons finishing in the NHL’s basement, they now have a collection of talent…

Lardis Disrespect, Top Non-First Rounders Ranked, Hometown Remix, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

In the wake of Corey Pronman’s annual release of his NHL under-23 pipeline rankings and under-23 prospect/player rankings, he published a new one on Thursday morning that got my attention more...

Blackhawks Assist Records: Patrick Kane Chasing History

As we continue to inch closer to the start of the 2026-27 NHL season, Patrick Kane returning to the Chicago Blackhawks has been one of the biggest summer headlines in the entire league. And he...

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Seahawks player could finally get the recognition he deserves

It may finally be time for this Seattle Seahawks player to step up.

Ranking the Blackhawks’ Young Core by Long-Term Potential

Connor Bedard is in a class of his own, but the Chicago Blackhawks’ rebuild is about much more than one superstar. Bedard is expected to miss the first month of…

Report: CB Trevon Diggs signing with Seahawks

Two-time Pro-Bowl cornerback Trevon Diggs is signing a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks, ESPN reported on Wednesday.,Financial terms were not d

Seahawks to sign former Cowboys, Packers All-Pro CB to one-year deal

The Seahawks are adding more intriguing players to their secondary.

Blackhawks Labeled Contenders in Future Projections (But How Close to the Top?)

As you should already know, one of the projection analysts whose work I value a great deal is Paul Pidutti (aka AdjustedHockey). In his current project at Daily Faceoff, Pidutti is projecting out...

Ten Blackhawks Represent on New Top Under-23 Players and Prospects Rankings

After publishing his NHL pipeline rankings on Monday, Corey Pronman at The Athletic came back on Wednesday morning and posted his rankings of the best players and prospects who haven’t turned 23...

5 NHL Players With the Most to Prove This Season

The beauty of the NHL offseason is that everyone feels like they are on even footing. Granted, some teams have higher expectations than others but hope springs eternal. Whether some…

Middle Six Concern? Chelios Honors Troy, New CBA’s Early Impact, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

I feel like we need to start this morning with a brief conversation about player projections. In the wake of Corey Pronman releasing his annual NHL under-23 pipeline rankings at The Athletic,...

Patrick Kane’s Welcome Home Tour Took Over Wrigley Field Last Night

Patrick Timothy Kane has come home to Chicago. Before he signed to return to the Blackhawks this summer, Connor Bedard told the media he couldn’t imagine what the ovation might be like when he...

Blackhawks Goalie Records: Esposito, Hall and Crawford Raised the Bar

Looking ahead to the 2026-27 NHL regular season, there’s excitement for the Chicago Blackhawks to take a step forward. One of the players who is establishing himself as an incredible important...

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Cowboys legend gets wife's green light for 'last year' after winning Super Bowl

DeMarcus Lawrence announces his upcoming 13th NFL season will be his last after his wife gave him the green light to return to the Seahawks. 

Knight Respect, Batherson Drama in Ottawa, Gauthier Said No? and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Before we get into some Blackhawks talk, fascinating news from Bruce Garrioch at the Ottawa Citizen on Monday regarding the Senators negotiations with forward Drake Batherson. Garrioch wrote...

Blackhawks Under-23 Talent Near Top of the NHL in New Rankings

In my Monday bullets, I mentioned we usually get some updated pipeline rankings from The Athletic later in August. Well, I could have just waited one more day. On Tuesday morning, Corey Pronman at...

Blackhawks Trade Tree Tuesday: From Denis Savard (and Jeremy Roenick) to Frank Nazar

Blackhawks fans, it’s Tuesday again which means it’s time for us to take another trip down memory lane with our summer Trade Tree series. Previously, we’ve covered: From the 1999 NHL Draft thru...

Monday, August 17, 2026
Seahawks predicted to make bold Sam Darnold decision for 2028 NFL season

This would be a bit of a surprising outcome for the Seahawks and their QB.

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