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Saturday, August 8, 2026
Seattle Seahawks have moved on from a linebacker in just one week

On Friday, suddenly the Seattle Seahawks announced that they had signed linebacker Power Echols, while also discontinuing LB Joseph Vaughn, 6-foot-3, 238-pound.

We Need to Talk About the Blackhawks’ Number Retirement Process

For Blackhawks fans, the battles between Anže Kopitar’s Los Angeles Kings and the dynasty Hawks teams between 2010-16 defined an era for the NHL. That’s true for fans in other cities as well. But,...

The Danger Zone(s), Block Value, Streaming vs. Cable, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

The good folks at NHL.com got to the Blackhawks this week in their annual 32 in 32 series, posting a number of pieces focusing on the new season outlook for Chicago. There’s an overview, a...

DeMarcus Lawrence’s wife confirms second season in Seattle

Five-time Pro-Bowler DeMarcus Lawrence is going all out with his legs in training camp during his official second season with the Seattle Seahawks.

The dual life of NFL hopeful Seattle Seahawks’ WR Montorie Foster Jr.

Former Michigan State wide receiver Montorie Foster Jr. has returned to join the training camp, he had been released by the Seahawks in August 2025 due to a hamstring injury.

Friday, August 7, 2026
Answering Questions About the Blackhawks’ Blue Line & Projected Pairings

One of the things that’s always a topic of discussion when it comes to the Chicago Blackhawks is their defensemen. It’s crucial for teams to have good blueliners that can…

Realistic Expectations for the 2026-27 Chicago Blackhawks

Chicago Blackhawks general manager (GM) Kyle Davidson likely has his opening night lineup currently on the roster for the season. After a 2025-26 season in which the Blackhawks remained at…

Remembering Stosh, Scouting Byram, NHL Fan Survey Results, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Scott Powers emptied his notebook at The Athletic on Thursday. There’s a lot of good stuff in there, including some analysis of Bowen Byram‘s game after Powers focused on his play during this past...

Thursday, August 6, 2026
Blackhawks’ Spencer Knight Can Become Top 10 Goalie This Season

This offseason, the Chicago Blackhawks made headlines by paying through the nose to get what they hope is a true No. 1 defender in Bowen Byram from the Buffalo Sabres…

Vlasic’s Value, Davidson Talks, Projecting the Best, a Krüger Comeback, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

I’ve been talking a lot about the Blackhawks’ defensemen lately. In yesterday’s bullets, I considered how many newcomer Bowen Byram might put on the board this year. Then I reminded us that Kevin...

Seahawks vs. Patriots tickets: Cheapest prices, seats, date for 2026 NFL game in Week 1

The Seahawks and Patriots kick off the 2026 NFL season in a Super Bowl rematch. Here's how to get tickets to the Week 1 game in Seattle.

Wednesday, August 5, 2026
3 Blackhawks Storylines to Follow Ahead of the 2026-27 Season

With their current stars and pipeline of prospects, the future looks bright for the Chicago Blackhawks, but it will take some time before we see playoff hockey in Chicago. Last…

Blackhawks Still Need to Do Something With Kevin Korchinski, Ethan Del Mastro

I’ve seen this brought up on social media a few times, so it’s worth addressing. Why haven’t the Blackhawks announced a contract for Kevin Korchinski or Ethan Del Mastro yet? They both received a...

Productive Byram, Projecting USA’s WJC Roster, Rookie Photos, Big Money, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Yesterday I shared some of the results of the annual Blackhawks fan survey from The Athletic. I noted that it was at least somewhat surprising that fans were more receptive to and graded the...

Where to watch Seahawks preseason games 2026: Full schedule, times, TV channels, live streams for Seattle

Here's everything you need to know to watch every Seahawks preseason game in 2026.

Tuesday, August 4, 2026
What to expect from the Seahawks’ 'Hard Knocks' debut tonight, according to the production team

Get an exclusive look at how NFL Films manages the massive scale of Seattle's training camp before the historic premiere tracking the defending Super Bowl champions.

Blackhawks Fan Survey Results Show Increased Optimism, Excitement (So Far)

On Tuesday morning, Scott Powers and Mark Lazerus at The Athletic shared the results of their annual Blackhawks fan survey. There are a lot of interesting questions; there always are. But this...

Next Number Retirement, Hlinka Gretzky Cup Action, Stuck in the Middle, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Scott Powers and Mark Lazerus shared the results of their annual Blackhawks fan survey on Tuesday morning. I’m going to spend some more time on a few of the results here later, but wanted to share...

Blackhawks Trade Tree Tuesday: From Brandon Pirri to the 2027 NHL Draft

As the offseason continues for the Blackhawks, we return to our Trade Tree Tuesday series for another banger. It doesn’t involve nearly as many pieces as last week’s edition, but this one includes...

Monday, August 3, 2026
Seahawks' Sam Darnold gets disrespected, falls behind Brock Purdy, Drake Maye in NFL rankings

New NFL rankings aren't giving Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold enough respect.

Blackhawks’ Youth Movement Could See Them Challenge for a Playoff Spot

The action and excitement of the NHL offseason have largely dissipated, and we are collectively looking ahead to the coming season. While a lot can change, the list of contenders…

World Juniors Buzz, the Bet on Villeneuve, Doneghey Promoted, Giveaways, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Ben Pope wrote a nice feature on Blackhawks defense prospect Xavier Villeneuve for the Chicago Sun-Times on Sunday. He’s a lottery ticket for the Blackhawks — an undersized defenseman who has...

The Blackhawks Just Dropped Their Giveaway Schedule (Bobbleheads are BACK!)

On Monday morning, while most of the sports world is waiting for MLB trades to happen, the Chicago Blackhawks did us an incredible service and released their 2026-27 season giveaway schedule! And...

5 Breakout Candidates to Watch in the 2026-27 NHL Season

Every NHL season is a new opportunity for every player, especially the young guns or the ones in their mid-20s trying to break through. Here are the five players who…

Ranking the 5 Best Trades By Kyle Davidson as the Blackhawks General Manager

When Kyle Davidson was named the interim general manager of the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct. 27, 2021, he started the process of a rebuild. Nobody was thrilled at the idea, but I think most people...

Sunday, August 2, 2026
Seahawks and another Super Bowl? Why it's possible

The Seattle Seahawks could certainly return to the big game.

Nuggets, Cavaliers, Hawks, Bucks, reportedly in bidding war for $11M freaky athletic NBA champion

The pursuit for this NBA champion just got even more interesting. Four teams are in the running for one of the offseason's most intriguing talents.

Power Forwards Coming, Throwback Sweaters, a Lardis Appearance, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

The idea of the Blackhawks adding power forwards with size is something that’s been a popular talking point as the first wave of young forwards matriculating to the NHL — Connor Bedard, Frank...

2026-27 Preseason Calder Trophy Power Rankings

The NHL has had some stacked rookie classes in recent seasons, and this one is no different. In a preseason edition of Calder Trophy power rankings, who are the top…

Saturday, August 1, 2026
Boisvert’s Watch, World Junior Summer Showcase Finale, Russia Still Banned, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Earlier this week, ESPN’s Emily Kaplan sat down with all of the players at the NHLPA Rookie Showcase in Chicago. She shared some of the fun things the players shared with her during those...

Friday, July 31, 2026
2026-27 Stanley Cup Contender Tiers: From Championship Hopes to Just Happy to Be Here

As is the case every season, the moment the Carolina Hurricanes captured the Stanley Cup, the hockey world began looking ahead to the 2026-27 season. Everyone wants to get the…

Every Western Conference Team’s Biggest Question Mark in 2026-27

With the busiest stages of the offseason now behind us, most NHL rosters have their core in place, and we can begin to project most of the lineups. We’ve already…

We’re Not Talking About Incoming Blackhawks Forward Roman Kantserov Enough

Even after the Blackhawks signed Patrick Kane to a two-year contract, the macro talk about the Blackhawks from league-wide writers remains focused on questions about where the offense is going to...

Thursday, July 30, 2026
Kenneth Walker III question looms over Seattle Seahawks amid training camp

Seattle Seahawks are hoping for another championship this season, but is that in the cards?

Lumen Field Stadium Guide: Full Seahawks schedule, concerts, seating, hotels, parking, bags policy & more in Seattle

Here is everything you need to know about Lumen Field, including a full schedule of Seahawks games and concerts that will be held at the venue.

Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Goaltenders

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…

Financial Efficiency, Boisvert Talks, Sharks Spending Big, a Best Player Metric, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

There was a lot of talk about contracts on Wednesday when Macklin Celebrini signed the new-highest AAV contract in the NHL. That came a couple hours after Dom Luszczyszyn published his contract...

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
New Blackhawks Forward Roman Kantserov Talks Bedard, Kane, Coming to Chicago, More

At the NHLPA Rookie Showcase on Wednesday morning, we finally met new Blackhawks forward Roman Kantserov. The Blackhawks drafted Kantserov in the second round of the 2023 NHL Draft, but he hasn’t...

5 Rookie Goalies Who Came Out of Nowhere to Win Stanley Cup

Going back to Canadiens-great Ken Dryden, five other goalies up to now have notably followed in his skates to win the Stanley Cup as rookies.

Macklin Celebrini Signs Record-Setting Contract

This has been a crazy summer for young NHL players. And it just cranked up another notch on Wednesday morning with one of the league’s brightest young stars getting the biggest payday yet. When...

Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Drew Commesso

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…

Center Rankings, Edzo Walks Away, Fan Survey, Roobroeck Talks Canada, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Harman Dayal at The Athletic ranked every team’s top-six center combinations. He had the Blackhawks’ projected top two centers — Connor Bedard and Anton Frondell — in his fifth tier, which he...

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The Seahawks’ contract standoff with Leonard Williams just took a new turn

Leonard Williams has confirmed that contract talks with the Seattle Seahawks have begun, but no agreement is in place. As one of the NFL’s top defensive tackles and a key piece of Seattle’s Super...

7 Fun Facts About Dustin Byfuglien

Dustin Byfuglien was an NHL defenseman for well over a decade. He has played for the Winnipeg Jets, Chicago Blackhawks, and the Atlanta Thrashers (who became the Jets). It’s hard…

NHL Rumors: Kane Wants Toews Back, Canadiens Big Trade, McDavid’s Toronto Comments

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Patrick Kane is trying to convince Jonathan Toews to make a comeback with the Chicago Blackhawks, and the retired forward might be contemplating it. Meanwhile,…

Nazar Leading, Blashill’s Pitch to Kane, Unhappy McDavid, Zee’s Final Shift, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Jared Clinton at The Hockey News wrote a nice feature on Frank Nazar that gives readers a little look at some of Nazar’s big personality. It also speaks, again, to the perspective that love of the...

Blackhawks Trade Tree Tuesday: From Robert Lang to Sacha Boisvert and Marek Vanacker

We’re continuing our summer Blackhawks Trade Tree series today with a long… long trade tree. Last week we connected the dots from the trade sequence that landed both Sedins in Vancouver and ended...

Seahawks part ways with injury-plagued RB after roster moves

Seattle has bulked up its RB depth chart this offseason.

Monday, July 27, 2026
Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba gets honor that speaks volumes about his rise

Jaxon Smith-Njigba of the Seattle Seahawks just got a big honor.

Blackhawks Prospect Xavier Villeneuve OUT of World Junior Summer Showcase

With very little hockey going on, we’ve had our attention on the World Junior Summer Showcase in Windsor this week. The Blackhawks had four prospects in the event on the initial rosters. That...

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