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Thursday, June 25, 2026
What Bowen Byram Will Bring to the Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks and Buffalo Sabres threw the hockey world into a frenzy with their Tuesday blockbuster trade, with the Sabres sending defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway to…

Brock Purdy warns 49ers must ignore Rams, Seahawks to survive NFL's toughest division

The 49ers quarterback is urging his team to block out division noise as San Francisco preps for one of the toughest NFC West battles in recent memory.

NHL Rumors: Nurse, Rielly, Hellebuyck, Nikishin, Robertson All in Play

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs continue working through complex blue-line trade scenarios, specifically involving Darnell Nurse and Morgan Rielly....

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

We’re now one sleep away from the 2026 NHL Draft, and the Blackhawks have stolen a lot of the headlines around the NHL after making the rare decision to trade a top-five pick. Now, after acquiring...

Byram’s Next Contract, Knies’ Cost, Tuch Traded, DuPont to Michigan, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

The Blackhawks’ new defenseman continues to be the talk of the Chicago sports landscape and the NHL after general manager Kyle Davidson made the blockbuster move to bring 25-year-old Bowen Byram...

Thoughts on Byram & Greenway Joining the Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks were part of a blockbuster trade on Jun. 23, just a few days before the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. The deal involved acquiring defenseman Bowen Byram and…

2026 NHL Mock Draft: FINAL Full Two-Round Projections

It is the eve of the 2026 NHL Draft, Blackhawks fans, and a lot has changed since our last mock draft just ten days ago. The following picks in this year’s first two rounds have been moved since...

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Takeaways From Blackhawks’ GM Davidson on Byram Trade

The Chicago Blackhawks sent the NHL world ablaze when they made a trade that sent the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, defenseman Louis Crevier, and a 2026…

Byram: Been preparing for opportunity like this

Bowen Byram is stepping in as the Blackhawks' No. 1 defenseman after he was acquired in a trade with the Sabres on Tuesday night.

Kyle Davidson Talks: Blackhawks Add Byram, New Draft Approach, Forward Additions? More

In the wake of his blockbuster trade to add defenseman Bowen Byram on Tuesday, Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson spoke with the media on Wednesday afternoon. The cost to get Byram was...

Making sense of the NHL trade landscape after a seismic Tuesday

Six hours. Eight teams. Four trades. As of Tuesday, the NHL’s marketplace is officially open for business.

Blackhawks’ Byram hopes to be in Chicago ‘for a long time’

Byram, acquired from the Buffalo Sabres for a massive haul, figures to be the Blackhawks’ number one defenseman for quite some time.

Seahawks contract extension talks with Devon Witherspoon are not going 'smoothly'

This doesn't exactly bode well for the Seahawks and their star CB getting a deal done.

Bowen Byram is an underwhelming “big addition” for Blackhawks

The Blackhawks are swinging big on Byram as their No. 1 defenseman, sending the No. 4 overall pick and other assets to the Sabres for his services.

Bowen Byram: “I Plan on Being in Chicago for a Long Time”

New Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram spoke with the media briefly via Zoom on Wednesday morning. And the biggest takeaway is that he has wanted to be a Blackhawk for a long time, and is thrilled...

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Let’s REALLY Talk About the Blackhawks Trade for Bowen Byram

On Tuesday night, Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson did what so many fans have accused him of being incapable of doing: he parted ways with one of his top draft assets. And he did...

Bedard’s Value, TRADES! Greenway? More Jason Robertson Smoke, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Shayna Goldman at The Athletic put together a lengthy breakdown of the projected market values of this year’s restricted free agent class. One of the big names in that class is Blackhawks...

Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Defensemen

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…

2026 NHL Draft: BN’s FINAL Top 60 Prospect Rankings

The 2026 NHL Draft begins on Friday night. Finally. The Chicago Blackhawks now own just two picks in the first two rounds (Nos. 34 and 37) after trading Nos. 4 and 45 overall to the the Sabres for...

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Grading the Bowen Byram trade: Sabres cash in on Blackhawks’ costly gamble

Chicago paid Buffalo a king’s ransom for the talented but frustrating defenseman.

Sabres Trade Bowen Byram to Blackhawks in Blockbuster Deal

Another blockbuster trade has happened in the NHL this week as the Buffalo Sabres have dealt defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for…

Blackhawks trade 4th overall pick to Sabres for D Bowen Byram

The Chicago Blackhawks made a major move for their blue line on Tuesday, acquiring defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway from the Buffalo

Blackhawks acquire Byram in trade with Sabres

The Blackhawks acquired defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway in a trade with the Sabres on Tuesday, in exchange for the Nos. 4 and 45 picks in Friday's NHL draft, along with...

Blackhawks trade No. 4 pick to Sabres for Byram, Greenway

The Chicago Blackhawks have traded the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft to the Buffalo Sabres, both teams announced Tuesday night.

Grading the Blackhawks’ Shocking Trade for Bowen Byram

Hot trade summer? The NHL trade winds sure are blowing. Today alone, Šimon Nemec, Jordan Kyrou, and Bowen Byram were all traded to new destinations. Perhaps most puzzling was the…

Bowen Byram trade details: Why Blackhawks moved No. 4 pick to Sabres for young defenseman

Chicago added a key defenseman to build around Connor Bedard.

Blackhawks Blockbuster: Bowen Byram Acquired for Package Including No. 4 Overall Pick (UPDATES)

For all of the complaints about the Blackhawks not doing anything (on June 23…), that talk is over. They have made a blockbuster trade for defenseman Bowen Byram. The cost: the No. 4 overall pick...

Sabres acquire No. 4 overall pick from Blackhawks for Bowen Byram

Bowen Byram had 11 goals and 42 points with the Buffalo Sabres in 2025-26.

Why Sabres traded Bowen Byram to Blackhawks for incredible return, and how he fits Chicago

Buffalo made a massively shocking deal. The Blackhawks took a big swing.

Blackhawks-Sabres trade rumor with Bowen Byram is a massive NHL blockbuster on the way

This could be a huge deal on both sides.

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.

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