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Sunday, June 21, 2026
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...

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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...

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.

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