The Hockey News’ NHL summer splash rankings continue with the Chicago Blackhawks.

Heavy.com proposed a deal that would see the Chicago Blackhawks acquire Yegor Chinakhov in a 1-for-1 swap in an intriguing move.

As the Chicago Blackhawks continue their negotiations with one key teammate of Connor Bedard, the team got itself some leverage after signing a new player to its ranks.

The Chicago Blackhawks haven’t made any huge splashes this offseason. They have made it clear that 2025-26 is another developmental year. There was no reason to overspend on free agents who won’t be as helpful when the team is ready to win.

The Chicago Blackhawks will open their centennial season against the reigning Stanley Cup-champion Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena on Oct. 7.

The post Grading Blackhawks’ 2025 NHL Draft class appeared first on ClutchPoints.The 2025 NHL Draft was a rousing success, and many NHL teams felt like they achieved their goals. The Chicago Blackhawks were no different as they made some selections in the 2025 NHL Draft.

Following the extension of a key teammate of Connor Bedard, the spotlight shifts to other restricted free agents on the Chicago Blackhawks.

The Chicago Blackhawks will go on the road to play the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers as part of the NHL’s season-opening tripleheader Oct. 7. The game will kick off ESPN’s slate at 4 p.m., with the New York Rangers hosting the Pittsburgh Penguins at 7 and the Los Angeles Kings hosting the Colorado Avalanche at 9:30.

Within five years, Toews captained Chicago to championships in 2013 and '15, the latter when won the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award and an ESPY as the best player in the NHL. At the time, he was hailed as one of the most respected players in the League, with no foreseeable end to his career.