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Connor Bedard doesn’t seem too concerned about his contract extension talks with the Chicago Blackhawks. It shouldn’t be surprising that the stoic budding superstar is taking a calm approach to the talks. The media surrounding the Blackhawks will make it seem like the lack of an extension is a concern. However, Connor Bedard knows that […]

The Chicago Blackhawks were one of the worst teams in the NHL in the 2024-25 season. Still, there is hope for improvement from the Blackhawks in 2025-26. The team is anchored around a young but emerging star in Connor Bedard. Chicago also has a lot of young talent around him. As the Blackhawks hope for […]

The Chicago Blackhawks got one of their two young star forwards locked up for the long haul earlier this week, signing Frank Nazar to a seven-year, $46.2 million contract extension. It’s a historic deal for the sophomore, the largest contract ever inked by a player with his level of experience. Nazar has played in just […]

Through his first two seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks, Connor Bedard hasn’t come close to winning. The Blackhawks have finished with the NHL’s second-worst record in back-to-back years. While the team has stalled, Bedard has shown steady progress amid the expected growing pains. However, questions are now arising in Chicago as their future star has […]

The Chicago Blackhawks had a horrific 2024-25 campaign that left many around the league disappointed. Connor Bedard is expected to be the next leader of a Golden Age of Blackhawks hockey. However, they stumbled hard this past season, and that has thrown the status of their rebuild into some doubt. Chicago has made some intriguing […]

The Chicago Blackhawks had a quiet offseason, hoping their young talent will push them forward in 2025-26. Connor Bedard is coming off a poor second season, dealing with some injuries. The Blackhawks did get a stellar first season out of center Frank Nazar and rewarded him with a contract extension. Was it too much for […]

The Chicago Blackhawks have locked up a key piece of their future. With multiple players on the Blackhawks primed for a breakout, they have taken care of one of those future stars. The front office signed Frank Nazar to a seven-year contract extension worth just under $6.6 million AAV, per hockey insider Frank Seravalli. The […]

After being one of the best teams in the National Hockey League for the better part of a decade — and winning three Stanley Cups to prove it — it’s been a trying rebuild for the Chicago Blackhawks. The Hawks have missed the postseason in each of the last five years, and finished dead last […]

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson had quite the day. For one, he expressed pleasure in the growth of his quarterback, Caleb Williams, during this preseason.  Plus, he got a special visit on Thursday at practice from Chicago Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill. Presumably, both exchanged words of encouragement.  Coach Blashill🤝Coach Johnson pic.twitter.com/jr68x7Cr7A — Chicago Blackhawks […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins did not make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2025. They put in a decent challenge, for sure. However, they ended up falling short of the postseason. One of the bright spots, outside of Sidney Crosby, was veteran defenseman Matt Grzelcyk. Despite his solid season, he remains unsigned deep into 2025 NHL Free […]

It wasn’t very long ago that the Chicago Blackhawks not only experienced the end of the dynasty that produced three Stanley Cup victories, but also began their slide toward the bottom of National Hockey League standings. There have been some frustrating times in recent years in the Windy City, but some of the consolation prizes […]

The Chicago Blackhawks had a rough 2024-25 season. Many expected Chicago to take a step forward on the ice. Connor Bedard showed promise for a Blackhawks team needing a source of hope in 2023-24. However, things did not go well this past season. Bedard struggled at times, the team played poorly, and head coach Luke […]

The Chicago Blackhawks were quiet during the NHL offseason. Outside of hiring Jeff Blashill as their new coach and re-signing Ryan Donato, they did not do much. The Blackhawks did sign one of their last restricted free agents over the weekend, avoiding arbitration with Arvid Soderblom thanks to a two-year contract. 🔔 Saturday morning Sodie […]

The Chicago Blackhawks finished in last place in the Central Division in 2024-25. Still, with Connor Bedard and other young players, there is hope in the Windy City. General manager Kyle Davison expects other young stars to also make an impact this season. The Hawks did not make a bunch of moves in the offseason, […]

Former Chicago Blackhawks team captain Jonathan Toews, who was the leader of the franchise that won the Stanley Cup in 2010, 2013, and 2015, has officially found the next stop in his professional career. Toews recently agreed to a one-year contract with the Winnipeg Jets, his hometown team. Toews has not played since April 2023, […]

The Chicago Blackhawks had another impressive NHL Draft class last month in Los Angeles, California. Anton Frondell is the frontliner, as he went third overall at the 2025 NHL Draft. Frondell joins the likes of Connor Bedard, Frank Nazar, and Artyom Levshunov as important members of the core. And he adds to a growing group […]

The Florida Panthers have won consecutive Stanley Cup titles and are in a good position for a three-peat. They brought back Brad Marchand, Sam Bennett, and Aaron Ekblad despite salary cap constraints. The rest of their core is locked in place and is looking to become the first three-peat champs in North American sports since […]

The Chicago Blackhawks once again came nowhere close to a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the recently completed 2024-25 NHL Season, finishing with a 25-46-11 record and landing the third overall selection in the NHL Draft Lottery. The Blackhawks utilized the third overall selection on Swedish forward Anton Frondell, who has the potential […]

It has been a quiet summer so far for the Chicago Blackhawks. Still, there should be hope in the Windy City. They have a young core of players, led by Connor Bedard. To get back into contention in the Western Conference, moves still need to be made. The Blackhawks need to make a trade in […]

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. Overall, the Blackhawks’ 2025 NHL Draft class saw them get bigger and bolder. There were plenty of eyes on the Blackhawks’ […]

While the 2025-26 NHL season is still a few months away, expectations for the Chicago Blackhawks should be tempered. The team is currently riding a five-year playoff drought, and have missed the postseason in seven of the last eight years. Last season, the team finished 15th place in the Western Conference, managing an abysmal 25-46-11 […]

The Chicago Blackhawks have announced they will engage in discussions to extend the contract of their potential star young center, Connor Bedard. This is an important step for the franchise in building a future. Bedard enters the final year of his entry-level contract, so team management deemed it important to start discussions before the 19-year-old […]

The Buffalo Sabres and Sam Lafferty have officially parted ways. He’s been traded to the Chicago Blackhawks for a sixth-round draft pick in 2026. Lafferty’s fourth-time trade shows Chicago’s desire to add speed and additional depth to their penalty kill, noted in the team’s official announcement. At 30 years old, Lafferty has one year left […]

The Chicago Blackhawks picked third in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft on Friday night and picked Anton Frondell. After a great year in Sweden, Frondell jumped up the board to be a consensus top-five pick. His linemate, Viktor Eklund, also had a great year and was slated to be a first overall pick. After Eklund […]

It’s time to put down the NHL Mock Drafts and prepare for the real thing. The 2025 NHL Draft is underway from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. Draft day has already seen a ton of movement, with the New York Islanders trading Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens dominating the headlines. Trade rumors […]

The National Hockey League has seen a ton of trades over the last few days. Blockbusters such as the JJ Peterka trade have taken the NHL by storm, leading into the 2025 NHL Draft. The day is finally here as the draft emanates from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. As a result, it […]

Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard is entering the offseason with a fresh outlook: prioritizing growth over just putting in the hours. After a challenging sophomore season filled with its fair share of highs and lows, the 19-year-old sensation is rethinking his approach to preparing for the next grueling NHL season ahead. Bedard, rather than using […]

It’s been a bit weird to see such a storied franchise in the Chicago Blackhawks be out of relevance in the NHL for so long, but they are doing everything they can to get back in the picture. The Blackhawks have a promising young core centered around star forward Connor Bedard, but they needed some […]

The Edmonton Oilers are licking their wounds after a second straight Stanley Cup Final loss against the Florida Panthers, and now the discussion has turned to Connor McDavid’s future with the team. The man widely regarded as the best hockey player in the world is up for a new contract this offseason before he hits […]

The rebuild continues this offseason for the Chicago Blackhawks. Chicago is placing defenseman T.J. Brodie on waivers, per The Athletic. Chicago intends to buy out Brodie’s contract, and cut ties with him after a disappointing campaign. Brodie had one year remaining on his deal, per the Chicago Sun-Times. The Blackhawks hoped that the veteran would […]

The Seattle Kraken made their second trade in three days on Saturday morning, sending Andre Burakovsky to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Joe Veleno, the teams announced. It’s a one-for-one deal. After acquiring Mason Marchment from the Dallas Stars on Thursday, the Kraken added another effective roster player in Veleno. The 25-year-old managed eight […]

The NHL world has awaited the return of Jonathan Toews for months. The three-time Stanley Cup champion has sought to return to the league for the first time since 2023. On Friday, we learned where the former Chicago Blackhawks captain will sign. Toews has agreed to terms with the Winnipeg Jets — his hometown team […]

The 2025 Stanley Cup Final has concluded, which means the NHL offseason is underway. The first major event in the offseason is just around the corner, as well. Hockey fans only need to wait one week for the 2025 NHL Draft in Los Angeles, California. With this in mind, it’s time for ClutchPoints to present […]

The 2025 Stanley Cup Final is over, and the NHL offseason is underway. The Chicago Blackhawks did not waste any time making moves, either. Chicago has signed veteran forward Ryan Donato to a contract extension. This prevents him from reaching NHL Free Agency, which he would have done without a contract on July 1. Donato […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are reportedly making a change to their blue line ahead of a crucial offseason. The team is expected to buy out defenseman TJ Brodie, via Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times: “NHL offseason activity is about to get going. TJ Brodie will likely be part of the first wave of buyouts,” wrote […]

The Chicago Blackhawks have a new head coach in Jeff Blashill. His mission is to take Connor Bedard and this roster to the next level. Chicago is certainly hoping things go better than his tenure with the Detroit Red Wings in the mid-to-late 2010s and early 2020s. Before all of that, though, there is the […]

The Chicago Blackhawks missed the playoffs again after a dreadful 2024-25 season. Connor Bedard saw his numbers regress slightly in his second season, but Chicago still has hope he can be their next franchise great. Jeff Blashill is the new coach, and general manager Kyle Davidson is ready to add this summer. The Athletic’s Pierre […]

The Chicago Blackhawks have a new head coach in Jeff Blashill. Blashill’s arrival rings in what the team hopes is another era of championship glory. Chicago has rebuilt its roster since the late 2010s, and they feel they can finally turn the corner with Blashill and star forward Connor Bedard leading the way. The work […]

The Chicago Blackhawks have missed the playoffs for five straight seasons now. This is the longest stretch of missing the playoffs since the 2002-03 season through 2007-08. Still, there could be some positives. After that long stretch, the Blackhawks became a contender, winning three Stanley Cups from 2010 to 2015. The Blackhawks have a young […]