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Chicago’s Connor Bedard will miss the start of the season after shoulder surgery and is projected to be out through November, a major setback for the Blackhawks as they navigate months without their top rookie and look to adjust around his absence.
Bowen Byram was traded from the Sabres to the Chicago Blackhawks for the No. 4 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, with Buffalo also receiving defenseman Louis Crevier and the No. 45 pick, while Chicago added forward Jordan Greenway; Byram, who posted a career-high 42 points this season, expressed excitement about joining Chicago.
The San Jose Sharks acquired defenseman Michael Kesselring from the Buffalo Sabres, swapping late first‑round picks to move Buffalo up to No. 20 in the 2026 NHL Draft. Kesselring, a 6‑5, 216‑pound right-shot defenseman and pending restricted free agent, is viewed as solid depth rather than a top‑pairing star, with an estimated $2.9 million cap hit over two years. The deal gives San Jose more blue-line stability and creates some draft‑day leverage that could influence trade discussions around the No. 2 overall pick (and players like Ivar Stenberg), potentially affecting the Blackhawks.
Chicago Blackhawks trade 20-year-old forward Jack Pridham to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for the Lightning's third-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft.
Bleacher Nation’s latest Blackhawks Bullets roundup spotlights Anton Frondell’s standout warm-up goal, the Oilers’ playoff exit, and Foligno’s advance, while also including Hawks notes, draft chatter, and cross‑team Chicago bullets in one concise update.
Chicago Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill says the season was about beginning a culture and growing the young core, emphasizing that growth comes from both successes and failures and that camaraderie in the locker room is crucial. He noted most of the roster is likely to return next season but left open the question of adding a veteran defenseman, explaining the decision will depend on how the young players develop. Blashill urged a strong summer development plan to push the team toward future contention.
Chicago Blackhawks fell 6-1 to the Rangers in a rough stretch, with rookie Adam Gajan turning in 29 saves while the future remains bright for his development; meanwhile Penn State prospect Gavin McKenna’s NCAA season appears likely over. In other NHL news, the St. Louis Blues are heading into a significant front-office reshaping, as Doug Armstrong moves to president of hockey operations and Alexander Steen takes on the general manager role, with several executives departing. The article also threads in NHL Draft Lottery odds updates, plus various Blackhawks prospect notes (including Jiří Felcman) and related league developments alongside Bleacher Nation’s broader Chicago sports coverage.
Chicago Blackhawks defeated the New York Islanders 4-3 in a playoff-like showdown, with Nick Lardis recording a three-point night on a line with Frank Nazar and Tyler Bertuzzi, Anton Frondell collecting his first NHL point on the opening goal, and Arvid Söderblom turning aside 37 shots to secure the win as the Islanders surged late.
Bleacher Nation’s Blackhawks bullets recap two OT wins featuring Frank Nazar and Connor Bedard, with GM Kyle Davidson in Boston for Hockey East work; plus prospects, lineup notes for the Vegas game, and broader NHL news including Auston Matthews’ season-ending injury, along with other Chicago sports tidbits.
Chicago's young Blackhawks beat the Utah Mammoth 3-2 in overtime to complete a four-game season sweep; an opposing head coach, André Tourigny, praised their speed, size and goaltending, highlighting the progress of a pipeline that includes Anton Frondell and Roman Kantserov as signs of the team’s bright future.
The Chicago Blackhawks announced the death of Troy Murray, 63, a former two-way forward and longtime radio color analyst known for his Selke Trophy-winning defense, leadership, and decades of service to the Blackhawks and its alumni. Murray remained active with the organization as president of the Blackhawks Alumni Association and publicly battled cancer since 2021, leaving a lasting legacy in Chicago hockey and the community.
The Chicago Blackhawks acquire forward Andrew Mangiapane and a conditional 2027 first-round pick from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for forwards Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach, with Chicago retaining 50% of Dickinson’s salary cap hit.
Chicago sent Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach to Edmonton for Andrew Mangiapane and a top-12 protected 2027 first-round pick, with Chicago retaining 50% of Dickinson’s $4.25 million cap hit. Dickinson, a 30-year-old two-way center, and Dach, 23, in the final year of his entry-level deal, provide Edmonton depth while Chicago continues its rebuild and stockpiles future first-round picks. Mangiapane, 29, signed through 2026-27 at a $3.6 million cap hit and was recently assigned to the AHL after clearing waivers.
Florida Panthers are reportedly embracing a 'be bad' approach ahead of the NHL trade deadline, signaling potential asset sales. Their decision could benefit the Chicago Blackhawks by increasing the odds that Florida finishes in the top 10 of the 2026 draft and triggers the Blackhawks receiving Florida’s fully unprotected first-round pick in 2027, potentially pushing that asset to 2028 if the Panthers stay in the top ten.
Pittsburgh erupted for four goals in the second period to erase a 1-1 first and roll to a 6-2 win over Chicago. Anthony Mantha totaled three points, Evgeni Malkin fed Egor Chinakhov for a goal, and rookie Solovyov made a strong Penguins debut as Pittsburgh’s depth continued to shine, aided by a productive fourth line. Chicago’s Bedard scored late, but the Penguins used a dominant middle frame (and a heavy shot count) to build a 5-1 lead before Dewar and a late Bedard tally wrapped it up. Rust’s suspension forced lineup shuffles, with Brazeau moved up and the team keeping pace in the playoff race, next facing the Rangers.