Chicago Blackhawks News and Rumors

Teams to watch on July 1, draft trends, and other NHL offseason items

The NHL salary cap will increase to $95.5 million in 2025-26, marking the biggest year-to-year jump ($7.5 million) since the cap arrived two decades ago.This means most clubs have ample cap space to make a splash when free agency officially opens at

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Kraken waive Veleno for buyout; Lightning's Sheary terminating deal

The Seattle Kraken placed forward Joe Veleno on waivers for the purpose of a buyout, while Tampa Bay Lightning's Conor Sheary hit waivers Sunday to have his contract mutually terminated.The Kraken acquired Veleno from the Chicago Blackhawks for forwa

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Meet the Blackhawks 2025 Draft Class: Reaction & Analysis

The 2025 NHL Entry Draft is officially in the books, and the Chicago Blackhawks made eight  selections in all; six forwards, one defenseman and a goaltender. Originally with 10 picks,…

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Morning Chirps: Blackhawks Trade Prospect, Marner Sign-and-Trade?

The 2025 NHL Entry Draft has come and gone. We’ll get a quick two-day reprieve before free agency opens on Tuesday. The Chicago Blackhawks traded away the rights to an overseas prospect as they get ready to host the majority of their recent draft p

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Blackhawks 2025 NHL Draft Wrap Up: Size Does Matter

The 2025 NHL Entry Draft has concluded, and now that the smoke has cleared, the Chicago Blackhawks have eight new prospects added to an already talented pool. There was definitely a theme to this year’s draft class: size and toughness. According to

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Canucks acquire forward Ilya Safonov from Blackhawks

Vancouver acquired forward Ilya Safonov from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for future considerations, the team announced Saturday.

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Blackhawks select goalie Ilya Kanarsky in seventh round, No. 194 overall

The Blackhawks wrapped up the 2025 NHL Draft by picking up a goalie from Russia: Ilya Kanarsky.

another Ilya? why not! pic.twitter.com/L1kgJaQyjd— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) June 28, 2025

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Blackhawks select forward defenseman Ashton Cumby in sixth round, No. 162 overall

After taking six forwards in the first four rounds of the 2025 NHL Draft, the Blackhawks finally took a defenseman in round six: Ashton Cumby, who played for the Seattle Thunderbirds last season.

welcome to Chicago, Ashton!👏 pic.twi

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Blackhawks select forward Parker Holmes in fourth round, No. 107 overall

With their second pick in the fourth-round, the Blackhawks selected another player with size: 6-foot-4 and 214 pound Brantford Bulldogs’ winger Parker Holmes.

hi Parker!👋 pic.twitter.com/5aqZqn93bY— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlac

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Blackhawks select forward Julius Sumpf in fourth round, No. 98 overall

The Blackhawks picked up another forward with their second pick from the second day of the 2025 NHL Draft, adding German center Julius Sumpf in the fourth round (No. 98 overall).

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Blackhawks select forward Nathan Behm in third round, No. 66 overall

Following a pair of trades that sent both of their second-round picks out the door Friday night, Blackhawks fans had to wait patiently for the team’s first selection on Day 2. When their turn finally came, Chicago used the pick to select Kamloops B

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Ducks send Gibson to Detroit for Mrazek, picks

The Ducks traded goalie John Gibson to the Red Wings on Saturday in return for goaltender Petr Mrazek and a pair of future draft picks.

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