Pro Hockey Rumors

Blackhawks RFA Reese Johnson is not expected to receive a qualifying offer, his agent Michael O’Rafferty told Scott Powers and Mark Lazerus of The Athletic (subscription link). The 25-year-old was limited to just 42 games this season while also dealing with a concussion.  Johnson had five points and 109 hits in those appearances while averaging a little less than 11 minutes a … [Read more...] about Reese Johnson Expected To Be Non-Tendered

The Blackhawks announced that center Cole Guttman has been signed to a one-year, two-way extension with a $775K cap hit. His minor league salary was not disclosed. Guttman, 25, began the 2023-24 campaign on the NHL roster. He made three appearances early on, including a goal in their season opener against the Penguins, before being sent down to AHL Rockford in late October. He … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Sign Cole Guttman To Two-Way Extension

Once again mired as one of the worst teams during the regular season in 2023-24, the Chicago Blackhawks have an interesting offseason ahead. With a major piece set in stone now that Connor Bedard has confirmed he’s the real deal, the Blackhawks have a lot of flexibility to improve the team this summer. After failing to win back-to-back draft lotteries, Chicago will start their … [Read more...] about Mapping Out The Blackhawks’ Offseason Plans

The Vancouver Canucks are reportedly willing to offer pending unrestricted free agent center Elias Lindholm a contract extension around seven years and $7MM annually (as per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman on 32 Thoughts). The deal if signed would be a replica of the deal Nazem Kadri signed with the Calgary Flames in August of 2022 and would be a substantial drop from his … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Might Pursue Top Free Agents

Last month, The Athletic’s Scott Powers reported the Blackhawks were having internal discussions about trying to bring back franchise fixture Patrick Kane, who’s set to hit the open market this summer after a one-year deal with the Red Wings. However, speaking with reporters today at the pre-draft scouting combine, general manager Kyle Davidson said he “doesn’t foresee us going … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Notes: Kane, No. 2 Pick, Pending UFAs