The Blackhawks and Islanders are making an unusually early pick swap ahead of the 2024 draft. Chicago has acquired the Islanders’ first- and second-round picks (18th and 50th overall), while the Islanders receive the 20th overall selection (originally owned by the Lightning) and a pair of second-round picks (54th and 61st overall, previously acquired from the Kings and … [Read more...] about Blackhawks, Islanders Swap 2024 First-Round Picks
Blackhawks Haven’t Ruled Out Bringing Back Patrick Kane
After his storied tenure with the Blackhawks ended via a trade to the Rangers in 2023, star winger Patrick Kane may have the opportunity to return to Chicago in free agency this summer. The team’s front office will likely hold internal discussions over the next few weeks about re-signing him, reports Scott Powers of The Athletic. Kane is slated to hit the UFA market this summer … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Haven’t Ruled Out Bringing Back Patrick Kane
Nikita Zaitsev Expected To Sign In KHL
It has been a fairly steep fall from grace for defenseman Nikita Zaitsev. A few years ago, he was logging over 20 minutes a night but he has since been included as salary cap ballast in a trade twice and had a very limited role this season with the Blackhawks. Instead of seeing what might await him in free agency, it appears he has decided to head home as Sport-Express’ … [Read more...] about Nikita Zaitsev Expected To Sign In KHL
Blackhawks Sign Brett Seney To Two-Way Extension
The Blackhawks are bringing depth forward Brett Seney back next season on a two-way extension, the team announced Monday. The deal carries the league-minimum salary of $775K at the NHL level, while his AHL salary was not disclosed. Seney, 28, signs his third straight one-year deal with Chicago. He first joined the organization ahead of the 2022-23 season, inking a two-way deal … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Sign Brett Seney To Two-Way Extension
Morning Notes: Brindley, Soucy, Reichel, Rangers
Team USA has added Columbus Blue Jackets prospect Gavin Brindley to their World Championship lineup, per Steven Ellis of the Daily Faceoff (Twitter link). Brindley becomes the fourth collegiate athlete to join the squad, stepping into a room with World Juniors teammates Will Smith, Ryan Leonard, and Trey Augustine. The quartet played a major role in USA’s drive towards the 2024 … [Read more...] about Morning Notes: Brindley, Soucy, Reichel, Rangers