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
Blackhawks Leaning Toward Artyom Levshunov At Second Overall
Much like last year’s draft, there’s a bit of a toss-up at second overall. The Sharks will take Hobey Baker Award winner Macklin Celebrini as the first-overall pick. However, with the second choice, Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson has a choice to make. That choice is between Ivan Demidov, a Russian winger whose 60 points in 30 junior games gave him one of the best … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Leaning Toward Artyom Levshunov At Second Overall
Blackhawks To Partner On New Chicago Sports Network
Colorado Avalanche writer Adrian Dater is reporting that the Avalanche and pending unrestricted free agent Jonathan Drouin have yet to begin talks on a potential extension, while Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic is reporting that the two sides are expected to meet later this week. The 29-year-old Drouin played on a prove-it contract this past season for $825K and was terrific for … [Read more...] about Blackhawks To Partner On New Chicago Sports Network
Chicago Blackhawks Sign Zachary Sanford To One-Year Extension
The Chicago Blackhawks have taken another pending unrestricted free agent off the board after already having signed Alex Vlasic, Lukas Reichel, and Brett Seney to contract extensions before the official start of the offseason. Today, the Blackhawks announced the organization has signed forward Zachary Sanford to a one-year, two-way contract extension for the 2024-25 NHL … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Sign Zachary Sanford To One-Year Extension
Blackhawks Agree To Entry-Level Deal With Martin Misiak
The Blackhawks have signed forward Martin Misiak to a three-year entry-level contract, per a team announcement. His deal will count as $878.3K against the cap and keep him in the Hawks’ system through at least 2027. Misiak, still just 19, was the last of three second-round selections Chicago made in last year’s draft at 55th overall. The stocky Slovak winger spent this season … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Agree To Entry-Level Deal With Martin Misiak