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Carolina recalled forward Skyler Brind'Amour from the AHL's Chicago Wolves, per TSN NHL, in a corresponding move with Seth Jarvis's activation from injured reserve. The move is dated October 21, 2026.
Reported — figures above are from media reports and not yet confirmed against official records.
Carolina assigned forward Bradly Nadeau to the AHL's Chicago Wolves, per TSN NHL, in a corresponding move with Seth Jarvis's activation from injured reserve. The move is effective October 21, 2026.
Reported — figures above are from media reports and not yet confirmed against official records.
Chicago defenseman Bowen Byram is listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury after being hit by a shot in the Blackhawks' game against the Penguins on Tuesday.
Reported — figures above are from media reports and not yet confirmed against official records.
Chicago has activated Connor Bedard, effective October 13, 2026, and he is set to make his season debut against the Penguins. The captain is returning from offseason shoulder surgery, per NHL.com.
Reported — figures above are from media reports and not yet confirmed against official records.
Chicago forward Frank Nazar has been suspended two games for an illegal check to the head of Islanders forward Bo Horvat, a hit that got him ejected late in a Thursday game, per Daily Faceoff. The effective date is October 9, 2026.
Reported — figures above are from media reports and not yet confirmed against official records.
The Blackhawks have signed Patrick Kane, effective September 17, 2026, to a two-year deal worth $16 million total with an $8 million average annual value. Per TSN, Kane is adjusting to new teammates and coaches in his return to Chicago after taking part in training camp.
Reported — figures above are from media reports and not yet confirmed against official records.
Chicago Blackhawks signed restricted free agent defenceman Ethan Del Mastro to a two-year, $1.9 million contract with a $950,000 cap hit, announced Wednesday.
Reported — figures above are from media reports and not yet confirmed against official records.
Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $75 million, keeping the 21-year-old center with the franchise through the 2030-31 season. The deal carries a $15 million AAV and becomes effective July 18, 2026.
Reported — figures above are from media reports and not yet confirmed against official records.
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard will undergo shoulder surgery and is expected to return in November, forcing Chicago to rely on other offensive contributors early in the season. The 75-point center's absence creates a significant gap in the team's forward production at the start of the 2026-27 campaign.
Reported — figures above are from media reports and not yet confirmed against official records.
Chicago signed Cole Smith to a three-year deal effective July 1, 2026. The contract adds depth to the forward group as the Blackhawks continue building around Connor Bedard.
Reported — figures above are from media reports and not yet confirmed against official records.
The defenseman agreed to a deal with an AAV of $12.5 million. The extension represents a significant commitment from Chicago to a young blueliners with breakout potential on the power play.
Reported — figures above are from media reports and not yet confirmed against official records.
Buffalo sent forward Jordan Greenway to Chicago on June 23, 2026. The move affects the Sabres' salary-cap picture as they continue roster adjustments.
Reported — figures above are from media reports and not yet confirmed against official records.