Blackhawks' 2025 Offseason & What Mikheyev Brings
Also, a look at the latest news and rumors, and more!
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Blackhawks 2025 UFA Plans Could “Get Interesting Very Quickly”
July 27, 2024 by Jim Parsons
There is a theory that the Blackhawks may not push for big names or huge trades this season, but by the time the 2025 NHL offseason rolls around, the franchise wants to be in a place where they can take a few big swings on available players and shoot up the standings as contenders, especially as some of their young core rounds into form and is ready to make a difference in the NHL.
Meet the New Blackhawks: Ilya Mikheyev
July 27, 2024 by Gail Kauchak
The Chicago Blackhawks picked up seven new players on the first day of free agency, July 1. But lost in the shuffle is an acquisition they made a few days before that. In a trade with the Vancouver Canucks on June 27, the Blackhawks also acquired forward Ilya Mikheyev.
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NHL Rumors: Penguins, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets
July 27, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, what might the Pittsburgh Penguins be thinking about doing with their leftover salary cap space? Meanwhile, how aggressive with the Chicago Blackhawks be when it comes to adding players or clearing space to go after big names in the 2025 offseason? Finally, what kind of trade are the Columbus Blue Jackets looking to make if they move Patrik Laine?