Blackhawks Free Agent Rankings & RFA Updates
Also, a look at Cully Dahlstrom's Calder-winning season, and more!
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Revisiting Calder Trophy Seasons: Cully Dahlstrom’s 1937-38 Season
July 4, 2024 by Andrew Forbes
He was commonly referred to as Cully Dahlstrom, but Carl Sidney Dahlstrom was an American-born hockey player who took an extended route to the NHL. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on July 3, 1912, Dahlstrom first played professionally in the Central Hockey League (CHL).
Ranking the Blackhawks’ 2024 Free Agent Signings
July 2, 2024 by Brooke LoFurno
When the first day of free agency opened on July 1, the Chicago Blackhawks were the busiest team in the NHL. It wasn’t expected that they would make big moves, yet they did, in their own way.
The Hawks signed eight players: five forwards, two defensemen, and a goaltender, which will give the entire lineup a new look next season. Let’s rank the team’s day, with a fun scale.
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Blackhawks Only Give Isaak Phillips, Louis Crevier Qualifying Offers
July 2, 2024 by Hunter Crowther
The Chicago Blackhawks raised some eyebrows on Sunday (June 30) when it came to handing out qualifying offers to pending restricted free agents ahead of July 1.
Chicago Sun-Times reporter Ben Pope reported the team only gave qualifying offers to defensemen Isaak Phillips and Louis Crevier, but a long list of potential restricted free agents (RFA) will not be retained.
