According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Carolina Hurricanes have traded the 29th overall pick of the 2025 NHL Draft to the Chicago Blackhawks for the 34th and 62nd overall picks, plus a fifth-round pick in 2027. With their third first-round pick of the evening, the Blackhawks have selected Mason West from the USHL’s Fargo Force. West, who will be joining the NCAA’s … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Acquire 29th Overall Pick, Select Mason West
Blackhawks Select Anton Frondell Third Overall
The Chicago Blackhawks have added another high-end forward to their deep cupboard of prospects. With the third overall pick of the 2025 NHL Draft, the Blackhawks selected Anton Frondell from the SHL’s Djurgårdens IF. More to come… … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Select Anton Frondell Third Overall
Seney Signs Two-Year Deal In Rockford
Pending Blackhawks UFA winger Brett Seney has decided not to test the open market after all and will remain with the organization. But after playing on an NHL deal in recent years, that won’t be the case anymore as their affiliate, AHL Rockford, announced that they’ve signed the 29-year-old to a two-year contract. Seney has 66 career NHL appearances under his belt, including … [Read more...] about Seney Signs Two-Year Deal In Rockford
Blackhawks Acquire Andre Burakovsky
The Kraken and Blackhawks have made a swap of underperforming forwards. Chicago has acquired winger Andre Burakovsky from Seattle in exchange for center Joe Veleno in a one-for-one move. Both teams have confirmed the trade. Burakovsky became a key secondary scorer when he was acquired by Colorado back in 2019. Over three seasons with the team, he had two seasons of more than … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Acquire Andre Burakovsky
Blackhawks Sign Ryan Donato To Four-Year Extension
The Chicago Blackhawks are reportedly nearing a four-year, $16MM contract extension with forward Ryan Donato, per Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli. The deal was later seconded by Scott Powers of The Athletic and confirmed by Charlie Roumeliotis of Chicago’s WGN Radio. The team also confirmed the move. Donato had a breakout season in 2024-25, scoring a career-high 62 points, … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Sign Ryan Donato To Four-Year Extension