With the top pick of the rest of the draft, the Chicago Blackhawks have selected Artyom Levshunov with the second overall pick. The product of Michigan State University is the first defenseman to come off the board in the 2024 NHL Draft. Levshunov made a statement for the Spartans during the 2023-24 NCAA season, earning All-Big Ten First Team and All-Big Ten Freshmen Team … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Select Artyom Levshunov Second Overall
Connor Bedard Wins 2023-24 Calder Trophy
After being the first-overall pick last year, Blackhawks center Connor Bedard was considered the preseason prohibitive favorite to win the Calder Trophy as Rookie of the Year. He did just that as the league announced that Bedard won the voting. The 18-year-old led or co-led all NHL rookies and Chicago in goals (22), assists (39), and points (61) despite missing 14 games with a … [Read more...] about Connor Bedard Wins 2023-24 Calder Trophy
Sergei Berezin Passes Away At Age 52
Earlier today, the NHL Alumni Association announced the passing of former player Sergei Berezin at age 52. Berezin, born in Voskresensk in 1971, spent seven seasons in the National Hockey League from 1996-2003. Berezin started his professional career in his home town of Voskresensk in the early 1990s while playing for Khimik Voskresensk of the Soviet Hockey Championship league. … [Read more...] about Sergei Berezin Passes Away At Age 52
Blackhawks Expected To Acquire Ilya Mikheyev, Sam Lafferty
In what has become a rollercoaster of trade, the Chicago Blackhawks are expected to acquire Ilya Mikheyev, the rights to Sam Lafferty, and a second-round pick in 2025 from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a fourth-round pick in 2027. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman confirmed Mikheyev waived his M-NTC to facilitate a deal with the Blackhawks. The deal will shed $4.75MM off … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Expected To Acquire Ilya Mikheyev, Sam Lafferty
Reese Johnson Expected To Be Non-Tendered
Blackhawks RFA Reese Johnson is not expected to receive a qualifying offer, his agent Michael O’Rafferty told Scott Powers and Mark Lazerus of The Athletic (subscription link). The 25-year-old was limited to just 42 games this season while also dealing with a concussion. Johnson had five points and 109 hits in those appearances while averaging a little less than 11 minutes a … [Read more...] about Reese Johnson Expected To Be Non-Tendered