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Goalie Marc-André Fleury has committed to playing for the Chicago Blackhawks this season, setting aside his reservations about leaving Vegas. … [Read more...] about Goalie Marc-André Fleury — after contemplating his NHL future — commits to playing for the Chicago Blackhawks

Player Signings Elliotte Friedman: The Edmonton Oilers have signed RFA forward Warren Foegele to a three-year contract with a $2.75 AAV. Helene St. James: The Detroit Red Wings have signed RFA forward Tyler Bertuzzi to a two-year contract worth $9.5 million. Renaud Lavoie: The Montreal Canadiens sign forward Artturi Lehkonen to a one-year, $2.3 million deal. Sam Carchidi: The … [Read more...] about NHL News: Player Signings and Contract Details for Mrazek and Jones

Stan Bowman made a very aggressive move in acquiring Marc-Andre Fleury from the Vegas Golden Knights for virtually nothing in return and got an additional draft pick in the deal. Perhaps he should have talked to Fleury or his agent prior to making the deal. As far as making a splash this offseason, the Blackhawks […] Blackhawks Goalie Situation Looking Less And Less Clear - … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Goalie Situation Looking Less And Less Clear

The Chicago Blackhawks were busy in this year’s trade deadline, making a handful of moves two of which included letting go of a pair of forwards in David Kampf and Vinnie Hinostroza as they both will look to continue their hockey careers elsewhere. David Kampf The 26-year-old will head north as he signs with the […] Kampf and Hinostroza Move On From The Blackhawks - Blackhawk … [Read more...] about Kampf and Hinostroza Move On From The Blackhawks

Canucks RFAs Pettersson and Hughes Rick Dhaliwal: J.P. Barry, the agent for Vancouver Canucks RFAs Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes: “Challenge is getting the term, we need flexibility from both sides. Both players want to commit to Vancouver. I am not surprised the deals are not done, they are difficult deals and the Canucks have cap issues.” Rick Dhaliwal: Barry on Elias … [Read more...] about NHL Rumors: Canucks, Predators, Blackhawks, and Islanders

A daily look at hockey news around the world. This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Musings on Madison, Episode 59 - Recapping a wild week from the Blackhawks’ 2021 offseason (SCH) Blackhawks’ offseason reset: Remaining to-do list depends on Marc-Andre Fleury’s decision (Sun-Times) Boynton: Investigators probing alleged abuse of former … [Read more...] about Morning Bag Skate: 7-30-21

Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images After a week that altered the state of the franchise, what does the next season look like for Chicago? Let’s address the elephant in the room first: the Blackhawks entire organization remains under the cloud of the sexual assault allegations from 2010 that are the subject of multiple lawsuits and an ongoing internal investigation. … [Read more...] about So, Blackhawks … what now?

The Blackhawks renovated their defense this past offseason, but something still stands out as a problem. The Blackhawks are down the right path: acquiring a (hopeful) elite defenseman via trade-in Seth Jones, and adding another professional defenseman for the second pair in Jake McCabe. Now, the top-four defensemen slots are filled by proven NHLers. But, […] Blackhawks: There … [Read more...] about Blackhawks: There are Still Problems with the Defense

Whether they can sign extensions or need deals now, expect big money for Dahlin, Fox, Hughes, and others. … [Read more...] about Next NHL defensemen in line for huge free-agent contracts