The Chicago Blackhawks draft position is set: They landed the No. 3 pick during Monday night’s NHL draft lottery. The pick itself is more of a mystery. Defenseman Matthew Schaefer of the Ontario Hockey League’s Erie Otters ranks No. 1 on NHL Central Scouting’s list of North American skaters, and he’s the consensus projected top pick. But three or four other prospects also are … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks draw the No. 3 pick in the NHL draft lottery — but whom to select?
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NHL to hold an international event at UBS Arena in 2026 in place of All-Star Weekend, AP source says
The NHL is planning an international event at UBS Arena next February in lieu of the previously announced All-Star Weekend at the home of the New York Islanders, a person with knowledge of the situation said Monday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the league has not announced its plans for the weekend before the 2026 Milan-Cortina … [Read more...] about NHL to hold an international event at UBS Arena in 2026 in place of All-Star Weekend, AP source says
Lowry scores late in 2OT to rally Jets to 4-3 win over Blues in Game 7 to advance to 2nd round
Adam Lowry scored on a tipped shot 16:10 into the second overtime and the Winnipeg Jets rallied to beat the St. Louis Blues 4-3 on Sunday night to advance to the second round of the NHL playoffs. … [Read more...] about Lowry scores late in 2OT to rally Jets to 4-3 win over Blues in Game 7 to advance to 2nd round
Summer jobs: Chicago Blackhawks’ offseason plans, from Connor Bedard’s speed to Kevin Korchinski’s blade curve
Change happens in the offseason. Like every other NHL team, the Chicago Blackhawks will add draft picks and sign free agents this summer. But for current players such as Connor Bedard, Frank Nazar and Alex Vlasic, their games won’t advance at puck drop of the 2025-26 season opener. The work has to start in the summer. “We’ve got players, young players, who we know can play in … [Read more...] about Summer jobs: Chicago Blackhawks’ offseason plans, from Connor Bedard’s speed to Kevin Korchinski’s blade curve
Rantanen has hat trick as Stars rally past Avalanche 4-2 in Game 7 to advance to 2nd round
Mikko Rantanen assisted on Wyatt Johnston’s tiebreaking power-play goa l with 3:56 left before completing a third-period hat trick with an empty-netter as the Dallas Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche in Game 7. … [Read more...] about Rantanen has hat trick as Stars rally past Avalanche 4-2 in Game 7 to advance to 2nd round