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Connor Bedard is a Blackhawk: The 17-year-old phenom is selected with the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NHL draft

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — At 13 years old, Connor Bedard was proclaimed “the future of hockey.”

Chicago Tribune

Blackhawks officially select Connor Bedard with No. 1 pick in NHL draft

Bedard, the most anticipated NHL prospect in eight years, became the cornerstone of the Hawks’ next era Wednesday. “He’s a player that you build around,” Hawks scouting director Mike Doneghey said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Connor Bedard Selected No. 1 in NHL Draft by Blackhawks

Chicago selected heralded Canadian prospect Connor Bedard with the top pick Wednesday night.

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A hockey interviewer was clueless that he was talking to the Blackhawks’ GM on a Nashville street

This is absolutely hilarious.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Blackhawks maximize weekend dates, matinee starts in new 2023-24 schedule

The Hawks will host seven home games on Saturdays, a day they’ve historically ignored, and 25 of their 41 total games on weekends next season — their most since 2008-09. The season starts Oct. 10 at Pittsburgh. The home opener is Oct. 21 against the champion Golden Knights.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks notes: Kyle Davidson moves quickly to sign Nick Foligno

The veteran forward, whose free-agent rights were acquired from the Bruins in the Taylor Hall trade, will carry a $4 million salary-cap hit next season. Now, Davidson’s focus turns toward the first round of the draft Wednesday.

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Blackhawks notes: Cap space still enormous even after Taylor Hall addition

Hall’s $6 million salary-cap hit brings the Hawks closer to the cap floor, but GM Kyle Davidson can easily take on more contracts to acquire more assets in trades this week if such opportunities arise.

Chicago Sun-Times

NBC Sports Chicago Plans Power Play as Blackhawks Pick First in NHL Draft

Three days of coverage as team adds future star Connor Bedard to lineup

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Chicago Blackhawks land former MVP Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno in a draft-week trade with Boston Bruins

The Chicago Blackhawks have reached a trade agreement with the Boston Bruins for forwards Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno, the team announced Monday.

Chicago Tribune

Taylor Hall trade: Who won the Blackhawks and Bruins deal?

Taylor Hall is headed to Chicago as Boston gets some much-needed cap space.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Blackhawks acquire Taylor Hall from Bruins to begin busy draft week

In addition to Hall, who remains a strong playmaker at age 31, the Hawks also acquired the rights to veteran forward Nick Foligno. Ian Mitchell and Alec Regula’s rights were traded to Boston.

Chicago Sun-Times

NHL mock draft: After Blackhawks pick Connor Bedard, the order becomes less obvious

A rough guess on how things might — but inevitably won’t exactly — play out with all 32 first-round picks (as well as the Hawks’ four second-round picks).

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks offseason preview: Plenty of draft picks, free-agent decisions to make as rebuild continues

After drafting Connor Bedard next Wednesday — the easiest decision possible — the Hawks will still have 10 additional picks to make, plus trades to consider and free agents to sign. Here’s a guide to what this summer will bring

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Blackhawks re-sign forward Joey Anderson to one-year contract

Anderson’s forechecking ability impressed the Hawks after a February trade from the Maple Leafs. He’ll carry a salary-cap hit of $800,000 for 2023-24.

Chicago Sun-Times

Welcome to draft season — now get rid of them

Drafts shouldn’t exist. That’s true even in a year in which they’ve been kinder to Chicago than any of the five major sports franchises have been.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson, a first-time father, learning how to negotiate trades while changing diapers

Davidson’s daughter, Willa, was born Dec. 27 — in the very middle of his first full season as an NHL general manager. He has since figured out how to juggle the responsibilities of two very important jobs.

Chicago Sun-Times

Stanley Cup winner Henri ‘Pocket Rocket’ Richard posthumously diagnosed with CTE

The Concussion Legacy Foundation said 16 of 17 NHL players studied have now been diagnosed with CTE, including Steve Montador, Ralph Backstrom, Bob Probert, and Blackhawks Hall of Famer Stan Mikita.

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NHL draft prospect Andrew Cristall knows ‘super-humble’ Connor Bedard better than anyone

Cristall is a talented forward in his own right and a potential Blackhawks target with the 19th or 35th pick. But he’s also notable as the longtime best friend of Bedard, the Hawks’ guaranteed first pick.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks feel comfortable with Arvid Soderblom, Petr Mrazek as NHL goalie duo

General manager Kyle Davidson said he’s “not chasing” additional goaltending depth, even though Mrazek is the only Hawks goalie under contract who touts more than 20 games of NHL experience.

Chicago Sun-Times

Connor Bedard ‘living in the moment’ after meeting again with Blackhawks at NHL combine

The Hawks will unquestionably make Bedard the No. 1 overall pick later this month — something Bedard said he will consider a “huge honor.” But in the meantime, the no-ego, no-frills star prospect is focusing on staying grounded.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks using NHL combine to finalize draft board for 19th pick, but trades are possible

The Hawks have interviewed 65 to 75 prospects this week in Buffalo and have a “good sense” who they like for the 19th overall pick (with the first overall pick being an obvious choice). But general manager Kyle Davidson will also consider moving up or down if it makes sense.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks announce Darren Pang will be their TV analyst on NBC Sports Chicago

The former Hawks goalie will join play-by-play voice Chris Vosters for the 2023-24 season. He began his broadcast career hosting the Hawks’ postgame radio show in 1990.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks re-sign Andreas Athanasiou to two-year contract

Athanasiou will carry a $4.25 million salary-cap hit, helping the Hawks creep closer to the cap floor and providing offensive support for expected No. 1 pick Connor Bedard.

Chicago Sun-Times

Corey Crawford a Hall of Famer? Odds say no

One oddsmaking website gives the former Blackhawks goalie just a 22% chance of being enshrined.

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