NEW POWERS & LAZ: @marklazerus.bsky.social and I discuss Connor Bedard's injury, what it means for the Blackhawks, Patrick Kane's possible return and more. Listen here: www.patreon.com/PowersandLaz...

As Patrick Kane continues to weigh his UFA options, the Blackhawks and Sabres remain possibilities. @matthewfairburn.bsky.social, @marklazerus.bsky.social and I dive into that: www.nytimes.com/athletic/743...

What the Blackhawks’ lineup could look like with and without Connor Bedard this season. Story with @marklazerus.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/743...

New Blackhawks defenseman Ian Cole says he’s hopeful he can help the team’s young defensemen grow and reach their potential.

Our initial story on Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard having surgery on his left shoulder. Reporting with @marklazerus.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/743...

BREAKING: Blackhawks announce Connor Bedard had shoulder surgery today and is expected to recover in four months.

NEW POWERS & LAZ: @matthewfairburn.bsky.social joins @marklazerus.bsky.social and me to discuss what the Blackhawks are getting in Bowen Byram. Listen here: www.patreon.com/PowersandLaz...

NEW POWERS & LAZ: @marklazerus.bsky.social and I discuss Connor Bedard's apparent injury, his contract negotiations, Leo Carlsson's offer sheet, the Blackhawks' offseason and more. Listen here: www.patreon.com/PowersandLaz...

What we know so far about Connor Bedard’s apparent injury. Story with @marklazerus.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/741...

Ten questions the Blackhawks still have to answer. Story with @marklazerus.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/741...

What to make of what the Blackhawks have and have not done this offseason. My story off today: www.nytimes.com/athletic/741...

Kyle Davidson said he’s open to doing more this offseason, but there isn’t a clear expectation any more moves.

Ian Cole's deal is also official. His AAV is $4 million and he can make $750,000 in bonuses. He can make an additional $150,000 at 20, 30, 40 and 50 games played, another $100,000 at 60 games and another $50,000 at 70 games. www.nytimes.com/athletic/741...

Bowen Byram's extension with the Blackhawks is official. It includes a full no-movement clause. www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...

Bowen Byram said he'll be wearing No. 24. He wasn't told he couldn't wear No. 4, but he wanted to respect what Niklas Hjalmarsson did with the Blackhawks.

Bowen Byram's contract isn't officially done, but he said being the highest-paid defenseman in the NHL would be "cool." He also mentioned he knew there were some players coming who would soon likely top him.

The Blackhawks are adding defenseman Ian Cole. Initial story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/741...

The Blackhawks' official UFAs are Joey Anderson, Matt Grzelcyk, Sam Lafferty, Ilya Mikheyev, Shea Weber, Olivier Rodrigue, Dmitry Kuzmin and Ryan Mast, per the NHL.

The Blackhawks and Bowen Byram have agreed to a contract extension: www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...

Blackhawks free agency primer with @marklazerus.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...

The Blackhawks have given qualifying offers to restricted free agents Connor Bedard, Drew Commesso, Kevin Korchinski and Ethan Del Mastro. They did not qualify Ryan Mast and Dmitri Kuzmin.

The Blackhawks land among @scottcwheeler.bsky.social's winners for the draft: www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...

On the Blackhawks' draft, trading Burakovsky, what could still be ahead and more, reporting with @marklazerus.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...

Blackhawks draft analysis from Corey Pronman: www.nytimes.com/athletic/737...

With the 200th overall pick and likely their last of the day, the Blackhawks select forward William Sorbrand.

With the 194th overall pick, the Blackhawks select defenseman Alexander Ivanov.

With the 66th overall selection, the Blackhawks draft defenseman Samu Alalauri.

With the 35th overall selection, the Blackhawks draft forward Ryan Roobroeck.

The Blackhawks have acquired the 35th selection for the 37th and 119th selections.

With the 34th overall pick, the Blackhawks select Xavier Villeneuve.

Day 2 of the @theathletic.com live NHL draft blog ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

The Blackhawks enter Saturday with two second-round picks at 34th and 37th overall and a third-round pick at No. 66. Some poossible players: Xavier Villeneuve, D Simas Ignatavicius, F Nikita Shcherbakov, D William Håkansson, D Adam Goljer, D Rudolfs Berzkalns, F Mathis Preston, F Ryan Roobroeck, F

The Blackhawks are trading André Burakovsky to the Senators for a late 2027 draft pick.

We have a live NHL Draft blog going on at @theathletic.com. Just added a Blackhawks note and hope to have some updates throughout the day: www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

Is Jason Robertson a real possibility for the Blackhawks? Story from @marklazerus.bsky.social and me: www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...

NEW POWERS & LAZ: @marklazerus.bsky.social and I discuss the Blackhawks' trade for Bowen Byram and what it means for the team's present and future. Listen here: www.patreon.com/PowersandLaz...

10 thoughts on the Blackhawks: www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...

Davidson said the Blackhawks will likely have to put their money where their mouth is in Byram's contract negotiations. He said he has no problem paying for a great player on a long-term deal.

Davidson says re-signing Byram will be a priority next week and is confident they’ll be able to agree on a long-term deal.

Davidson wouldn’t comment on Bedard’s negotiations.

Kyle Davidson says he’ll continue to assess what’s out there, but he believes Roman Kantserov is the type of player who can be a fit to play with Connor Bedard. Davidson said maybe there would be more excitement for Kantserov if he was acquired through trade than signed.

Bowen Byram says he and Connor Bedard spoke yesterday and they shared an excitement in playing together. They’ve known each other from skating together in the past.

Why the Blackhawks took a big swing on defenseman Bowen Byram: www.nytimes.com/athletic/738...

I awoke at 6 a.m. to call a coach in Sweden to talk about Ivar Stenberg. That feels like forever ago. Didn’t see this day coming. Anyway. I have a Bowen Byram story that will be published on @theathletic.com later this morning.

Our initial story on the Blackhawks-Sabres blockbuster trade: www.nytimes.com/athletic/738...

NEW POWERS & LAZ: @scottcwheeler.bsky.social joins @marklazerus.bsky.social and me to preview what the Blackhawks could do in the NHL Draft. Listen here: www.patreon.com/PowersandLaz...

NEW POWERS & LAZ: @marklazerus.bsky.social and I discuss Jonathan Toews' retirement and how the Blackhawks will approach the draft and free agency. Listen here: www.patreon.com/PowersandLaz...

What I'm hearing about the Blackhawks: www.nytimes.com/athletic/737...

The NHL officially announced the 2026 draft order. Here are the Blackhawks' selections: No. 4 overall No. 34 No. 37 No. 45 No. 66 No. 119 No. 194 No. 200

Less than two weeks out from the NHL Draft, my thoughts on the Blackhawks: www.nytimes.com/athletic/735...