The Hockey News’ NHL summer splash rankings continue with the Chicago Blackhawks.

Heavy.com proposed a deal that would see the Chicago Blackhawks acquire Yegor Chinakhov in a 1-for-1 swap in an intriguing move.

As the Chicago Blackhawks continue their negotiations with one key teammate of Connor Bedard, the team got itself some leverage after signing a new player to its ranks.

The Chicago Blackhawks haven’t made any huge splashes this offseason. They have made it clear that 2025-26 is another developmental year. There was no reason to overspend on free agents who won’t be as helpful when the team is ready to win.

The Hawks will start the season with road games against the Panthers and Bruins before returning home to host the Canadiens and Mammoth.

The Chicago Blackhawks have had a quiet offseason, making only a few trades here and there, and signing one player, C/W Ryan Donato, to a four-year deal.

The post Grading Blackhawks’ 2025 NHL Draft class appeared first on ClutchPoints.The 2025 NHL Draft was a rousing success, and many NHL teams felt like they achieved their goals. The Chicago Blackhawks were no different as they made some selections in the 2025 NHL Draft.

Anton Frondell, selected by the Chicago Blackhawks with the No. 3 pick of the 2025 NHL Draft, signed a three-year, $2.925 million entry-level contract on Tuesday. It has an average annual value of $975,000.

The opening of the NHL's annual free-agent market usually focuses attention on where the top unrestricted free agents end up signing.