2 Chicago Blackhawks RFAs Still Need Contracts For 2026-27

TRENDINGUpdates: Skubal's Dodgers debutFantasy Football Draft KitCaitlin Clark just wants to playNFL training camp updatesCollege Fantasy FootballStory byVinnie PariseTue, August 4, 2026 at 9:48 PM UTC·3 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesThe Chicago Blackhawks Have Five Years to Win a Stanley CupConnor Bedard‘s new five-year contract is so much more than an extension for one individual hockey player. It is symbolic of the Chicago Blackhawks’ timeline to contention. When the news broke that Bedard finally got a deal done in Chicago, opinions were mixed. Some saw the AAV below expectations set by the Leo Carlsson offer […] The post The Chicago Blackhawks Have Five Years to Win a Stanley Cup appeared first on The Lead.The LeadJack’s Daily: Blackhawks Promotions; WJC Early Looks; Larkin UpdateWith under two months until the start of the 2026-27 NHL regular season, the Chicago Blackhawks announced the club’s promotional […] The post Jack’s Daily: Blackhawks Promotions; WJC Early Looks; Larkin Update appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now.Chicago Hockey NowBlackhawks Star Connor Bedard’s Mom Shares Heartwarming Story From His ChildhoodAny doubt of Connor Bedard remaining with the Chicago Blackhawks beyond his entry-level contract were put to rest last month when he agreed to sign a five-year contract with a $15 million salary cap hit.Bedard now has the highest salary cap hit of any player in Blackhawks history, and he’s become the face of the […] The post Blackhawks Star Connor Bedard’s Mom Shares Heartwarming Story From His Childhood appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYAdvertisementAdvertisementIncoming Blackhawks rookie drops ultimate Patrick Kane praiseOne Blackhawks player who is about to make his NHL debut is overjoyed at the chance to play with Patrick Kane.ClutchPoints10 Notable College Hockey Things You Might Have Missed in JulyEven though summer is considered the offseason, that doesn't mean there isn't a lot going on in the hockey world.Boston College Eagles On SIBlackhawks Will Close Centennial Celebration Vs Maple Leafs In NovemberThe Chicago Blackhawks will close their Centennial Celebration against the Toronto Maple Leafs in November.The Hockey News - Chicago BlackhawksDeBrincat’s Respect Will Come in Big PaydayThe post DeBrincat’s Respect Will Come in Big Payday appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now. 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Some players play a handful of regular-season games, while others go on lengthy playoff runs straight out of Marketing 101.The Hockey NewsMajor Detroit Red Wings Trade Update Reveals Alex DeBrincat’s FutureQuestions about Alex DeBrincat’s future with the Detroit Red Wings have continued to surface after trade speculation gained traction in […]SportsnautCale Makar Is Staying in Colorado—The Real Battle Is Over How Much He Gets PaidCale Makar is going to re-sign with the Avalanche, but negotiating a contract potentially worth more than $130 million is going to take time.The Hockey News - Colorado AvalancheQuinn Hughes Still Has No Wild Extension; Why That Helps the DevilsThe longer Quinn Hughes goes without an extension with the Minnesota Wild, the more it benefits the New Jersey Devils. 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