Evaluating The Moves Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson Has Made This NHL Off-Season

The Chicago Blackhawks locked up a key puzzle piece Saturday with a massive new contract extension for superstar center Connor Bedard. Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson has been one of the NHL's most active GMs this summer. So what Hawks moves are winners – and what moves could Chicago come to regret?1. Blackhawks acquire defenseman Bowen Byram and left winger Jordan Greenway from Buffalo Sabres for 2026 first-round pick (fourth overall), a 2026 second-round pick (45th overall) and defenseman Louis Crevier2. Blackhawks trade left winger Andre Burakovsky to the Ottawa Senators for a 2027 sixth-round pick3. Blackhawks sign Byram to six-year, $75-million contract extension 4. Blackhawks sign defenseman Ian Cole to a one-year, $4-million contract5. Blackhawks sign center Connor Bedard to five-year, $75-million contract extension