Chicago Blackhawks
Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s […]
Welcome to Last Word on Hockey’s 2022 summer series, exploring the best and worst free agent signings for each NHL team of the post-lockout, salary cap era. With this past offseason seeing some big splashes (and potential gambles) like Johnny Gaudreau, Claude Giroux, John Klingberg, and others, it’s time to take a look at how […]
At one point in time, the Chicago Blackhawks were the premiere powerhouse in the Western Conference. They shared that power in the early 2010s with the Los Angeles Kings. While capturing three Stanley Cups and being a dynasty, those days are all but gone. Chicago is entering unfamiliar territory. The Chicago Blackhawks star players are […]
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed their 7th overall pick Kevin Korchinski to a three-year entry-level contract. The deal is worth $1.95 million a year. Kevin Korchinski Signs With Blackhawks According to CapFriendly, the contract has a base salary of $855,000 and $95,000 in signing bonuses. If Korchinski plays in the minors, he will have a […]
NHL player development seems to always result in more questions than answers. How likely is it for a top pick to pan out? What makes a player a “steal”? Last Word On Hockey will be starting a new series on how to properly develop prospects from all different spots throughout the draft. This week’s piece […]
Patrick Kane has been in the headlines recently, as trade talks have emerged. All this has started as the Chicago Blackhawks appear to be in a massive fire sale. This means they’re likely starting the tank for Connor Bedard. Teams may have to wait for a little bit for an answer. However, the teams calling […]
NHL player development seems to always result in more questions than answers. How likely is it for a top pick to pan out? What makes a player a “steal”? Last Word On Hockey is starting a new series on how to properly develop prospects from all different spots throughout the draft. This week’s piece involves […]
Even with the NHL off-season entering its slow period, the rumour mill never stops churning. This edition of NHL rumours looks at the Chicago Blackhawks and the uncertain future of their captain Jonathan Toews. Toews is entering the final season of his eight-year contract with the Blackhawks, the only team he’s ever played for over […]
The 2022 free agent window has been as active as it could be. Most of the big-name contracts are off the board, with some exceptions. Rosters across the league have been shaken up, torn down, or boosted for a playoff run in the coming season. The Chicago Blackhawks, for the first time in a long […]
The Washington Capitals signed free agent forward, Dylan Strome, to a one-year contract worth $3.5 million for next season. This contract carries him through the 2022-23 season. Sounds like Dylan Strome to WASH, 1x$3.5M. There was a lot of interest — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 14, 2022 Dylan Strome Signs Contract With Washinton Over his […]
The Nashville Predators signed unrestricted free agent goaltender Kevin Lankinen to a one-year contract worth $1.5 million for next season. The contract carries him through the 2022-23 season. The #Preds have signed goaltender Kevin Lankinen to a one-year, $1.5 million contract:https://t.co/MhzMILZYU6 — Nashville Predators PR (@PredsPR) July 14, 2022 Kevin Lankinen Contract Signed, Another Goalie […]
Dominik Kubalik – who finished third in Calder Memorial Trophy voting just three years ago – signed a two-year deal with the Detroit Red Wings today. The Chicago Blackhawks did not send him a qualifying offer earlier this week making Kubalik an unrestricted free agent. The Red Wings will pay Kubalik $5 million, or $2.5 […]
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed unrestricted free agent forward Andreas Athanasiou to a one-year contract worth $3 millon. This contract carries him through the 2022-23 season. One year x $3 million for both https://t.co/vWqu3K8NHc — Scott Powers (@ByScottPowers) July 13, 2022 Andreas Athanasiou Signs New Deal The eight-year veteran has played for the Detroit Red […]
It has been confirmed that unrestricted free agent Max Domi has signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks, for $3 million. Max Domi and Andreas Athanasiou are signing twin 1-year, $3 million deals with #[email protected] — Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) July 13, 2022 Max Domi’s NHL Career So Far Domi, son of former NHL player […]
Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the daily column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Each day I will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2022 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for the […]
The future of the Chicago Blackhawks became much clearer after a flurry of deals during day one of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The Blackhawks entered day one with zero picks in the first round and exited with three first-round selections. New general manager Kyle Davidson made it clear that the Hawks are fully in […]
(More Articles are available below this video.)
Welcome to your New York Rangers offseason grades! It ultimately did not end the way the organization wanted it to, but there was a lot of jog and excitement. It is summertime for the Rangers, but that does not mean we cannot reminisce on the season. Today we will look at Chris Drury’s offseason grade. […]
One of the first trades of the offseason has happened, and it is a big one. The Los Angeles Kings, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Philadelphia Flyers have agreed to a three-way trade which involves Calvin Petersen, Sean Walker, and Ivan Provorov. Provorov Traded To Columbus On a plane, so not sure if exact details…but a […]
Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Each day our LWOS Prospects Writers will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2023 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow Ben Kerr, Kyle Pereira and Frederik […]
Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Each day our LWOS Prospects Writers will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2023 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow Ben Kerr, Kyle Pereira and Frederik Frandson on Twitter, and spread […]
It’s time for some more NHL rumours on your Tuesday. The Ottawa Senators thought they got a future building block in winger Alex DeBrincat. However, it seems that the young forward isn’t planning on a long stay in the Canadian capital. It seems the sale of the team isn’t the only unknown going on at […]
Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Each day our LWOS Prospects Writers will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2023 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow Ben Kerr, Kyle Pereira and Frederik Frandson on Twitter, and spread […]
It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. The Carolina Hurricanes made the last four of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, there are some that call that season a disappointment. Carolina had injuries take a big bite out of their scoring during the post-season. The Hurricanes know they’re going to have to shore up that […]
While the Carolina Hurricanes season ended in disappointment, the team had a lot to be proud of. Now in the offseason, tough decisions will be made, and management will work to put the team in a place to succeed next season. In the meantime, we will take a look back at individual players’ seasons and […]
About Author
Dan Mount, Site Manager
Longtime sportswriter for the Watertown Daily Times. I have covered minor league and NCAA hockey in women's Division I and men's Division III. Also produce the nationally-syndicated Spadora on Sports radio show.