The calm before the storm. A slow news day followed a busy weekend from the Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase. Training camp is just two days away, and Wyatt Kaiser still needs a new contract. Is today the day? What about that training camp roster?
Also in Blackhawks news, the top prospects led the way throughout rookie camp, OHL preseason power rankings, and The Athletic’s NHL Prospect Tiers.
Around the league, the hockey world says goodbye to a goaltending legend, Sidney Crosby discusses a wide range of topics, and a former Blackhawks’ first-round pick is close to being fully healthy.
All that and more in the Daily!
Chicago Blackhawks Trade Rumors, News & Tidbits
Chicago Hockey Now: The OHL regular season gets underway in just two days, and the league recently dropped its preseason power rankings. Check out where each Blackhawks’ prospect and their respective teams landed in the rankings.
More CHN: The prospects were the talk of the hockey world this weekend, with rookie tournaments taking place across the league. Sam Rinzel, Artyom Levshunov, and Oliver Moore were standouts for the Blackhawks in their win over the St. Louis Blues at the Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase.
More CHN: ICYMI, Spencer Knight became the latest young goaltender with a new contract! Here’s the breakdown on Knight’s three-year extension with the Blackhawks.
The Athletic: Scott Wheeler sorted NHL prospects into tiers on Monday, and Connor Bedard was placed in the “MVP” category, along with Macklin Celebrini. Check out which tiers Wheeler had a few other Blackhawks’ prospects fall into.
The Athletic: Will Wyatt Kaiser sign a contract before training camp begins? Scott Powers wrote up the latest on Kaiser’s negotiations with the Blackhawks on Monday.
NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now
The Athletic: A handful of NHL players were asked about expanding the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and the potential of adding play-in games in the future. Unsurprisingly, most players feel that only 16 teams deserve to make the postseason. But there is one change many want to see happen with the format.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Sidney Crosby covered a variety of topics when speaking on Monday ahead of training camp. From Evgeni Malkin’s future to Marc-Andre Fleury’s return, and of course, the recent trade speculation, here’s everything the Penguins’ captain covered.
Forever Blueshirts: Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender Ed Giacomin died Monday at the age of 86. Forever Blueshirts details Giacomin’s incredible career with the Rangers and his lasting impact on the hockey world.
Montreal Hockey Now: The ever-elusive injury bug has crushed Kirby Dach’s tenure with the Habs. Will Dach be ready for the season opener? If so, what’s his role with the Canadiens?
San Jose Hockey Now: What did a few NHL scouts have to stay about 2025 2nd overall pick Michael Misa and his performance at the San Jose Sharks Rookie Faceoff?
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