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Blackhawks won’t be major players in NHL’s free-agent frenzy Saturday

One or two small moves are possible — such as to address the right-side defensive depth — but Hawks general manager Kyle Davidson won’t be too busy.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 30, 2023

Helene Elliott: Ducks surprise by picking Leo Carlsson in NHL draft, but choice makes sense

LOS ANGELES — The more Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek saw of Swedish center Leo Carlsson on and off the ice, the more impressed Verbeek became.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 29, 2023

Blackhawks GM’s Hilarious Man-on-the-Street Interview at NHL Draft Goes Viral

The interviewer had no idea who he was talking to.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 29, 2023

Blues make Dalibor Dvorsky their highest NHL Draft selection in 15 years

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As the first round of Wednesday’s NHL draft unfolded, it became more and more clear that things were breaking correctly for the Blues.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jun 29, 2023

Ducks select Leo Carlsson with No. 2 overall pick in NHL draft

The Ducks turned to Sweden in hopes of fast-tracking their rebuilding process, selecting talented center Leo Carlsson of Orebro HK with the No. 2 pick at the NHL draft on Wednesday in Nashville.

The Orange County Register · Jun 29, 2023

Connor Bedard is a Blackhawk: The 17-year-old phenom is selected with the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NHL draft

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — At 13 years old, Connor Bedard was proclaimed “the future of hockey.”

Chicago Tribune · Jun 28, 2023

Blackhawks officially select Connor Bedard with No. 1 pick in NHL draft

Bedard, the most anticipated NHL prospect in eight years, became the cornerstone of the Hawks’ next era Wednesday. “He’s a player that you build around,” Hawks scouting director Mike Doneghey said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 28, 2023

Connor Bedard Selected No. 1 in NHL Draft by Blackhawks

Chicago selected heralded Canadian prospect Connor Bedard with the top pick Wednesday night.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 28, 2023

Connor Bedard Chicago Blackhawks jersey, 2023 NHL Draft No. 1 pick gear

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 28, 2023

Blackhawks maximize weekend dates, matinee starts in new 2023-24 schedule

The Hawks will host seven home games on Saturdays, a day they’ve historically ignored, and 25 of their 41 total games on weekends next season — their most since 2008-09. The season starts Oct. 10 at Pittsburgh. The home opener is Oct. 21 against the champion Golden Knights.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 27, 2023