The Blackhawks were widely expected to be one of the two worst teams in the league. Eight games in, they look much better than that.

Vancouver Canucks GM Patrik Allvin confirmed a major trade with the Chicago Blackhawks, acquiring a forward to strengthen the team’s offensive depth for the 2025–26 season.

Third period CHI 3, TBL 2 19:06 Donato (5) - Nazar, Teravainen A rebound opportunity gave Chicago the lead in the game’s final minute.

The Chicago Blackhawks cut their losses by dumping a first-round bust in a trade with the Vancouver Canucks on Friday.

Everything you need to know about the NHL matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Chicago Blackhawks, including how to watch and team news.

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Chicago Blackhawks hit the ice in NHL action at Benchmark International Arena on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 6:45 p.m. ET. The game airs on ESPN+. Tampa Bay fell in a 3-2 loss on the road its last time out on Oct. 18 against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

The Chicago Blackhawks will still be looking to make a smart draft pick in 2026. These five players from NHL Central Scouting's preliminary list are worth keeping an eye on early in the season.

Amid a crucial 2025-26 NHL season, Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard voiced an honest statement to Jeff Blashill and the rest of the team.