Articles filed under Hockey
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An 84-game season is among the changes coming to the NHL as part of the new labor dealJun 27, 2025 11:03 pm - An 84-game season is coming to the NHL as part of an extension of the collective bargaining agreement. The league and the Players' Association have reached a deal through 2030. It still must be ratified by the Board of Governors and the full NHLPA membership. Extending the regular season from 82 to 84 games is also expected to come with a reduction in exhibition play. The maximum length of contracts getting shortened and a playoff salary cap being implemented are among the other changes.
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Islanders choose Schaefer; Blackhawks make three picks in first round in NHL draftJun 27, 2025 9:54 pm - The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft. The Islanders surprised nobody by using their first No. 1 selection since 2009 on the 17-year-old Schaefer, a 6-foot-2 blueliner from Hamilton, Ontario, who spent the past two seasons with the Ontario Hockey League's Erie Otters.
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Why the Blackhawks selected Anton Frondell with 2025 NHL Draft’s No. 3 pickJun 27, 2025 7:12 pm - The Chicago Blackhawks drafted Anton Frondell, Krüger’s Djurgården teammate in Sweden, with the No. 3 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday.
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Top Chicago Bears position battles to watch in 2025: No. 1 left tackleJun 27, 2025 6:47 pm - We’re ranking the top-five position battles to watch during training camp. Here’s a look at No. 1 on the list. No. 1 Left tackle Returning players: Braxton Jones...
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Chicago Blackhawks NHL draft guide: Picks, best fits and analysisJun 27, 2025 11:26 am - The Chicago Blackhawks have 10 picks in the 2025 NHL draft: Nos. 3, 25, 34, 62, 66, 98, 107, 162, 194, 197. Here’s what to expect. Pronman’s team needs Chicago has h...
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John Doe vs. Blackhawks lawsuit set for trial after judge rules against team’s motionJun 27, 2025 11:19 am - A former Chicago Blackhawks player’s lawsuit against the NHL franchise is set to go to trial in October after a Cook County Circuit Court judge ruled this week against the Blackhawks’ motion for a summary judgment.
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Blackhawks unveil home jersey for centennial seasonJun 27, 2025 11:10 am - The Chicago Blackhawks have been wearing essentially the same jersey — with minor tweaks along the way — for seven decades. So their centennial look doesn’t stray too far...
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Jonathan Toews is signing with the Winnipeg Jets as he embarks on an NHL comebackJun 20, 2025 11:25 am - Jonathan Toews is going home to sign with the Winnipeg Jets. The team announced the news on social media. Toews is attempting an NHL comeback two years since playing his most recent game in the league. The Winnipeg native is expected to sign a one-year deal with his hometown team. The contract cannot be registered until July 1. Toews spent his first 15 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks and captained them to the Stanley Cup three times.
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Blackhawks offseason primer: What to expect from NHL draft, free agency, buyoutsJun 20, 2025 7:45 am - It’s been two months — 65 days, to be precise — since the Chicago Blackhawks last played a game, with Frank Nazar scoring off a Connor Bedard feed to beat the Ottawa Sena...
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Blackhawks re-sign Ryan Donato to 4-year, $16 million contract extensionJun 18, 2025 4:40 pm - Ryan Donato re-signed with the Blackhawks on a four-year contract with a $4 million cap hit.