"It wasn't something I was ever going to do" - Connor Bedard breaks silence on offer sheet rumors, reveals why he stayed with Blackhawks
Bedard said he never planned to sign elsewhere and called staying with Chicago the right choice as the Blackhawks continue their rebuild.
- Earlier this week, the Chicago Blackhawks signed franchise legend Patrick Kane to a two-year, $16 million contract, bringing back the player who helped the organization win three Stanley Cup championships.
- After the 2025-26 campaign with the Winnipeg Jets, Jonathan Toews retired from the NHL, having missed two previous seasons due to symptoms of Long-COVID.
- General Manager Kyle Davidson said the franchise would "love" to sign Toews to a one-day contract, ensuring the former captain is "honored like he was when fans got to send him off."
- Beyond the reunion with Kane, the Blackhawks are reportedly eyeing Anaheim Ducks forward Frank Vatrano to bolster secondary scoring, with the veteran recording 169 hits in 2024-25.
- While the team is not expected to compete for the Stanley Cup immediately, the organization anticipates increased ticket sales at United Center by reuniting Kane and Toews in Windy City Hockey.
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Blackhawks Trade Pitch Lands Former 37-Goal Scorer
The Chicago Blackhawks made another big move earlier this week when they brought back franchise legend Patrick Kane on a two-year, $8 million AAV contract. With this, No. 88 will now be a very important part of the Blackhawks’ top six once again. He will also give Connor Bedard such much-needed help.Yet, even after Kane, it is fair to argue that the Blackhawks could use another forward on their roster to solidify their bottom six. One way that t…
A Toews Return? Bedard Talks Commitment, Edzo Talks Kane, Re-Drafting 2023, and Other Blackhawks Bullets
The reunion between the Chicago Blackhawks and Patrick Kane felt formally, officially official when he spoke with the media at the Blackhawks’ practice facility on Friday morning. I shared some of Kane’s comments on his return yesterday. But the final question of the media availability went to general manager Kyle Davidson, and it was about the possibility of Jonathan Toews coming back to the organization in some capacity in the future. “We wou…
Patrick Kane’s Chicago return brings back memories of botched Jaromir Jagr/Penguins attempt in 2011
Patrick Kane is returning to Chicago, signing a two-year deal to go back to the Blackhawks. It’s a nice way for him and the team to presumably put the final chapter on his career and go full circle for a Hall of Fame run.It also made me think of how that was denied for the Penguins with Jaromir Jagr.This summer are some round anniversary figures for Jagr and the Pens. It was 25 years ago this month that his stint in Pittsburgh came to an end in …
Chicago Blackhawks Unlikely Heroes
Apr 13, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) is honored after the game against the Philadelphia Flyers. He played his last game as a Blackhawk, at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Levi Pike, Editor
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