The NHL's 2026 season schedule is facing backlash from hockey fans, particularly regarding the Florida Panthers' opening game. The early 5 PM ET start

The Chicago Blackhawks will go on the road to play the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers as part of the NHL’s season-opening tripleheader Oct. 7. The game will kick off ESPN’s slate at 4 p.m., with the New York Rangers hosting the Pittsburgh Penguins at 7 and the Los Angeles Kings hosting the Colorado Avalanche at 9:30.

We take a look at three ideal trade candidates on the current Blackhawks roster that GM Kyle Davidson could consider parting ways with.

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar, center, instructs Cale Makar (8), Gabriel Landeskog (92) and others during a time out in the third period in Game 7 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Dallas Stars Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

A trade pitch from Heavy.con has the Chicago Blackhawks acquiring Patrik Laine from the Montreal Canadines in 1-for-1 swap.

The Blackhawks are continuing to rebuild to return to their glory years. They won the Stanley Cup in 2010, 2013 and 2015, with center Jonathan Toews and forward Patrick Kane as the centerpieces of the franchise.

If he can take the next step for the Chicago Blackhawks, he could be one of the dark horse candidates to enter the Vezina Trophy conversation in 2025.

Mikhail Sergachev of the Utah Mammoth shared several comments regarding Chicago Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill's coaching style.