10/2/2025 |
Rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks looking for growth from their young players (Associated Press (AP))
Chicago Blackhawks
Last season: 25-46-11, missed playoffs.
COACH: Jeff Blashill, hired on May 22 (204-261-72 over 7 years with Detroit).
SEASON OPENER: Oct. 7 at Florida.
DEPARTURES: C Philipp Kurashev, C Joe Veleno, D T.J. Brodie.
ADDITIONS: Coach Jeff Blashill, F Andre Burakovsky, C Sam Lafferty, F Dominic Toninato.
GOALIES: Spencer Knight (17-16-3, 2.72 goals-against average, .901 save percentage), Arvid Soderblom (10-18-7, 3.18 GAA, .898 save percentage).
BETMGM STANLEY CUP ODDS: 500-1.