Connor Bedard will eventually be captain of the #Blackhawks . It's his team, and he's the face of the franchise. But when is the right time to slap the 'C' on his chest?

Why Nick Foligno serving as bridge captain for two years could benefit all parties: nbcsportschicago.com/nhl/chicago-bl…

🚨 New #Blackhawks Talk Podcast 🚨

• Why Alex Vlasic’s six-year extension is win-win for both sides
• Which pending UFAs, RFAs could be back in Chicago?
• What will Lukas Reichel’s next contract look like?
• Possible free agent targets

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#Blackhawks ' Connor Bedard named finalist for 2024 Calder Trophy: nbcsportschicago.com/nhl/chicago-bl…

#Blackhawks key 2024 offseason dates:
• May 7 — NHL Draft Lottery
• June 2-8 — Scouting Combine
• June 28-29 — NHL Draft
• June 30-July 5 — Off-ice development camp
• July 1 — Free agency
• Sept. 11-15 — Rookie camp (St. Louis)
• Sept. 18 — Training camp begins

2024 NHL Draft lottery will be held on Tuesday, May 7. Time to be announced next week. #Blackhawks

'Alex made enormous strides this year and proved he is a legitimate top-four defenseman in the NHL.'

#Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson hands out his first long-term contract after putting a stamp on Alex Vlasic as member of new core: nbcsportschicago.com/nhl/chicago-bl…

Alex Vlasic's six-year extension with Chicago includes a 10-team no-trade list in Years 5 and 6, per PuckPedia. #Blackhawks

#Blackhawks sign Alex Vlasic to a six-year extension at a cap hit of $4.6 million.

A win-win for both parties. Vlasic gets security in his hometown, and Chicago locks up a potential core member at a team-friendly number. nbcsportschicago.com/nhl/chicago-bl…

BREAKING: #Blackhawks agree to terms with Alex Vlasic on a six-year extension at a cap hit of $4.6 million, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Chicago.

First to report: Scott Powers

🚨 New #Blackhawks Talk Podcast 🚨

• Connor Bedard exceeded expectations
• Kevin Korchinski’s up-and-down season
• Alex Vlasic surely would’ve been Calder Trophy finalist if eligible
• Evaluating brief NHL stints from Landon Slaggert, Frank Nazar

🎧: nbcsportschicago.com/nhl/chicago-bl…

“I don't think anyone can adequately quantify the degree of difficulty of what he had to deal with off the ice, to then go and perform on the ice.”

#Blackhawks  phenom Connor Bedard didn't just meet expectations in his rookie NHL season. He exceeded them: nbcsportschicago.com/nhl/chicago-bl…

'There are going to be some very memorable days here in Chicago all because of that kid.'

'It's hard to believe he's only 18.'

#Blackhawks phenom Connor Bedard didn't just meet expectations in his rookie NHL season. He exceeded them: nbcsportschicago.com/nhl/chicago-bl…

🚨 New #Blackhawks Talk Podcast 🚨

Exit interviews recap: GM Kyle Davidson believes Blackhawks are ready to take next step in rebuild.

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'Previous to this year, we finished third-last. This year, we finished second-last. That can't happen again. We need to start moving up and onward.'

GM Kyle Davidson believes it's time for #Blackhawks 'to take a step forward' in rebuild: nbcsportschicago.com/nhl/chicago-bl…

#Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson wasn’t sure yet if there would be a captain next season.

He said it will be an offseason conversation with the coaching staff.

#Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson said “we’ve reached that point” of the rebuild where they want to start taking steps moving forward.

It may not necessarily be a “huge leap” as far as playoff expectations but they don’t want to be near the bottom of the standings next season.

Luke Richardson said he’s probably going to hold shorter but more intense practices next season.

He wondered whether them easing into practices this season and having longer sessions factored into the slow starts. #Blackhawks

Kevin Korchinski on his rookie NHL season as a 19-year-old: “A lot of ups and downs this year.” #Blackhawks

Alex Vlasic going into the offseason as a pending RFA and what he might want for his next contract: “I want to be here as long as possible.” #Blackhawks

Alex Vlasic said he was happy with his individual season: “I think I exceeded my expectations this year.” #Blackhawks