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.

Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson spoke about how close his growing young core is to breaking through in the NHL.

The Panthers will raise their second Stanley Cup banner on opening night against the Blackhawks on October 7.

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)

On July 1, 2024, the Chicago Blackhawks committed $59.4 million to eight players. This year, on July 1, the team signed one player for a total of $1.77 million.

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

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.

Former Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Isaak Phillips will be staying put with the Winnipeg Jets. The Jets have announced that they have signed Phillips to a two-year, two-way contract. Starting next season, Phillips will have a $812,500 cap hit at the NHL level with the Jets.