Earlier this month, the Chicago Blackhawks writing team here at The Hockey Writers were presented with a potential trade scenario by a colleague. To the Blackhawks: Mika Zibanejad with the New York Rangers retaining $1.

Taylor Hall and Seth Jones started 2025 as Chicago Blackhawks teammates sitting at the bottom of the NHL standings. Now they’re squaring off for a trip to the Stanley Cup Final.

The Chicago Blackhawks suffered through a rough 2024-25 NHL season that saw them finish with a 25-46-1 record. It was the team's fifth straight losing season. Fans are hoping to see the franchise put together an aggressive offseason to get back on track. In order to make that happen, the Blackhawks have a long road ahead.

The Blackhawks Hall of Fame, which will have a physical space at Fifth Third Arena, will add two new players every year.

The Blackhawks’ centennial will last through the 2025-26 season and end early in the 2026-27 season because the franchise’s first NHL game was officially played on Nov. 17, 1926.