Kyle Crement

The Blackhawks head into Wednesdays opening of free agency with the rebuild on their mind. With that being said, they are still in need of multiple players to fill out their opening day roster.

It was announced today that the Blackhawks would only be extending two qualifying offers to pending Restricted Free agents. The two players who received their QO's are defenseman Caleb Jones and Forward Philipp Kurashev. 

Reports out of Montreal confirmed today that longtime Blackhawks Defenseman and future first-ballot Hall-of-Famer Duncan Keith has decided to retire from the NHL. The 38-year-old had one year left on his contract at $5.54 million with the Edmonton Oilers.

The Blackhawks continued their second day at the draft with three selections in the 3rd round. Each pick was acquired via trade over the course of the last year.

The Blackhawks continue their whirlwind of a day and acquire the 25th overall pick in this years draft and goaltender Petr Mrazek from the Maple Leafs in exchange for the 38th overall pick. Chicago is able to reap the benefits of a salary dump Toronto had been attempting to make. 

The Blackhawks continue their first day of the draft by sending former 3rd overall pick Kirby Dach to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for the 13th and 66th overall picks in this year's draft. Rumors of teams inquiring about Dach's services started earlier today and quickly developed. 

The Chicago Blackhawks have decided to move on from star winger and top goal scorer Alex DeBrincat. The team announced today that DeBrincat has been traded to The Ottawa Senators in exchange for the 7th and 39th overall pick in this years draft, plus a third round pick in 2024.

This Thursday, the hockey world will come together in Montreal to host the most important event of the calendar year. The NHL Entry Draft will be the opening of a door that many young hockey players have dreamed of since lacing up their first pair of skates.