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3 burning questions for Chicago Blackhawks entering 2026 offseason
TL;DR
The Chicago Blackhawks finished the 2025 season with a 29-39-14 record, struggling after a promising start. Key player Connor Bedard faced injury setbacks, leading to a need for significant improvements in the upcoming offseason.
Key points
- Chicago Blackhawks finished the 2025 season with a 29-39-14 record
- Connor Bedard missed 12 games due to a shoulder injury
- The team started strong but collapsed mid-season
- Blackhawks need to improve in the 2026 offseason
- Focus on adding forward talent for the upcoming season
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The Chicago Blackhawks (29-39-14) ended year six of a very long rebuild. This year, they were supposed to step up to wild-card contention, and they did early on. They started off 11-9-5 in the first two months of the season.
Then, the entire team collapsed. Connor Bedard suffered a shoulder injury that took him out for 12 games, and the team didn’t have enough around him to remain competitive. In December, they went 3-9-2 and only got marginally better as the season went on.
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As a result, the team will need to show something in the 2026-27 season. To do that, they need to have a great 2026 offseason.
What forward talent do the Blackhawks add beside Connor Bedard?
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) and left wing Tyler Bertuzzi (59) at American Airlines Center.
One consistency for the Blackhawks is their failure to find a winger beside Connor Bedard. They’ve hit on that pick, but in the past few drafts, they’ve neglected the wings.
Out of the past four drafts, the Blackhawks have spent just one of their 11 first-round picks on a winger. They’ve put Frank Nazar and Oliver Moore at the wings sometimes, but most of the time, it’s Tyler Bertuzzi and Teuvo Teravainen on the line with Bedard.
Q&A
What were the Chicago Blackhawks' final standings in the 2025 season?
The Chicago Blackhawks ended the 2025 season with a record of 29 wins, 39 losses, and 14 overtime losses.
How did Connor Bedard's injury impact the Blackhawks' season?
Connor Bedard's shoulder injury caused him to miss 12 games, contributing to the team's overall collapse and inability to remain competitive.
What are the Chicago Blackhawks' offseason goals for 2026?
The Blackhawks aim to add forward talent to support Connor Bedard and improve their performance for the 2026-27 season.
What challenges did the Blackhawks face during the 2025 season?
The Blackhawks struggled with team performance, particularly in December, where they recorded only 3 wins in 14 games.
