As the Chicago Blackhawks continue their negotiations with one key teammate of Connor Bedard, the team got itself some leverage after signing a new player to its ranks.

CHICAGO, Ill. (WIFR) - The Chicago Blackhawks re-signed defensemen Louis Crevier to a two-year deal Thursday. The 6’8″ skater played almost 120 games with the Rockford IceHogs between 2022 and 2025.

The Hawks will start the season with road games against the Panthers and Bruins before returning home to host the Canadiens and Mammoth.

Following the extension of a key teammate of Connor Bedard, the spotlight shifts to other restricted free agents on the Chicago Blackhawks.

Anton Frondell, selected by the Chicago Blackhawks with the No. 3 pick of the 2025 NHL Draft, signed a three-year, $2.925 million entry-level contract on Tuesday. It has an average annual value of $975,000.

The full 2025-26 schedule will be released Wednesday, but the Hawks already know they'll start on the road yet again.

The Chicago Blackhawks announced today that third overall pick Anton Frondell has signed an entry-level contract with the organization.

The Sharks had a busy 2025 NHL free-agency period, and their addition of multiple veterans gives them a solid grade for the summer.

A handful of Minnesotan NHL players showed up at Da Beauty League's second game night on Wednesday at Braemer Arena. KSTP Sports was there and spoke with a couple players.