Chicago's official outlet unleashes a fire sale on jerseys featuring Connor Bedard at No. 98 alongside vets like Taylor Hall, Jonathan Toews, Seth Jones, and Nick Foligno. Fans who know the Hawks' roster churn recognize this as a signal that the front office clears inventory fast when rebuilds shift gears. With the team's centennial year underway, these deals hint at fresh looks on the horizon that could redefine the franchise's identity.

The Blackhawks sit on a potential treasure trove of eight or nine picks in the 2026 NHL Draft, a haul pieced together from shrewd deals that GMs like Kyle Davidson dream about. Their first-rounder from Florida hangs in the balance thanks to that Seth Jones swap, where a top-10 protection clause could push it to 2027 if the Panthers cling to lottery hopes.

The Blackhawks stand to lose out on Florida's 2026 first-rounder if the Panthers land in the top 10, thanks to that top-10 protection buried in the Seth Jones deal. GM Kyle Davidson thought he had a clean double-dip in the draft, but now projections have Florida hovering right on the edge. This twist could force Chicago to pivot their rebuild timeline, especially with their own pick likely high but no guarantees on next year's haul from the Cats.