Blackhawks’ Early 2026-27 Forward Projections Reveal A Real Core

It is never too early in Chicago to start mapping out the next forward group, even if the rest of the league would call that a deeply unhealthy hobby. These projections point to a roster that already has some real pieces in place, which is the first step in turning a rebuild into something more interesting. The bigger question is how the Blackhawks line up their talent without forcing everyone into the wrong job.