Blackhawks Prospects
Updates on Blackhawks prospects from around the hockey world.
Blackhawks Prospect Report: Reichel returns; Slaggert, Kaiser, Commesso named to Team USA for 2022 WJC
Another look across the organization’s potential future.
Blackhawks Prospect Report: Lukas Reichel injured; IceHogs defensemen showing promise
Despite Rockford facing some offensive woes at forward, the blueline prospects are chipping in.
Blackhawks Prospect Report: Reichel, Slavin, Söderblom are standouts with Rockford
The two linemates are obviously the cream of the forward crop for the Blackhawks AHL affiliate team.
2020 first-round pick Lukas Reichel among 9 players assigned to IceHogs
A quiet pair of preseason games from the rookie left him destined for the AHL.
Blackhawks sign 2021 second-round pick Colton Dach to entry-level contract
A second member of the family is officially with the organization.
Blackhawks at Prospect Showcase: How to watch, game discussion
An open thread for the weekend and (kind of) Blackhawks hockey!
A different approach: Here’s a Blackhawks Prospect Pyramid
Another way to consider how things look within the Blackhawks prospect pipeline.
2021 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Reactions and full ballot reveal
The Second City Hockey staff reveals the full ballot and shares their thoughts
2021 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Alex DeBrincat is a natural No. 1
DeBrincat regained form in 2021 and was arguably the Blackhawks’ best forward.
Blackhawks sign 2021 first-round pick Nolan Allan to entry-level contract
It’s a three-year deal with an annual cap hit of $870,000.
2021 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Kirby Dach down slightly to No. 2
Dach still has a bright future despite an injury shortened 2021 season.
2021 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Dylan Strome slides up to No. 3
A shaky 2021 season has Strome’s long-term standing within the organization in question.
2021 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Philipp Kurashev skates to No. 4
Kurashev rises five spots into the top 5 after his rookie season in the NHL.
2021 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Lukas Reichel moves up to No. 5
An impressive season overseas has raised expectations for the Blackhawks’ 2020 first-round pick.
2021 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Brandon Hagel skyrockets to No. 6
Hagel climbs up the list in his typical, speedy fashion.
2021 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Ian Mitchell down slightly to No. 7
Following a limited rookie season, Mitchell falls two spots.
2021 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Wyatt Kalynuk climbs to No. 8
After a short rookie campaign, the second-year defenseman looks to make an impact on the Hawks blue line.
2021 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Nicolas Beaudin drops to No. 9
Beaudin, on the bubble between the NHL and AHL during the 2021 season, drops two spots.
2021 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Drew Commesso pivots to No. 10
After a fantastic freshman season in the NCAA, Commesso moves into the top 10.
2021 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Henrik Borgström at 11
Can the Finnish center finally translate the tantalizing skill flashed in the NCAA to the NHL?
2021 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Riley Stillman arrives at No. 12
An in-season acquisition makes his initial appearance on this list.
2021 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Alex Vlasic moves up to No. 13
The big, defense-first Vlasic made large strides this season to jump up the 25 Under 25 list.
2021 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Alex Nylander drops to No. 14
After missing last season with an injury, a pivotal moment in Nylander’s career awaits.
2021 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Arvid Soderblom debuts at No. 15
The Swedish netminder signed with the Blackhawks after an excellent SHL season
2021 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: MacKenzie Entwistle works to No. 16
Entwistle showed the ability to improve with the IceHogs in 2021.
2021 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Wyatt Kaiser steamrolls to 17
After an impressive freshman season, Kaiser is arguably the second best defensive prospect in the the Blackhawks’ system to not play a pro game yet.
2021 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Alec Regula at No. 18
Regula made his NHL debut in 2021, appearing in the final three games of the season.
2021 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Evan Barratt down to No. 19
After nearly cracking the top 10 last year, Barratt dropped eight spots from his 2020 ranking.
2021 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Landon Slaggert showed fighting spirit, takes 20 on list
Slaggert had a great freshman season with the Fighting Irish and makes his debut on list
2021 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Isaak Phillips jumps onto list at 21
Phillips impressed in a stint with the IceHogs this season after the OHL season was wiped out by the pandemic.
2021 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Nolan Allan debuts at 22
The 2021 first-round pick makes his makes his first appearance on the list.
2021 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Artur Kayumov ships in at 23
Kayumov remains on the list, albeit far from his 13th place finish in 2020.