Every Blackhawks 2017 offseason rumor in one place

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It’s been two years since the Chicago Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup, and they’re trying to figure out how to do it again. That means another summer of moves to prepare for the 2017-18 season, which will also see the addition of the Vegas Golden Knights to the NHL.

The Blackhawks have already made some minor moves this summer, including coaching changes, re-signing Richard Panik, and trading Scott Darling, but the real action is yet to come. There’s been word that GM Stan Bowman could be unusually active this year, and while whispers don’t guarantee it plays out that way, a first-round sweep would be a logical impetus to shake it up.

Big names could be in play this summer, and that adds intrigue to what’s always an interesting time of the year.

With that in mind, we’ll be keeping a running tab of the biggest offseason reports and rumors from credible sources here. This post will be regularly updated with the latest, so stay tuned all offseason. For all completed moves, check out our transaction tracker here.

July 1: Patrick Sharp is returning to the Blackhawks

June 27: Blackhawks, Sam Gagner have mutual interest

June 26: Blackhawks interested in defenseman Karl Alzner

June 25: Blackhawks may try to bring back Patrick Sharp

June 23: Marcus Kruger trade still likely

June 23: T.J. Oshie a possibility to replace Artemi Panarin

June 21: Blackhawks expected to keep Marcus Kruger through expansion draft

June 20: Marian Hossa’s NHL career could be over

June 20: Blackhawks, Ville Pokka are working on a new deal

June 18: The TVR-Kruger deal between the Hawks and Golden Knights is in place

June 18: The Hawks and RFA Dennis Rasmussen are having trouble agreeing to a deal

June 17: Marcus Kruger still hasn’t been told of his fate this offseason