The Chicago Blackhawks are ready to turn things around soon.
They may not make the playoffs next season, but with new veterans and rising star Connor Bedard, they could be in the mix by spring 2025. The team is moving forward with a blend of experienced players and young talent.
### Draft Picks:
1. Artyom Levshunov (D), Michigan State
2. Sacha Boisvert (F), Muskegon
3. Marek Vanacker (F), Brantford
4. John Mustard (F), Waterloo
5. AJ Spellacy (F), Windsor
6. Jack Pridham (F), West Kelowna
7. Joel Svensson (F), Vaxjo HC
8. Ty Henry (D), Erie
Levshunov, from Belarus, stands out as a versatile defenseman who can create scoring opportunities with his excellent shot and passing skills while also playing solid defense.
Boisvert is a goal scorer from Quebec known for his powerful one-timer and wrist shot but needs to improve his skating .
Vanacker is praised for his smart play and ability to find open spaces on the ice.
Fans might think this draft class has potential to boost the team’s future success.
Mustard led all USHL rookies in goals last season, earning Rookie of the Year honors.
### Trade Acquisitions:
– Ilya Mikheyev from Vancouver
Mikheyev joins Chicago after a tough season in Vancouver, where he scored only 11 goals and 20 assists in 78 games. The Canucks retained part of his salary, so Chicago pays just over $4M annually for two years.
His time in Vancouver didn’t go as planned, but he could add depth scoring for Chicago if he stays healthy.
### UFA Signings:
– Joey Anderson: Two-year, $1.6M
– Tyler Bertuzzi: Four-year, $22M
– T.J. Brodie: Two-year, $7.5M
– Laurent Brossoit: Two-year, $6.6M
– Pat Maroon: One-year, $1.3M
– Alec Martinez: One-year, $4M
– Craig Smith: One-year, $1M
– Teuvo Teravainen: Three-year, $16.2M
Chicago was busy on July 1st signing several players to support their young prospects like Bedard up front with Bertuzzi and Teravainen expected to play key roles.
Bertuzzi had an inconsistent year in Toronto but should fit well in Chicago’s top six forwards lineup .
Teravainen comes from Carolina hoping to return to being a 50–60-point player while providing good offensive instincts even if he’s not very physical or tough defensively.
On defense Brodie signed a low-risk deal while Martinez brings experience despite being older at age 37; both will help stabilize their blue line along with goalie Brossoit between pipes adding stability there too!
### RFA Re-Signings:
– Louis Crevier: One year,$775K*
– Cole Guttman:$775K*
– Isaak Phillips:$775K*
– Lukas Reichel:$2 .4 M( two years)
– Zach Sanford:$775 K*
– Brett Seney :$77 5 K*
Reichel showed promise during an extended NHL stay before struggling last season; he’ll need another chance next year showing more consistency than before! Guttman might get called up if injuries arise though unlikely starting initially given past performance struggles establishing himself fully yet either way still possible role within bottom-six forwards group eventually perhaps?
### Departures:
Several depth players left including Colin Blackwell MacKenzie Entwistle David Gust Mike Hardman Reese Johnson Tyler Johnson Sam Lafferty Jaycob Megna Luke Philp Rem Pitlick Taylor Raddysh Filip Roos Jaxson Stauber Michal Teply Jarred Tinordi Nikita Zaitsev freeing cap space used adding veteran pieces through free agency instead overall improving roster quality significantly compared prior seasons’ performances especially offensively defensively alike!
Johnson most effective among departures posting decent numbers despite age factor leading management decision moving forward without him focusing elsewhere instead building stronger core around younger talents emerging now future ahead promising brighter times indeed awaiting fans eagerly anticipating next chapter unfolding soon enough surely exciting journey lies ahead together witnessing transformation unfold right before eyes thrilling ride guaranteed no doubt about it whatsoever truly remarkable experience shared collectively everyone involved equally importantly ultimately shaping destiny united spirit common goal achieving greatness beyond imagination limits pushing boundaries further ever imagined possible reaching new heights unprecedented levels success unparalleled history making moments defining legacy forever etched minds hearts generations come long lasting impact felt deeply profoundly inspiring others follow footsteps blazing trails forging paths uncharted territories 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