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Byram, the biggest trade acquisition of GM Kyle Davidson’s tenure, said Wednesday he always has wanted to be in Chicago — since growing up as a Hawks fan — and hopes to seize the opportunity that awaits.
The Hawks dealt the fourth and 45th overall picks, plus Louis Crevier, to the Sabres on Tuesday for Byram.
Bedard and the Hawks have exchanged numbers and are actively negotiating. But Bedard and peers like Leo Carlsson and Adam Fantilli could be waiting for someone to make the first move.
Toews played a full 82 games in his return to the NHL in 2025-26, but not with his usual quality.
Stenberg thinks he’s ready to jump into the NHL in the coming season, and he appears to be a great fit for the Hawks’ depth chart. First, however, the Swedish winger would have to slip past the Sharks and Canucks.
Davidson admitted Friday he’s more eager than ever to make trades. But with the market focused on “hockey trades,” he probably would have to give up young NHL players in return.
The Hawks will likely continue to struggle to convince lower-tier prospects to sign into their crowded system after losing Pridham and Dominic James to the Lightning over the past year for that reason.
Hull had 640 points over 13 seasons with the Hawks from 1964 to 1977.
As a player, Lemieux was a mix of skill and abrasiveness, not afraid to cross the line in the name of competition.
TNT Sports reported female viewership is up 66% and ESPN reported a 106% increase, with plenty of that audience coming from 18-to-34-year-olds tuning in.
Kantserov, a second-round pick in 2023, led the KHL with 36 goals in 63 games this season as a 21-year-old. He will likely jump into the Hawks’ top six next season.
The Hawks’ poor fortune Tuesday means they’ll likely miss out on top forward prospects Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg at the draft June 26, although they’ll still have plenty of other options.
