Blackhawks Daily: Familiar Faces Land in Dallas, Florida; 24-25 Schedule

The Chicago Blackhawks made a lot of signings over the last 48 hours. The depth of the team is much better than it was at the end of the 2023-24 season which saw them come in 31st place out of 31.

They aren’t going to be winning a Stanley Cup just yet but they are going to be much harder to play against as a result of all these signings. It is exciting right now for this team.

It hasn’t just been players walking in the door either. There are a few players who were on the team last year who will be moving on in free agency. MacKenzie Entwistle is headed to the Florida Panthers while Colin Blackwell is headed to the Dallas Stars.

Each of those teams was in the Conference Finals last year including Florida who ended up winning the Stanley Cup. We’ll see just how much they make an impact on their new teams.

It was a matter of whether there would be enough roster spots for everyone–but Monday’s moves slammed the door any of those remaining thoughts.

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The 2024-25 Chicago Blackhawks schedule has been released.

The Chicago Blackhawks added Tyler Bertuzzi who is a nice forward that plays with an edge to his game.

Alec Martinez, who was once a big-time foe, is coming to the Chicago Blackhawks.

The Chicago Blackhawks decided that bringing Teuvo Teravainen back was necessary for them and their overall development.

Pat Maroon will be a wonderful veteran presence for the Chicago Blackhawks.

Laurent Brossoit was acquired to be a backup goalie for the Chicago Blackhawks.

Chicago felt the need to add another depth defenseman in TJ Brodie.

National Hockey Now Free-Agency Coverage

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Pittsburgh Penguins signed defenseman Sebastian Aho.

San Jose Hockey Now: The San Jose Sharks signed Tyler Toffoli to a big contract.

Boston Hockey Now: The Boston Bruins signed both Nikita Zadorov and Elias Lindholm in a free-agency splash.

Colorado Hockey Now: The Colorado Avalanche have signed Jonathan Drouin to a contract extension.

Florida Hockey Now: The Florida Panthers beat the clock and got an eight-year deal done with Sam Reinhart.

New York Islanders Hockey Now: The New York Islanders are bringing in Anthony Duclair.

Detroit Hockey Now: The Detroit Red Wings have had a quiet start to free agency and it might not be all that bad.

New Jersey Hockey Now: The New Jersey Devils decided to bring back Tomas Tatar.

Nashville Hockey Now: The Nashville Predators win Free Agency 2024 as they signed all of Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchesseault, and Brady Skjei.