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Jack’s Daily: Training Camp Begins; Kaiser Signs; Tkachuk Update
Here we go! The Chicago Blackhawks begin their 2025-26 training camp this morning at Fifth Third Arena — and defenseman Wyatt Kaiser will be in attendance! Kaiser and the Blackhawks agreed to a contract extension last night to avoid a holdout during camp — more on Kaiser’s new deal below.
While the Blackhawks made only a few offseason additions, all 53 players on the training camp roster have something to prove to new head coach Jeff Blashill and his staff. Check out the full roster, key storylines to watch, and the camp schedule in the links.
Around the league, an injury update on a two-time Stanley Cup champion, USA Hockey announced its coaching staff for the 2026 Olympics, and San Jose ranks as the NHL’s top prospect pool.
All that and more in the Daily!
Chicago Blackhawks Trade Rumors, News & Tidbits
Chicago Hockey Now: FINALLY! With just over 12 hours remaining until the start of training camp, the Blackhawks and Wyatt Kaiser reached an agreement. Kaiser signed a two-year, $3.4 million extension last night that runs through the 2026-27 season. Here’s a full breakdown of the deal and what likely kept the Blackhawks’ defenseman waiting for so long.
More CHN: ICYMI, here’s the Blackhawks’ full 53-player roster and schedule for training camp, which runs from September 18th through October 4th at Fifth Third Arena.
More CHN: With so many young players looking to make the full-time NHL leap, and only a few spots available, there’s sure to be plenty of drama over the next 19 days. Check out the Blackhawks’ top storylines and key position battles to watch during training camp.
Media day was yesterday, which led to some awesome Blackhawks content being posted on their social media pages. Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar are getting ready for big seasons.
NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now
The Athletic: Matthew Tkachuk has been a crucial piece of Florida’s success since being acquired from the Calgary Flames. But now the two-time Stanley Cup champion is in jeopardy of missing the first few months of the 2025-26 season for the Panthers.
USA Hockey: The staff has been revealed! Team USA announced its coaching staff yesterday for the 2026 Olympics in Italy, with John Hynes, David Quinn, and John Tortarella being named as assistant coaches under head coach Mike Sullivan. Mike Buckley will be the goaltending coach, while Mike King and Madison Nikkel will serve as video coaches.
San Jose Hockey Now: According to Elite Prospects, the San Jose Sharks have the top prospect pool in the NHL — even if Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith aren’t considered prospects anymore.
Boston Hockey Now: The Bruins will begin training camp this week without star forward David Pastrnak, who’s dealing with tendinitis.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Robby Fabbri signed a professional tryout agreement with the Pittsburgh Penguins, adding another body to an already crowded forward group.
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