
Contract Landscape Across the NHL
With the July 1 deadline looming, the Dallas Stars, Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks are weighing the steps needed to keep their emerging stars under contract.
Jun 24, 2026
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With the July 1 deadline looming, the Dallas Stars, Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks are weighing the steps needed to keep their emerging stars under contract.

The Chicago Blackhawks are exploring free‑agency and trade options to add a seasoned left‑handed defenseman, aiming to provide leadership for a talented but inexperienced blue line while preserving roughly $40 million in cap space for Connor Bedard’s upcoming contract.