CHGO Blackhawks Mini Pod | How will the NHL’s rising salary cap IMPACT the Chicago Blackhawks in 2026 Free Agency?

Jack Eichel, Connor McDavid, Kirill Kaprizov and Kyle Connor has signed contract extensions with their respective teams, and it could have major ripple effects across the NHL — including for the Chicago Blackhawks. With 2026 free agency shaping up to be a pivotal moment for Chicago’s rebuild, how does the changing face of free agency impact what GM Kyle Davidson can do? From Connor Bedard’s future cap hit to potential big-name targets, the CHGO Blackhawks crew — Jay Zawaski and Mario Tirabassi — break down every angle.

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