Connor Bedard and goalie Spencer Knight are two players with whom the 'Hawks can begin contract extension talks this summer.

NHL free agency began on Tuesday, and the Chicago Blackhawks kicked off the week with a trade. The Blackhawks announced Tuesday morning that the team has re-acquired forward Sam Lafferty in a trade with the Buffalo Sabres.

For the second straight offseason, Hollidaysburg native Sam Lafferty is on the move, and back to a familiar city. The Chicago Blackhawks announced Tuesday they’ve acquired the 30-year-old forward from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick.