Blackhawk Up Roundtable: 2025-26 Blackhawks season predictions

The long offseason is over. Training camp has come and gone. The Chicago Blackhawks have set their opening night lineup and are ready to start the season against the Florida Panthers tomorrow night. To get you ready for another season, our staff has made their predictions for the 2025-26 Blackhawks season. Be sure you’re sticking with us throughout the year for the best Blackhawks coverage around.

Who Will Lead the Blackhawks in Goals?

Greg Boysen: Connor Bedard (36)
Todd Welter: Connor Bedard (35)
Jim Lynch: Connor Bedard (35)
Jeff Maroon: Connor Bedard (35)
Kyle Bokota: Connor Bedard (34)
Ty Glenn: Frank Nazar & Connor Bedard (30)

Who Will Lead the Blackhawks in Points?

Greg: Connor Bedard (89)
Todd: Connor Bedard (80)
Jim: Connor Bedard (80)
Jeff: Connor Bedard (89)
Kyle: Connor Bedard (80)
Ty: Connor Bedard (82)

How Many Goals & Points Will Frank Nazar Have This Season?

Greg: 27 goals, 60 points
Todd: 24 goals, 54 points
Jim: 20 goals, 60 points
Jeff: 31 goals, 67 points
Kyle: 27 goals, 59 points
Ty: 30 goals, 45 points

Who is the One Player You’re Most Excited to See This Season?

Greg: I’m looking forward to seeing Artyom Levshunov's progress over 82 games.
Todd: Sam Rinzel, can he be the No. 1 defenseman he has already shown flashes of?
Jeff: Spencer Knight. He has had the summer to adapt to being in Chicago. I think he can be a vocal leader with this team, especially based on some of his comments early at training camp.
Jeff: Sam Rinzel
Kyle: Connor Bedard. As easy as it is to pick him, I believe that we are going to see him quiet the doubters this season and continue his growth towards superstardom.
Ty: Frank Nazar

Outside of Teuvo Teravainen & Lukas Reichel, will the Blackhawks have any other Olympians?

Greg: No
Todd: Bedard for Canada if he is scoring well. Nazar, I think Nazar’s overall offensive game and success in other world tournaments earn him a spot on the roster.
Jim: Connor Bedard
Jeff: Connor Bedard
Kyle: Unfortunately, no, Nazar will be the closest for Team USA, but I think there are just too many established American forwards for him to jump into the lineup.
Ty: I think Alex Vlasic and Frank Nazar will make Team USA’s roster. Connor Bedard will make Team Canada’s roster.

What is Your Bold Prediction for the Blackhawks Season?

Greg: Teuvo Teravainen will set a career high in points.
Todd: The Blackhawks won’t finish dead last in the Central Division.
Jim: The Blackhawks will not finish in last place in the Central Division.
Jeff: Blackhawks finish seventh in the Central. If the Nashville Predators have a slow start, then we could see them move their over-30 veterans like Roman Josi, Ryan O'Reilly, Jonathan Marchessault, and Steven Stamkos.
Kyle: Spencer Knight will defy the odds and finish the season above a .910 save percentage.
Ty: The Blackhawks will finish the season under 35 wins. Hoping for some sign of improvement under head coach Jeff Blashill.