Prospects head to Chicago for two-game Blackhawks showcase

The 21-player roster carries three first-round picks.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 81 min read

Before training camp begins, prospects will report for two practice sessions and then travel to Chicago for two games ag Via @StLouisBlues on X

What happened: Practices are scheduled for Sept. 12 and 13 at 10:45 a.m. at Centene Community Ice Center. The games follow Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. and Sept. 15 at 4 p.m. at USG Arena.

Why it matters: The showcase offers two evaluations against another NHL prospect pool before veterans arrive. Both practices are free and open to the public.

By the numbers: The roster includes 12 forwards, seven defensemen and two goalies. Its three first-round selections span the 2024, 2025 and 2026 drafts.

What to watch: Main camp opens Sept. 17, with group assignments still to come. Neither showcase game will have a radio broadcast or stream.

Sources

@StLouisBlues 2026-09-08T19:23:14.680827+00:00

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