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Chicago has signed Jiri Felcman to a three-year, entry-level contract worth $996,667 AAV.

Felcman was a third-round pick of the Blackhawks in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft that has earned a three-year, entry-level contract. The 20-year-old Czech forward had 20 points (3G / 17A) this season in 52 games with the Langnau Tigers (Swiss-A).

Jiri Felcman
Knight will start in Philadelphia on Thursday.

Knight was solid in his previous outing, saving 30 of 33 shots (.909 SV%), but came up short in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Nashville Predators. That said, the 24-year-old Knight, who has been serviceable all season in Chicago, has been reliable since returning from the Olympic break, posting a 2.71 GAA and .913 SV%, but unfortunately, it has not translated into a winning record: 2-3-3 in eight games. The Blackhawks enter Thursday's contest as +145 road underdogs against a Philadelphia Flyers team that has points in six of its last seven games (5-1-1).

Spencer Knight
Boisvert is expected to make his NHL debut on Thursday in Philadelphia.

Boisvert was drafted 18th overall by Chicago in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft and has since signed a three-year, entry-level contract. The 19-year-old forward had a successful 2025-26 campaign at the collegiate level, scoring 17 points (3G / 14A) in 26 games with Boston University.

Sacha Boisvert
Knight is in the starter's crease at Chicago's morning skate.

Knight was solid in his previous outing, saving 30 of 33 shots (.909 SV%), but came up short in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Nashville Predators. That said, the 24-year-old Knight, who has been serviceable all season in Chicago, has been reliable since returning from the Olympic break, posting a 2.71 GAA and .913 SV%, but unfortunately, it has not translated into a winning record: 2-3-3 in eight games. The Blackhawks enter Thursday's contest as +145 road underdogs against a Philadelphia Flyers team that has points in six of its last seven games (5-1-1).

Spencer Knight
Soderblom will start on Long Island on Tuesday.

Soderblom was outstanding in his previous outing, saving 45 of 49 shots (.918 SV%), but did not receive enough goal support in a one-sided affair, losing 4-1 to the Colorado Avalanche. The 26-year-old Swedish goalie has allowed four or more goals in three of four games this month (1-2-1), but has a serviceable 3.01 GAA and .902 SV%. The Blackhawks enter Tuesday's contest as +143 road underdogs against a New York Islanders team that has scored three or fewer goals in six consecutive games (3-3-0).

Arvid Soderblom
Frondell is expected to make his NHL debut on Long Island on Tuesday.

Frondell was the No.3 overall pick in 2025 and just finished his season in the SHL, where he led Djurgårdens IF and all SHL rookies in goals (20). He became the fourth 18-year-old in league history to score at least 20 goals in a season, joining Thomas Sandstrom, Markus Naslund and Daniel Sedin. Frondell could make his NHL debut as soon as Tuesday vs. the Islanders.

Anton Frondell
Frondell is expected to make his NHL debut vs. the Islanders on Tuesday.

Frondell was the No.3 overall pick in 2025 and just finished his season in the SHL, where he led Djurgårdens IF and all SHL rookies in goals (20). He became the fourth 18-year-old in league history to score at least 20 goals in a season, joining Thomas Sandstrom, Markus Naslund and Daniel Sedin. Frondell could make his NHL debut as soon as Tuesday vs. the Islanders.

Anton Frondell
Boisvert is expected to make his NHL Debut on Thursday vs. Philadelphia.

Boisvert was drafted 18th overall by Chicago in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft and has since signed a three-year, entry-level contract. The 19-year-old forward had a successful 2025-26 campaign at the collegiate level, scoring 17 points (3G / 14A) in 26 games with Boston University.

Sacha Boisvert
Soderblom is in the starter's crease at Tuesday's morning skate.

Soderblom was outstanding in his previous outing, saving 45 of 49 shots (.918 SV%), but did not receive enough goal support in a one-sided affair, losing 4-1 to the Colorado Avalanche. The 26-year-old Swedish goalie has allowed four or more goals in three of four games this month (1-2-1), but has a serviceable 3.01 GAA and .902 SV%. The Blackhawks enter Tuesday's contest as +143 road underdogs against a New York Islanders team that has scored three or fewer goals in six consecutive games (3-3-0).

Arvid Soderblom
The Blackhawks have recalled Anton Frondell Djurgårdens IF.

Frondell was the No.3 overall pick in 2025 and just finished his season in the SHL, where he led Djurgårdens IF and all SHL rookies in goals (20). He became the fourth 18-year-old in league history to score at least 20 goals in a season, joining Thomas Sandstrom, Markus Naslund and Daniel Sedin. Frondell could make his NHL debut as soon as Tuesday vs. the Islanders.

Anton Frondell
Soderblom will start against the Avalanche on Friday.

Soderblom has not played in nearly two weeks, but he will return to the crease in the tail end of back-to-back, on Friday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 26-year-old Soderblom has allowed four or more goals on three of his last four starts (1-2-1), but has a 22-save shutout in his only victory of the four. The Blackhawks enter Friday's contest as sizable +249 home underdogs against a league-leading Colorado Avalanche team that has scored just four goals in its last three games (0-2-1).

Arvid Soderblom