Which ‘Impact Wingers’ Should the Blackhawks Target?
The Blackhawks have reportedly bought in on bringing ‘impact wingers’ into the organization. With Connor Bedard and Anton Frondell looking likely to be the one-two punch up the middle for the Blackhawks, the team will look to surround them with high-level wingers. David Pagnotta: Re Blackhawks: I think they're gonna look at bringing in two impact wingers for this team, one that plays with Connor Bedard, one that plays with Anton Frondell – DFO Rundown (4/22) — NHL Rumour Report (@NHLRumourReport) April 25, 2026 Some of these options may already be on the roster.
Frank Nazar , for example, has spent time both on the wing and as a center. His talent is conducive to a top-six forward, so sticking him as the third-line center doesn’t seem to be the long-term plan. Going out and getting talent is much more convoluted than the social media GMs make it seem.
There has to be a willing suitor with real motives. Whether it’s via trade, offer sheet, or free agency, the team can explore any avenue effectively. If they can’t find anything they like, they may leave the offseason empty-handed yet again.
If not, here are some realistic impact wingers the Blackhawks should consider bringing in. Brady Tkachuk This option is the most far-fetched, though not entirely impossible. Tkachuk just wrapped up a winless playoff campaign where he severely underperformed.
He failed to log a single point and was an overall negative influence on the Senators’ performance. Brady Tkachuk in Round 1: – 0 goals – 0 assists – 0 points – -4 rating – 13 PIMs – 1 series-opening fight that ended up being a wash #GoSensGo — NHL News (@PuckReportNHL) April 25, 2026 Many have questioned his commitment to the Senators since the Olympic break . It’s possible that, like the Patriot he seemed to be during the Milan games, Tkachuk would want to play for an American team.
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