Jack’s Daily: Game 7 Awaits; Soderblom Backstops Sweden; USA’s First Win
The 2026 IIHF World Championship is off and running in Switzerland, with each of the 16 participating countries playing its first two games of the tournament over the weekend. After a tough start on Friday for the United States and Sweden, the countries that feature six of the seven Chicago Blackhawks representatives, both bounced back with lopsided victories to get in the ‘W’ column. More in the links for the latest updates from the World Championship.
Around the league, Game 7 between Montreal and Buffalo awaits, Sidney Crosby pushed for Macklin Celebrini to remain Canada’s captain, and more changes to Toronto’s front office. All that & more in the Daily! Blackhawks Offseason, News & Trade Rumors Chicago Hockey Now: ICYMI — Blackhawks 2024 third-round pick Jack Pridham and the Kitchener Rangers won the OHL Title after defeating the Barrie Colts 4-1 in the league’s Championship Series.
So, what comes next for Pridham? Will he turn pro, or does he transition to college hockey? Speaking of Pridham, his father, Brandon, who was an assistant general manager for the Toronto Maple Leafs, will not return with the organization next season.
The Leafs also let go of assistant general manager Derek Clancy. Brandon served as a salary cap specialist for Toronto. pic.
twitter. com/A6RrDs7uEM — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) May 17, 2026 In World Championship news, the United States earned its first victory of the tournament on Sunday, defeating Great Britain 5-1. Team USA is now 1-1 after falling 3-1 to Switzerland, the host country, on Friday.