The Chicago Blackhawks have one of the strongest prospect pools in the NHL. It is not difficult to understand why, as they have been rebuilding for multiple years now. As a result, they have brought in several exciting youngsters who have the potential to become long-term parts of their future. 

One specific Blackhawks prospect who fans should be excited about is forward Oliver Moore. The 2023 first-round pick has the potential to become a good NHL player, and the prospect of him having a breakout season for the Blackhawks in 2025-26 is certainly there.

After signing his entry-level contract with the Blackhawks in late March, Moore left a solid first impression with the Original Six club. In nine games with the Blackhawks in 2024-25, the Minnesota native recorded four assists. Overall, the young forward had a nice start to his NHL career and did not look out of place in the slightest. 

Moore's play at the collegiate level also shows that he possesses good upside. In 38 games during the 2024-25 season with the University of Minnesota, he posted 12 goals, 21 assists, 33 points, and a plus-13 rating. This was after he had nine goals and 24 assists in 39 games with the school during his freshman year. 

With the Blackhawks not making too many additions to their forward group this off-season, Moore should have a real shot at making their NHL roster out of training camp. If he does, it would not be surprising if we see him take a nice step forward in his development in 2025-26. When looking at Chicago's roster, he could become a real answer for their top nine in the near future, and it will be fascinating to see if he breaks out next season because of it. 

Ex-Blackhawks Defender Still Looking For New HomeDuring this past off-season, the Chicago Blackhawks signed defenseman TJ Brodie to a two-year contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $3.75 million. The hope was that the veteran blueliner would provide their top four with a nice boost. 

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