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Blackhawks Unveil Jersey Numbers for New Roster Additions

Chicago Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks have made significant strides this off-season, bolstering their roster with several new players. Fans are now eager to see how these fresh faces will bring their skills to the ice, and the team has revealed the jersey numbers that these newcomers will don in the upcoming season.

Leading the charge is Bowen Byram, the Blackhawks’ top off-season acquisition, who will wear No. 24. This marks a departure from the No. 4 he wore during his tenures with the Colorado Avalanche and Buffalo Sabres. The last player to sport No. 24 for Chicago was Jaycob Megna in the 2023-24 season, making Byram’s choice a nod to the franchise’s recent history.

Another notable addition, Jordan Greenway, will take the ice in No. 12, the same number he wore while with the Sabres. Previously, Sacha Boisvert held No. 12 for the Blackhawks but will be transitioning to No. 90 this season, allowing Greenway to maintain his identity in his new surroundings.

Cole Smith is set to continue wearing No. 22, a number he became familiar with during his time with the Vegas Golden Knights last season. The previous holder of this number for the Blackhawks was Joey Anderson, who wore it during the 2024-25 season.

Veteran defenseman Ian Cole will don No. 28 for the Blackhawks, taking over from Andre Burakovsky, who was traded to the Ottawa Senators earlier this off-season. Cole’s experience and leadership will be crucial as he integrates into the team.

Lastly, exciting prospect Roman Kantserov will wear No. 80, a number he has not worn before. Last season, he sported No. 8 for Metallurg Magnitogorsk, but with that number currently held by Ryan Donato in Chicago, Kantserov will make history as just the second player to wear No. 80 for the Blackhawks, following Antoine Vermette during the 2014-15 season.

With these new numbers revealed, the anticipation builds for what promises to be an exciting season ahead for the Blackhawks and their fans.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.

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