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Chicago Blackhawks cut 4 more players from official NHL roster

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Jack Sutherland
September 28, 2025 (8:50 PM)

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Make it 4 more players who the Chicago Blackhawks have included in their latest series of roster cuts as they work to trim down the final roster before the new year begins.

The work of Chicago Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson continues as he tries to trim down the roster before the 1st game of the year next month against the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers.

The latest round of roster cuts includes:

Gavin Hayes, F
Martin Misiak, F
Stanislav Berezhnoy, G
Jackson Cates, F

Hayes was taken with the 66th overall pick by the Blackhawks in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, and played 50 games last year with the AHL's Rockford IceHogs. He had 15 points (5G, 10A).

Misiak was taken with the 55th overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, and played 60 games with the OHL's Erie Otters last year, scoring 59 points (23G, 36A).

Berezhnoy was signed by the Blackhawks as an undrafted free agent and went 6-3-1 last year with SKA-Neva St. Petersburg of the VHL.

Cates has 20 games of NHL experience with the Philadelphia Flyers, and has been in the Blackhawks organization since signing a PTO with the Rockford IceHogs in December of 2023.

The Blackhawks won 4-2 vs. the divisional foe Blues on Saturday

The Blackhawks were on the ice against the divisional foe St. Louis Blues on Saturday night, and despite falling into a 2-0 hole, they roared back with 4 goals in the 3rd period, winning 4-2.

They're now 1-1 in exhibition play following their 3-2 loss to the former rival Red Wings earlier in the week.

They will play the Minnesota Wild in St. Paul on Sunday night.

Previously on Chicago Hockey Insider

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Chicago Blackhawks announce a surprise 2003 born player has made the official roster

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SEPTEMBRE 28 \| 173 ANSWERS Chicago Blackhawks cut 4 more players from official NHL roster Which waived Blackhawks player has the best chance to play in the NHL this year?
Gavin Hayes	84	48.6 %
Stanislav Berezhnoy	38	22 %
Martin Misiak	35	20.2 %
Jackson Cates	16	9.2 %
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Chicago Blackhawks cut 4 more players from official NHL roster

Make it 4 more players who the Chicago Blackhawks have included in their latest series of roster cuts as they work to trim down the final roster before the new year begins.

The Blackhawks won 4-2 vs. the divisional foe Blues on Saturday

Which waived Blackhawks player has the best chance to play in the NHL this year?