The Chicago Blackhawks are strategically positioned with their goaltending tandem, balancing present stability and future potential. The Blackhawks have been in a rebuild, and one of the most important positions to figure out is the goaltending position.
Current Goaltending Landscape
As of January 2026, the Blackhawks' goaltending situation has seen some changes. Petr Mrazek, who had a stint with the Blackhawks, was traded to the Detroit Red Wings in March 2025 and then to the Anaheim Ducks in June 2025. During his time with the Blackhawks in the 2024-2025 season, Mrazek played 33 games, recording a 10-19-2 record with a 3.46 GAA and an .890 save percentage. Currently, Mrazek is with the Anaheim Ducks. Recently, Mrazek sustained an undisclosed injury during a game against the Blackhawks. Due to a lower-body injury, he was placed on injured reserve and was expected to miss approximately 2-3 weeks. As of January 2026, Mrazek has a 3-3-0 record through eight appearances with a 3.85 GAA and a .868 save percentage.
The Blackhawks acquired Spencer Knight in a trade with the Florida Panthers. Since joining the Blackhawks, Knight has provided stability in goal. Through 32 games this season, Knight has a .910 save percentage, 12.64 goals saved above average (GSAA), and 25.04 goals saved above expected (GSAx). As of January 2026, these statistics ranked him fifth in the league in GSAA and fourth in GSAx.
Arvid Soderblom signed a two-year contract with the Blackhawks with a $2.75 million cap hit. During the 2024-2025 season, Soderblom had a 10-18-7 record with an .898 save percentage.
Soderblom's Development and Role
Arvid Soderblom, born on August 19, 1999, in Gothenburg, Sweden, is a 6'3", 180-pound goaltender who catches left. He was signed as a free agent by the Blackhawks in 2021. Soderblom's current two-year contract reflects the Blackhawks' confidence in his potential as a reliable NHL goaltender.
Future Outlook
The Blackhawks see potential in their goaltending duo. Knight, at 24 years old, has 95 career starts and is aiming to solidify himself as a starting goalie. Soderblom, at 26 years old, is also striving to establish himself as a premier player. The Blackhawks hope that the competition between the two will lead to team success.
