Taige Harding

December 2025 –  Through 13 games, Harding has two points which is a step back from last year, but the 25 PIMs and steady minutes show how he is being used. Harding is leaned on as a defensive anchor, primarily killing plays, winning battles along the boards, and giving his partners space to move the puck. His lack of offense does not look like a red flag because that’s never been his role at the pro level. He is the type of defender who can make a consistent impact without needing the puck in the offensive zone. Puneet Sharma

June 2025 – Harding completed his NCAA season with 37 games played, scoring two goals and adding 12 assists and 46 penalty minutes. He earned his entry level contract with Chicago, signing a two-year deal. Harding projects as a hulking, bottom-four presence who won’t help your fantasy team offensively, but could contribute in the hits, blocks and penalty minutes. We will get a chance to see how he acclimates to professional hockey as he lines up in Rockford in the fall. Alex Wyatt

July 2021 – The Chicago Blackhawks drafted Harding in the third round (91st overall) in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. Mark Henry