Daily Blackhawks news and notables from around the league.

• Recaps and reflection from the beats... [Tribune] [Sun-Times] [CSN] [ESPN]
• and the blogs. [Fifth Feather] [Blackhawks DL] [Third Man In]
• Bartl's boxing. [Cheer The Anthem]
• No, fatigue isn't an excuse. [Tribune] [Madhouse Enforcer]
• Carcillo needs consistency in his game and is going to avail us with his music tastes. [Tribune] [Sun-Times]
• Jonathan Toews is quite good and getting better. [blackhawks.nhl.com]
• The history of the anthem at Blackhawks games. [CSN]
• The Vegas trip helped them regroup for the California swing. [CSN]
• Friedman's latest 30 Thoughts. [CBC]
• The Caps and the Stars lead the league in hit exaggerating at home. [Copper&Blue]
• DGB looks at potential problems in the next CBA. [Down Goes Brown]
• ETA: Cimaglia breaks down the roller coaster. [MyFoxChicago]