Morning Bag Skate: Blackhawks host Sabres

The Chicago Blackhawks seek their first win of 2017 when they host the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday at United Center.

HAWKS

**Hossa to return vs. Sabres (SCH)

**St. Louis won a game, but the Hawks — and Cubs — still run things (Sun Times)

**Motte’s reassignment to AHL makes sense for Hawks (SCH)

**Bobby Hull representing the Hawks is an embarrassment (SCH)

CENTRAL DIVISION

**RECAP: Top line powers Jets past Panthers (NHL.com)

**RECAP: Stars fall again in OT, to Canadiens (Defending Big D)

**RECAP: Avs fall to Flames, drop fifth straight (Mile High Hockey)

NHL

**Bruins legend, Hall of Famer Milt Schmidt dies at 98 (Stanley Cup of Chowder)

**Electrical current machine helps NHL players stay in top shape (Washington Post)

**RECAP: Lundqvist propels Rangers past Flyers (NHL.com)

**RECAP: Miller, Canucks shut out Coyotes (NHL.com)

HOCKEY WORLD

**World Juniors: Terry’s 3-goal shootout leads USA to gold-medal game (PHT)

**World Juniors: Canada bests Sweden in semis (SBN)