Morning Bag Skate: 11-12-19

The Blackhawks signed defenseman prospect Alec Regula to a three-year entry-level contract Monday. Chicago is off until Wednesday when they visit the Golden Knights in Las Vegas.

BLACKHAWKS

Three takeaways from Blackhawks’ weekend split (SCH)

Blackhawks gave up 57 shots to Toronto, but what matters right now is 2 points (The Athletic)

Blackhawks sign prospect Alec Regula to 3-year deal (SCH)

Blackhawks NCAA report: Evan Barratt dazzles with backhanded goal (SCH)

CENTRAL DIVISION

‘If I don’t get brought up like that, I’m probably not here’: How country music helped lead Matt Duchene to Nashville (The Athletic)

NHL

Coyotes sign GM John Chayka to long-term extension (Five For Howling)

Blue Jackets’ Foligno suspended 3 games for hit (The Athletic)

RECAP: Coyotes recover for shootout victory against Capitals (NHL)

RECAP: Hurricanes score 8, defeat Senators to end 4-game skid (NHL)

HOCKEY WORLD

Sportsnet fires Don Cherry for immigrant comments (Sportsnet)

Vaclav Nedomansky’s Hall of Fame journey started with a secret dash to freedom in 1974 (The Athletic)

QMJHL: Remi Poirier makes 27 saves, Olympiques blank Islanders (Sportsnet)

WHL: Centazzo, Blazers beat Rockets to extend win streak (Sportsnet)