Morning Bag Skate: 10-16-20

A daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news.

BLACKHAWKS

What league sources are saying about Blackhawks (The Athletic)

Where could Zadorov fit into Blackhawks’ lineup? (SCH)

CENTRAL DIVISION

Kaut’s mission to make Avalanche not deterred by difficult circumstances (The Athletic)

Bowness 1-on-1: Stars playoff run, Bishop’s health & team’s future (The Athletic)

What are the Predators getting in Cousins, Kunin, Richardson? (The Athletic)

NHL

Exposing lies of NHL free agency (ESPN)

DeAngelo agrees to 2-year, $9.6 million extension with Rangers (Blueshirt Banter)

Georgiev re-signs with Rangers on 2-year, $4.85 million contract (Blueshirt Banter)

Dadonov signs 3-year, $15 million contract with Senators (Silver Seven)

Thornton not ruling out return to Sharks, per report (NHL)

NHL prospect rankings: Wheeler’s top 10 goalies, post-2020 draft edition (The Athletic)

NHL prospect rankings: Wheeler’s top 50, post-2020 draft edition (The Athletic)

HOCKEY WORLD

Zamboni catches fire at Rochester rink (The Score)

‘The NWHL has reignited that fire in me:’ Elena Orlando on her 5 seasons in NWHL (The Ice Garden)

NWHL: Riveters acquire Babstock from Six for 2 draft picks (The Ice Garden)

NCAA names women’s Frozen Four host sites from 2023-26 (The Ice Garden)