Morning Bag Skate: 10-19-20

A daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news.

BLACKHAWKS

Blackhawks, Strome slowly work on contract (The Athletic)

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

CENTRAL DIVISION

What Bonino can bring to Wild (Hockey Wilderness)

Why a Laine trade is especially bad idea for Jets right now (The Athletic)

‘We are not the same team’: Predators are tougher, but have they improved? (The Athletic)

NHL

What does Thornton’s departure say about state of Sharks franchise? (The Athletic)

Coyotes seek to become Cup contender under new GM Armstrong (NHL)

Ducks add Shattenkirk as veteran voice in bid for playoff return (NHL)

How will Oilers coach Tippett deploy Puljujarvi? (The Athletic)

New Capitals goalie Lundqvist takes in sights, sounds of DC (NHL)

Thornton gets advice from NHL legend Montana before joining Toronto (NHL)

Sharks move on without Thornton after free agent leaves for Maple Leafs (NHL)

HOCKEY WORLD

Why is Oilers prospect Konovalov no longer starting in KHL? (The Athletic)