Morning Bag Skate: 5-31-20

A daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news.

BLACKHAWKS

Blackhawks sign Chalupa to 2-year, $1.85 million contract (SCH)

How bad is Chicago’s collection of pro coaches? Let’s just say we’re partying like it’s 1999 (Chicago Sun-Times)

CENTRAL DIVISION

Blues alumni player poll: Best coach, uniform, prankster, enforcer and more (The Athletic)

And Justus for all? That’s the plan for Avalanche potential goalie of the future (The Athletic)

Predators’ Saros: How NHL’s smallest goalie plays bigger than everyone else (The Point)

Wild’s Mayhew named AHL MVP (Star Tribune)

Former Wild defenseman Mitchell still driven to succeed (Star Tribune)

Twin Cities trying to sell themselves as hosts for planned NHL revival (Star Tribune)

NHL

Is NHL’s return-to-play format bad? Maybe. Who cares? (SCH)

Rangers place Day on unconditional waivers to terminate contract (Blueshirt Banter)

Bolts Are Back: Behind the scenes of Lightning’s viral ‘Flying V’ video (The Athletic)

MGM submits proposal to NHL showcasing Vegas’ ability to be hub city (The Athletic)

HOCKEY WORLD

AHL: Kings will not renew contract of Reign coach Mike Stothers (LA Kings Insider)