Morning Bag Skate: 5-6-20

A daily open tread to talk about the latest hockey news and stories.

BLACKHAWKS

Story stream: Blackhawks fire McDonough, search for new president (SCH)

Can sports return soon? A Chicago doctor digs into complicated question (The Athletic)

CENTRAL DIVISION

Predators’ Ekholm back in Sweden, unsure when or how he’ll return to US (The Tennessean)

Molly’s margaritas: The adult beverage of choice for Blues spouses, fans (The Athletic)

NHL

LeBrun: Q&A with Seattle GM Ron Francis on coaching criteria, bar set by Vegas (The Athletic)

Penguins GM Rutherford says trading Jarry or Murray might be inevitable (The Athletic)

Panthers sign 2018 1st-rounder Denisenko (Litter Box Cats)

Killorn interviews Lightning teammates, raises money for charity with ‘Doc Talk’ (PHT)

Flyers, Sixers set to offer ticket refunds (PHT)

Viewers Club: Lemieux’s 5-goal outburst at Madison Square Garden (ESPN)