Morning Bag Skate: 7-24-20

A daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news.

BLACKHAWKS

De Haan, Murphy, Toews return to practice (SCH)

Toews denies report he voted against NHL Return To Play plan, new CBA (SCH)

Blackhawks react to Seattle Kraken name, logo, sweater reveal (Chicago Sun-Times)

What went into Shaw’s announcement to return next season (The Athletic)

CENTRAL DIVISION

Stars’ shutdown line flexes offensive prowess, but top two trios need more ice time (Dallas Morning News)

Fast is fun, but is playing with Hintz and Gurianov a bad fit for Seguin? (The Athletic)

NHL

Release the Kraken! NHL Seattle picks mythical sea creature for long-awaited team name (The Seattle Times)

NHL Seattle’s long-awaited team name — the Kraken — drew mixed reviews. Here’s what fans had to say (The Seattle Times)

How Seattle’s NHL team became the Kraken (ESPN)

Canadiens’ Ouellet, Jets’ Bitetto say they tested positive for COVID-19 (Sportsnet)

A night in the NHL bubble: What players can expect when they arrive in Toronto (The Athletic)

Red Wings’ Zadina could see time in Czech league (Winging It In Motown)

Playoffs or No. 1 pick? For 16 teams, the best option is all about the odds (The Athletic)

Canadiens’ Romanov quarantining in Montreal after NHL overturns decision (Sportsnet)

Living with Stone, Krebs getting an assist adjusting to Vegas (The Athletic)