Morning Bag Skate: 7-25-20

A daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news.

BLACKHAWKS

Crawford on Blackhawks’ postseason roster, per report (SCH)

Seabrook won’t play for Blackhawks in postseason (SCH)

Murphy hopes to be ready for Blackhawks despite groin injury (SCH)

Why DeBrincat had goal-scoring slump during regular season (SCH)

Building a baseball lineup with Blackhawks players (SCH)

Nylander may finally be ready for major role (The Athletic)

CENTRAL DIVISION

Q&A: Preds GM David Poile on impact of John Hynes, goalie competition (The Athletic)

Four goalies, one interesting pick for Wild’s finalize roster to Edmonton (Hockey Wilderness)

Sanford more than just ‘third wheel’ on Blues’ line with O’Reilly, Perron (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

Pavelski, Perry could be key to Stars playoff run after mediocre regular season (The Athletic)

NHL

Crosby returns to practice with Penguins (NHL)

Pastrnak, Kase to travel with Bruins heading into Cup Qualifiers (NHL)

Canadiens’ Kulak says he tested positive for COVID-19 (The Score)

Tippett sees bright future for Kraken, happy with Oilers (NHL)

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

A trip like no other: Hurricanes’ Smith prepares for bubble life (Canes Country)