Morning Bag Skate: 8-25-20

A daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news.

BLACKHAWKS

Colliton safe as Blackhawks’ coach, but pressure is on entering third year (Chicago Sun-Times)

Why Toews was Blackhawks’ most valuable forward in postseason (SCH)

Why Maatta was Blackhawks’ most valuable defenseman in postseason (SCH)

CENTRAL DIVISION

RECAP: Stars rally past Avalanche with 5 straight goals, extend series lead (Defending Big D)

Blues’ Steen says injury occurred before camp; plans to return for 16th NHL season (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

Predators loan Tolvanen to Jokerit for start of 2020-21 season (On The Forecheck)

The ‘Predators Way’: Nashville must embrace its hard-working past to win (The Athletic)

Jets’ offseason: An updated look at who could stay and who could go (The Athletic)

Examining Wild’s options: What to do about a complicated goalie situation? (The Athletic)

NHL

RECAP: Varlamov, Islanders shut out Flyers in Game 1 (Lighthouse Hockey)

Svechnikov should be healthy for start of next season with Hurricanes (NHL)

‘There is already interest’: Trade talks have started for Penguins’ Murray, Jarry (The Athletic)

Gaudreau, Ward want to be part of Flames’ future after playoff exit (NHL)

Fabbri signs 2-year extension with Red Wings (Winging It In Motown)

HOCKEY WORLD

Top 25 Under 25: No. 5 Victoria Bach (The Ice Garden)