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This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news.
BLACKHAWKS
Number Munchers: Analyzing the Blackhawks’ first four games (SCH)
Practice updates: Soderberg arrives, Pirri on waivers (SCH)
SCH Podcast: Musings on Madison, Episode 36 — Recapping the Blackhawks’ 0-3-1 start (SCH)
Kane, Keith say Blackhawks still have playoff potential — because there’s nothing else they can say (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks players get creative to make a difference: “Little things can help” (The Athletic)
Kurashev’s autumn in Switzerland fueled his Blackhawks breakthrough (Sun-Times)
(Blackhawks prospect) Isaak Phillips prepares for first pro camp (Sudbury Star)
RECAPS: Panthers 5, Blackhawks 4 (OT) (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
Lankinen debuts as Blackhawks take small step in right direction (The Athletic)
10 moments that almost made the difference in Blackhawks’ 5-4 OT loss (Tribune)
Blackhawks limiting themselves by limiting Kubalik’s ice time (again) (SCH)
CENTRAL DIVISION
RECAPS: Lightning 3, Blue Jackets 2 (Raw Charge) (The Cannon)
Red Wings place Gagner, Merrill on COVID-19 protocol list (Winging it in Motown)
Vatrano gives Panthers 5-4 OT win over Blackhawks (Litter Box Cats)
Hurricanes games through Jan. 23 postponed, training facilities closed (Canes Country)
RECAPS: Red Wings 3, Blue Jackets 2 (The Cannon) (Winging it in Motown)
Predators-Hurricanes game postponed due to COVID-19 (On the Forecheck)
RECAPS: Hurricanes 4, Predators 2 (Canes Country) (On the Forecheck)
NHL
RECAP: Islanders 4, Devils 1 (NHL)
RECAP: Kings 4, Avalanche 2 (NHL)
RECAP: Bruins 5, Flyers 4 (OT) (NHL)
RECAP: Canadiens 7, Canucks 3 (NHL)
Caps fined 100k by NHL for violating COVID protocols; Kuznetsov, Orlov, Ovechkin, Samsonov involved (Japers’ Rink)
Ovechkin, 3 others out 4 games for protocol (NHL)
RECAP: Oilers 3, Leafs 1 (NHL)
RECAP: Sharks 2, Blues 1 (NHL)
RECAP: Golden Knights 5, Coyotes 2 (NHL)
HOCKEY WORLD
2021 NWHL Season Preview (The Ice Garden)
AHL’s dire financial situation leaves players “begging” for help (NY Post)