Morning Bag Skate: 3-19-21

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news.

BLACKHAWKS

RECAPS: Lightning 4, Blackhawks 2 (SCH) (Raw Charge) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)

Bowman “actively having conversations” about trade possibilities (Sun-Times)

SCH Podcast: Musings on Madison, Episode 45 - Blackhawks’ ongoing battle with sustaining multi-goal leads (SCH)

Toews update: Stan Bowman says Blackhawks captain “seems in good spirits” (Sun-Times)

Ian Mitchell gets a chance to show Lightning reflexes (Sun-Times)

Zadorov and Mitchell bring different elements to the team. But do they complement each other? (Tribune)

Blackhawks not seeking rentals at deadline (NHL)

Practice updates: Slavin signs, 2021 Draft on schedule (SCH)

The Ides of March Are Upon Us (SCH)

Prospect Report: Reichel, other 2020 prospects continue to shine (SCH)

Dach’s return will improve — but further complicate — Blackhawks’ center situation (Sun-Times)

RECAPS: Panthers 6, Blackhawks 3 (SCH) (Tribune) (Sun-Times) (The Athletic)

RECAPS: Panthers 4, Blackhawks 2 (SCH) (Litter Box Cats) (Tribune) (Sun-Times) (The Athletic)

CENTRAL DIVISION

RECAPS: Blue Jackets 3, Hurricanes 2 (The Cannon) (Canes Country)

RECAP: Predators 2, Panthers 1 (On the Forecheck)

RECAPS: Red Wings 3, Stars 2 (Winging it in Motown) (Defending Big D)

Tortorella denies benching Laine (NHL)

NHL

RECAP: Bruins 4, Sabres 1 (NHL)

RECAP: Devils 3, Penguins 2 (NHL)

RECAP: Flyers 4, Islanders 3 (NHL)

RECAP: Oilers 2, Jets 1 (NHL)

RECAP: Avalanche 5, Wild 1 (NHL)

RECAP: Ducks 3, Coyotes 2 (NHL)

Hall could be traded by Sabres (NHL)

HOCKEY WORLD

NWHL rosters announced for playoffs (The Ice Garden)

Meet Chyne Lewis, a Chicago-area teen and Black Girl Hockey Club awardee with eyes on the future (The Athletic)

Inside an NHL dressing room: Longing for the giddy chirping, awkward silence and off-beat interviews (The Athletic)