Morning Bag Skate: 4-5-21

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

BLACKHAWKS

Kurashev struggling with consistency, needs April revival (Sun-Times)

For rookie Ian Mitchell, a Pirates hat keeps alive the memories of his best friend (Sun-Times)

RECAPS: Predators 3, Blackhawks 0 (SCH) (On the Forecheck) (Tribune) (Sun-Times) (The Athletic)

Blackhawks acquire Hinostroza from Panthers (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)

Brandon Hagel placed in COVID-19 Protocol (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)

RECAPS: Hurricanes 4, Blackhawks 3 (SCH) (Canes Country) (Tribune) (Sun-Times) (The Athletic)

SCH Podcast: Musings on Madison, Episode 47 - Hawks holding on, early trade deadline talk (SCH)

DeBrincat reconstructed after a down season — and the numbers show it: “I’ve become a more complete player” (Tribune)

CENTRAL DIVISION

RECAPS: Red Wings 5, Lightning 1 (Winging it in Motown) (Raw Charge)

RECAP: Panthers 3, Blue Jackets 0 (The Cannon)

RECAPS: Hurricanes 1, Stars 0 (Canes Country) (Defending Big D)

NHL

Canucks up to SIXTEEN(!!!!!) players on COVID-19 list (NHL)

RECAP: Capitals 5, Devils 4 (NHL)

RECAP: Coyotes 3, Ducks 2 (NHL)

RECAP: Maple Leafs 4, Flames 2 (NHL)

HOCKEY WORLD

USA Hockey announces roster for 2021 Worlds (The Ice Garden)

The Boston Pride are Isobel Cup champions (The Ice Garden)

Q&A: Kendall Coyne Schofield on Blackhawks development, PWHPA, Red Stars ownership and more (The Athletic)