This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news.
BLACKHAWKS
Breaking down Blackhawks’ salary cap, expansion draft effects of Brent Seabrook’s retirement (Sun-Times)
RECAPS: Blackhawks 4, Stars 2 (SCH) (Defending Big D) (Tribune) (Sun-Times) (The Athletic)
One year later, Blackhawks reflect on March 11, 2020 — the night COVID-19 took over (Sun-Times)
2013 Blackhawks vs. 2016 Penguins: Who would win the showdown of mini-dynasties? (The Athletic) I’m offering my own reaction to this article: here
SCH Podcast: Musings on Madison, Episode 44 – Breaking down the Blackhawks’ highs and lows (SCH)
What we’re hearing about the Blackhawks a month out from the trade deadline (The Athletic)
Dach says he’s “ahead of schedule” in his recovery from a broken wrist but is taking a patient approach (Tribune) (Sun-Times)
RECAPS: Stars 6, Blackhawks 1 (SCH) (Defending Big D) (Tribune) (Sun-Times) (The Athletic)
CENTRAL DIVISION
Tortorella denies benching Laine (NHL)
Blue Jackets trade Veini Vehvilainen to Maple Leafs for Mikko Lehtonen (The Cannon)
RECAPS: Hurricanes 5, Predators 1 (Canes Country) (On the Forecheck)
RECAP: Panthers 5, Blue Jackets 4 (The Cannon)
RECAP: Red Wings 6, Lightning 4 (Winging it in Motown) (Raw Charge)
Lightning announce fans will return on March 13 (Raw Charge)
NHL
RECAP: Golden Knights 5, Blues 4 (NHL)
RECAP: Wild 4, Coyotes 0 (NHL)
RECAP: Oilers 6, Senators 2 (NHL)
RECAP: Avalanche 2, Kings 0 (NHL)
RECAP: Sharks 6, Ducks 0 (NHL)
NHL announces new seven-year deal with ESPN, Walt Disney Company (SCH)
HOCKEY WORLD
Meet Chyne Lewis, a Chicago-area teen and Black Girl Hockey Club awardee with eyes on the future (The Athletic)
2021 Secret Dream Gap Tour recap: Chicago (The Ice Garden)
Inside an NHL dressing room: Longing for the giddy chirping, awkward silence and off-beat interviews (The Athletic)
Black Girl Hockey Club scholarships add to group’s legacy (The Ice Garden)