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BLACKHAWKS
Can Vinnie Hinostroza repeat his 2021 performance in the future? (SCH)
Where will Brandon Hagel fit into future Blackhawks lineups? (SCH)
Number Munchers: Recapping the 2021 Blackhawks team performance (SCH)
The Blackhawks can look to Marian Hossa for how to handle Brent Seabrook, Andrew Shaw contracts this offseason (The Athletic)
Report: Blackhawks to sign 2020 first-round pick Lukas Reichel this summer (SCH) (Sun-Times)
What the Blackhawks are getting in new goalie Arvid Söderblom (The Athletic)
Let’s talk about Kirby Dach (SCH)
Young Guns Report: Final progress check for Blackhawks’ developing forwards (SCH)
Young Guns Report: Final progress check for Blackhawks’ developing defensemen (SCH)
“The best day in Finnish history”: How Kevin Lankinen and Team Finland shocked the Worlds (The Athletic)
Five offseason questions for the Blackhawks, including when to expect Toews news and the biggest needs for next season (Tribune)
Blackhawks to enter 2021 NHL Draft Lottery with 12th-best odds at No. 1 pick (SCH)
The Blackhawks have to find a new head coach (SCH)
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS
RECAP: Islanders 5, Penguins 3 (Lighthouse Hockey)
RECAP: Lightning 4, Panthers 0 (Raw Charge)
RECAP: Wild 3, Golden Knights 0 (Hockey Wilderness)
Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round schedule (NHL)
We’re on the outside and we’re looking in: A Blackhawks fans guide to the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs (SCH)
NHL
Luszczyszyn: NHL playoff officiating is an embarrassment we’ve accepted for too long (The Athletic)
Crosby has “zero doubt” about Penguins core (NHL)
Kadri appeal hearing for suspension on Thursday (NHL)
Oshie not looking for Kraken homecoming (NHL)
HOCKEY WORLD
NWHL announces sale of Metropolitan Riveters to BTM Partners, John Boynton (The Ice Garden)