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BLACKHAWKS
2022 Top 25 Under 25: Jalen Luypen soars to 13 (SCH)
Quiet moments rare but valuable for Kyle Davidson as he settles into Blackhawks’ GM role (Sun-Times)
2022 Top 25 Under 25: Sam Rinzel debuts at 14 (SCH)
2022 Top 25 Under 25: Nolan Allan moves up to 15 (SCH)
Blackhawks prospect guide: Scouting reports and expectations for 48 players (The Athletic)
2022 Top 25 Under 25: Colton Dach comes in at 16 (SCH)
Blackhawks Bits: A few rumblings on Patrick Kane trade talks (SCH)
2022 Top 25 Under 25: Michael Teply slides up to 17 (SCH)
2022 Top 25 Under 25: Jakub Galvas arrives at 18 (SCH)
Derek King comfortable in new role as assistant coach: “I have no ego about it” (Sun-Times)
Patrick Sharp, Troy Murray named TV analysts for Blackhawks 2022-23 broadcasts (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic) (NBC Sports Chicago)
2022 Top 25 Under 25: Landon Slaggert moves up to 19 (SCH)
2022 Top 25 Under 25: Ethan del Mastro jumps to 20 (SCH)
Blackhawks rank No. 13 in NHL pipeline rankings for 2022 (The Athletic)
2022 Top 25 Under 25: Ryder Rolston debuts at 21 (SCH)
2022 Top 25 Under 25: MacKenzie Entwistle down to 22 (SCH)
Colin Blackwell’s contract with Blackhawks is the latest height in journey from hockey’s brink (Sun-Times)
Pat Foley admits to “some butterflies” as the retired Blackhawks voice prepares for his 1st Cubs broadcast at Wrigley Field (Tribune)
NHL
Brannstrom signs 1-year deal with Senators (NHL)
Murray signs 1-year contract with Oilers (NHL)
Jets sign Gagner to one-year, $750k deal (TSN)
Canucks sign Miller to 7-year, $56 million deal (ESPN)
Oettinger signs 3-year contract with Stars (NHL)
Canadiens, Kirby Dach discussing potential four-year contract (Sportsnet)
Kulikov traded to Ducks by Wild (NHL)
Which NHL free agents are left, and where are they going? (ESPN)
Thompson, Sabres agree to 7-year extension (NHL)
Penguins coach agrees to 3-year extension (NHL)
Wild ink Steel to one-year, $825k deal (TSN)
Ranking the best under-23 NHL players and prospects: Who tops the list? (The Athletic)
Editor’s note: There are some Blackhawks on there
Golden Knights acquire G Hill from Sharks for draft pick (TSN)
Healthy Eichel eyes return to previous form (TSN)
Lightning sign D Myers to one-year extension (TSN)
Red Wings sign Zadina to three-year deal (TSN)
Golden Knights sign forward Phil Kessel to one-year contract (NHL)
Bill Daly believes NHL salary cap could rise significantly after 2023-24 season (Sportsnet)
World Cup of Hockey “on schedule” for 2024 (NHL)
Meier, Sharks yet to discuss contract (NHL)
HOCKEY WORLD
2022 Worlds: Gold medal game recap (The Ice Garden)
Hilary Knight breaks all-time points record at Worlds (The Ice Garden)
HDA founder Aliu signs deal with adidas Canada (ESPN)
Montreal PHF team announces name, jerseys (The Ice Garden)
PHF, ESPN+ renew broadcast agreement for two years (The Ice Garden)
Sarah Nurse on EA Sports cover history, women in hockey and judging “Drag Race” (ESPN)