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BLACKHAWKS
Meet the new Blackhawks: Hmm, I wonder what Nick Foligno wwas brought in to do? (SCH)
Musings on Madison, Episode 129 – Emergency episode on the death of Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz (SCH)
Rocky Wirtz articles (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic) (NHL) (ESPN)
Blackhawks sign Samuel Savoie to entry-level contract (SCH)
Meet the new Blackhawks: Is Taylor Hall still a top-line player? (SCH)
Lazerus: Connor Bedard’s parents cope with universal – yet unique – emotions (The Athletic)
Kurashev signs two-year contract following arbitration (SCH) (Sun-Times) (NBC Sports Chicago)
Ryan Donato ready to “fill whatever role necessary” in Blackhawks’ forward lineup (Sun-Times)
The Friday Show: Mark Lazerus of The Athletic (SCH)
Connor Bedard and Oliver Moore are featured in a behind-the-scenes NHL draft special that premieres on Friday (Tribune)
Nick Foligno is determined to create a safe space for Bedard to flourish (NBC Sports Chicago)
What are the Blackhawks getting in No. 93 pick Jiri Felcman? (SCH)
Blackhawks prospect Frank Nazar’s “got something to prove” this season (The Athletic)
Kurashev, Blackhawks likely heading to arbitration (NBC Sports Chicago)
What are the Blackhawks getting in No. 67 pick Nick Lardis? (SCH)
Connor Bedard signs with Blackhawks (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)
What are the Blackhawks getting in No. 55 pick Martin Misiak? (SCH)
Why Blackhawks relinquished Kane, Toews’ leadership but wanted Foligno, Perry’s leadership (Sun-Times)
Powers Points: What I learned about Connor Bedard at development camp (The Athletic)
What are the Blackhawks getting in No. 44 pick Roman Kantserov? (SCH)
There are indications that Jonathan Toews is retiring (SCH)
What are the Blackhawks getting in No. 35 pick Adam Gajan? (SCH)
What are the Blackhawks getting in No. 19 overall pick Oliver Moore? (SCH)
NHL NEWS
Aho gets 8-year contract with Hurricanes (NHL)
Murray to go on long-term IR for Maple Leafs (NHL)
Report: Avs re-sign F Meyers to one-year deal (ESPN)
Bergeron retires after 19 seasons in NHL (NHL)
Blue Jackets excited to play for Babcock (NHL)
Avalanche sign Kovalenko to two-year deal (ESPN)
Panthers, Luostarinen agree to 3-year extension (ESPN)
DeAngelo signs 1-year deal with Hurricanes (NHL)
Nill signs 2-year deal to remain Stars GM (NHL)
Erik Karlsson to the Penguins? What we’re hearing about a potential trade (The Athletic)
Samsonov awarded 1-year deal with Toronto (NHL)
Karlsson confirms he has spoken to Leafs, Pens, Hurricanes, Kraken (TSN)
Senators add Korpisalo to stabilize goalie, end playoff drought (NHL)
Coyotes eye new contract with Tourigny (NHL)
Dunn signs with Kraken, avoids hearing (NHL)
Aho, Hurricanes “getting close” to contract (NHL)
Guy Boucher returns to NHL, headlines Sheldon Keefe’s “complete” Maple Leafs staff (Sportsnet)
Kraken gives Hakstol contract through ’25-26 (NHL)
Howden signs 2-year deal, avoids hearing (NHL)
Thompson retires from NHL after 15 seasons (NHL)
Vilardi signs 2-year contract, avoids hearing (NHL)
NHL: “No consideration” of in-season tournament (ESPN)
HOCKEY WORLD
Union head focused on getting back into Olympics (ESPN)
Nike ends its partnership with Hockey Canada (ESPN)
Wicked Angles: The elephant in the room has begun to trumpet (The Ice Garden)
Tim Tebow co-owner of Lake Tahoe ECHL team (NHL)