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BLACKHAWKS
Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Frank Nazar drops down to No. 4 (SCH)
Nolan Allan hoping to show his versatile game is ready for pro hockey (Sun-Times)
After Connor Bedard’s media blitz, the Blackhawks No. 1 pick is ready for hockey: “I want to play a game so bad” (Tribune)
Connor Bedard eager to let his play do the talking again: Blackhawks prospect notebook (The Athletic)
Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Oliver Moore debuts at No. 5 (SCH)
Wyatt Kaiser’s push for NHL roster spot begins in Blackhawks prospect camp (Sun-Times)
6 things we learned at Blackhawks prospect camp, including no Connor Bedard (yet) and Drew Commesso muscling up (Tribune)
Blackhawks prospect notebook: Paul Ludwinski out to have a greater impact this season (The Athletic)
What makes Connor Bedard special? Teammates and opponents dish on the Blackhawks’ new star (The Athletic)
Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Wyatt Kaiser moves to No. 6 (SCH)
Blackhawks notebook: Another attendance bump expected thanks to “Bedard Effect” (Sun-Times)
Danny Wirtz is officially Blackhawks’ new chairman: “Now it’s my turn” (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks notes: Danny Wirtz as a chairman, broadcast stability and a new jersey patch or 2 (The Athletic)
Blackhawks prospect breakdown: Roman Kantserov’s fit in future lineup (The Athletic)
Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Arvid Soderblom slides up three spots to No. 7 (SCH)
Blackhawks’ coaching, front-office changes headlined by new trainer Joe Huff (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Phillipp Kurashev drops to No. 8 (SCH)
Quenneville, Bowman speak to coaches, GMs about “lessons learned” from Kyle Beach scandal: Gary Bettman (The Athletic)
The Friday Show: Previewing the Bears season with Windy City Gridiron’s Taylor Doll (SCH)
(Author’s note: WTF was that, Bears?)
Chris Chelios jersey retirement announcement stories (SCH) (Sun-Times) (NBC Sports Chicago) (The Athletic)
NHL NEWS
NHL prospect tournaments get under way (NHL)
Detroit native Larking looks to end playoff drought (NHL)
NHLPA visits Jackets amid Babcock phone claims (ESPN)
Lindholm willing to sign contract, stay with Flames (NHL)
Tkachuk “feeling great,” ready for Panthers camp (NHL)
NHL considering changes to digital ad boards (ESPN)
Devils sign goaltender Kinkaid to 2-way deal (ESPN)
Jackets’ Babcock denies invading players’ privacy (ESPN)
NHL open to third expansion attempt in Atlanta (ESPN)
Tatar signs 1-year contract with Avalanche (NHL)
Krug out for start of Blues camp with foot injury (NHL)
Holden retires, will work for Golden Knights (NHL)
Canucks name Quinn Hughes team captain (NHL)
Caufield ready for Canadiens camp after surgery (NHL)
Parise won’t attend Islanders camp, remains free agent (NHL)
Andrew Ladd retires from NHL after 16 seasons (NHL)
Lightning sign Motte, terminate Archibald contract (NHL)
Ex-Kings captain Brown to enter US Hockey Hall (ESPN)
Frost signs 2-year, $4.2 million contract with Flyers (NHL)
McDavid excited for Oilers to host Heritage Classic (NHL)
Sanderson signs 8-year contract extension with Senators (NHL)
McDavid has “super motivated” Oilers skating early (NHL)
HOCKEY WORLD
Around the Rink: Q & A with Emma Vlasic (The Ice Garden)
PWHL releases draft eligibility list and draft day details (The Ice Garden)
Boston’s PWHL team signs Knight, Keller, Frankel (The Ice Garden)
Ottawa strikes first, signing Jenner, Maschmeyer and Clark to three-year contracts (The Ice Garden)
At 16, Chloe Primerano could lead women’s hockey’s next wave (The Athletic)
Six inaugural franchises revealed for new PWHL (ESPN)