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BLACKHAWKS
Blackhawks CHL/USHL prospect update, 12/18: Hayes one of 4 Hawks prospects on USA’s World Juniors roster (SCH)
Blackhawks sticking with goalie Arvid Soderblom as he learns from mistakes in NHL (Sun-Times)
RECAPS: Canucks 4, Blackhawks 3 (NHL) (Sun-Times) (The Athletic) (Tribune)
It time to accept this Blackhawks team might be even worse than last year’s team (Sun-Times)
Opportunity knocks for young Blackhawks defensemen, but who will answer? (The Athletic)
Blackhawks supporting Kevin Korchinski after attending his father’s funeral (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
NCAA Prospect Update, 12/15: Nazar, Moore named to USA’s WJC preliminary roster (SCH)
RECAPS: Kraken 7, Blackhawks 1 (SCH) (Tribune)
Blackhawks notes: Jason Dickinson’s leadership recognized with an “A” (Sun-Times)
The Blackhawks are running out of ways to jump-start Lukas Reichel (The Athletic)
Return to Seattle is “surreal” for Ryan Donato, but the obstacles he has faced are familiar (Tribune)
Blackhawks AHL prospect update, 12/13: Catching up with Dach, del Mastro and more (SCH)
Joey Anderson’s strong play cementing full-time Blackhawks roster spot (Sun-Times)
RECAPS: Oilers 4, Blackhawks 1 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)
Jones’ injury, Korchinski’s absence leaves Blackhawks with skeleton defense (Sun-Times)
How has Connor Bedard looked in his first 25 games compared to past No. 1 picks? (The Athletic)
Blackhawks Bits: Katchouk placed on waivers; Roos recalled from Rockford (SCH)
Connor Bedard finding ways to be of assistance (Sun-Times)
RECAPS: Capitals 4, Blackhawks 2 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
Granato taking break as NHL analyst after cancer diagnosis (The Athletic)
Jason Dickinson emerges as unlikely but undaunted offensive savior for Blackhawks (The Athletic)
Blackhawks looking for Anthony Beauvillier to seize opportunity (Sun-Times)
RECAPS: Blackhawks 3, Blues 1 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
NHL GAME RECAPS
Ducks 4, Red Wings 3 (NHL)
Penguins 4, Wild 3 (NHL)
Canadiens 3, Jets 2 (NHL)
Stars 4, Kraken 3 (NHL)
Flames 3, Panthers 1 (NHL)
NHL NEWS
Smith fired as Senators coach, replaced by Martin (NHL)
Oettinger out week to week for Stars (NHL)
Raanta clears waivers, assigned to AHL by Hurricanes (NHL)
Copley placed on long-term IR by Kings (NHL)
Avs winger Tatar headed to Kraken for 2024 pick (ESPN)
Canucks send Studnicka to Sharks for Cicek, picks (ESPN)
Blue Jackets lose Laine (clavicle) for 6 weeks (ESPN)
Luongo inducted into Canucks Ring of Honor (NHL)
Grubauer week to week for Kraken with injury (NHL)
Tearful Kyrou sorry for Berube remarks after boos (ESPN)
Wild took “appropriate steps” to address conduct (ESPN)
Connor expected to be out 6-8 weeks for Jets (NHL)
Jonas Brothers to play at Stadium Series on Feb. 17 (NHL)
Capitals interested in potential move to Virginia (NHL)
Connor Ingram’s circuitous path to becoming the Coyotes’ No. 1 goaltender (ESPN)
Berube fired as Blues coach, replaced by Bannister (NHL)
Bettman talks arenas, expansion on “Sportscenter” (NHL)
Jets star Connor to have injured knee reevaluated (ESPN)
Source: Leonsis plans to move Wiz, Capitals to Va. (ESPN)
Perron of Red Wings suspended 6 games (NHL)
Gudbranson of Blue Jackets suspended 1 games (NHL)
Tavares reaches 1,000 NHL points in Toronto loss (NHL)
Larkin placed on injured reserve by Red Wings (NHL)
Strome “knee-on-knee” hit on Connor fires up Jets (ESPN)
Kraken place goalie Grubauer on injured reserve (ESPN)
NHL offers hearing for Wings’ Perron after hit (ESPN)
HOCKEY WORLD
2023-24 Rivalry Series Recaps from The Ice Garden (Game 3) (Game 4)
Canada announces 2024 World Junior roster (NHL)
PWHL announces final team rosters (The Ice Garden)
AHL coach banned 10 games for anti-gay slur (ESPN)
Looking ahead: Promo nights in the PWHL (The Ice Garden)