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BLACKHAWKS
RECAPS: Blackhawks 5, Oilers 2 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
RECAPS: Jets 2, Blackhawks 1 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)
Why CHSN, Comcast have yet to reach a carriage arrangement (The Athletic)
Five takeaways from Blackhawks first three games, from special teams to faceoffs (Sun-Times)
Vlasic is shooting harder, more frequently this season — just like he planned (Sun-Times)
Can Philipp Kurashev produce without Connor Bedard? The Blackhawks’ fate could hinge on it (The Athletic)
Soderblom takes first step toward resurrecting career (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks Bits: Lines shuffled at practice following loss in season opener (SCH)
Blackhawks hoping to force more turnovers on forecheck and in neutral zone this season (Sun-Times)
Hall admits he “probably needed more time off” from knee and shoulder injuries (Tribune)
Blackhawks need Petr Mrazek to repeat reliability of last season (Sun-Times)
RECAPS: Utah HC 5, Blackhawks 2 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)
Musings on Madison, Episode 163 — Previewing the 2024-25 Blackhawks season (SCH)
SCH Roundtable Discussion: A thought or two — or more! — on every Blackhawks player (SCH)
Kyle Davidson’s expectations for Blackhawks now include execution, not just hard work (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
Blackhawks Bits: Phillips clears waivers, first glance at opening night lineup (SCH)
Revisiting the timeline for the Blackhawks’ ongoing rebuild (SCH)
Blackhawks’ improvement in 2024-25 will be tied to Connor Bedard’s improvement (Sun-Times)
Connor Bedard’s first NHL season lived up to the hype. What will Year 2 bring? (The Athletic)
Analyzing Blackhawks’ forward lines, defense pairings to start the season (Sun-Times)
Four questions for Blackhawks’ opening road trip: Were preseason struggles indicative? (Sun-Times)
RECAPS: Blackhawks 6, Blues 1 (SCH) (Sun-Times)
NHL GAME RECAPS
Jets 2, Wild 1 (NHL)
Stars 2, Kraken 0 (NHL)
Flames 4, Oilers 1 (NHL)
NHL NEWS
Celebrini out week to week for Sharks with injury (NHL)
Barkov out 2-3 weeks for Panthers with injury (NHL)
Avs without forward Drouin for at least 2 games (ESPN)
The NHL Contention Cycle: Where does each team stand now and in the future? (The Athletic)
Hurricanes-Lightning game Saturday postponed (NHL)
Jenner could be out for season after shoulder surgery (NHL)
Out of the Phoenix ashes rises the Utah Hockey Club, flush with hope and all that comes with it (The Athletic)
Ullmark signs 4-year contract with Senators (NHL)
Daccord gets 5-year contract with Kraken (NHL)
Verhaeghe signs 8-year contract extension with Panthers (NHL)
Malkin fast approaching significant milestones (NHL)
Avalanche have “no concern” about Rantanen contract (NHL)
Stars coach DeBoer back after appendectomy (ESPN)
Kraken’s Eberle completes NHL captain circle (ESPN)
Sources: Shesterkin declines Rangers’ $88M deal (ESPN)
Penguins not ready to close chapter on current era (NHL)
Campbell to make history as 1st woman to coach in NHL (NHL)
Wallstedt signs 2-year contract with Wild (NHL)
Panthers receive Stanley Cup championship rings (ESPN)
Rempe ready to show improved “skills and skating (ESPN)
Ducks claim veteran goalie Reimer off waivers (ESPN)
Leafs give Pacioretty 1-year deal after tryout (ESPN)
HOCKEY WORLD
NCAA expected to consider allowing CHL players (ESPN)
PWHL announces preseason mini camps (The Ice Garden)
Team USA announces November 2024 Rivalry Series roster (The Ice Garden)
What effect is the PWHL going to have on the SDHL? (The Ice Garden)