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BLACKHAWKS
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)
RECAPS: Wild 6, Blackhawks 1 (SCH) (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks observations: How much patience will Chicago have with Lukas Reichel? (The Athletic)
Should we be concerned about the Blackhawks’ “embarassing” preseason? (The Athletic)
If teams dare target Bedard, the Blackhawks have a protection plan: “Pat Maroon is … a sheriff out there” (Tribune)
Defensemen Vlasic, Brodie preparing to start season together (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks hope quick puck movement leads to more power-play success (Sun-Times)
Connor Bedard still glued to the ice after Blackhawks practices (Tribune)
Blackhawks Bits: Another round of roster cuts as regular season lineup takes shape (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
Musings on Madison, Episode 162 — If the Blackhawks get blown out but no one can see it, did it actually happen? (SCH)
Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson can finally be evaluated based on results this season (Sun-Times)
What I’m seeing: Blackhawks lineup projection, Chicago Sports Network channel launch (The Athletic)
RECAPS: Wild 7, Blackhawks 2 (SCH)
NHL GAME RECAPS
Panthers 6, Bruins 4 (NHL)
Blues 3, Kraken 2 (NHL)
NHL NEWS
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)
Cotter, Devils sweep series vs. Sabres in Prague (ESPN)
Swayman signs 8-year, $66 million contract with Bruins (NHL)
Sorokin will be ready for Islanders season opener (NHL)
Sergachev has chance at larger role in Utah (NHL)
Panthers cancel ring ceremony due to weather (NHL)
Canucks send Poolman, pick for Avs’ Brannstrom (ESPN)
Labanc turns preseason run into deal with Jackets (ESPN)
NHL waiver tracker: Best players on the wire throughout 2024-25 preseason (The Athletic)
NHL 2024-25 Awards predictions (The Athletic)
Predicting the 2024-25 NHL season (The Athletic)
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)
The Ice Garden NCAA Women’s Hockey Previews: WCHA, NEWHA, ECAC