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BLACKHAWKS
Projecting Blackhawks lines, pairings: Several forwards will compete for spots next to Connor Bedard (Sun-Times)
The Friday Show: Ben Pope of the Sun-Times returns (SCH)
What are the Blackhawks getting in No. 2 pick Artyom Levshunov? (SCH)
He was once a star college football recruit. Now, he’s a top NHL prospect (The Athletic)
2024-25 Blackhawks fan survey: Connor Bedard, captaincy, NHL Draft and rebuild (The Athletic)
What are the Blackhawks getting in No. 18 pick Sacha Boisvert? (SCH)
Ranking Blackhawks’ best young players: Connor Bedard No. 1, Levshunov follows (The Athletic)
Report: Blackhawks Winter Classic jerseys revealed (SCH) (The Athletic)
Taylor Hall feels healthy, fresh and confident he can be “difference-maker” for Blackhawks (Sun-Times)
The Friday Show: Talking Blackhawks prospects with FloHockey’s Chris Peters (SCH)
Winter Classic at Wrigley Field expanding into weeklong event with Big Ten hockey games (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)
What are the Blackhawks getting in No. 27 pick Marek Vanacker? (SCH)
Blackhawks fan survey: What do you expect from Connor Bedard and company in Year 2? (Sun-Times)
Pat Maroon preparing to fill distinct role in Blackhawks’ new-look lineup (Sun-Times)
What are the Blackhawks getting in No. 67 pick John Mustard? (SCH)
What are the Blackhawks getting in No. 72 pick AJ Spellacy? (SCH)
What are the Blackhawks getting in No. 92 overall pick Jack Pridham? (SCH)
Blackhawks sign Marek Vanacker to entry-level contract (SCH)
Blackhawks taking risk by progressing out of tanking stage without second elite forward prospect (Sun-Times)
NHL NEWS
2024 NHL Free Agent Tracker (NHL)
Diamond to broadcast NBA, NHL games in ’24-25 (ESPN)
Askarov traded to Sharks by Predators (NHL)
Dahlin taking larger leadership role with Sabres (NHL)
McGroarty traded to Penguins by Jets for Yager (NHL)
Hughes brothers “honored” to be on NHL 25 cover (NHL)
Canucks bring in forward Blais on PTO (TSN)
Penguins sign D Knyzhov to PTO (TSN)
Blue Jackets sign Sillinger to 2-year, $4.5M deal (ESPN)
Maple Leafs re-sign Steeves to one-year, two-way contract (TSN)
Broberg, Holloway join Blues, Oilers don’t match offers (NHL)
Beniers signs 7-year, $49.98 million deal with Kraken (NHL)
Johansen to have contract terminated by Flyers (NHL)
Laine traded to Canadiens by Blue Jackets for Harris (NHL)
Penguins promote Spezza, Kessel in front office restructure (TSN)
Predators face uncertain future with Askarov (Sportsnet)
Landeskog could return “near” start of season (NHL)
Celebrini projected as leader for Sharks this season (NHL)
Oilers trade Ceci, acquire Podkolzin in separate deals (NHL)
Sabres prospect Leinonen embracing new opportunity (NHL)
Vrana returns to Capitals on PTO (TSN)
Report: Ex-Sens first-rounder Brown signs PTO with Lightning (TSN)
Matthews named Leafs captain, replaces Tavares (NHL)
Getzlaf joins NHL Department of Player Safety (NHL)
Glass traded to Penguins by Predators (NHL)
HOCKEY WORLD
AHL mandating neck protection starting in ’24-25 (ESPN)
Cuban American men’s team wins LATAM Cup title (NHL)
Amanda Kessel promoted to AGM of AHL Penguins (The Ice Garden)
2025 NHL Draft prospect watch list: The players who will dominate the discourse this season (ESPN)
Atlantic Hockey America Preview (The Ice Garden)
Team Canada U-18 and development rosters announced for summer showcase (The Ice Garden)