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BLACKHAWKS
Blackhawks Bits: Kaiser remains out as final preseason week begins (SCH)
AJ Spellacy has opened eyes with stellar training camp (Sun-Times)
Nick Foligno keeps getting stronger, and his trainer has data to prove it (Sun-Times)
Korchinski, Nazar “in the mix” as Blackhawks roster cuts begin (Sun-Times)
Lukas Reichel doing all the things “I hate” do make his latest chance with the Blackhawks his best (Tribune)
RECAPS: Blues 3, Blackhawks 2 (SCH) (The Athletic)
RECAPS: Red Wings 2, Blackhawks 0 (SCH) (Sun-Times)
As he ages out of prospect-hood, Cole Guttman isn’t sweating his standing with Blackhawks (The Athletic)
Landon Slaggert’s confidence growing at Blackhawks training camp (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks trying to figure out where Donato, Athanasiou fit into lineup (Sun-Times)
RECAPS: Red Wings 4, Blackhawks 2 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (The Athletic) (Tribune)
Kurashev feels “ready to show” he can replicate breakout season (Sun-Times)
Joey Anderson checks analytics boxes, but roster spot is no guarantee (The Athletic)
Blackhawks Bits: An early look at possible lineup for preseason opener (SCH)
Musings on Madison, Episode 161 — Preseason Blackhawks hockey approaches and recapping our Top 25 Under 25 series (SCH)
T25U25: Bedard remains No. 1 (SCH)
Blackhawks veterans were “pumped” on July 1 about free-agency haul, and they still are (Sun-Times)
Dickinson hoping to take next step in mid-career offensive growth (Sun-Times)
Kevin Korchinski could be the next Blackhawks defenseman to follow the Alex Vlasic model (The Athletic)
T25U25: Levshunov arrives at No. 2 (SCH)
Blackhawks great Jeremy Roenick on Hall of Fame selection: “I was crying in front of a barista” (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
Blackhawks expect Reichel to earn top-six forward spot in bounce-back season (Sun-Times)
What I’m seeing from the Blackhawks: An under-the-radar hope for elite scoring (The Athletic)
What we know and still don’t know about Chicago Sports Network’s broadcasts (The Athletic)
Connor Bedard comfortable and ready for battles entering second Blackhawks season (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks trying new breakaway play popularized by Bruins star David Pastrnak (Sun-Times)
NHL NEWS
Swayman camp denies Bruins offered goalie $64M (ESPN)
Preseason roundup: Malkin hat trick lifts Penguins (NHL)
Laine leaves Canadiens preseason game with injury (NHL)
Habs Xhekaj fined for unsportsmanlike conduct (ESPN)
Kings say Doughty is month to month with broken ankle (ESPN)
Gibson out 3-6 weeks for Ducks after appendectomy (NHL)
Dahlin named Sabres captain, replaces Okposo (NHL)
Goalie prospect Kolosov reporting to Flyers camp (ESPN)
NHLPA files grievance for Johansen vs. Flyers (ESPN)
Leafs’ Matthews dealing with upper-body injury (ESPN)
Gretzky leads NHL icons in support of ALS fund (NHL)
Brind’Amour plays 1st game coached by dad, Rod (ESPN)
Guy Gaudreau helps out Flyers at Tortorella’s invite (ESPN)
Perfetti signs 2-year contract with Jets (NHL)
O’Connor signs 6-year contract with Avalanche (NHL)
Boldy week to week for Wild with injury (NHL)
Lehner hopeful of resolution with Golden Knights (ESPN)
NHL, Fanatics unveil line of jerseys for fans (NHL)
Utah signs Guenther to 8-year, $57.1M extension (ESPN)
Senators reach deal to build new downtown arena (ESPN)
Columbus franchise great Nash to run hockey ops (ESPN)
HOCKEY WORLD
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
Jagr starts 37th NHL season, has assist in Kladno loss (NHL)
2025 World Junior Championship schedule released (NHL)