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BLACKHAWKS
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)
Wyatt Kaiser’s health scare complicates Blackhawks’ sixth-defenseman battle (Sun-Times)
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)
NHL NEWS
Preseason roundup: Marchessault scores 2 goals in win (NHL)
Wild owner focused on long-term deal for Kaprizov (NHL)
Luukkonen eager to show worth as Sabres’ No. 1 goalie (NHL)
Sharks’ Celebrini day-to-day after suffering injury (ESPN)
One emo or punk song for every NHL team: (Mostly) regionally accurate picks for 2024-25 (The Athletic)
NHL, NHLPA expected to begin new CBA talks early 2025 (NHL)
Laine out 2-3 months for Canadiens with knee sprain (NHL)
Canadiens D Reinbacher (knee) out 5-6 months (ESPN)
Swayman camp denies Bruins offered goalie $64M (ESPN)
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)
HOCKEY WORLD
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
Jagr starts 37th NHL season, has assist in Kladno loss (NHL)
2025 World Junior Championship schedule released (NHL)