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BLACKHAWKS
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)
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)
NHL NEWS
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)
Devils, Sabres set for “really cool” Global Series (NHL)
Barrie signs 1-year contract with Flames (NHL)
Geekie gets 1-game preseason ban for fighting (ESPN)
Sources: Vegas to pay Lehner without cap hit (ESPN)
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)
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