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BLACKHAWKS
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)
Blackhawks camp observations: Beadrd ready to take on NHL again after satisfying offseason (The Athletic)
Blackhawks Bits: Injury updates for Levshunov, Brossoit from second day of camp (SCH) (Tribune)
The Friday Show: Beats, Blackhawks and Bagels with ESPN’s Emily Kaplan (SCH)
“It’s only a letter, Charlie” (SCH)
Blackhawks coaching Kevin Korchinski on positioning while determining where he’ll start season (Sun-Times)
NHL NEWS
Preseason roundup: Michkov has goal, assist for Flyers (NHL)
Doughty could miss time for Kings with injury (NHL)
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)
Devils reward Mercer with 3-year, $12M deal (ESPN)
Demko unsure if he’ll be ready for start of season (NHL)
Seider gets 7-year contract with Red Wings (NHL)
Pacioretty has something to prove with Maple Leafs (NHL)
Trouba “where I want to be” as Rangers captain (NHL)
Gudas named Ducks’ first captain since Getzlaf (ESPN)
Golden Knights goalie Lehner fails to report (ESPN)
Cup champ Okposo retires after 17 NHL seasons (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)
WHL player commits to ASU, challenging NCAA (ESPN)
PWHL team logos, names announced (The Ice Garden)