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BLACKHAWKS
CHL/USHL prospect update, 1/31: Lardis, Hayes keep scoring (SCH)
European prospect update, 1/30: Kansterov’s debut KHL season (SCH)
Blackhawks’ 20-game road losing streak is unprecedented in recent NHL history (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks defenseman prospect Ethan del Mastro off to a positive first pro season (The Athletic)
NCAA prospect update, 1/29: Slaggert eyeing Blackhawks future (SCH)
Landon Slaggert plans to sign with Blackhawks after excellent Notre Dame senior season ends (Sun-Times)
RECAPS: Flames 1, Blackhawks 0 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)
Blackhawks goalie coach Jimmy Waite analyzes Arvid Soderblom’s struggles: “We still have faith” (Sun-Times)
What would an alternate-timeline, no-tank Blackhawks team look like, and how would they fare? (The Athletic)
Blackhawks mired in massive offensive drought with only 17 goals in last 13 games (Sun-Times)
RECAPS: Oilers 3, Blackhawks 0 (SCH) (Sun-Times)
Korchinski adjusting to power-play duties as rookie season progresses (Sun-Times)
Reichel itching to rediscover his game after 2 healthy scratches: “I’m fired up,” the left wing says (Tribune)
Korchinski, while frustrated, believes the points will come: “You can’t force it” (The Athletic)
With Mrazek extended, what fate awaits the Blackhawks’ other pending free agents? (The Athletic)
RECAPS: Kraken 6, Blackhawks 2 (SCH)
Blackhawks re-sign Petr Mrazek to two-year contract extension (SCH) (Sun-Times) (The Athletic) (Tribune)
Jones hopes long-awaited goal sparks surge alongside Alex Vlasic (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks broadcaster John Scott apologizes for “false” statement about Corey Perry incident (Tribune)
RECAPS: Canucks 2, Blackhawks 0 (SCH) (Sun-Times)
NHL GAME RECAPS
Senators 3, Red Wings 2 (NHL)
Kings 4, Predators 2 (NHL)
Ducks 3, Sharks 2 (NHL)
NHL NEWS
Anonymous NHL player poll 2024: Who’s the best player? Most overrated? Best goalie? Worst road city? (The Athletic)
Lindholm traded to Canucks by Flames for Kuzmenko (NHL)
Fantilli expected out 8 weeks for Blue Jackets (NHL)
Andersen can begin on-ice workouts for Hurricanes (NHL)
Lawyers: 4 NHLers charged with sexual assault (ESPN)
Bratt to replace J. Hughes on All-Star Weekend roster (NHL)
Fantilli out for Blue Jackets with leg injury (NHL)
Chytil out rest of season, was helped off ice Friday (NHL)
Laine enters NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program (NHL)
Crosby headed to All-Star Game, still elite for Penguins (NHL)
Devils’ Ruff leaves game after taking puck in face (ESPN)
Wild acquire defenseman Butcher from Penguins (ESPN)
Stars’ Heiskanen returns after 10-game absence (ESPN)
Blue Jackets activate defenseman Werenski off IR (ESPN)
NHL players on leave amid sexual assault inquiry (ESPN)
How do NHL teams pick their captains? (ESPN)
Utah group asks NHL to initiate expansion process (NHL)
Roy braces for Montreal homecoming as Islanders coach (NHL)
Hart granted indefinite leave of absence from Flyers (NHL)
Devils promote GM Fitzgerald with multiyear deal (ESPN)
HOCKEY WORLD
2024 NHL Draft prospects: Celebrini, Silayev lead Corey Pronman’s midseason ranking (The Athletic)
Team USA announces roster ahead of final leg of the Rivalry Series (The Ice Garden)
Ex-NHLer charged amid Canada juniors inquiry (ESPN)
USA Hockey mandates neck protection for U18 (ESPN)