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BLACKHAWKS
For Blackhawks’ young players, building strength, tenacity is top priority moving forward (Sun-Times)
Musings on Madison, Episode 151 — The Blackhawks won 3 of 4 and we’re still not sure how it happened (SCH)
Why Kevin Korchinski’s rough night isn’t worrisome for his development with the Blackhawks (The Athletic)
RECAPS: Kings 6, Blackhawks 2 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
Blackhawks CHL/USHL update, 3/19: Ludwinski continues lighting lamps (SCH)
For many Blackhawks, watching NHL games on TV keeps even off-nights entertaining (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks free agent targets: 12 forwards Chicago could sign to play with Connor Bedard (The Athletic)
Blackhawks recall Wyatt Kaiser from Rockford (SCH)
Blackhawks’ rematches against Kings will force them to learn how to adapt tactically (Sun-Times)
RECAPS: Blackhawks 5, Sharks 2 (SCH) (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks notes: Connor Bedard thankful for “super respectful” Chicagoans (Sun-Times)
For Blackhawks, this season has been even worse than last — but this spring doesn’t have to be (The Athletic)
Reichel returns to Blackhawks refreshed and reunited with Athanasiou (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
In Taylor Raddysh, Connor Bedard has found his “older brother” (Sun-Times)
RECAPS: Kings 5, Blackhawks 0 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (The Athletic)
Blackhawks Bits: Slaggert to debut Friday; Johnson placed in concussion protocol (SCH)
After long slump, Donato finding rhythm by shooting and forechecking (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks reach settlement with Corey Perry over threatened contract grievance (Sun-Times) (The Athletic)
Blackhawks motion to dismiss a former player’s negligence lawsuit denied in Cook County circuit court (Tribune)
Top of the Lottery Prospects: Introducing Sam Dickinson (SCH)
Will Blackhawks keep Philipp Kurashev with Connor Bedard next season? (Sun-Times)
RECAPS: Blackhawks 7, Ducks 2 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
NHL GAME RECAPS
Maple Leafs 7, Capitals 3 (NHL)
Stars 5, Coyotes 2 (NHL)
Kings 6, Wild 0 (NHL)
NHL NEWS
NHL “in a good place,” Bettman says; GM meetings end (NHL)
Habs’ Roy out indefinitely with undisclosed injury (ESPN)
Aliu gets tryout with Sharks’ minor league team (ESPN)
Couturier “frustrated” about being scratch for Flyers (NHL)
Canada names Rick Nash GM for world championships (ESPN)
GMs vote to expand coach’s challenge rule (NHL)
Former NHLer Simon dies at 52 (NHL)
Lindgren out few weeks for Rangers with injury (NHL)
Panthers defenseman Kulikov suspended 2 games (NHL)
Simmonds retires from NHL after 15 seasons (NHL)
Canadiens coach St. Louis away from team indefinitely (NHL)
Panarin swipes sip of Pang’s drink during game (NHL)
Stars unveil statue of franchise legend Modano (ESPN)
Hurricanes G Martin agrees to 1-year extension (ESPN)
Rangers sign G Ollas to 2-year, entry-level contract (ESPN)
Welcome to the NHL rookie experience: How this season’s class has navigated life on and off the ice (ESPN)
Jagr on mission to find stolen bobbleheads (NHL)
Coyotes clear bid on land for new arena site (ESPN)
Why a first-round pick walked away from the NHL — and found peace doing odd jobs (The Athletic)
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Leafs sign McMann to 2-year, $2.7M extension (ESPN)
Red Wings’ playoff hopes take hit with 6-game slide (NHL)
Maple Leafs recharge during rare 4-day break (NHL)
Maroon remains week to week for Bruins (NHL)
NHL Draft 2024 prospects ranking: Celebrini No. 1 on Corey Pronman’s list, Silayev and Dickinson next (The Athletic)
HOCKEY WORLD
PWHL celebrated during Canadian Embassy watch party (NHL)
Concordia top seed heading into national tournament (The Ice Garden)
Montreal and Toronto will battle for world record attendance (The Ice Garden)
USA Hockey announces roster for final 2024 World Championship evaluation camp (The Ice Garden)