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BLACKHAWKS
Oliver Moore’s ability to improve his finishing could determine future NHL role (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks sign Spencer Knight to 3-year contract extension (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)
Blackhawks enter this season with low expectations but a wide range of possibilities (Sun-Times)
“You welcome it”: Blackhawks new No. 1 Sam Rinzel unfazed by sudden great expectations (The Athletic)
The development plan for Anton Frondell’s season in Sweden (The Athletic)
SCH T25U25: Alex Vlasic shifts to No. 3 (SCH)
How good is Blackhawks prospect Nick Lardis? How we plays against pros will reveal the answer (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks rookie camp gets chippy — “That brings teams together” — as coaches emphasize playing fast (Tribune)
SCH T25U25: Sam Rinzel soars to No. 4 (SCH)
Levshunov feels more comfortable, more prepared for second pro season (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks rookie camp: A Minnesota reunion and a “gut-check” practice on the first day (Tribune)
SCH T25U25: Artyom Levshunov slips slightly to No. 5 (SCH)
Bedard, Blackhawks “comfortable” with contract talks (NHL)
Everything to know about the Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase (SCH)
SCH T25U25: Spencer Knight arrives at No. 6 (SCH)
Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill on Connor Bedard’s growth, culture-building: Q&A (The Athletic)
Reichel hopes innovative summer training pays off in back-against-the-wall Blackhawks season (Sun-Times)
NHL NEWS
Fedotov traded to Blue Jackets by Flyers for draft pick (NHL)
Fleury to play preseason game with Penguins (NHL)
Perry out 6-8 weeks for Kings after knee surgery (NHL)
Former NHLPA executive director Goodenow dies at 72 (NHL)
Assistant coach Love placed on leave by Capitals (ESPN)
Toews finds “new experience” returning to ice with Jets (NHL)
Georgiev signs 1-year, $825,000 contract with Sabres (NHL)
NHL statement on Dube, Foote, Formenton, Hart, McLeod (NHL)
Misa signs entry-level contract with Sharks (NHL)
Sabres coach Mair put on leave after DWI arrest (ESPN)
Wild GM calm after Kaprizov rejects record deal (ESPN)
Eichel’s contract season in Vegas “business as usual” (NHL)
Crosby not ready to consider move from Penguins (NHL)
Hughes brothers weigh in on Rutherford remark (ESPN)
NHL waits for firm bid before considering Atlanta (ESPN)
Wolf signs 7-year, $52.5 million contract with Flames (NHL)
NHL closer to finalizing details for 2028 World Cup (NHL)
NHL, NHLPA Alumni unveil health fund for retirees (NHL)
Canes add forward Labanc on PTO (TSN)
Clowe resigns as Sharks AGM, he and Wheeler join Rangers front office (TSN)
Canadiens legend Dryden dies at 78 (NHL)
HOCKEY WORLD
New York Sirens sign Kristyna Kaltounkova (The Ice Garden)
2025 Top 25 Under 25: The List (The Ice Garden)
Canada rekindles chemistry at Olympic orientation camp (NHL)
US aiming “to get over this hump,” win Olympic gold (NHL)
USA Hockey realized golden Olympic opportunity (ESPN)