The Chicago Blackhawks will kick off its annual convention at 5 p.m. Friday with an opening ceremony at Hilton Chicago.
HAWKS
**Fortin wants to sign with Hawks, and he’s eligible to do so (SCH)
**Northbrook’s James Sanchez relishes opportunity to audition for Hawks (Chicago Tribune)
**Invitees answer Hawks’ prospect camp call (CSNC)
**Hawks prospect emerging part of UNO’s success (CSNC)
**Future looks bright for Wouters (Chicago Tribune)
**Hawks prospect camp roster, schedule (SCH)
**Every Hawks trade, signing this offseason (SCH)
**Every Hawks offseason rumor (SCH)
**Hawks depth chart 2016-17: A living projection of the roster, salary cap books (SCH)
CENTRAL DIVISION
**Jets sign Armia, Lowry to 2 more years (AIH)
**Blues re-sign AHL sniper Rattie to 1-year deal (STLGT)
NHL
**Hurricanes sign RFA d-man Murphy to 2-year, $1.575M (CC)
**Islanders re-sign Quine to 2 years, $1.225M (LH)
**Kings sign Danish forward Bjorkstrand to 1-year deal (PHT)
**Oilers sign Puljujarvi to ELC (Edmonton Journal)
**Red Wings sign Glendening to 4-year extension (WIIM)
**Red Wings re-sign Pulkkinen (WIIM)
**Red Wings sign 2016 second-round pick Hronek to ELC (WIIM)
**Penguins re-sign Schultz to 1-year, $1.4M deal (Pensburgh)
**Sabres sign Foligno to 1-year deal (DBTB)
**Cousins re-signs with Flyers (BSH)
**Rangers, Miller avoid arbitration with 2-year deal (BB)
**Lightning sign Conacher (RC)
**Bruins sign Miller, Morrow (SCoC)
**Canucks re-sign goaltender Bachman (PHT)
HOCKEY WORLD
**Minnesota State applies for NCHC (SBNCH)
**John LaFontaine, NAHL Coach of the Year, named USHL’s Muskegon head coach (USHL)