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BLACKHAWKS
Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: The 2026 offseason rankings (SCH)
Alex Vlasic eager to speak playoffs into existence for Blackhawks: “It’s a matter of time” (Sun-Times)
Nazar or Frondell? A case for each to center Blackhawks’ top line without Bedard (Tribune)
Blackhawks prospect rankings: Vaclav Nestrasil climbs to top spot after many graduations (Sun-Times)
5 Blackhawks who need to step up in Bedard’s absence, including Nazar and Kane (Tribune)
Blackhawks newcomers Bowen Byram, Connor Mackey share rare dad-son legacy in Chicago (Athletic)
How Blackhawks rookie Anton Frondell is preparing to play center in the NHL (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks news and notes: Bowen Byram scouting report, intriguing prospects, cap space (Athletic)
‘Showtime’ returns: Patrick Kane is back and BreakingT has the shirts to celebrate it (SCH)
What are the Blackhawks getting with No. 66 overall pick Samu Alalauri? (SCH)
Why Blackhawks prospect Xavier Villeneuve might be a future star — or might be a bust (Sun-Times)
How Blackhawks rookie Roman Kantaserov is preparing for the NHL: “I can do this” (Sun-Times)
How Levshunov is embracing Chicago and committing to his next step (Athletic)
How Patrick Kane fared since leaving Chicago and what to expect with his return (SCH)
Forecasting Blackhawks’ lines with Kane and Byram — but without Bedard (Sun-Times)
Patrick Kane is back with the Blackhawks (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Sun-Times II) (Tribune) (Athletic) (Athletic II) (Athletic III)
What are the Blackhawks getting with No. 35 overall pick Ryan Roobroeck? (SCH)
Blackhawks, Bedard agree to contract extension (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Athletic)
NHL NEWS
2026-27 NHL Free Agent Tracker (NHL)
Islanders announce “Navy Lighthouse” design as winner of fan-voted third jersey contest (ESPN)
NHL outdoor game in Europe on horizon, Daly says (NHL)
Kopitar “happy” in retirement after storied NHL career (NHL)
Slavin shares Cup with North Carolina nonprofits (NHL)
Draisaitl: Babcock will hold me, McDavid accountable (NHL)
Sakic “confident” Avs lock up Makar before season (ESPN)
Bruins, Oilers each get pair of Germany games (ESPN)
Islanders hold fan vote for third jerseys (Sportsnet)
Marchand says he has had offseason surgery (NHL)
EXCLUSIVE: Price talks Canadiens’ present, future (NHL)
Werenski has “no issues” committing to Columbus (NHL)
The NHL fan experience is changing: 20,000 fans weigh in on streaming, radio and more (Athletic)
Kopitar’s No. 11 to be retired by Kings this season (NHL)
Duchene keeping faith in Stars, Nill after early exit (NHL)
Pens sign Koivunen to 8-year deal worth $32M (ESPN)
HOCKEY WORLD
NHL referee wins 4th Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur (ESPN)
Replica of PWHL’s championship trophy missing (ESPN)
Women’s hockey in Southern California is growing. The Minnesota Frost are aiding the cause (The Ice Garden)
Hockey Canada extends international bans for 3 (ESPN)
Swedish team rescinds Foote deal amid fan uproar (ESPN)
IIHF bars Russia from 4 tournaments in 2027 (ESPN)