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BLACKHAWKS
Why Blackhawks prospect Xavier Villeneuv 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)
Bedard’s agent spells out contract talks with Blackhawks, decision on shoulder surgery (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks release full 2026-27 regular season schedule (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (Athletic)
What are the Blackhawks getting in No. 34 overall pick Xavier Villeneuve? (SCH)
What perception becomes reality? (SCH)
With football behind him, Blackhawks prospect Mason West ready for hockey career to flourish (Athletic)
Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson proving he’s willing to defy analytics to bet big on a hunch (Sun-Times)
Musings on Madison, Episode 214 — Bedard’s gone till November (SCH)
Projecting the 2026-27 Blackhawks roster — with and without injured Connor Bedard (Athletic)
Blackhawks provide medical update on Connor Bedard (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (Athletic)
NHL NEWS
2026-27 NHL Free Agent Tracker (NHL)
Sharks reward Graf’s breakout with 3-year deal (ESPN)
Penguins sign Novak to 3-year contract extension (ESPN)
Celebrini signs for 5 years, $18.8M AAV with Sharks (NHL)
Complete sellout WWE star CM Punk honors North Stars in Minnesota (NHL)
Sillinger signs with Blue Jackets, avoids arbitration (NHL)
Canada projected roster for 2027 NHL All-Star Game (NHL)
Penguins sign Kuzmenko in hopes of replacing Mantha’s production (NHL)
Graves signs 3-year deal with Columbus, avoids hearing (NHL)
Schaefer “in no rush” to become next Islanders captain (NHL)
Tortorella let down by Vegas call after Final run (ESPN)
Granato moves into adviser role with Canucks (ESPN)
Stars still eye long-term deal with Robertson (ESPN)
Devils sign Mantha, trade for Rodrigues, Boqvist to load up on forward depth (NHL)
Wild acquire 2-time Cup champion Coleman (NHL)
Must-see games on 2026-27 NHL schedule (NHL)
HOCKEY WORLD
Swedish team rescinds Foote deal amid fan uproar (ESPN)
IIHF bars Russia from 4 tournaments in 2027 (ESPN)
Goldeneyes GM steps down to fill head coach job (ESPN)
Women’s hockey players take part in NHL development camp as coaches and players (The Ice Garden)
Hayley Scamurra looks ahead to Las Vegas (The Ice Garden)
Who are the top PWHL free agents still available? Part II (The Ice Garden)