The Chicago Blackhawks and the rest of the NHL are off until Tuesday. It’s a welcome change for the Hawks, who have three straight days off for the first time since Oct. 25-27.
HAWKS
**Prospect Krys final cut as Team USA names final roster (SCH)
**Prospects Bondra, From make World Juniors rosters (SCH)
**Panarin important, but trading Crawford should be off the table (Chicago Tribune)
**Busy Hawks welcome Christmas break (CSN)
CENTRAL DIVISION
**Subban surprises kids from Nashville hospital with a special sleigh ride (SBN)
**Win at Chicago set the standard for Avs (Denver Post)
**Christmas in Colorado won’t be the last for Bednar (Denver Post)
**Roy has left, and Avs executive Sakic be next out the door (Denver Post)
NHL
**Panthers will be without Reilly Smith for 7-10 days (PHT)
HOCKEY WORLD
**Russia unveils World Juniors roster (SBN)
**Finland defends World Juniors title with familiar names (SBN)