Blackhawks prospect Jake Massie announced he’ll leave the University of Vermont and forego his senior season to pursue professional hockey. He could sign an AHL deal with the Rockford IceHogs or head overseas.
Elsewhere in Chicago sports, the White Sox powered their way past Cleveland 10-4. The U.S. Open fourth round draw set the Fire for a road match against Saint Louis FC on June 11.
On Friday, the Cubs begin a series in St. Louis against the Cardinals. The White Sox continue their series against Cleveland.
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BLACKHAWKS
John Hayden’s future looks bleak with Blackhawks (SCH)
Where does Kubalik slot into the Blackhawks’ lineup? (SCH)
Blackhawks sign Kubalik to 1-year, $925K contract (SCH)
Blackhawks have versatile, accomplished prospect in MacKenzie Entwistle (SCH)
SBN NHL Mock Draft: Blackhawks select Alex Turcotte at No. 3 (SCH)
Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Kelley’s thoughts on possible Blackhawks selections (The Athletic)
Blackhawks’ 2019 offseason schedule (SCH)
CENTRAL DIVISION
How 5 Avalanche prospects fared in AHL (The Athletic)
STANLEY CUP FINAL
Blues’ Sundqvist suspended 1 game for boarding Grzelcyk (Stanley Cup of Chowder)
Grzelcyk day-to-day after taking hit from behind (Boston Herald)
Bruins galaxy upside down, and only stars can restore order (Boston Herald)
Nordstrom has Bruins’ fourth line percolating in playoffs (Boston Herald)
NHL
The ‘Muirfield crash,’ the forgotten man and unimaginable forgiveness (The Athletic)
Zaitsev looking to leave Maple Leafs, who will try to trade him (Pension Plan Puppets)
Pronman: Why you shouldn’t underestimate prospect Cole Caufield (The Athletic)
What’s taking the Ducks so long to hire a head coach? It’s a ‘mystery’ says a league exec (The Athletic)
Player review: Flyers’ Ryan Hartman (Broad Street Hockey)
Analyzing the Flames cap: What needs to be cut and how they can make additions (The Athletic)
HOCKEY WORLD
NWHL cancels expansion plans, open to talk of new league (The Ice Garden)