No news is good news for the Blackhawks.
Elsewhere in Chicago sports, Red Stars striker Sam Kerr scored Australia’s lone goal in a 2-1 loss to Italy in Group C play at the World Cup. The Sky remain undefeated at home this season with a 78-71 win over Seattle. Eloy Jimenez launched a 471-foot home run and Reynaldo Lopez tossed six innings for the White Sox to defeat the Royals 5-2. Kyle Hendricks tossed one-run ball in seven innings to continue his dominance over the Cardinals, lifting the Cubs to a 5-1 win for the series sweep.
On Monday, the Cubs head west to start a three-game series against the Rockies. The White Sox return to Chicago to host the Nationals.
BLACKHAWKS
‘We certainly need to take a step forward’: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman on NHL draft, free agency, pressure to return to playoffs (Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks have reportedly discussed Ryan Murray trade with Blue Jackets (SCH)
Blackhawks reportedly ‘leaning toward’ drafting center at No. 3 overall (SCH)
Why Kubalik may be an underrated offseason addition for Blackhawks (The Athletic)
Blackhawks’ 2019 offseason schedule (SCH)
CENTRAL DIVISION
Ahead of a huge offseason, here’s a look at the current 2019-20 Wild depth chart (The Athletic)
STANLEY CUP FINAL
Bruins rout Blues to force Game 7 (Boston Herald)
St. Louis newspaper prematurely crowns Blues as champions (ESPN)
NHL
Three UFA risks to be wary of overpaying this summer (Sportsnet)
HOCKEY WORLD
Lassi Alanen: Top 25 Finnish prospects for NHL draft (Alanen)