No news is good news for the Blackhawks
Elsewhere in Chicago sports, Ryan McMahon hit a RBI single in the eighth inning to lift the Rockies past the Cubs 6-5. The White Sox fell 12-1 to the Nationals.
On Tuesday, the United States women’s national team begins its quest to repeat as World Cup champions when they play Thailand. The USWNT has four Red Stars players: goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, defender Tierna Davidson and midfielders Morgan Brian and Julie Ertz. The Sky host the Mercury at Wintrust Arena. The Fire visit Saint Louis FC for a matchup in the fourth round of the U.S. Open Cup. The Cubs and White Sox both play.
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BLACKHAWKS
On The Clock, Episode 1: Draft lottery reactions (SCH)
‘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)
NHL
Bruins’ pursuit of Stanley Cup bigger than Boston hat trick (Boston Herald)
Closing in on a deal: Alex Meruelo in advanced stages of purchasing majority share of Coyotes (The Athletic)
Flyers open to trading No. 11 pick (The Score)
Flyers hope to sign Kevin Hayes before July 1 (NHL)
Oilers hire Tom Anselmi, promote Bob Nicholson to chairman (Sportsnet)
Canucks to target top-four defensemen, top-six forwards in free agency (NHL)
Senators sign defenseman Nick Ebert to 1-year contract (Silver Seven)
HOCKEY WORLD
Women’s hockey boycott showing cracks as players start to return to NWHL (The Athletic)
Lassi Alanen: Top 25 Finnish prospects for NHL draft (Alanen)