The Chicago Blackhawks opened the 2017 calendar year with a 4-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues in the Winter Classic on Monday at Busch Stadium.
HAWKS
**Hawks recall Abbott from AHL Rockford (SCH)
**Rumor: Hawks interested in Iginla? (SCH)
**Motte reassignment to AHL makes sense for Hawks (SCH)
**Former Hawks adjust to life after hockey (Chicago Tribune)
**Hawks still a work in progress at season’s halfway point (Chicago Sun Times)
**Hawks not panicking, but they now they have to improve (CSN)
**Bobby Hull representing the Hawks is an embarrassment (SCH)
CENTRAL DIVISION
**RECAP: Ehlers helps Jets hold off Lightning (NHL.com)
**RECAP: Weber, Canadiens defeat Predators in OT (On The Forecheck)
**Watch: Predators tribute to Shea Weber (On The Forecheck)
**Stadium projects highlight dysfunction of St. Louis’ divided government (STLToday)
**Blues place Rattie on waivers (St. Louis GameTime)
NHL
**Friedman 30 Thoughts: How do you manage bad luck? (Sportsnet)
**Crosby, Subban, Price, McDavid named All-Star Game captains (PHT)
**RECAP: Blue Jackets win 16th straight (Jackets Cannon)
**RECAP: Schneider, Devils hold on against Hurricanes (All About The Jersey)
**RECAP: Sabres ease past Rangers (Die By The Blade)
**RECAP: Ovechkin wins it in OT for Capitals against Leafs (Japers’ Rink)
**RECAP: Pearson scores in OT, Kings defeat Sharks (NHL.com)
HOCKEY WORLD
**Could the Twin Cities host a World Juniors tournament? (SBNCH)
**Finland avoids relegation at world juniors with win over Latvia (Sportsnet)