The Blackhawks prospect camp continues Tuesday at Fifth Third Arena. On-ice sessions start at 1:30 p.m. and are open to the public. It’s also Duncan Keith’s 36th birthday.
Elsewhere in Chicago sports, the Cubs blew a 3-1 lead in a 6-3 loss to the Reds. The Cubs also traded pitcher Mike Montgomery, who recorded the save in the 2016 World Series, to the Royals for catcher Martin Maldonado. The White Sox fell 5-2 to the Royals in Kansas City.
On Tuesday, the Cubs and White Sox both play.
BLACKHAWKS
Ian Mitchell: I’m loyal to Denver, but I’m also loyal to the Blackhawks (The Athletic)
CENTRAL DIVISION
Avalanche sign RFA Andre Burakovsky to 1-year deal (Mile High Hockey)
How quick negotiations led Jordan Binnington, Blues to short-term solution (The Athletic)
Resetting the Stars lineup: How do the new additions fit in? (The Athletic)
NHL
How long does the Stanley Cup window stay open for the top contenders? (The Athletic)
Maple Leafs’ William Nylander changes jersey to No. 88 (Pension Plan Puppets)
HOCKEY WORLD
Former Blackhawks assistant Kevin Dineen named Ducks’ AHL coach (Anaheim Calling)
Chicago Steel to play Green Bay on Jan. 3 at Dallas’ Cotton Bowl Stadium (SCH)
Slava Voynov, suspended from NHL for domestic violence, signs with KHL’s Avangard Omsk (Sportsnet)