A daily open tread to talk about the latest hockey news and stories.
BLACKHAWKS
Story stream: Blackhawks fire McDonough, search for new president (SCH)
Q&A with former Blackhawks David Rundblad (KHL)
Six takeaways from IceHogs coach Derek King on canceled season, player development and more (SCH)
NBC Sports Chicago to replay Blackhawks playoff wins from 2013 Stanley Cup run (SCH)
Look: Colliton is growing mustache during NHL pause (SCH)
Podcast: Monday Deep Dish, Ep. 7 — Scouting Teply with Winnipeg Ice’s Mitch Peacock (SCH)
CENTRAL DIVISION
Johansen disappointed he hasn’t played like No. 1 center for Predators (NHL)
That time when Predators players, Taylor Swift starred in local ad campaign (The Athletic)
Stars Captain Week: How Morrow connects Stars captains past, present (The Athletic)
Stars Captain Week: Hatcher’s forgotten legacy, what No. 2 used to mean (The Athletic)
NHL
Coyotes president, CEO Ahron Cohen no longer with organization (The Athletic)
Panthers GM Tallon on golfing with Michael Jordan, readying for NHL’s return (The Athletic)
Canadiens sign Cameron Hillis to entry-level contract (Habs Eyes On The Prize)
Five questions with Carrick: Devils defenseman, Orland Park native discusses his podcast, overcoming neurological ticks, the ‘perfect’ Backstrom (NHL)
Chicago Steel alum Dugan ready for challenge with Golden Knights (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
An incredible 2-month run to end 2013 … and it cost Blue Jackets dearly (The Athletic)
Pettersson exclusive: On the 11 shifts that have defined his career so far (The Athletic)
HOCKEY WORLD
AHL after cancellation: A scoring champ, GM and 2 owners on what comes next (ESPN)
NWHL: Toronto president reflects on state of league, women’s sports (ESPN)