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BLACKHAWKS
Story stream: Blackhawks fire McDonough, search for new president (SCH)
Powers Points: Blackhawks, early June draft (The Athletic)
CENTRAL DIVISION
What if Predators protected James Neal in 2017 expansion draft? (The Athletic)
Wild’s Dubnyk: NHL’s hub city restart idea is ‘a lot to ask’ of players (The Athletic)
NHL
Best lines of past 30 years for all 31 NHL teams: Top overall, cult classic, current (ESPN)
NHL, NHLPA cancel international games in 2020 (ESPN)
Capitals place Leipsic on waivers after ‘misogynistic and reprehensible remarks’ (ESPN)
Canadiens agree to terms with prospect Romanov (Habs Eyes On The Prize)
‘When I went by, I was jumping’: 50th anniversary of Orr’s flight (The Athletic)
How do McDavid’s first 5 NHL seasons compare to all-time greats? (The Athletic)
HOCKEY WORLD
OHL: Kingston names Leafs assistant McFarland new coach (Pension Plan Puppets)