There was no news on the Blackhawks’ front Friday.
On Saturday, the Red Stars host Sky Blue. The Fire visit Sporting KC. The Cubs play the White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field.
BLACKHAWKS
Marcus Kruger signs 2-year contract with ZSC Lions (SCH)
Exploring new Blackhawks forward Ryan Carpenter’s penalty kill numbers (SCH)
Robin Lehner’s impact on the outlook for Corey Crawford’s 2019-20 season (SCH)
Blackhawks should use tandem system with Corey Crawford, Robin Lehner (SCH)
Andrew Shaw: ‘The Mutt is back baby!’ (SCH)
NHL free agency: Blackhawks news, rumors, updates (SCH)
CENTRAL DIVISION
Avalanche re-sign Zadorov to 1-year, $3.2M deal (Mile High Hockey)
NHL
Penguins, coach Mike Sullivan agree to 4-year contract extension (Pensburgh)
Canadiens agree to terms with Cousins on 1-year deal (The Score)
Lightning ink Paquette to 2-year contract (Raw Charge)
Canucks sign Leivo to 1-year, $1.5M contract (The Score)
HOCKEY WORLD
As women’s hockey remains divided at professional level, NHL focuses on grassroots (The Athletic)