There was no news on the Blackhawks front Thursday.
Elsewhere in Chicago sports, the Bears lost their preseason opener 23-13 to the Panthers. Nicholas Castellanos hit two homers to help power the Cubs past the Reds 12-5.
On Friday, the Sky seek their third straight win when they visit the Las Vegas Aces. The Cubs continue their series against the Reds. The White Sox start a six-game homestand with a three-game series against the A’s.
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BLACKHAWKS
Top 25 Under 25: Evan Barratt falls to No. 25 (SCH)
Former Blackhawks prospect Anthony Louis signs with AHL Charlotte (AHL)
Joel Quenneville: What I appreciated about coaching Marcus Kruger (The Athletic)
CENTRAL DIVISION
The Gifted: How Stars prospect Jason Robertson plays smaller than he looks (The Athletic)
Avalanche T25U25: No. 17 Nicolas Meloche (Mile High Hockey)
NHL
John Marino foregoes senior season at Harvard, signs with Penguins (Pensburgh)
‘Coming home’: Marko Dano signs a 1-year contract with Blue Jackets (The Athletic)
After Phil Kessel, which Coyotes are best suited to increase scoring this season? (The Athletic)
HOCKEY WORLD
AHL: Wolves’ roster has face turnover, but young pieces should help (Knights On Ice)
Women’s T25U25: Wisconsin’s Sophie Shirley leads Nos. 21-25 group (The Ice Garden)
Women’s T25U25: Honorable mentions (The Ice Garden)