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BLACKHAWKS
Story stream: Blackhawks fire McDonough, search for new president (SCH)
How ‘Chelsea Dagger’ became Blackhawks’ goal song (NBC Sports Chicago)
When Blackhawks shed underdog label (SCH)
CENTRAL DIVISION
LeBrun: Former Stars coach Jim Montgomery on his firing, alcoholism, recovery (The Athletic)
Why Dickinson, Stars voted ‘yes’ on NHL’s return-to-play proposal (The Athletic)
NHL
NHL targets early June to enter Phase 2 of return-to-play plan (SCH)
Hurricanes want to play, but here’s why they voted ‘no’ on 24-team format (The Athletic)
Misunderstood NHLPA vote: Many hurdles remain before next vote on Return to Play (The Athletic)
Why Lightning were one of two teams to vote ‘no’ on 24-team format (The Athletic)
Richard inspiring Canadiens, Quebec nearly 20 years after his death (NHL)
HOCKEY WORLD
Degree in hand, former NHL enforcer Stu Bickel hunting for first coaching job (Grand Forks Herald)