The Blackhawks host their home opener Thursday against Sharks at the United Center.
Chicago prospects Victor Ejdsell (Farjestad BK), Andrei Altybarmakyan (Sochi) and Artur Kayumov (Lokomotiv Yaroslavl) are scheduled to play Thursday. Altybarmakyan and Kayumov will face off against each other.
BLACKHAWKS
Alex Nylander amazed at how much his fortunes have turned (Chicago Sun-Times)
Why the Blackhawks wear their jersey numbers, 2019-20 season edition (The Athletic)
Dennis Gilbert wants to take his game from good to great (SCH)
CENTRAL DIVISION
Jordan Binnington unmasked: The person behind the money saves, funny quotes (The Athletic)
In Joonas Donskoi they trust? It looks that way for Avalanche (The Athletic)
NHL
RECAP: Johansson, Sabres top Canadiens in OT (NHL)
RECAP: Hart gets first NHL shutout in Flyers’ win against Devils (NHL)
RECAP: Hughes gets first NHL goal in Canucks win against Kings (NHL)
Canucks name Bo Horvat captain (Sportsnet)
HOCKEY WORLD
Seats from Quebec City Colisee to be sold off ahead of demolition (Sportsnet)
Ex-Chelsea, Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech signs with English hockey team (ESPN)