The Chicago Blackhawks signed 2013 fifth-round pick Luke Johnson to a three-year entry-level contract Friday. The move adds intrigue to whether or not 2014 first-round pick Nick Schmaltz will sign with Chicago after two seasons in North Dakota, and if undrafted free agent Drake Caggiula will join him.
HAWKS
**Hawks sign Luke Johnson to three-year, entry-level deal (SCH)
**For Ladd, chance to play for contender trumps money (CSNC)
**Hawks regretfully lose valuable title opportunity (SCH)
**Hawks among teams ‘in the mix’ to sign KHL defenseman Michal Kempny (SCH)
**Report: Senators expected to ask Hawks permission to interview assistant Kevin Dineen (SCH)
**Hawks’ free agents: Who should Chicago try to re-sign? (SCH)
AIHL/CBR Brave
**Preview: Brave vs. Mustangs (SCoC)
CENTRAL DIVISION
**Recap: Stars score in third to take Game 1 over Blues (DBD)
**Recap: Sharks rally to win Game 1 over Preds (FTF)
**Blues, Caps to play preseason game in Kansas City (KC Star)
NHL
**Full schedule for second round of playoffs (PHT)
**Ducks fire Bruce Boudreau (SBN NHL)
**Could Boudreau be Sens’ next coach? (Silver Seven)
**Capitals’ Wilson slapped with max fine for kneeing Sheary in Game 1 (JR)
**Canucks sign free agent goalie Garteig of Quinnipiac (QU)
**Flames sign Czech forward Daniel Pribyl to two-year entry-level deal (M&G)
**Sabres sign Larsson to one-year contract (ESPN)
HOCKEY WORLD
**Alexander Radulov confirms he’ll play in NHL next season (SBN NHL)
**WHL Playoffs: Brandon top Red Deer in Game 5, win Eastern Conference (WHL)
**WHL Playoffs: Championship series schedule (WHL)