Gustav Forsling, Ryan Hartman, Vincent Hinostroza, Tyler Motte and newly-signed Alexandre Fortin are giving the Blackhawks plenty to think as the team trims down its roster for opening night – Oct. 12.
HAWKS
**Hawks projected depth chart for 2016-17 (SCH)
**Prospects giving Hawks plenty to think about (CSNC)
**Hossa, Toews not expected to play in preseason (SCH)
**Which Blackhawks jersey should you get this season? (SCH)
CENTRAL DIVISION
**RECAP: Pickard shuts out Stars, Avs remain undefeated in preseason (MHH)
**RECAP: Thomas, Oshie lead Caps over Blues in KC (NHL.com)
**Wild send Tuch to AHL, while Ek remains (PHT)
**Compher, Northbrook native, getting extensive look with Avs (Denver Post)
NHL
**RECAP: Skinner’s shootout goal lifts Canes past Sabres (CC)
**RECAP: Beauviller, Islanders top Devils (NHL.com)
**RECAP: Nyquist leads Red Wings over Penguins (JJ)
**RECAP: Tkachuk lifts Flames over Arizona (NHL.com)
**McDavid named Oilers’ captain (C&B)
**Hurricane Matthew forces cancellation of Panthers-Lightning (PHT)
**Kings’ Pearson receives 2-game ban for headshot (PHT)
**Devils lose Merill (finger), Gazdic (foot) for 4 weeks (PHT)
**Habs waive veteran Barberio (EOTP)
**Senators release Barkowski from PTO (PHT)
**Flyers assign Morin, Leier to AHL (BSH)
**Oilers lose Hendricks for ‘weeks’ with lower-body injury (PHT)
**Blue Jackets release Stoll, Aulie, Bergeron, Brown from PTOs (PHT)
HOCKEY WORLD
**Introducing SB Nation’s women’s hockey site, The Ice Garden (TIG)