Daily Blackhawks news and other league-wide notables.
- Recaps and reflection. [nhl.com] [Tribune] [CSN] [ESPN] [MyFoxChicago] [Cheer the Anthem] [Fifth Feather] [Hockeenight] [Third Man In]
- Ben Smith was feeling the pressure the last time he came up, thinks he’ll be better now. [CSN]
- Jonathan Toews is all right after taking a puck to the head, stitches. [ESPN] [Tribune]
- Hayes at the net, Shaw on the PK, onward Minnesota, San Jose, Detroit. [CSN]
- Patrick Sharp’s injury will be quite the test for the Blackhawks. [MyFoxChicago]
- Verdi on Bob Johnson and the 1992 Cup Finals. [nhl.com]
- Finding a great goalie should be a top priority? [Globe&Mail]
- Pierre and Ferraro on what goes on between the benches, what I know you’ve been waiting for your entire life. [Globe&Mail]
- Friedman’s latest 30 Thoughts tackles the CBA, realignment. [CBC]
- Is Shooting Percentage predictive? [Driving Play]
- Pancake back injuries are no laughing matter, you guys. [The Score]
- Ron Caron passes away at 82. [SI.com]