Daily Blackhawks news and league-wide notables.
- Game previews for tonight’s match-up against the Minnesota Wild. [blackhawks.nhl.com] [Tribune] [CSN] [ESPN]
- The Blackhawks are not going to take Minnesota lightly. [Tribune]
- Andrew Brunette is not looking forward to playing his old team. [Sun-Times]
- Bryan Bickell’s back in the line-up after five scratches. [CSN] [Tribune]
- On winning one-goal games and skewing stats with 9-2 losses. [Sun-Times]
- Tkachuk loves Q. [CSN]
- Oh Dave Bolland, no. [PD]
- Block analyzes Jeremy Morin’s three-game suspension. [Third Man In]
- The league is looking to change equipment to reduce head injuries. [Globe&Mail]
- Friedman’s 30 Thoughts, mostly on Murray firing, trade rumors. [CBC]
- A terrific, somewhat graphic story on the Lokomotiv tragedy. (thanks justforkicks) [Sportsnet]
- Stats people are still not impressed with Minnesota. [The Score]
- But Yeo and Co. keep winning. [Globe&Mail]
- The rats are back in Florida. Yay. [PD]
- ETA: Cimaglia discusses team identity, the road ahead. [MyFoxChicago]