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Thursday Morning Bag Skate 2-26-26

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news.

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This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news.

BLACKHAWKS

Musings on Madison, Episode 204 — Olympic reactions and T25U25 prospect rankings (SCH)

The Blackhawks Week That Was and Will Be, 2/25: Movin’ on up (SCH)

What’s left to do (Fels)

Jarring transition awaits Teuvo Teravainen after bronze medal with Finland (Sun-Times)

Blackhawks could do right by Murphy at deadline: 10 post-break thoughts (Athletic)

2025-26 Midseason Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25 rankings: The complete list (SCH)

Gavin Hayes making himself relevant in Blackhawks’ prospect pool by emulating Zach Hyman (Sun-Times)

Blackhawks noticing Gavin McKenna’s rapid growth as 2026 NHL Draft creeps closer (Sun-Times)

What I’ll be watching for the remainder of this Blackhawks season: 10 storylines (Athletic)

Colton Dach hoping to earn more ice time after rejuvenating break (Sun-Times)

Blackhawks trade deadline preview: Murphy, Dickinson, other veterans might be moved out (Sun-Times)

Ryan Greene is eager to get back on the ice after a surprise scratch (Tribune)

Blackhawks, European prospect update, 2/20: Kantserov, Frondell still shining (SCH)

Blackhawks NCAA/USHL prospect update, 2/19: Mustard and Sumpf taking steps forward (SCH)

Why Spencer Knight believes an illness gave him valuable experience (Sun-Times)

Foligno committed to Blackhawks but unsure how personal future will unfold (Athletic)

Blackhawks CHL prospect update, 2/18: Pridham, Vanacker and Behm are going off (SCH)

Blackhawks debut adjusted defensive system in first practice after Olympic break (Sun-Times)

Blackhawks Bits: Rinzel and Korchinski called up to Chicago’ Kaiser placed on injured reserve (SCH)

Blackhawks AHL prospect update, 2/17: Rinzel gets his groove back (SCH)

Five storylines to follow during the final third of the Blackhawks season (Sun-Times)

Examining the Blackhawks’ recent power-play struggles (SCH)

NHL GAME RECAPS

Sabres 2, Devils 1 (NHL)

Capitals 3, Flyers 1 (NHL)

Lightning 4, Maple Leafs 2 (NHL)

Stars 4, Kraken 1 (NHL)

Avalanche 4, Mammoth 2 (NHL)

Jets 3, Canucks 2 (NHL)

Golden Knights 5, Kings 3 (NHL)

NHL NEWS

Crosby out at least 4 weeks for Penguins (NHL)

Lightning coach Cooper out 2 games for father’s death (NHL)

Girard traded to Penguins by Avalanche for Kulak (NHL)

Point, Hedman returning for Avalanche (NHL)

Barkov happy with rehab, aims for playoff return (NHL)

Toews planning to stay with Jets (NHL)

Stars’ Rantanen likely to miss some time (NHL)

Sharks’ Skinner clears waivers after forward cut (ESPN)

Bussi signs 3-year contract with Hurricanes (NHL)

Fiala to miss rest of regular season for Kings (NHL)

NHL “in a better place” with NHLPA, IIHF relationship (NHL)

Werenski taking game to new heights ahead of Olympics (NHL)

Jarvis answers call for Team Canada at Milano Cortina (NHL)

Panarin says trade to Kings was “perfect timing” (NHL)

HOCKEY WORLD

Ex-NHL great Jagr eyes retirement in 38th season (ESPN)

On tour with “Shoresy” star Jared Keeso (ESPN)

“Heated Rivalry” is embraced by fans — and players — at the Winter Olympics: “Hockey is for everyone” (Tribune)

Talking Points