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BLACKHAWKS
Digging into Sam Rinzel’s disappointing season (SCH)
Where things stand between Blackhawks and Mikheyev: Interest and pragmatism (Athletic)
Ryan Greene showed he has a spot in future Blackhawks’ lineups — but where? (SCH)
How the Blackhawks’ Gen Z core has “let down the shield” on social media (Athletic)
Blackhawks need to be aggressive with trade offers if any stars hit market this summer (Sun-Times)
Where Frank Nazar took steps forward this season — and where there’s room for more (SCH)
Blackhawks sign Roman Kantserov to entry-level contract (SCH) (Tribune) (Athletic)
The glimpses of Wyatt Kaiser’s NHL potential we saw this season (SCH)
The Blackhawks will select 4th in the NHL Draft. Here are 5 prospects they should consider (Tribune)
Where would Roman Kantserov’s skills fit on the Blackhawks’ power play? (SCH)
Blackhawks European prospect update, 5/12: Final check-ins on Kantserov, Frondell (SCH)
Blackhawks Stanley Cup contender checklist: Chicago needs young defense to take the leap (Athletic)
Analyzing Blackhawks’ draft options: Could Ivar Stenberg fall to No. 4 pick? (Sun-Times)
Five questions Blackhawks need to consider heading into the NHL Draft (Athletic)
What did we learn about Louis Crevier during his first full NHL season? (SCH)
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS GAME RECAPS
Golden Knights 4, Avalanche 2 (NHL)
NHL Playoffs, Night 29: Ocean’s 18 (Fels)
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS NEWS
Hurricanes turn focus to Canadiens after long wait (NHL)
Canadiens ready for “big test” against Hurricanes (NHL)
Dobes embracing villain role for Canadiens (NHL)
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs conference finals schedule (NHL)
NHL NEWS
Ruff signs 2-year contract to remain coach of Sabres (NHL)
Foote fired as Canucks coach, no replacement named (NHL)
Devils coach Keefe to return after GM’s evaluation (ESPN)
Wild’s Gustavsson to have offseason hip surgery (NHL)
Wild vets reveal injuries that kept them out vs. Avs (ESPN)
Oilers fire Knoblauch after two Cup Final runs (ESPN)
Sedins to run Canucks’ Johnson named GM (NHL)
Leafs fire head coach Berube after 2 seasons (ESPN)
New Maple Leafs coach will have difficult task (NHL)
Schaefer wins Calder, gets rookie award on “GMA3” (NHL)
Coyle signs 6-year contract to stay with Blue Jackets (NHL)
HOCKEY WORLD
Victoire crowned 2026 Walter Cup champions with dominant 4-0 win over Charge (The Ice Garden)
PWHL expanding to San Jose ahead of 2026-27 season (The Ice Garden)
“Miracle on Ice” coach’s ring sells for $549,000 (ESPN)
PWHL expanding to Las Vegas and Hamilton ahead of 2026-27 season (The Ice Garden)