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BLACKHAWKS
John Mustard flying under radar despite solid freshman year at Providence (Sun-Times)
What we learned at Blackhawks development camp, including Vaclav Nestrasil thinking “bigger” (Tribune)
Blackhawks sign forward Dominic Toninato (SCH)
Blackhawks acquire Sam Lafferty from Sabres (SCH) (Sun-Times)
Analyzing where Blackhawks stand, where they’re headed after quiet start to free agency (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks’ new rebuild stage factored into quiet offseason for GM Kyle Davidson (The Athletic)
Blackhawks first-round picks: Anton Frondell, Vaclav Nestrasil, Mason West
Blackhawks give out three qualifying offers before free agency opens Tuesday (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks draftee Mason West is “100% hockey” — after 1 more shot at a football state title (Tribune)
Blackhawks in NHL free agency: Needs, fits and low-key moves for Chicago’s rebuild (The Athletic)
Blackhawks finding value in drafting “raw” prospects with more room to grow (Sun-Times)
Analyizing Blackhawks’ five Saturday draft picks: Nathan Behm, Julius Sumpf lead group (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks add 3 more first-round draft picks to continue playing numbers game (The Athletic)
Blackhawks unveil new home sweaters for centennial season (SCH) (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks’ best-case draft scenario could unfold if Sharks pass on Michael Misa (Sun-Times)
What the Blackhawks could get in NHL Draft prospect Michael Misa with the No. 3 pick (The Athletic)
John Doe vs. Blackhawks lawsuit set for trial after judge rules against team’s motion (The Athletic)
Top of the Draft: Introducing Porter Martone (SCH)
Musings on Madison, Episode 188 — Previewing the 2025 NHL Draft (SCH)
Healthy, confident Andre Burakovsky hoping to be at his “best again” with Blackhawks (Sun-Times)
Less is more for Bedard as he prepares for his third NHL season (The Athletic)
What I’m hearing about the Blackhawks going into the NHL Draft, free agency (The Athletic)
Top of the Draft: Introducing Caleb Desnoyers (SCH)
Former Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith to be inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)
NHL NEWS
2025 NHL Free Agent Tracker (NHL)
Burns signs 1-year deal with Avalanche (NHL)
NHL player participation in Olympics finalized (NHL)
Off breakout ’25, Suter joins Blues on 2-year deal (ESPN)
Sabres to match any Byram offer sheet, GM says (ESPN)
Jets add Nyquist on 1-year, $3.25 million deal (ESPN)
Red Wings legend Delvecchio dies at 93 (NHL)
Marner traded to Vegas, gets 8-year, $96M deal (NHL)
Boeser signs 7-year contract to stay with Canucks (NHL)
Gulutzan hired as Stars coach, replaces DeBoer (NHL)
Gavrikov signs 7-year contract with Rangers (NHL)
Wild prepared to match offer sheet for Rossi (NHL)
K. Miller traded to Hurricanes by Rangers (NHL)
Oilers add depth, sign Mangiapane to 2-year deal (ESPN)
Kings sign Perry away from division-rival Oilers (ESPN)
Panthers Cup-winner Schmidt inks Mammoth deal (ESPN)
Complete coverage of 2025 NHL Draft (NHL)
Sources: Knights land Marner, give star 8 years (ESPN)
Pietrangelo stepping away from Vegas for health reasons (NHL)
Bouchard sings 4-year contract with Oilers (NHL)
Schaefer skates with Islanders for 1st time (NHL)
Kane signs 1-year, $3 million contract with Red Wings (NHL)
Romanov signs 8-year contract with Islanders (NHL)
HOCKEY WORLD
2025 PWHL Draft Board (The Ice Garden)
PWHL Vancouver announces Brian Idalski as head coach (The Ice Garden)
Abbotsford edges Charlotte in Game 6, wins Calder Cup (NHL)
Seattle signs 2 ahead of inaugural PWHL season (ESPN)