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BLACKHAWKS
Blackhawks sign Wyatt Kaiser to 2-year contract extension (SCH) (Sun-Times) (The Athletic)
SCH T25U25: Connor Bedard is once again No. 1 (SCH)
Recapping the Blackhawks games at the Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase (SCH)
Blackhawks will need to closely monitor Kirill Kaprizov’s contract stalemate with the Wild (Sun-Times)
From Blashill to Bedard, what to watch for as the Blackhawks open training camp (The Athletic)
Seven storylines for Blackhawks training camp: Plethora of prospects will compete for NHL jobs (Sun-Times)
Will Blackhawks, Wyatt Kaiser reach deal before training camp? (The Athletic)
SCH T25U25: Frank Nazar remains No. 2 (SCH)
Five takeaways from Blackhawks rookie camp: Sam Rinzel dominates, AJ Spellacy bruises (Sun-Times)
Will Blackhawks, Wyatt Kaiser reach deal before training camp? (The Athletic)
Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase takeaways: 10 Blackhawks who made an impression (The Athletic)
Oliver Moore’s ability to improve his finishing could determine future NHL role (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks sign Spencer Knight to 3-year contract extension (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)
Blackhawks enter this season with low expectations but a wide range of possibilities (Sun-Times)
“You welcome it”: Blackhawks new No. 1 Sam Rinzel unfazed by sudden great expectations (The Athletic)
The development plan for Anton Frondell’s season in Sweden (The Athletic)
SCH T25U25: Alex Vlasic shifts to No. 3 (SCH)
How good is Blackhawks prospect Nick Lardis? How we plays against pros will reveal the answer (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks rookie camp gets chippy — “That brings teams together” — as coaches emphasize playing fast (Tribune)
NHL NEWS
Tkachuk likely out until December for Panthers (NHL)
Healthy Landeskog set for camp after “good offseason” (NHL)
Backlund signs 2-year contract with Flames (NHL)
Status report: Blackwood could miss start of season (NHL)
Sabres Luukkonen to miss start of training camp (ESPN)
Pastrnak (tendinitis) to miss start of Bruins camp (ESPN)
Fantasy hockey sleepers, including Will Cuylle, Sam Rinzel and more (The Athletic)
Process launched to host World Cup of Hockey 2028 (NHL)
Miller named Rangers captain, replaces Trouba (NHL)
DeBoer talks Oettinger fallout in sitdown with NHL.com (NHL)
NHL.com looks at top storylines with teams back on the ice (NHL)
Flyers GM: Hart will not return after acquittal (ESPN)
Capitals unveil Screaming Eagle 3rd jersey (NHL)
2026 Stadium Series tickets to go on sale Thursday (NHL)
Duclair: Roy apologized for “god-awful” comment (ESPN)
Hall of Fame goaltender Giacomin dies at age 86 (ESPN)
Fedotov traded to Blue Jackets by Flyers for draft pick (NHL)
Fleury to play preseason game with Penguins (NHL)
Perry out 6-8 weeks for Kings after knee surgery (NHL)
Former NHLPA executive director Goodenow dies at 72 (NHL)
Assistant coach Love placed on leave by Capitals (ESPN)
Toews finds “new experience” returning to ice with Jets (NHL)
Georgiev signs 1-year, $825,000 contract with Sabres (NHL)
NHL statement on Dube, Foote, Formenton, Hart, McLeod (NHL)
HOCKEY WORLD
When Pride meets the playbook: Seattle’s model for LGBTQ+ belonging in sports (The Ice Garden)
New York Sirens sign Kristyna Kaltounkova (The Ice Garden)
2025 Top 25 Under 25: The List (The Ice Garden)