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BLACKHAWKS
How the Blackhawks used analytics to shape their goalies’ offseason training (Sun-Times)
What I’ve learned from Blackhawks camp so far: 10 observations (Athletic)
Examining the Blackhawks’ defense: Lessons from futility (SCH)
Bowen Byram’s innate confidence will allow him to play his style, handle pressure with Blackhawks (Sun-Times)
Jordan Greenway’s defensive acumen makes him sneaky-smart addition for Blackhawks (Sun-Times)
RECAPS: Blackhawks 4, Wild 3 (SCH) (Athletic)
Why a Blackhawks top-pairing role could reignite Alex Vlasic’s all-around game (Athletic)
Korchinski hopes to “prove I belong” in back-against-wall season (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks’ power play has new look with Kane on left, Kantserov as bumper (Sun-Times)
Moore, Lardis could bolster Blackhawks’ depth with second-year leaps (Sun-Times)
Can Spencer Knight repeat excellen in hockey’s most variable position? (Sun-Times)
No pedestal, just punchlines: How Patrick Kane firts in with the young Blackhawks core (Athletic)
Bertuzzi is A-OK with Blackhawks leadership role. “He’s a really great veteran,” GM says (Tribune)
Teravainen finds himself in unfamiliar position of fighting for roster spot (Athletic)
News, notes and clips from the first official day of Blackhawks practice (SCH) (Sun-Times I) (Sun-Times II) (Tribune) (Athletic)
Blackhawk projections: A step forward is possible, but more pain is likely (Athletic)
Blackhawks’ key questions at training camp: Who fills Bedard’s role? Odd men out? (Athletic)
Blackhawks, Del Mastro agree to terms on a new contract (SCH) (Tribune)
Five storylines for Blackhawks’ fast-tracked training camp: Roster math and line combos (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks name Connor Bedard as team captain (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Athletic) (Tribune)
2026 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Connor Bedard is once again No. 1 (SCH)
2026 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Full ballot reveal and discussions thread (SCH)
Ethan Del Mastro remains unsigned as Blackhawks training camp approaches (Athletic)
2026 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Frank Nazar climbs to No. 2 (SCH)
Former Blackhawks player Steve Konroyd returns to Chicago’s WGN Radio broadcast full time (Athletic)
NHL NEWS
Fels’ NHL Season Previews: #2-#5, #6-#8, #9-#11, #12-#14, #15-#17, #18-#20, #21-#23, #24-#26, #27-#29, #30-#32
Preseason roundup: Tavares, Matthews each has 3 points (NHL)
Sykora out 4-5 months for Rangers with lower-body injury (NHL)
Ex-Canadiens owner George Gillett Jr. dies at 87 (ESPN)
Messier “horrified” by Oilers hire of Babcock as coach after accusations (ESPN)
Sabres’ injured Samuelsson at risk of missing start of season (ESPN)
Jacobs steps down as NHL Board of Governors chairman (NHL)
Granlund named Ducks captain ahead of season opener (NHL)
Board updates expansion, names Leonsis, Edwards execs (NHL)
Ruck twins debut with Penguins on same line (NHL)
Bettman: NHL still in “wait-and-see” mode on adding two expansion teams (ESPN)
Sources: Wild GM Guerin gets contract extension (ESPN)
Status report: Ovechkin may miss preseason games (NHL)
Hayes announces retirement after 12 NHL seasons (NHL)
Stars sign forward Sam Steel to $14.8M, 4-year extension (ESPN)
Michkov revamps offseason, eyes larger role with Flyers (NHL)
Malkin not tipping hand on plans beyond 2026-27 (ESPN)
Jets players “heartbroken” by Hellebuyck situation (NHL)
Larkin says requesting trade from Detroit “wasn’t easy” (NHL)
Babcock to start with McDavid, Draisaitl on same line (NHL)
HOCKEY WORLD
ASU hockey coach says he is “right guy” despite player’s collapse (ESPN)
2027 World Junior Championship schedule announced (NHL)
Report: ASU did not vet workout plan before hockey player’s collapse (ESPN)
PWHL tabs hockey attorney Izzi as Vancouver GM (ESPN)
Women’s college hockey previews for the 2026-27 season from the Ice Garden: WCHA, AHA
PWHL announces US television package with Scripps Sports (The Ice Garden)