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BLACKHAWKS
Blackhawks want Sam Rinzel to do better job “sensing danger” after mental reset (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks players call the 7-defensemen lineups “a learned skill” but see the positives as well (Tribune)
Blackhawks power rankings: Levshunov, living legends, dancing coaches and … playoff talk? (The Athletic)
RECAPS: Blackhawks 3, Maple Leafs 2 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic) (Fels)
Blackhawks Week That Was and Will Be, 11/14: Hold Fast Hope (SCH)
Musings on Madison, Episode 195 — Hawks back at home (SCH)
Oliver Moore learning he really is fast enough to blow past NHL competition (Sun-Times)
Foligno out approximately 4 weeks with injury (The Athletic)
Young Blackhawks giving fans a reason to bring madness back to the Madhouse on Madison (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks searching for root cause of recurring second-period struggles (Sun-Times)
“We want him to be a little more selfish”: Checking in on Frondell’s SHL development (The Athletic)
Blackhawks might have to decide between re-signing Dickinson or Mikheyev (Sun-Times)
Donato focusing on Blackhawks’ present despite his secured place in Blackhawks’ future (Sun-Times)
Reality Check (Fels)
RECAPS: Devils 4, Blackhawks 3 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)
Bertuzzi trying to maintain consistent production under Jeff Blashill (Sun-Times)
Do the Blackhawks have an attendance problem this season (The Athletic)
Blackhawks European prospect update, 11/11: Kantserov, Frondell flourishing (SCH)
NHL GAME RECAPS
Hurricanes 3, Bruins 1 (NHL)
Sabres 5, Oilers 1 (NHL)
Panthers 8, Canucks 5 (NHL)
Capitals 2, Kings 1 (NHL)
Blue Jackets 4, Canadiens 3 (NHL)
Ducks 3, Mammoth 2 (NHL)
NHL NEWS
Zamboni, son of resurfacing inventor, dies at 93 (NHL)
Status report: McAvoy may need surgery for Bruins (NHL)
Doughty week to week for Kings with lower-body injury (NHL)
Montreal’s Dach out with broken foot (NHL)
Sources: Kempe, Kings reach 8-year, $85M deal (ESPN)
Rangers coach Sullivan out due to personal matter (ESPN)
B’s McAvoy hit in mouth by puck vs. Canadiens (ESPN)
Devils’ Hughes out 8 weeks after finger surgery (ESPN)
Canucks sign ex-Leaf Kampf to one-year deal (ESPN)
Dahlin rejoins Sabres with fiancee getting better (ESPN)
Matthews expected to be out 1 week for Maple Leafs (NHL)
M. Tkachuk could return to ice in next 2 weeks (NHL)
Avs give G Wedgewood 1-year contract extension (ESPN)
Predators miss Josi “tremendously” at Global Series (NHL)
Larsson back in Sweden as Penguins’ 3rd goalie (NHL)
Matthews, Stolarz exit with injuries in Leafs loss (ESPN)
NHL questioning untested ice ahead of Olympics (ESPN)
Avs reward rookie Brindley with 2-year extension (ESPN)
Canes’ rookie D Legault has surgery on cut hand (ESPN)
Sabres center Kulich sidelined with a blood clot (ESPN)
Bridgman, 1975 No. 1 pick and first Sens GM, dies (ESPN)
HOCKEY WORLD
PWHL announces new rules for the 2025-26 season (The Ice Garden)
Four standout players from the November Rivalry Series (The Ice Garden)
New PWHL expansion names: Torrent, Goldeneyes (ESPN)
Ex-NHL star Kesler faces sexual conduct charges (ESPN)
PWHL Vancouver Quick Hits: Jerseys, coaching updates & training camp (The Ice Garden)