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BLACKHAWKS
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)
What recent NHL history says about the Blackhawks’ options with the No. 4 pick (SCH)
Exploring additional options available to the Blackhawks with the No. 4 pick (SCH)
Musings on Madison, Episode 210 — A deflating draft lottery (SCH)
Blackhawks drop two spots following draft lottery; will select No. 4 overall (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (Athletic)
What long-term role is the best fit for Alex Vlasic’s skills? (SCH)
Blackhawks 2026 NHL Draft Lottery guide (Athletic)
Connor Bedard explains decision not to play for Canada at World Championship (Athletic)
How can Bedard find the next steps toward realizing his superstar potential? (SCH)
Breaking down Blackhawks’ odds entering NHL draft lottery: Shot at Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg on the line (Sun-Times)
The Ups and Downs of Artyom Levshunov’s 2025-26 season (SCH)
Blackhawks AHL prospect update, 4/28: final season evaluations (SCH)
Musings on Madison, Episode 209 — Superb superlatives (SCH)
How confident Blackhawks fans are in rebuild, Wirtz, Davidson and more survey results (Athletic)
Blackhawks NCAA/USHL prospect update, 4/27: Boisvert goes pro; Nestrasil, Mustard finish strong (SCH)
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS GAME RECAPS
Avalanche 5, Wild 2 (NHL)
NHL Playoffs, Night 24: Order Restored (Fels)
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS NEWS
Sabres “got to be a lot better” tomorrow in Game 4 (NHL)
Golden Knights relying on experience entering Game 5 (NHL)
Lehkonen, Malinski miss Avalanche win in Game 4 (NHL)
Stone out for Golden Knights in Game 4 with injury (NHL)
Carolina eager to change fortunes in East final (NHL)
Dahlin’s “hunger” led to Norris nomiation with Sabres (NHL)
Tuch hoping to lead hometown Sabres on run (NHL)
Complete Stanley Cup Playoffs 2nd round schedule (NHL)
NHL NEWS
Toronto wins lottery, has No. 1 pick at 2026 Draft (NHL)
Rutherford to step down for Canucks after Draft (NHL)
Hedman stepped away from Lightning due to mental health (NHL)
Seguin expects to be ready for Stars training camp (NHL)
Greig of Senators suspended 2 regular-season games (NHL)
McDavid plagued by foot fracture in Round 1 loss (ESPN)
Sundin, Chayka joining Maple Leafs front office (NHL)
Campbell, NHL’s first woman coach, leaves Kraken (ESPN)
Kopitar’s “extremely special” career ends in loss (ESPN)
HOCKEY WORLD
PWHL postpones Minnesota Frost vs. Montreal Victoire Game 5 due to illness concerns (The Ice Garden)
Ottawa Charge punch ticket to Walter Cup Final (The Ice Garden)
PWHL expanding to Detroit for 2026-27 season (The Ice Garden)
PWHL end-of-season superlatives (The Ice Garden)
PWHL’s expansion roster building process prioritizes player choice (The Ice Garden)