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BLACKHAWKS
What trades, free agents or offer sheets could the Blackhawks consider this offseason? Mailbag, Part 1 (Athletic)
From Bedard to Burakovsky: How the Blackhawks players graded in 2025-26 (Tribune)
Digging into Sam Rinzel’s disappointing season (SCH)
Where things stand between Blackhawks and Mikheyev: Interest and pragmatism (Athletic)
Ryan Greene showed he has a spot in future Blackhawks’ lineups — but where? (SCH)
How the Blackhawks’ Gen Z core has “let down the shield” on social media (Athletic)
Blackhawks need to be aggressive with trade offers if any stars hit market this summer (Sun-Times)
Where Frank Nazar took steps forward this season — and where there’s room for more (SCH)
Blackhawks sign Roman Kantserov to entry-level contract (SCH) (Tribune) (Athletic)
The glimpses of Wyatt Kaiser’s NHL potential we saw this season (SCH)
The Blackhawks will select 4th in the NHL Draft. Here are 5 prospects they should consider (Tribune)
Where would Roman Kantserov’s skills fit on the Blackhawks’ power play? (SCH)
Blackhawks European prospect update, 5/12: Final check-ins on Kantserov, Frondell (SCH)
Blackhawks Stanley Cup contender checklist: Chicago needs young defense to take the leap (Athletic)
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)
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS GAME RECAPS
Hurricanes 3, Canadiens 2 (NHL)
NHL Playoffs, Nights 32-35: Goaler Palooza (Fels)
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS NEWS
MacKinnon status uncertain for Game 4 after injury (NHL)
Hutson owns turnover that led to Game 3 OT loss (NHL)
Avalanche comeback improbable, not impossible (NHL)
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs conference finals schedule (NHL)
NHL NEWS
NHL draft prospect Cole Tuminaro hoping to take next step in underdog journey (Sun-Times)
Domi dealing with “complications” after surgery (NHL)
Terry to have hip surgery, could miss start of season (NHL)
Ruff signs 2-year contract to remain coach of Sabres (NHL)
Foote fired as Canucks coach, no replacement named (NHL)
Devils coach Keefe to return after GM’s evaluation (ESPN)
Wild’s Gustavsson to have offseason hip surgery (NHL)
Wild vets reveal injuries that kept them out vs. Avs (ESPN)
Oilers fire Knoblauch after two Cup Final runs (ESPN)
Sedins to run Canucks’ Johnson named GM (NHL)
HOCKEY WORLD
Who will be the next Toronto Sceptres head coach? (The Ice Garden)
Hamilton, San Jose, Seattle announce leadership changes (The Ice Garden)
Victoire crowned 2026 Walter Cup champions with dominant 4-0 win over Charge (The Ice Garden)
Heartbreak on home ice for Ottawa Charge (The Ice Garden)
PWHL expanding to San Jose ahead of 2026-27 season (The Ice Garden)