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BLACKHAWKS
Top of the Draft: Introducing Anton Frondell (SCH)
What the Blackhawks could get in NHL Draft prospect Caleb Desnoyers (The Athletic)
Blackhawks offseason preview: Offensive help wanted, but relatively quiet summer awaits (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks initiate buyout of TJ Brodie’s contract, cutting ties after disastrous season (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks acquire Andre Burakovsky from Kraken for Joe Veleno (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)
Blackhawks offseason primer: What to expect from NHL Draft, free agency, buyouts (The Athletic)
Blackhawks sign Ryan Donato to 4-year, $16 million contract (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)
Exploring Wyatt Kaiser’s strong finish to the 2024-25 season (SCH)
Musings on Madison, Episode 187 — Looking ahead to the Blackhawks’ offseason plans (SCH)
Why the Blackhawks brought back Jared Nightingale to shape their future with AHL IceHogs (The Athletic)
Looking back at Frank Nazar’s encouraging rookie season (SCH)
As NHL salary cap rises, Kyle Davidson’s belief in Blackhawks’ build-from-within philosophy deepens (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks’ offseason moves begin with minor trade with Bruins (Sun-Times)
Frank Nazar hopes to parlay Worlds performance into NHL season, Olympics (The Athletic)
Bench men: Get to know the new Chicago Blackhawks assistant coaches (Tribune)
Jonathan Toews Looking To Make His Decision Prior To The Draft; Jets, Leafs Considered (Yahoo Sports)
NHL NEWS
Flyers acquire Trevor Zegras from Ducks (Broad Street Hockey)
Bruins sign D Lohrei to 2-year, $6.4M extension (ESPN)
Toews signing with hometown Jets (ESPN)
Avalanche re-up Stienburg, Polin to 1-year deals (ESPN)
Canes re-sign Robinson to 4-year, $6.8M deal (ESPN)
Stars ink D Lundkvist, F Bourque to 1-year deals (ESPN)
Marchand, Bennett, Ekblad want to stay with Panthers (NHL)
McDavid’s future a “No. 1 priority” for Oilers (NHL)
Marchment traded to Kraken by Stars (NHL)
Duchene signs 4-year contract to remain with Stars (NHL)
Zetterlund signs 3-year contract with Senators (NHL)
Predators anticipate Josi to be OK for next season (NHL)
Haula traded to Predators by Devils for Hanzel, pick (NHL)
Bonino nannounces retirement from NHL after 15 seasons (NHL)
Kreider traded to Ducks by Rangers (NHL)
Jets’ Hellebuyck wins Hart, Vezina (NHL)
Kings’ Anze Kopitar wins third Lady Byng Trophy (ESPN)
Jagr adds Emmy Award to trophy case (NHL)
Mario Lemieux Considering Buying Back Penguins (TSN) (The Score)
HOCKEY WORLD
PWHL Vancouver announces Brian Idalski as head coach (The Ice Garden)
Abbotsford edges Charlotte in Game 6, wins Calder Cup (NHL)
Seattle signs 2 ahead of inaugural PWHL season (ESPN)
2026 Olympic women’s hockey schedule released (The Ice Garden)
Guerin will “start from scratch” to build US roster (NHL)
6 preliminary Olympics roster for various countries: USA, Canada, Finland, Sweden