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BLACKHAWKS
NHL Mailbag: Blackhawks, Red Wings among surprises; future of free agency (NHL)
Spencer Knight’s terrific October aided by Blackhawks defensive system that plays into his strengths (Sun-Times)
Artyom Levshunov getting comfortable in Chicago Blackhawks’ 7-defensemen lineup (Tribune)
How Louis Crevier has developed into a reliable defenseman for Blackhawks (The Athletic)
Blackhawks’ Frank Nazar, Spencer Knight proving to be worth every cent (The Athletic)
As Joel Quenneville and the NHL move on, don’t forget what they’re moving on from (The Athletic)
Daughter doing well, Foligno back with Blackhawks (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
Blackhawks Must Showcase Lukas Reichel Before Deciding On His Future (Yahoo Sports)
Blackhawks, Canucks Contest Highlights Major Officiating Issue (Sports Illustrated)
RECAPS: Blackhawks 2, Ducks 1 (OT) (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
Blackhawks Activate Slaggert from Injured Reserve (NHL)
Frank Nazar is evolving into a star, and that changes everything for the Blackhawks (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks power rankings: Nazar’s flash, Reichel’s redemption and some sweet jackets (The Athletic)
RECAPS: Blackhawks 8, Blues 3 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
Foligno taking “brief leave of absence” for daughter’s surgery (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)
Q&A: Blackhawks chairman Danny Wirtz on rebuild patience, spending to the cap (Sun-Times) (NHL)
NHL GAME RECAPS
Blue Jackets 5, Stars 1 (NHL)
Ducks 5, Predators 2 (NHL)
Kings 2, Blues 1 (NHL)
Panthers 4, Bruins 3 (NHL)
Capitals 4, Kraken 1 (NHL)
Penguins 5, Canucks 1 (NHL)
Islanders 4, Sharks 3 (NHL)
Oilers 3, Senators 2 (NHL)
Devils 5, Maple Leafs 2 (NHL)
Mammoth 4, Avalanche 3 (NHL)
NHL NEWS
Kings activate Corey Perry, place captain Anze Kopitar on IR (ESPN)
Marchand receives emotional welcome back to Boston (NHL)
Crosby sets Penguins all-time points record (NHL)
Hughes brothers launch reading program for New Jersey youth (NHL)
Toews scores 1st goal with Jets (NHL)
Golden Knights goalie Adin Hill exits with apparent leg injury (ESPN)
McKenna tops Central Scouting preliminary players to watch (NHL)
Rangers frustration grows in 4th home loss (NHL)
‘We’re all big boys in here:’ Leafs brush off Stolarz’s comments (TSN)
Sharks apologize for fan message on video board during Hispanic Heritage Night (ESPN) (People)
Golden Knights’ Mark Stone out week to week for Golden Knights (NHL)
Anthony Stolarz calls out Maple Leafs after loss to Kraken (The Athletic)
Senator’s Tkachuk out 6-8 weeks after surgery (ESPN)
Goalie Hart joining Golden Knights after acquittal (ESPN)
NHL aims to expand efforts to grow game worldwide (NHL)
Panthers facing “fear” as injuries pile up (NHL)
Mammoth unveil mascot Tusky before home opener (NHL)
Kulikov has surgery, out 5 months for Panthers (NHL)
Canadiens say goodbye to Dryden in stirring tribute (NHL)
Kings reacquire Copley in trade with Lightning (ESPN)
Tkachuk out at least 4 weeks for Senators (NHL)
Rangers “need to stay the course” amid scoring drought (NHL)
HOCKEY WORLD
Ex-NHL great Jaromir Jagr, 53, starts 38th professional season (ESPN)
PWHL announces preseason, training camp dates (The Ice Garden)
IIHF, PWHL move Women’s Worlds to November (The Ice Garden)
PWHL releases 2025-26 season schedule (The Ice Garden)