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BLACKHAWKS
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)
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)
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS GAME RECAPS
Sabres 3, Canadiens 2 (NHL)
Golden Knights 3, Ducks 2 (NHL)
NHL Playoffs, Night 25: Just Dumb Enough to Work (Fels)
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS NEWS
Wild need “absolute best” to keep season alive in Game 5 (NHL)
Wild’s Eriksson Ek, Brodin won’t travel for Game 5 (NHL)
Carolina eager to change fortunes in East final (NHL)
Complete Stanley Cup Playoffs 2nd round schedule (NHL)
NHL NEWS
Coyle signs 6-year contract to stay with Blue Jackets (NHL)
Tippett missed 2nd round with internal bleeding issue (NHL)
McAvoy suspended 6 regular-season games for slashing (NHL)
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
235 players declare for PWHL draft (The Ice Garden)
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)