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BLACKHAWKS
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)
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)
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS GAME RECAPS
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NHL Playoffs, Night 29: Ocean’s 18 (Fels)
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS NEWS
Makar misses practice, status unclear for Game 1 (NHL)
Dobes embracing villain role for Canadiens (NHL)
Vegas sees value in mental break ahead of West final (NHL)
Avalanche finding “balance” ahead of West final (NHL)
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs conference finals schedule (NHL)
Silent Knights: Media freeze-out costs VGK, Torts (ESPN)
Carolina eager to change fortunes in East final (NHL)
NHL NEWS
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)
Leafs fire head coach Berube after 2 seasons (ESPN)
New Maple Leafs coach will have difficult task (NHL)
Schaefer wins Calder, gets rookie award on “GMA3” (NHL)
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)
HOCKEY WORLD
Montreal squander first chance at Walter Cup clinch with 2-1 loss to Ottawa in Game 3 (The Ice Garden)
PWHL expanding to San Jose ahead of 2026-27 season (The Ice Garden)
“Miracle on Ice” coach’s ring sells for $549,000 (ESPN)
Three Ottawa Charge players who need to step up in Game Three (The Ice Garden)
PWHL expanding to Las Vegas and Hamilton ahead of 2026-27 season (The Ice Garden)