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BLACKHAWKS
Blackhawks first-round picks: Anton Frondell, Vaclav Nestrasil, Mason West
Blackhawks finding valu ein drafting “raw” prospects with more room to grow (Sun-Times)
Analyizing Blackhawks’ five Saturday draft picks: Nathan Behm, Julius Sumpf lead group (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks add 3 more first-round draft picks to continue playing numbers game (The Athletic)
Blackhawks unveil new home sweaters for centennial season (SCH) (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks’ best-case draft scenario could unfold if Sharks pass on Michael Misa (Sun-Times)
What the Blackhawks could get in NHL Draft prospect Michael Misa with the No. 3 pick (The Athletic)
John Doe vs. Blackhawks lawsuit set for trial after judge rules against team’s motion (The Athletic)
Top of the Draft: Introducing Porter Martone (SCH)
Musings on Madison, Episode 188 — Previewing the 2025 NHL Draft (SCH)
Healthy, confident Andre Burakovsky hoping to be at his “best again” with Blackhawks (Sun-Times)
Less is more for Bedard as he prepares for his third NHL season (The Athletic)
What I’m hearing about the Blackhawks going into the NHL Draft, free agency (The Athletic)
Top of the Draft: Introducing Caleb Desnoyers (SCH)
Former Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith to be inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)
Could the Blackhawks be largely done with their offseason moves? (The Athletic)
Top of the Draft: Introducing Anton Frondell (SCH)
What the Blackhawks could get in NHL Draft prospect Caleb Desnoyers (The Athletic)
NHL NEWS
Complete coverage of 2025 NHL Draft (NHL)
What’s every NHL team’s toughest decision during 2025 free agency? (The Athletic)
NHL Draft 2025 grades for every team: Best picks, fits and analysis (The Athletic)
Giroux signs 1-year contract to stay with Senators (NHL)
Oilers to talk McDavid deal “whenever they’re ready” (NHL)
Geekie signs 6-year, $33 million contract with Bruins (NHL)
Fabbro signs 4-year contract to stay with Blue Jackets (NHL)
Gibson traded to detroit by Anaheim for Mrazek, picks (NHL)
Reports: Knights clear space, deal Hague to Preds (ESPN)
Sources: Leafs, Knies agree on 6-year extension (ESPN)
Marner likely “to hit the market,” Toronto GM says (NHL)
Benn signs 1-year contract to remain with Stars (NHL)
Kraken acquire Gaudreau from Wild for draft pick (ESPN)
Sharks to buy out Vlasic’s deal, end 19-year run (ESPN)
Panthers trade for Blue Jackets goalie Tarasov (ESPN)
Peterka traded to Mammoth by Sabres for Kesselring, Doan (NHL)
NHL, NHLPA continuing discussions on new CBA (NHL)
Kane traded to Canucks by Oilers for draft pick (NHL)
Sources: 84-game NHL season part of CBA talks (ESPN)
Reports: Smith, Golden Knights reach $2M deal (ESPN)
HOCKEY WORLD
2025 PWHL Draft Board (The Ice Garden)
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)
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