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BLACKHAWKS
Reports: Blackhawks offer qualifying offers to 2 players (SCH) (Sun-Times)
Blackhawks free-agency primer: Which RFAs get qualifying offers? Who might Chicago target? (The Athletic)
Second City Hockey articles on Blackhawks draft picks: Levshunov, Boisvert, Vanacker, Mustard, Spellacy, Pridham, Svensson, Henry
Other draft recap articles: Sun-Times, Levshunov; Sun-Times, Day 1; Sun-Times, Day 2; Tribune; Tribune, Day 1; The Athletic, Levshunov
How the Blackhawks nearly landed both Levshunov and Demidov (The Athletic)
Danny Wirtz “very pleased” with Blackhawks rebuild, ready to spend when time comes (Sun-Times)
Examining another piece of the Demidov vs. Levshunov puzzle (SCH)
Connor Bedard wins Calder Trophy (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)
Blackhawks have made their decision about No. 2 pick as NHL Draft approaches (Sun-Times)
NHL Draft debate: Maybe the Blackhawks choice at No. 2 isn’t the toss-up everyone thinks (Tribune)
Blackhawks trade, contracts, NHL Draft: What we’re hearing in Vegas (The Athletic)
Blackhawks acquire Mikheyev, Lafferty, second-round pick from Canucks (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)
During offseason’s busiest week, Blackhawks must prioritize getting Connor Bedard some help (Sun-Times)
Former Blackhawks forward Jeremy Roenick is heading to the Hockey Hall of Fame (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)
Blackhawks to wear patches on home sweaters as part of multi-year agreement with Circa Sports (SCH) (Sun-Times)
How Connor Bedard delivered on the hype he’d built for his first NHL season (SCH)
NHL NEWS
NHL Free Agency 2024: What’s every team’s biggest need ahead of July 1? (The Athletic)
NHL Draft Central (NHL)
2024 NHL Draft winners and losers (The Athletic)
2024 NHL Draft grades for every team (The Athletic)
Kane signs 1-year contract to return to Red Wings (NHL)
Guentzel traded to Lightning by Hurricanes for pick (NHL)
Domi signs 4-year contract to stay with Maple Leafs (NHL)
Stamkos era may be closing with Lightning (NHL)
Skinner has contract bought out by Sabres (NHL)
Campbell to have contract bought out by Oilers (NHL)
Durzi signs 4-year contract with Utah (NHL)
Liljegren signs 2-year contract with Maple Leafs (NHL)
Mangiapane traded to Capitals by Flames (NHL)
Holland will not return as Oilers general manager (NHL)
Myers agrees to terms with Canucks (NHL)
Source: Preds, Saros reach 8-year extension (ESPN)
Sharks trade up in draft, also acquire Grundstrom (ESPN)
Julien returning to NHL bench as Blues assistant (ESPN)
Joshua signs 4-year extension with Canucks (ESPN)
Inside Fanatics’ response to Nike’s MLB debacle and what it means for new NHL jerseys (The Athletic)
NHL trade big board: Expanding the list to 25 top targets ahead of the draft (The Athletic)
Dubois “couldn’t be more excited” to join Capitals (NHL)
Montour, Tanev lead NHL free-agent defenseman (NHL)
HOCKEY WORLD
PWHL free agency: The rosters after Week 1 (The Ice Garden)
PWHL free agency opens with signing flurry (The Ice Garden)
Former New Zealand captain Dr. Helen Murray continues to lead with CTE research (The Ice Garden)