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BLACKHAWKS
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)
What we’re hearing about the Blackhawks: From draft to offer sheets to free agents (The Athletic)
Musings on Madison, Episode 158 — Stanley Cup Final chatter and more Levshunov/Demidov debate (SCH)
Eight prospects the Blackhawks could pick with the No. 18 pick in the 2024 NHL Draft (The Athletic)
Blackhawks offseason preview: Another busy draft, active free-agency window lie ahead (Sun-Times)
How Artyom Levshunov — a potential Blackhawks’ draft target at No. 2 — has navigated hype and family hardships (Tribune)
Blackhawks’ No. 2 pick in NHL Draft, Artyom Levshunov, Ivan Demidov: What I’m hearing (The Athletic)
Blackhawks sign Cole Guttman to one-year contract (SCH) (Sun-Times)
2024 NHL Draft prospect Ivan Demidov on Blackhawks, North America and his game (The Athletic)
Blackhawks dive into interviews with Demidov, Levshunov and other NHL draft prospects (Tribune)
Examining Taylor Raddysh’s drop-off in performance during the ’23-24 season (SCH)
What the Blackhawks’ nightmare offseason would look like (The Athletic)
NHL mock draft: Blackhawks’ No. 2 pick will start run of interesting decisions (Sun-Times)
What the Blackhawks’ dream offseason would look like (The Athletic)
NHL NEWS
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)
Berezin, who played 7 NHL seasons, dies at 52 (NHL)
NHL announces rule changes for 2024-25 season (NHL)
Canucks, Blueger reach 2-year, $3.6M extension (ESPN)
Oilers McDavid, Draisaitl played hurt during run (ESPN)
Liam O’Brien signs 3-year extension with Utah HC (ESPN)
Guentzel, Stamkos lead top NHL free agent forwards (NHL)
Mittelstadt signs 3-yar contract with Avalanche (NHL)
Walman traded to Sharks by Red Wings (NHL)
DeMelo signs 4-year, $19.6 million contract with Jets (NHL)
Reports: Meruelo leaving Coyotes’ ownership (ESPN)
Bruins break up goalie duo, deal Ullmark to Sens (ESPN)
Datsyuk, Zetterberg among Hall of Fame candidates (NHL)
Brassard retires after 16 NHL seasons (NHL)
Reports: Michkov takes step toward joining Flyers (ESPN)
Pens re-sign goalie Nedeljkovic to a 2-year deal (ESPN)
Markstrom traded to Devils by Flames for pick, Bahl (NHL)
Dubois traded to Capitals by Kings for Kuemper (NHL)
Goodrow claimed by Sharks off waivers (NHL)
Hronek signs 8-year contract with Canucks (NHL)
HOCKEY WORLD
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)
Steady decline in youth hockey participation in Canada raises concerns about future of the sport (Associated Press via Tribune)
While youth hockey participation in Canada shrinks, the US is seeing steady growth (Associated Press via Tribune)