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BLACKHAWKS
Janmark hopes to earn bigger offensive role with Blackhawks (Sun-Times)
5 takeaways from Blackhawks 5-1 season-opening loss to Lightning (Tribune)
15 observations from the Blackhawks’ season-opening loss (The Athletic)
RECAP: Blackhawks smoked by Lightning in season opener (SCH)
RECAP: Blackhawks, Malcolm Subban struggle in season-opening loss to Lightning (Sun-Times)
RECAP: Blackhawks open the season with a 5-1 loss to the Lightning (Chicago Tribune)
Lazerus: A guide to enduring — and enjoying — the Blackhawks this season (The Athletic)
Subban named starter, active roster finalized, helmet ad revealed (SCH)
Blackhawks, coach Jeremy Colliton agree on two-year contract extension (SCH)
CENTRAL DIVISION
RECAPS: Hurricanes 3, Red Wings 0 (Canes Country) (Winging it in Motown)
RECAPS: Predators 3, Blue Jackets 1 (On the Forecheck) (The Cannon)
Panthers sign Kevin Connauton to a one-year, two-way deal (Litter Box Cats)
Dubois “wants out” of Columbus, coach says (NHL)
Getting to know the new Central: Dallas Stars (Defending Big D)
Getting to know the new Central: Tampa Bay Lightning (Raw Charge)
Getting to know the new Central: Columbus Blue Jackets (The Cannon)
Getting to know the new Central: Florida Panthers (Litter Box Cats)
Getting to know the new Central: Nashville Predators (On the Forecheck)
Getting to know the new Central: Detroit Red Wings (Winging it in Motown)
NHL
RECAP: Kane has 3 points, Sharks defeat Coyotes (NHL)
RECAP: McDavid scores hat trick in Oilers win (NHL)
RECAP: Islanders shut out Rangers (NHL)
RECAP: Marchand, Bruins win opener in shootout (NHL)
It’s official: Bruins to face Flyers in Lake Tahoe (Stanley Cup of Chowder)
HOCKEY WORLD
Why the NWHL and PWHPA getting serious about analytics is important (The Ice Garden)
What storylines to expect in Lake Placid (The Ice Garden)