The Chicago Blackhawks drop the puck on their regular season Thursday against the Senators in Ottawa.
Chicago prospect Philipp Kurashev had a goal, two assists, four shots and won 9 of 18 faceoffs for Quebec in a 6-2 win over Halifax in the QMJHL. Goaltender Alexis Gravel made 27 saves in his first loss of the QMJHL season, while Jake Ryczek had two shots.
Nicolas Beaudin had an assist and one shot in Drummondville’s 3-1 victory over Victoriaville.
BLACKHAWKS
Jokiharju is so chill before his NHL debut (SCH)
Hawks place Crawford, Forsling, Murphy on IR (SCH)
Roster breakdown: Everything you need to know for opening night (The Athletic)
Ward ready for challenge of filling in for Crawford (Chicago Sun-Times)
Hawks embrace underdog mentality, but making playoffs remains top priority (Chicago Sun-Times)
10 improvements the Blackhawks have to make to return to the postseason (The Athletic)
CENTRAL DIVISION
Wild trade Olofsson to Canadiens for Bitten (Hockey Wilderness)
He made the Avs’ roster, but who exactly is Sheldon Dries?