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BLACKHAWKS
No, the Blackhawks underlying numbers have not been improving (SCH)
Musings on Madison, Episode 68 — More Blackhawks Struggles (SCH)
Jeremy Colliton’s frustration escalating as Blackhawks repeat mistakes (Sun-Times)
Kirby Dach building confidence in his shot but struggling with accuracy (Sun-Times)
2 Blackhawks can’t travel to Canada because of COVID-19 restrictions — so defenseman Nicolas Beaudin gets the call (Tribune)
Lazerus: It’s time for the Blackhawks to free Dylan Strome (The Athletic)
RECAP: Hurricanes 4, Blackhawks 3 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)
The Blackhawks-Red Wings rivalry: A lesson in diverging paths (SCH)
Blackhawks Bits: Khaira, Stillman removed from COVID protocol; Hossa night postponed (SCH)
Blackhawks’ COVID outbreak finally retreating as players, coaches return (Sun-Times)
RECAPS: Blackhawks 5, Senators 1 (SCH) (Silver Sevens) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (The Athletic)
FALLOUT FROM BLACKHAWKS INTERNAL INVESTIGATION (Content warning: details of the articles in this section may include details that could be disturbing to some readers)
Hall of Fame covers Bradley Aldrich’s name on Stanley Cup (Sun-Times)
Kevin Cheveldayoff, Patrick Kane apologize, settlement talks begin as Blackhawks scandal fallout continues (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
Gary Bettman, Bill Daly address continued fallout from Blackhawks internal investigation (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
Blackhawks, NHL mishandled sexual assault allegations in 2020 and 2021, not just 2010 (Sun-Times)
Kyle Beach to meet with Blackhawks (The Athletic)
Commissioner Bettman talks with Kyle Beach (NHL)
Lazerus: Blackhawks’ unforgivable sin leaves their fans facing a difficult choice (The Athletic)
John McDonough’s silence during Blackhawks scandal fallout shows his cowardice (Sun-Times)
Kyle Beach identifies himself as “John Doe” from Blackhawks internal investigation (SCH) (TSN) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
Blackhawks president and GM Stan Bowman “steps aside” after team announces investigation findings (SCH) (The Athletic) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (TSN) (Sportsnet)
CENTRAL DIVISION
RECAP: Stars 4, Flames 3 (Defending Big D)
Defenseman Conor Timmins to miss rest of season with knee injury (Five for Howling)
Kevin Fiala understands he’s off to a slow start (Hockey Wilderness)
Stars recall D Thomas Harley (Defending Big D)
When do we start to worry about Dante Fabbro?