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Former Blackhawks forward Scott Nichol turns 46 today.
BLACKHAWKS
AHL approves “structural framework” for 2021 season beginning Feb. 5 (SCH)
Bowman: Andrew Shaw ready to go for 2021 NHL season (NBC Sports Chicago)
Play the prospects: 10 ways the Blackhawks can make the most of this season (The Athletic)
Chicago Blackhawks season preview (The Athletic)
Jonathan Toews “out indefinitely” due to illness, will miss start of season (SCH)
The Blackhawks were already short on time and Dach’s injury doesn’t help (SCH)
Lazerus: For the Blackhawks, it’s not tanking when you’re just not very good (The Athletic)
Kirby Dach to miss 4-5 months following wrist surgery (SCH)
What the Blackhawks’ forward lineup could look like without Dach and Nylander (SCH)
How the Blackhawks, Carl Soderberg came together late: Powers Points (The Athletic)
Blackhawks sign center Carl Soderberg to one-year, $1 million deal (SCH)
Blackhawks 2021 schedule released: season opens Jan.