The 2016 World Championships begins with four games with at least one Chicago Blackhawks player in action.
SB Nation is also starting a women's hockey blog focused on NWHL, CWHL, collegiate and international play.
HAWKS
**Forsling signing underscores Hawks' affinity for Swedish defenseman (SCH)
**Hawks among teams 'in the mix' to sign KHL defenseman Michal Kempny (SCH)
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CENTRAL DIVISION
**Recap: Stars rally to win Game 4 in OT, even series at 2-2 against Blues (DBD)
NHL
**Gallant, Ruff, Tortz named Jack Adams finalist (theScore)
**Sens owner Melnyk talks LeBreton Flats, hiring next coach (Silver Seven)
**Coyotes' Tippett signs five-year extension as head coach, VP of hockey ops (theScore)
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