The Chicago Blackhawks will have two days off before they take the ice again against the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night at the SAP Center.
HAWKS
**Hawks GM Stan Bowman: Patrick Kane "absolutely" part of team's long-term plans (Chicago Sun-Times)
**Patrick Kane remains controversial in midst of MVP-caliber season (Chicago Tribune)
**Long road to NHL makes it that much sweeter for Hawks' CHL alums (Chicago Sun-Times)
CENTRAL DIVISION
NHL
**Canucks will be without Hutton for 'at least' two weeks (PHT)