The Chicago Blackhawks return from a four-day break Thursday when they host the Anaheim Ducks at United Center.
HAWKS
**NHL salary cap projected to increase to $75.5-76 million next season (SCH)
**Prospects Louis, Snuggerud named to NCHC All-Conference teams (SCH)
**Snuggerud has developed into skilled defenseman (The Athletic)
**Schmaltz, Hartman have turned corner in young careers (Chicago Tribune)
**Former Hawk Brent Sopel talks alcohol, dyslexia (The Players’ Tribune)
CENTRAL DIVISION
**RECAP: Stars’ PK woes continue in loss to Senators (Defending Big D)
**RECAP: Mid-game burst from Penguins topples Jets at home (Winnipeg Free Press)
**2 fights, an ejection highlight electric first period between Penguins, Jets (SBN)
**Stars sign Cracknell to 1-year extension (Defending Big D)
**Avs celebrate International Women's Day by reminding us they objectify them (theScore)
NHL
**NHL GM meetings: 2018 Olympics unlikely while league mulls bye week changes (SBN)
**RECAP: Bruins score four in first period, defeat Red Wings (NHL.