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Morning Bag Skate: Why Scott Darling likes his new team, the Carolina Hurricanes

After it was revealed that former Blackhawks goaltender Scott Darling had been traded to the Carolina Hurricanes, Darling made the media rounds describing his thoughts regarding his trade and his feelings for Chicago.

In Hawks prospect news, Game Two of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League’s President Cup Final involving Nathan Noel and Matthew Highmore of the Saint John’s Sea Dogs is tonight. Highmore, a touted future Hawk scored two goals and had an assist in Saint John’s 6-3 win in Game One.

**Ex-Hawk Scott Darling says joining Carolina was 'no-brainer' (Chicago Tribune)

**He says Bryan Bickell and Joacim Nordstrom convinced him to join (Daily Herald)

**Darling also says he’s ‘thankful' for time with Blackhawks (CSN Chicago)

**Former Hawk Bryan Bickell taking it slow in his battle against MS (Chicago Tribune)

**What have been the Blackhawks’ best second-round Playoff Series?