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BLACKHAWKS
United Center to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID test for events — including Blackhawks games (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)
Blackhawks staff changes: Jay Blunk, James Gary depart, new management shifts focus (The Athletic) (Sun-Times)
2021 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: MacKenzie Entwistle works to No. 16 (SCH)
2021 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Wyatt Kaiser steamrolls to No. 17 (SCH)
Blackhawks sign Connor Murphy to 4-year contract extension (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (On Tap Sports Net)
With their new defensive core locked in, the Blackhawks suddenly face renewed expectations and pressure (The Athletic)
NHL Pipeline Rankings: No. 23 Chicago Blackhawks put Kirby Dach in front of a deep system (The Athletic)
2021 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Alec Regula at No. 18 (SCH)
2021 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Evan Barratt down to No. 19 (SCH)
With sights set on making Blackhawks out of camp, Lukas Reichel getting acclimated on and off ice in Chicago (The Athletic)
Jeremy Colliton ready to prove he can lead Blackhawks’ resurgence (Sun-Times)
2021 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Landon Slaggert takes 20 (SCH)
2021 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Isaak Phillip jumps on at 21 (SCH)
2021 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Nolan Allan debuts at 22 (SCH)
Blackhawks add Colby Cohen to TV studio lineup; Mayers, Konroyd reportedly out (SCH) (Sun-Times)
NHL
Flyers sign Joel Farabee to 6-year extension (Broad Street Hockey)
Report: Coyotes submit bid for new arena (NHL)
NHL’s new COVID-19 protocols create financial impact, increased restrictions for unvaccinated players (The Athletic)