This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news.<\/p>\n
BLACKHAWKS<\/p>\n
Blackhawks sign Frank Nazar to 7-year contract extension (SCH<\/a>) (Sun-Times<\/a>) (Tribune<\/a>) (The Athletic<\/a>) (Sam Fels But Who\u2019s Buying<\/a>) (NHL<\/a>) (ESPN<\/a>)<\/p>\n Blackhawks Hall of Fame rankings: Steve Larmer\u2019s moment? Duncan Keith a lock? (The Athletic<\/a>)<\/p>\n Blackhawks\u2019 biggest X-factor is Spencer Knight, who\u2019s preapring for big workload this season (Sun-Times<\/a>)<\/p>\n Former employee sues Blackhawks, alleging discrimination, wrongful termination (The Athletic<\/a>) (Tribune<\/a>)<\/p>\n What are the Blackhawks getting in No. 3 overall pick Anton Frondell? (SCH<\/a>)<\/p>\n Blackhawks draft pick Vaclav Nestrasil brings his family\u2019s hockey story full circle (The Athletic<\/a>)<\/p>\n Inside Jeff Blashill\u2019s plan to begin teaching Blackhawks \u201cwinning habits\u201d in training camp (Sun-Times<\/a>)<\/p>\n What are the Blackhawks getting in No. 25 overall pick Vaclav Nestrasil? (SCH<\/a>)<\/p>\n Celebrini for Bedard? Sigh. Must be summer silly season: Lazerus NHL mailbag (The Athletic<\/a>)<\/p>\n Blackhawks to celebrate 2025-26 centennial season in four chapters (Sun-Times<\/a>) (The Athletic<\/a>)<\/p>\n The NHL website did some stuff on the Blackhawks: Article on the youth<\/a>, \u201c3 Questions,\u201d<\/a> Fantasy preview<\/a>, NHL EDGE stats<\/a> <\/p>\n What are the Blackhawks getting with No. 29 overall pick Mason West? (SCH<\/a>)<\/p>\n Why Blackhawks first-rounder Anton Frondell plans to stay in Sweden this season (The Athletic<\/a>)<\/p>\n Blackhawks lineup projection: Ultra-young defense will form backbone of 2025-26 roster (Sun-Times<\/a>)<\/p>\n Celebrini, Bedard invited to Canada Olympic Camp (NHL<\/a>)<\/p>\n Why Blackhawks prospect Marek Vanacker has \u201ca lot of untapped potential\u201d (The Athletic<\/a>)<\/p>\n Blackhawks fan survey 2025-26: Your thoughts on rebuild, direction, CHSN, much more (The Athletic<\/a>)<\/p>\n NHL NEWS<\/p>\n Ingram cleared by NHL\/NHLPA Player Assistance Program (NHL<\/a>)<\/p>\n Ekblad brings Cup to former OHL arena in Barrie (NHL<\/a>)<\/p>\n Olofsson signs 1-year contract with Avalanche (NHL<\/a>)<\/p>\n Predators sign fifth-overall pick Martin to three-year ELC (TSN<\/a>)<\/p>\n Werenski among 44 invited to US orientation camp (NHL<\/a>)<\/p>\n NHL announces 2025-26 preseason schedule (NHL<\/a>)<\/p>\n Blues bringing in forward Lucic, 37, for tryout (ESPN<\/a>)<\/p>\n Blue Jackets add veteran D Smith on PTO (TSN<\/a>)<\/p>\n EA Sports NHL 26 to use real player data from NHL EDGE in game (ESPN<\/a>)<\/p>\n Avalanche sign former Lightning prospect Gagne to ELC (TSN<\/a>)<\/p>\n Blue Jackets sign ex-Islanders F Fasching to one-year, two-way deal (TSN<\/a>)<\/p>\n Possible trade destinations for Ducks\u2019 McTavish (Sportsnet<\/a>)<\/p>\n Hoffmann family in mix to buy Penguins (Sportsnet<\/a>)<\/p>\n Kirton, prominent figure in ALS fight, dies at 67 (NHL<\/a>)<\/p>\n Scheifele \u201cexcited\u201d to have Toews join Jets in NHL return (NHL<\/a>)<\/p>\n Red Wings sign D Hamonic to one-year deal (TSN<\/a>)<\/p>\n Aliu: NHL wrong in its assessment that participation in hockey is growing (TSN<\/a>)<\/p>\n Mammoth prospect Desnoyers out 12 weeks after wrist surgery (TSN<\/a>)<\/p>\n Gaudreau wives announce foundation on \u201cGMA\u201d (NHL<\/a>)<\/p>\n Vanecek arrives with Stanley Cup in Czech Republic (NHL<\/a>)<\/p>\n HOCKEY WORLD<\/p>\n Players\u2019 acquittal won\u2019t be appealed, lawyer says (ESPN<\/a>)<\/p>\n Ottawa\u2019s new arena plans are failing its strongest team (The Ice Garden<\/a>)<\/p>\n Three PWHL rules for the NCAA to consider (The Ice Garden<\/a>)<\/p>\n PWHL roster recap: Mid-August 2025 (The Ice Garden<\/a>)<\/p>\n