Wednesday Morning Bag Skate 10-30-24

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news.

BLACKHAWKS

Number Munchers: Checking in after 10 Blackhawks games this season (SCH)

Blackhawks experimenting with power-play roles of Jones, Vlasic (Sun-Times)

Blackhawks have a second-line center problem with Frank Nazar in AHL (Sun-Times)

RECAPS: Blackhawks 5, Avalanche 2 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (The Athletic) (Tribune)

Pat Maroon’s small roles make a sizable impact on Blackhawks: “I’m trying to get a spark” (Tribune)

Nolan Allan providing “solid play” while adjusting to NHL (Sun-Times)

Blackhawks could be a few ugly goals away from better results (Sun-Times)

RECAPS: Stars 4, Blackhawks 2 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune)

Reichel has another opportunity to turn a flash into long-term momentum (Sun-Times)

Blackhawks players enjoying a collective baby boom: “There are so many kids” (Sun-Times)

RECAPS: Predators 3, Blackhawks 2 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (The Athletic)

Ex-Blackhawks star, HOF executive Hay dies at 88 (ESPN)

Are the Blackhawks really looking to acquire a second-line center? (Powers & Laz Podcast)

Connor Bedard’s one goal in seven games not a cause for concern for Blackhawks (Sun-Times)

How Connor Bedard can become a 50-goal scorer for the Blackhawks (The Athletic)

Pending UFA Taylor Hall wants to be part of Chicago Blackhawks’ build for the long haul (Daily Faceoff)

RECAPS: Canucks 6, Blackhawks 3 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (NHL)

NHL GAME RECAPS

Flyers 2, Bruins 0 (NHL)

Kraken 8, Canadiens 2 (NHL)

Senators 8, Blues 1 (NHL)

Ducks 3, Islanders 1 (NHL)

Wild 5, Penguins 3 (NHL)

Capitals 5, Rangers 3 (NHL)

Sharks 4, Kings 2 (NHL)

NHL NEWS

Maatta traded to Utah by Red Wings for draft pick (NHL)

Dahlin fined $5K for high-sticking (ESPN)

A year after Adam Johnson’s death, why are NHL players resistant to skate-cut protection? (The Athletic)

McDavid sustains lower-body injury in Oilers loss (NHL)

McCabe signs 5-year deal with Maple Leafs (NHL)

Stamkos set for emotional visit to face Lightning (NHL)

Jets showing “no complacency” amidst 8-game win streak (NHL)

Kolosov makes debut as Flyers weigh GK options (ESPN)

Flyers forward Hathaway fined $5K for elbowing (ESPN)

Islanders, forward Martin agree to 1-year deal (ESPN)

Rangers extend Lafreniere after breakout season (ESPN)

Theodore signs 7-year, $51.975 million contract with Golden Knights (NHL)

Duclair out 4-6 weeks for Islanders (NHL)

Crosby should be Canada captain at 2025 4 Nations Face-Off, McDavid says (NHL)

Jarry sent back to Pittsburgh; Barkov could return for Panthers on Saturday (NHL)

Thomas out at least 6 weeks for Blues (NHL)

Durzi could be out rest of season for Utah (NHL)

AHL Eligibility Rule Change: The Impacts on NHL Franchises (The Hockey News)

Maurice signs multiyear contract to remain Panthers coach (NHL)

HOCKEY WORLD

PWHL plans to add 2 teams for 2025-26 season (ESPN)

PWHL expansion preparation has begun (The Ice Garden)

OHL cooperates with sexual assault investigation (ESPN)

PWHL opens expanded, second season Nov. 30 (ESPN)

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