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NHL preview: can Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard take hockey by storm?

Another NHL season has arrived with no shortage of stories, trends and teams to watch. Will Connor Bedard live up to the hype? And can the Oilers dethrone the Knights?

The Guardian - US

Taylor Hall motivated to defy the aging curve as he nears 32nd birthday

Whether he’s playing or watching hockey, football or baseball, the Blackhawks’ new forward closely watches examples of players succeeding into their late 30s that he hopes to emulate.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks’ 2023 preseason games will matter significantly more than usual

For young players like Connor Bedard who form the Hawks’ next generation — and who need to quickly accumulate as much NHL experience as possible — there’s actually a lot of anticipation for the preseason, which starts Thursday against the Blues.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Connor Bedard, Taylor Hall building chemistry on Blackhawks’ first line

It turns out putting together the 2023 No. 1 overall pick (Bedard) and the 2010 No. 1 overall pick (Hall) is not only a neat storyline but also clicks on the ice.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks reinvigorated by youth movement as training camp begins

The presence of Connor Bedard and a number of other talented prospects lifted the mood at the first day of Hawks camp Thursday. Coach Luke Richardson said he hasn’t made any tweaks to his system yet, but he may eventually make some to accommodate the new personnel.

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Connor Bedard is the big story of Blackhawks camp. Follow updates on the star rookie here

The Blackhawks welcome the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft into the fold this fall. We provide details on his play, his progress and his promise in Chicago throughout the days leading up to his Oct. 10 debut.

Chicago Sun-Times

Five key storylines to follow during Blackhawks training camp

Connor Bedard’s acclimation to Chicago, Kevin Korchinski’s attempt to prove his NHL readiness and Luke Richardson’s line combinations and mentality toward prospects will all be interesting to watch.

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Even with Bedard, Blackhawks likely to be one of NHL’s worst teams again this season

Bedard’s arrival and a loaded prospect pool has shrouded the reality that the Hawks’ record probably won’t be much better in 2023-24 than it was in 2022-23. Preseason gambling lines forecast the Hawks to be the NHL’s third-worst team.

Chicago Sun-Times

Hopeful signs of an economic 'soft landing' emerge in Jackson Hole as Fed meets with world watching

Business these days in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is still good — just not as robust as it was after the U.S. economy roared out of the pandemic recession

The Independent UK

Murray-Darling Basin plan: more money or time needed to complete water buybacks, experts say

Labor will have to show that recovering water does not cause any negative social or economic issues in regional communities

The Guardian - AU

Projecting Connor Bedard’s point production as a Blackhawks rookie

Historical precedents set by other No. 1 overall picks suggest 63 to 72 points to be a reasonable over-under line for Bedard — but that’s assuming he stays healthy for the full season.

Chicago Sun-Times

Why Blackhawks relinquished Kane, Toews’ leadership but wanted Foligno, Perry’s leadership

Kyle Davidson has argued that Kane and Toews’ presences were so enormous that they inadvertently prevented any young Hawks players from growing into leaders themselves.

Chicago Sun-Times

As Connor Bedard wraps up his 1st Blackhawks experience, fellow prospects say the No. 1 pick’s work ethic is ‘rubbing off’

CHICAGO — Compared with the fanfare of being drafted with the No. 1 pick, Connor Bedard’s first week as a Chicago Blackhawk seemed low key — probably just how he likes it.

Chicago Tribune

Taylor Hall motivated to prove with Blackhawks his stardom hasn’t faded

As Connor Bedard’s most likely linemate, Hall will receive lots of playing time and offensive chances in Chicago, in contrast to last season in Boston. That expanded opportunity excites him.

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Blackhawks notes: Kyle Davidson moves quickly to sign Nick Foligno

The veteran forward, whose free-agent rights were acquired from the Bruins in the Taylor Hall trade, will carry a $4 million salary-cap hit next season. Now, Davidson’s focus turns toward the first round of the draft Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks notes: Cap space still enormous even after Taylor Hall addition

Hall’s $6 million salary-cap hit brings the Hawks closer to the cap floor, but GM Kyle Davidson can easily take on more contracts to acquire more assets in trades this week if such opportunities arise.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago Blackhawks land former MVP Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno in a draft-week trade with Boston Bruins

The Chicago Blackhawks have reached a trade agreement with the Boston Bruins for forwards Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno, the team announced Monday.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Taylor Hall trade: Who won the Blackhawks and Bruins deal?

Taylor Hall is headed to Chicago as Boston gets some much-needed cap space.

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Blackhawks acquire Taylor Hall from Bruins to begin busy draft week

In addition to Hall, who remains a strong playmaker at age 31, the Hawks also acquired the rights to veteran forward Nick Foligno. Ian Mitchell and Alec Regula’s rights were traded to Boston.

Boston Herald

Bruins down Panthers, 6-2, to take control of series

SUNRISE, Fla. — The Bruins put a stranglehold on their first-round series with the Florida Panthers on Sunday, taking a 6-2 decision at Florida Live Arena and pushing their series lead to 3-1.

Boston Herald

Undermanned Bruins regain series lead with 4-2 win over Panthers

SUNRISE, Fla. — The Bruins didn’t look much like the team that won 65 regular-season games in the first two games of this playoff series. But that dominant team showed up on on Friday night at Florida Live Arena, even though two players who’ve been pillars of the Bruins' success…

Boston Herald

Bruins knock off Panthers for 1-0 series lead

BOSTON — The Bruins captured the first of what they hope will be 16 wins on the way to the Stanley Cup over the next two months on Monday at the Garden.

Boston Herald

Bruins win to set points record, lose Linus Ullmark

BOSTON — The Bruins won their 64th game of the season in their regular season Garden finale on Tuesday, but they did not escape their 5-2 victory over the Washington Capitals without a major concern.

Sports Illustrated

Bruins Unable to Activate Taylor Hall Due to Salary Cap Woes

Boston’s cap issues are preventing the 31-year-old from getting back on the ice.

Boston Herald

Bruins don't let up, pound Sabres

BOSTON — If most teams were put in the Bruins’ situation on Thursday at TD Garden, they would have checked in for a scheduled loss and moved on. But these Bruins are not most teams.

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