The Daily: Stutzle Slams DeBrincat; Bedard Sits With Crosby

The Chicago Blackhawks are inching closer to the season and nothing warms the Blackhawks fans heart more than seeing Connor Bedard in full gear. Tim Stutzle says sayonara to Alex DeBrincat, wanting only guys in Ottawa who want to be in Ottawa.

It also appears Mike Babcock already has a situation on his hands in Columbus. Tomas Tatar settles in Colorado and suddenly gives them another threat for the top nine. The anticipation is oozing as hockey season draws closer.

I’m excited, too, that the season is around the corner. I’m appreciative to all of the continued readership as CHN heads into its fourth month, which wow has that gone fast. Covering the NHL Draft was one thing–now it will be a whole slate of games as well as some appearances elsewhere to bring you more Blackhawks coverage.

It should be a fun season as the kids start skating this week in anticipation for the prospect showcase in Minnesota.

Blackhawks In Case You Missed It

• The crease has a dynamite prospect in Drew Commesso. The latest prospect preview looks at what the season could have in store for him
• The Blackhawks Notebook looks closer at the prospects showcase

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