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The hockey world was not alone in sending immediate and heartfelt condolences following the announcement that Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew Gaudreau died when, according to police, they were hit by a suspected drunken driver while riding bicycles in their home state of New Jersey

The NHL’s top affiliate league will require all players and on-ice officials to wear cut-resistant neck guards.

The 31-year-old adds some depth to the Hawks’ defense but doesn’t help their lack of forward depth in the wake of a rash of injuries.

Ludwinski, a second-round draft pick in 2022, has enjoyed a breakout season with the OHL’s Kingston Frontenacs. He’s using his speed to drive the play and get inside defenses.

The rookie defenseman, who has rejoined the Hawks after five games in Rockford, is also trying to get better at accepting small mistakes in order to maintain his confidence.

The Minnesota Wild have a lot of questions to answer

Jones did not travel with the Hawks on their trip to Edmonton and Seattle after suffering an upper-body injury Sunday. Without him, the Hawks’ defensive corps are direly shorthanded.

Dach’s first pro season is off to a great start. He ranks fourth among all AHL rookie forwards in points per game (with 12 points in 13 games) while playing with an edge.

Isaak Phillips also went down to Rockford with Kaiser, while Louis Crevier was called up to the NHL for the first time. Jarred Tinordi’s activation off injured reserve sparked the shuffle Saturday.