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Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks’ Day 2 draft class headlined by centers Paul Ludwinski, Ryan Greene

The Hawks added eight forwards Friday, including second-round selections Ludwinski and Greene, to their overall 11-man 2022 draft class.

Chicago Sun-Times

MSU alumnus, Stanley-Cup champion Duncan Keith retiring from NHL

Former Michigan State hockey star and Stanley Cup champion with the Chicago Blackhawks, Duncan Keith is retiring from the NHL.

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Duncan Keith reportedly retires from Oilers, giving Blackhawks massive salary cap penalty

The Hawks will be hit with a $5.5 million recapture penalty in 2022-23 and $1.9 million penalty in 2023-24, although they fortunately weren’t planning to spend near the cap anyway.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Blackhawks latest rebuild attempt is relying on trust the team hasn’t earned

Why should anyone believe in this front office?

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SI:AM | A Shocker at the Top of the NHL Draft

Shane Wright was atop draft boards for years, but he slipped when the Canadiens were on the clock.

Sports Illustrated

Blackhawks select Kevin Korchinski, Frank Nazar, Sam Rinzel with 1st-round picks

Korchinski, the seventh overall pick, is a puck-moving offensive defenseman. Nazar, the 13th pick, is a dynamic-skating center. Rinzel, the 25th pick, is a long-term project defenseman.

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Blackhawks trade Kirby Dach to Canadiens for 13th, 66th overall draft picks

The Dach trade came just hours after the Hawks traded Alex DeBrincat, two parts of a crazy day at the 2022 NHL Draft.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Blackhawks trade Alex DeBrincat and Kirby Dach, then select defenseman Kevin Korchinski with the No. 7 pick of the draft

The Chicago Blackhawks traded All-Star winger Alex DeBrincat to the Ottawa Senators for the Nos. 7 and 39 picks in this year’s NHL draft and a third-rounder in 2024.

Chicago Tribune

Alex DeBrincat trade: Who won the Blackhawks and Senators deal?

The Senators absolutely fleeced the Blackhawks for Alex DeBrincat.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Blackhawks blow up roster by trading Alex DeBrincat, Kirby Dach in draft-night explosion

In a crazy night at the NHL draft, the Hawks traded DeBrincat to the Senators and Dach to the Canadiens, respectively, for a combined five picks. They later acquired goalie Petr Mrazek and another pick from the Maple Leafs.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks still trying to trade into 1st round as NHL draft nears

Ahead of the draft Thursday, general manager Kyle Davidson said there has been “lots of talk,” but negotiations have been “distilled down to a few teams the last little while.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Even if Blackhawks trade rights to Dylan Strome, Dominik Kubalik, they won’t get much back

The Hawks would like to get something during draft week in exchange for the two forwards, to whom they aren’t expected to give qualifying offers, but they don’t have much leverage.

Chicago Sun-Times

NHL mock draft: Canadiens face tough decision between Shane Wright, Juraj Slafkovsky

Naive predictions for all 32 picks to be made during the first round Thursday, plus the Blackhawks’ top pick of 38th overall.

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Chicago Tribune

Phil Thompson: Chicago Blackhawks’ clock hinges on Alex DeBrincat’s status — and trading him could have huge repercussions

Luke Richardson should enjoy the moment.

Nottingham Post

Barstool Chief explains love of Nottingham Forest after ignoring Premier League giants

The American podcaster was the guest on this week's Garibaldi Red as he explained how he came to fall in love with Nottingham Forest

Chicago Sun-Times

Feud for thought: These Chicago rivalries are worthy of documentary treatment

ESPN’s documentary on the Avalanche-Red Wings rivalry was so good, it made me want docs for rivalries with Chicago teams. That got me thinking: What could those be?

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Blackhawks notebook: Kyle Davidson talking trades, looking for role for Derek King

The Hawks hope to keep King in the organization, despite giving the head-coaching job to Luke Richardson.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Luke Richardson’s self-belief in coaching abilities affirmed by Blackhawks hiring

After paying his dues as a player and longtime assistant coach, Richardson will test his “calm demeanor” and patient approach in a tough situation in Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks’ coach hiring checks off first box of long offseason to-do list

Luke Richardson was officially announced as the Hawks’ new coach Monday, allowing general manager Kyle Davidson to turn his attention toward trades, contract negotiations and the NHL Draft next week.

Chicago Sun-Times

Luke Richardson will need to strike delicate balance while coaching Blackhawks through rebuild

Over the next few seasons, the Hawks’ new coach will need to accept that losing is inevitable but avoid embracing losing or perpetuating a losing culture.

Sports Illustrated

Blackhawks Nearing Hire of Luke Richardson As Coach, per Report

Chicago is reportedly choosing the Canadiens assistant as their new leader.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks to hire Luke Richardson as head coach

Richardson, formerly an assistant for the Canadiens, Islanders and Senators, will be the 40th head coach in Hawks franchise history. Interim coach Derek King will not remain in the position.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks flesh out front office, name Meghan Hunter, Mark Eaton assistant general managers

Eaton remains in his role overseeing development, while Hunter — who has risen quickly through the Hawks’ leadership ranks — will oversee hockey operations. Additionally, Brian Campbell and Karilyn Pilch also assumed major titles.

Chicago Sun-Times

As Kirby and Colton Dach prepare for NHL future together, Dale Dach amazed by their blossoming careers

Even with Kirby heading toward his fourth Blackhawks season and Colton also developing in the Hawks’ pipeline, their dad, Dale, still remembers their escapades as kids on a frozen lake.

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