Chicago Blackhawks Morning Links- Close Call

Good Morning Chicago Blackhawks Fans!

The Chicago Blackhawks and their fans received a close call yesterday when their superstar rookie Artemi Panarin left the World Championships with an injured shoulder, but in the end the MRI was ruled negative and the hopes are that Panarin will be playing once again in the World Championships in his home country.

The question we raised yesterday was is playing in exhibitions the right thing to do.  The thing is we praise players like Corey Perry for playing with his home country Canada when he gets knocked out the playoffs early, but like Panarin if he were to be seriously injured while playing for his country, Anaheim Ducks fans would be up in arms.

The pride of country and the dedication to the team that pays your paycheck has to be a struggle for established players which is why you don’t see Jonathan Toews or Patrick Kane out there this spring, but in the end getting some ice time while not experiencing playoff hockey has to be the reason you see Connor McDavid  out there for Canada this year.

In the end it’s a close call and good news for the Chicago Blackhawks.

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The Chicago Blackhawks are reportedly close to signing Swedish goalie Lars Johansson (Second City)

The Edmonton Oilers need another Top 6 forward and they may have signed one when the Chicago Blackhawks missed out on Drake Caggiula (Hockey Buzz)

Why the Chicago Blackhawks aren’t an NHL dynasty quite yet (FOX Sports)

Which players around the NHL are the most untouchable among the non playoff teams (Bleacher Report)

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The Colorado Avalanche and the Matt Duchene dilemma they have on their hands (Mile High Sticking)

Why the St. Louis Blues should stick with Dmitrij Jaskin for Game #6 in the Western Conference Semi-Finals (Bleedin Blue)

The Tampa Bay Lightning are heading back to the Eastern Conference Finals for the 2nd straight year (Bolts By The Bay)

A quick look at the statistics for the Nashville Predators in their 2nd round series (Predlines)

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Guy Boucher is the new coach in Ottawa after Bruce Boudreau signed on in Minnesota (Puck Daddy)