Chicago Blackhawks Morning Links- Is It October Yet

Good morning Chicago Blackhawks fans! The NHL Schedule was released yesterday which has me saying one thing, Is It October Yet? 

The biggest difference on the NHL schedule for the upcoming season is the two visits to Las Vegas for the Chicago Blackhawks and their fans.

Both trips to Vegas are on Tuesday night which doesn’t make for convenient trips out to Sin City unless you throw in the Arizona game before heading out to Vegas.

If you didn’t see the schedule here is our tweet on a good format to read it.

The other noticeable thing about the schedule is the fact that there is no Circus trip in November this year, but there is an extended road trip at the end of December and early January, but there is a Winter Break in the middle of that trip.

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Like most seasons, the Hawks do have an extended home stand in January which is when the Hawks usually make their move most seasons.  The sad part about the entire schedule release is knowing that Hossa will not be a part of the season.

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Here are some morning links to start your Friday!

You can sync your calendar with the Chicago Blackhawks schedule (Blackhawks)

What did Coach Q and Stan have to say about Marian Hossa leaving the team (Second City)

What really is the Hossa fallout for our favorite hockey team? (Faxes from Uncle Dale)

What to think about the Chicago Blackhawks schedule release (Madhouse Enforcer)

Why placing the Hawks on LTIR won’t help the Hawks this offseason (CSN)

What is Ryan Johansen really worth to Nashville (Predlines)

Don’t expect big changes from the St Louis Blues during draft weekend (Bleedin Blue)

The Edmonton Oilers and New York Islanders struck a deal (Puck Prose)

Stu Barnes joins the Dallas Stars Coaching Staff (Defending Big D)

Next: Top 5 Blackhawks Steals In the Draft

Inside the Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft war room (SI)