Chicago Blackhawks Morning Links- 101 Days

Good morning Chicago Blackhawks fans! The Blockbuster trades have happened and so has the draft, and now we just have free agency to pass us by before the long boring summer really smacks us in the face. 

The Chicago Blackhawks haven’t played a game in over 2 months, and yet we still have over 3 months until opening night of the season finally arrives.

One thing is for sure, it will look like a new roster when the United Center gates do open on October 5th for the opening night matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

There are of course more questions left to be answered, like will Marcus Kruger get traded after his bonus kicks on this coming Friday?

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What will the NHL rule that the Chicago Blackhawks be able to do with Marian Hossa‘s contract will be a huge deal come the trade deadline more likely than the beginning of the season.

Of course there is the roster questions on which youngsters will be filling out the lineup card for Coach Joel Quenneville this season! The bottom 6 is wide open for players to seize their opportunity with the Blackhawks.

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• These Lineup Changes could Solve the Blackhawks’ Scoring Problem

So many questions and 101 days to fill with answers! Thanks for always being with us day in and day out or thanks for dropping in if this is your first visit to Blackhawk Up!

Here are some morning links to kick off your work week! 

Here are some sights and sounds from this weekend’s NHL draft from the United Center (Blackhawks)

The Blackhawks are banking on newly acquired Connor Murphy to get better (Second City)

Opportunity is knocking for the next wave of Chicago Blackhawks defenseman (Sun-Times)

Varsity hockey could be returning to the University Of Illinois (Madhouse Enforcer)

If speed really kills in the NHL, then Stan Bowman wins (Hockey Buzz)

Truth and Lies, The Marian Hossa saga (Puckin Hostile)

Judging free agent values after the NHL draft from around the league (Bleacher Report)

The Minnesota Wild GM teased trade then basically did nothing (Hockey Wilderness)

How much is Viktor Arvidsson worth (Predlines)

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What were the 10 most awkward rookie photos at the NHL draft (Puck Daddy)