Blackhawks Morning Links- Warmup Weekend

Mar 2, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad (20) is congratulated for scoring a goal during the second period against the Carolina Hurricanes at the United Center. Chicago won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Good morning Chicago Blackhawks fans! Don’t look now but it’s starting to warm up hopefully it’s not a fake warm up.  Hopefully our Chicago Blackhawks keep getting hot as well in the win column. Enjoy the weekend and here is some morning links to start your morning.

What’s on the books for next season (Second City)

Ben Smith enjoyed his time with the Blackhawks (ESPN Chicag0)

Johnny Oduya likely to be back next week (CSN)

Kimmo Timonen ready to leave on his terms (Sun-Times)

Predators get fan experience right (On the Forecheck)

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Nathan MacKinnon will be out 4-6 weeks (Mile High Sticking)

5 questions to ask about the Chicago Blackhawks (Bleacher Report)

Dustin Byfuglien is out for four weeks (Winnipeg Free Press)

Predators Nystrom to miss some time with injury (NHL)

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