Blackhawks Morning Links- Offensive Shutdown

Mar 8, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Blackhawks right wing Kris Versteeg (23) is pursued by New York Rangers defenseman Kevin Klein (8) during the second period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Good morning Chicago Blackhawks fans! Two games this weekend and we got to hear Chelsea Dagger play one time. The offense is struggling without Patrick Kane in the lineup and the powerplay is even worse! The Blackhawks need to blow up that unit and start from scratch, here are some morning links to start your weekend.

Point Taken (Blackhawks)

Bickell talks about his healthy scratch (CSN)

Vermette enjoying being back in the playoff chase again (ESPN Chicag0)

Patrick Kane says his injury will take time (Sun-Times)

Who are the real Nashville Predators (Predlines)

The Wild lose a rare game lately to the Avs (Gone Puck Wild)

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