Chicago Blackhawks Morning Links- All-Star Sunday

Good morning Chicago Blackhawks fans! It’s All-Star Sunday which means we get to see Patrick Kane work his magic once again on the Nashville Predators home ice at the Bridgestone Arena where he’s done some serious damage.

The All-Star game of course this year has built up some serious momentum from the entire John Scott controversy which is really not a controversy, but if having Scott’s name the NHL and hockey in the national media, I’m all for it.  The NHL has been discussed on ESPN’s PTI for not only John Scott‘s appearance for days now, they also have discussed how ridiculous it is for the NHL to suspend Alex Ovechkin and Jonathan Toews for a game because they are missing the festivities.

If you have watched the previous All-Star games you know how much Ovechkin and Toews enjoy themselves so missing the game has to hurt them a lot so getting a suspension is ridiculous in my mind.

The best part of the All-Star game festivities is knowing that the entire Chicago Blackhawks roster is resting and getting ready for the rest of their 2nd half schedule which is exactly what the doctor ordered if you watched the last 4 games before the break.

It’s All-Star Saturday, hope you like the 3 on 3 tourney, and I hope you like this morning links to kick off your Sunday morning.

Patrick Kane is turning heads all over the NHL with his production in the first half of the NHL season (Blackhawks)

It’s hard to watch, but Brandon Saad credits his time with the Chicago Blackhawks for his success in his NHL career (Second City)

What are one man’s predictions for this years Norris Trophy Winner for the NHL’s best defenseman (Committed Indians)

Here’s another reason why the Blackhawks are a first class organization, The Chicago Blackhawks send Denna Laing an autographed injury (CSN)

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Although his future is very uncertain, Bryan Bickell is happy to be playing instead of watching from the pressbox (Sun-Times)

Dustin Byfuglien gave a lukewarm response to wanting to stay in Winnipeg when his contract expires (TSN)

The Dallas Stars stumbled in January, but here is why they will have a strong February (Blackout Dallas)

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The Staples Center and the LA Kings will be hosting the 2017 All-Star Game (NHL)

It’s hard to imagine, but former Nashville Predators coach Barry Trotz is the coach of the #1 offense in the NHL at the All-Star break (Puck Daddy)