Chicago Blackhawks Morning Links- Hockey Eve

Good morning Chicago Blackhawks fans! It’s almost unbelievable that the hockey season is just one more day away!

The Chicago Blackhawks did some more salary cap moves on Tuesday in preparation for the upcoming season.  One of which I didn’t see coming in the Hawks placing Jordin Tootoo on LTIR.

The good news from the day was the fact that the NHL stated that the Hawks could place Marian Hossa on LTIR which will make the salary cap a little easier to maneuver this coming season.

One thing that is a ridiculous in my mind is that the Chicago Blackhawks wanted to lose Marian Hossa and his production to LTIR, so I really don’t have time to argue with national cynics that think the Hawks and Hossa all along planned on him not playing this year when he signed back in 2009.

So, it was interesting that Joel Quenneville had to state that Alex DeBrincat and Gustav Forsling made the team because Stan Bowman had to “on paper” send them to Rockford to become salary cap compliant.

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The best part of all of this is that summer is officially almost over with the puck dropping tomorrow night. We deserve some real hockey that’s for sure!

Here are some morning links to kick off your Hump day! 

What did Coach Quenneville have to say about the opening night roster and more (Blackhawks)

Chicago Blackhawks unusual defensive system is getting learned quickly by new defenseman (Tribune)

Notre Dame Stadium could be an outdoor venue for a hockey game soon (Committed Indians)

Brent Seabrook looks to lead the Blackhawks back to glory this season (Daily Herald)

Marian Hossa to LTIR as predicted by just about everybody (Hockey Buzz)

Alex DeBrincat is ready for the jump to the NHL (CSN)

Bold Predictions for the upcoming NHL season (Bleacher Report)

Are the Nashville Predators Stanley Cup contenders still (Tennessean)

The St. Louis Blues missed out on Jaromir Jagr (Bleedin Blue)

Las Vegas Golden Knights make donation to help victims in their hometown (Bleacher Report)

Next: Hossa Saga Coming To an End

The Top 200 players ranked for fantasy hockey (Sporting News)