NHL Morning Links - October 1

In case you missed it, Monday’s ESPN Insider content had a look on how Loui Eriksson and Tyler Seguin may both be in for big seasons with their new teams.

Six Hawks training camp observations

Here are six observations from the Chicago Blackhawks' training camp and preseason games:1. The durability of the Blackhawks’ older players has to be a concern.

about 2 days ago | Scott Powers |

Pirri was sent by the Blackhawks down to Rockford of the AHL on Saturday in one of the final cuts before the start of the regular season, ESPN Chicago reports.

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Hawks trim roster to 24 players

The Chicago Blackhawks reduced their roster to 24 players on Saturday by assigning goaltender Antti Raanta and forwards Jeremy Morin and Brandon Pirri to the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL.

about 3 days ago | Scott Powers |

Handzus getting another shot at center

CHICAGO -- Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville has known throughout training camp what he has in Michal Handzus as a second-line center.Handzus showed during the team’s Stanley Cup run last season he could be reliable and produce in that role.

about 6 days ago | Scott Powers |

NHL Morning Links - Sept. 25

In-house, Craig Custance gives Neil Greenberg's Top 25 under 25 list a good combing over, with input from general managers and scouts from around the league.

Pirri (lower body) may play Monday night against Pittsburgh, ESPN Chicago reports.

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NHL Morning Links - Sept. 23

With the season fast approaching, Neil Greenberg ran through a list of 10 boom or bust players in a recent story. He foresees good things this season for Mikhail Grabovski (among others), but not for the man Grabovski is replacing, Mike Ribeiro, among others.

Hossa to miss next four preseason games

CHICAGO -- Chicago Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa will miss the next four preseason games due to an upper-body injury, coach Joel Quenneville said on Thursday.

about 12 days ago | Scott Powers |

Toews getting close to game action

CHICAGO -- Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews is improving, but he will sit out a scrimmage on Monday and the first preseason game on Tuesday due to a lower-body injury, Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said on Monday.

about 15 days ago | Scott Powers |

Hawks notebook: Leddy still learning

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Nick Leddy isn’t sure where all the time went.Leddy may only be 22 years old, but he’s already played in 212 NHL regular-season and playoff games and is about to enter his fourth season with the Blackhawks.

about 16 days ago | Scott Powers |

Blackhawks training camp observations

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Here are some observations from the four days of the Chicago Blackhawks training camp at Notre Dame: Brandon Saad looked more comfortable playing center as the week went along.

about 16 days ago | Scott Powers |