The Chicago Blackhawks were back at practice on Wednesday at Fifth Third Arena, but after the session concluded, Nick Foligno, Connor Bedard, and Frank Nazar rushed over to Wrigley Field for Game 2 of the Cubs’ Wild Card Series against the San Diego Padres. More in the links for the video of the three Blackhawks’ skaters taking in the action at the Friendly Confines.
Around the league, Luke Hughes’ holdout is finally over, the Edmonton Oilers acquired a new goaltender, and Carter Hart appears to have found his new team.
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Chicago Hockey Now: ICYMI, Colton Dach stood out once again in a 3-1 preseason loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday. Here are seven key takeaways following the Blackhawks’ preseason home opener at the United Center.
More CHN: Alex Vlasic and Landon Slaggert weren’t in the lineup against Detroit, but the Blackhawks expect both to be healthy for the season opener on October 7th.
In other Chicago sports news, the Cubs were unable to close out their Wild Card Series against the Padres in Game 2 on Wednesday afternoon. Foligno, Bedard, and Nazar were spotted at the game by the TV broadcast and tried to get the crowd pumped up to kick-start a comeback. Nazar, in particular, seemed pretty fired up.
Hall of Fame defenseman Chris Chelios was also in attendance, and he sang the seventh-inning stretch along with his good friend Eddie Vedder.
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The Athletic: Former No. 1 overall pick and Stanley Cup champion defenseman Erik Johnson announced his retirement on Wednesday after 17 NHL seasons. Johnson spent 14 years playing with the Colorado Avalanche, where he ranks second in franchise history in games played.
TSN: Connor Ingram struggled with the Arizona Coyotes last season, but the Edmonton Oilers are hoping the 28-year-old netminder finds his form from the 2023-24 campaign. Edmonton acquired Ingram on Wednesday via trade with the Utah Mammoth.
More TSN: According to Chris Johnston, Carter Hart is expected to sign a deal with the Vegas Golden Knights in the next few weeks. The former Philadelphia Flyers’ second-round pick is eligible to sign a contract on October 15th and play in NHL games again on December 1st.
New Jersey Hockey Now: HOLDOUT OVER! Young stud defenseman Luke Hughes is set to rejoin the New Jersey Devils after signing a long-term contract extension. It’s about time!
San Jose Hockey Now: How are former first-round picks Michael Misa and Sam Dickinson holding up during the preseason? SJHN has the latest on the Sharks’ top prospects.
Montreal Hockey Now: Ottawa Senators forward Nick Cousins was fined by the NHL DoS after a nasty slash on Canadiens’ top prospect Ivan Demidov. Fortunately, Demidov appears to be alright and seems likely to play in the Habs’ next game on Saturday.
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