The Chicago Blackhawks take on the San Jose Sharks tonight before getting a day off to celebrate Thanksgiving.
HAWKS
**Forbes estimates the Blackhawks' franchise is worth $925 million, the fourth-highest figure for an NHL team behind the Rangers, Canadiens and Maple Leafs. (Forbes)
**Some early award picks, including Patrick Kane as Hart winner. Panarin is No. 2 behind Dylan Larkin in Calder rankings, though. (SBN)
**The Blackhawks sound in favor of the planned bye week for next season, which shouldn't be surprising (CSN Chicago)
CENTRAL DIVISION
**The Wild also revealed their jersey for the Stadium Series matchup (HW)
**The Predators are mired in a major scoring slump these days (OTF)
NHL
**A major loss for NHL's brass as COO John Collins stepped down Tuesday (PHT)
**Are the Blue Jackets taking the drastic step of making Ryan Johansen available in trade?