Many of the NHL’s top rookies are spending the week in Chicago, including one of the Chicago Blackhawks’ top prospects. Jeff Maroon wrote how one of last season’s biggest weaknesses could become one of the Blackhawks’ biggest strengths this year. NHL ChirpsThe biggest news of the day came from the San Jose Sharks, who signed superstar forward Macklin Celebrini to a five-year, $94 million contract. His $18.8 million AAV makes him the highest-paid player in the NHL, topping Leo Carlsson’s $18 million AAV. Former Blackhawks defenseman Bryan McCabe has parted ways with the Florida Panthers.