Sharks vs. Blackhawks: Lines, gamethread and where to watch

There is a lot for us to catch up on. Let's start with the basics: Tonight's game will be on NBC Sports at 7 p.m. PT as San Jose hosts Chicago. The Sharks are coming off a convincing win against the Devils while the Blackhawks got their butts kicked by the Oilers. This should be fun.

Here's some pregame reading:

Fear the Poll: Pick the Sharks defenders to protect

The Journey: Loving the Brent Burns contract, buying shirts and playing favorites

Morning Skate Notes & Quotes: Karlsson still out, Labanc in against rookie-laden Chicago

Barracuda Byte: San Jose falls to Bakersfield on the road

Who the Sharks need to protect from the Golden Knights in the NHL Expansion Draft

Sharks vs. Blackhawks Preview: San Jose looks to continue roll at home

Fear the Fincast: Brent Burns contract extension and Daniel O’Regan’s short audition

I know, that's a lot. But I believe in you. You can do this.

Projected Sharks Lines:

Patrick Marleau - Joe Thornton - Joe Pavelski

Joonas Donskoi - Logan Couture - Joel Ward

Matt Nieto - Chris Tierney - Mikkel Boedker

Micheal Haley - Tommy Wingels - Kevin Labanc

Marc-Edouard Vlasic - Justin Braun

Paul Martin - Brent Burns

Brenden Dillon - David Schlemko

Martin Jones

Aaron Dell

Projected Blackhawks Lines

Vincent Hinostroza - Jonathan Toews - Marian Hossa

Artemi Panarin - Artem Anisimov - Patrick Kane

Ryan Hartman - Nick Schmaltz - Tyler Motte

Dennis Rasmussen - Marcus Kruger - Richard Panik

Duncan Keith - Brian Campbell

Michal Kempny - Brent Seabrook

Gustav Forsling - Niklas Hjalmarsson

Corey Crawford