100 points on Kane's radar

Patrick Kane spent much of his off-season two summers ago working on improving his shot, and the result was 30 goals and 88 points in 2009-10.

This summer Kane went to work on bettering his release of the puck with the hopes of producing even bigger offensive numbers in his fourth year with the Blackhawks.

"I actually hired a guy I worked with when I was 11 or 12 years old who is really good with skills," Kane said. "He actually helped me a lot, not only with my shot, but with the release of your shot, the way to get it off even quicker.

"We worked on skating and things like that. You're obviously trying to get stronger and get faster. I think I made a big improvement on that last year."

Kane's not going to predict a 100-point season, but it's obviously on his radar. The Hawks haven't had a 100-point scorer since Jeremy Roenick in 1993-94.

"I'm not going to be the one to say it, but I think that's kind of my job for the team - to produce points, create plays and create offense," Kane said. "That's definitely a number you want to hit, but you want to improve your all-around game - be on the ice in all situations and hopefully prove myself more."

Kane would love to prove to the coaches that he can kill penalties and be on the ice late in tight games.

"Hopefully they count on me a little more," he said.

It's all good: Rookie left wing Kyle Beach would have no problem starting the season in Rockford if that's what the Hawks decide.

General manager Stan Bowman said Friday the 20-year-old Beach needs playing time to develop and that it would have to happen in Rockford if the minutes aren't there for him in Chicago.

"That's a fair statement," Beach said. "There's nothing wrong with going down to Rockford and improving. I'd have to look at it as an opportunity to improve my game."

Beach believes he has a very good opportunity to win a roster spot.

"I think I'm fighting for three or four spots with five or six guys," said Beach, who scored 2 goals in one of Sunday's scrimmages.

It's not him: Patrick Kane still doesn't know where the Stanley Cup-winning puck is from overtime in Game 6 in Philadelphia but suspects teammate Patrick Sharp might have it.

"I don't have that puck," Sharp said. "I went to talk to the president and I told him I don't have it. I know better than to lie to John (McDonough)."

Tip-ins: Marian Hossa was flying during Sunday's scrimmages, showing no signs of being bothered by sprained knee ligament suffered during the Stanley Cup Finals. Hossa said he rehabbed the knee during the summer and that it's getting close to 100 percent. ... Goalie Corey Crawford also had a strong second day Sunday and looks ready to embrace the role of being Marty Turco's backup. Crawford has allowed only 2 goals in 75 minutes in his first two scrimmages.