Tim Sassone
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Odds remain stacked against impressive SaadSep 24, 2011 12:00 am - While Brandon Saad continues to impress everyone at Blackhawks training camp, it still doesn’t mean the 18-year-old left wing is going to make the team. Saad didn’t look...
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Stalberg meeting challenges at competitive campSep 24, 2011 12:00 am - Viktor Stalberg came to training camp with the Blackhawks well aware of the serious competition at forward, knowing he couldn't be guaranteed a regular spot in the lineu...
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Saad takes advantage of third opportunitySep 23, 2011 12:00 am - Rookie left wing Brandon Saad was reading nothing into the fact he got a chance to play in his third straight preseason game Friday night against Washington at the Unite...
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Hawks’ Crawford knows what he needs to be readySep 21, 2011 12:00 am - Blackhawks No. 1 goaltender Corey Crawford estimates he needs about three or four full exhibition games to be ready for the regular-season opener Oct. 7 at Dallas. Crawf...
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Hawks' Hossa gets back to workSep 21, 2011 12:00 am - Marian Hossa rejoined the Blackhawks on Wednesday after experiencing two of the most emotional weeks of his life. On Sept. 7, Hossa lost best friend Pavol Demitra in the...
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Hawks, Emery fall to Penguins, 4-1Sep 20, 2011 11:00 pm - There's still plenty of competition left in the Blackhawks' backup goalie battle even after Ray Emery allowed all 4 goals Thursday night in a 4-1 loss to the Penguins in...
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Hawks believe Leddy is ready bigger roleSep 20, 2011 12:00 am - Among the reasons why the Blackhawks felt comfortable trading away Brian Campbell during the off-season was their belief in Nick Leddy. The Hawks think Leddy, in his sec...
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Hawks playoff hero Smith taking nothing for grantedSep 20, 2011 12:00 am - Depending on which observer you talk to at Blackhawks training camp, rookie Ben Smith is either fighting for a roster spot or is a sure bet to play on one of the top thr...
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Experienced O’Donnell ready to pitch in for HawksSep 19, 2011 12:00 am - One of the more interesting pairings for the Blackhawks’ three-day scrimmage tournament that ended Monday was on defense, where Sean O’Donnell skated nearly every shift ...
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Ray Emery battles for Hawks’ backup goalie berthSep 19, 2011 12:00 am - At one point during the summer it appeared to be a slam dunk that Swedish rookie goalie Alexander Salak would have the job as Corey Crawford’s backup. Then the Blackhawk...