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Corey Crawford last took the ice in game action with the Chicago Blackhawks 10 months ago before what was revealed to be a concussion has kept him sidelined ever since. Crawford has been working out with the Blackhawks for the past few weeks but has not be ready to return to the net in a starting role since December. Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville told reporters on Wednesday that as long as Crawford continues to feel good at Thursday's morning skate, he will start. Continue to Article

October 17, 2018 11:05:pm EST

"It's going to be strange coming in as the away team and being in the other locker room," said Hjalmarsson on Wednesday. This is also the first time Hjalmarsson has been back to the city of Chicago since he was traded, a city he called his "second home." A home where he spent parts of 10 seasons, and never really planned on leaving. "I wasn't happy, to be honest with you," said Hjalmarsson of the trade to Arizona. Continue to Article

October 17, 2018 7:38:pm EST

On Oct. 16th, 2008, the Blackhawks let go of fan-favorite Denis Savard after a 1-2-1 start to the season and named Quenneville as head coach in his place. Quenneville coached the Colorado Avalanche the previous season, but after another disappointing exit in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the two mutually parted ways. "Dale's obligation is to put together a winning team," said McDonough at Quenneville's introductory press conference. Continue to Article

October 16, 2018 1:02:pm EST

The Blackhawks are preparing for Corey Crawford to make his season debut this week after recovering from a concussion since Dec. 23, 2017, when he last made his appearance between the pipes. The challenging part of the situation is that Forsberg requires waivers if the Blackhawks want to try sending him down to the American Hockey League and keep him within the organization. "I have no idea and I don't want to think that way either," Forsberg told NBC Sports Chicago. Continue to Article

October 16, 2018 12:38:pm EST

The Blackhawks hahve played five games, all five went to over time, Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane each have five goals. No final period rally was more dramatic than the home opener, when Patrick Kane & Auston Matthews had a three goal trade-off in a :56 second span, complete with a celly battle. Continue to Article

October 16, 2018 8:01:am EST