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Marcus Kruger

Michal Handzus (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Hoge On The Hawks: Handzus’ Role Becoming More Apparent

Handzus will play in his first game with the Blackhawks tonight against the Blues and at Thursday’s morning skate, it became more apparent what his role will be.

CBS Chicago–2013/04/04

Patrick Kane #88 of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrates after he scored a goal against the San Jose Sharks in the second period at HP Pavilion on February 5, 2013 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Kane Scores Twice, Blackhawks Beat Sharks 5-3

Patrick Kane scored the tiebreaking goal for Chicago on what would have been a San Jose power play and then added an empty-netter to seal the Blackhawks’ 5-3 victory Tuesday night in a matchup of the NHL’s top two teams.

2013/02/06

Chicago Blackhawks winger Patrick Kane celebrates after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues, in a 3-2 win at the United Center on Jan. 22, 2013. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Blackhawks Stay Hot, Beat Blues 3-2

Patrick Kane, Brent Seabrook and Viktor Stalberg scored to back Corey Crawford, and the Chicago Blackhawks hung on to beat the St. Louis Blues 3-2 on Tuesday night.

2013/01/22

Daymond Langkow #22 of the Phoenix Coyotes skates between Jonathan Toews #19 and Viktor Stalberg #25 of the Chicago Blackhawks in Game Three of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the United Center on April 17, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Blackhawks Fall To Coyotes In OT, 3-2

Mikkel Boedker scored 13:15 into overtime, and the Phoenix Coyotes beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Tuesday night to take a 2-1 lead in their wild and physical opening-round Western Conference playoff series.

2012/04/17

Dave Bolland #36 of the Chicago Blackhawks holds off Kevin Bieksa #3 of the Vancouver Canucks as he tries to fight with Duncan Keith #2 at the United Center on March 21, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Shaw Scores In OT, Blackhawks Beat Canucks 2-1

Rookie Andrew Shaw scored 2:42 into overtime to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 2-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday night.

2012/03/21

Patrick Kane #88, Nick Leddy #8, Marian Hossa #81 and Andrew Brunette #15 of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrate Hossa's second period goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the United Center on February 29, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Blackhawks End Skid With 5-4 Win Over Leafs

Marian Hossa scored twice as the struggling Chicago Blackhawks overcame an early two-goal deficit and defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 on Wednesday night to end a three-game losing streak.

2012/02/29

Jimmy Hayes #39 of the Chicago Blackhawks is congratulated by teammates after scoring a second period goal against  the Detroit Red Wings at the United Center on February 21, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Blackhawks Keep Hot Streak Alive With 2-1 Win Over Red Wings

Corey Crawford made 31 saves to lead the Chicago Blackhawks to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night in a matchup of Central Division rivals missing their top centers.

2012/02/21

Ben Smith

Smith Recalled As Carcillo Goes On IR

The Blackhawks called up Ben Smith from Rockford Tuesday after officially placing Daniel Carcillo on injured reserve.

CBS Chicago–2012/01/17

Marcus Kruger. (Photo by Dale MacMillan/Getty Images)

Blackhawks Activate Kruger, Send Down Smith

The Blackhawks activated forward Marcus Kruger from injured reserve Friday and sent Ben Smith to Rockford.

CBS Chicago–2012/01/13

Steve Montador. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Zawaski: More Kids On The Way For Blackhawks

With Daniel Carcillo’s future up in the air with his injury and impending suspension, and now Steve Montador and Marcus Kruger being placed on IR, the Blackhawks have recalled defenseman Dylan Olsen and forward Andrew Shaw.

670 The Score–2012/01/04

Steve Montador. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Hawks Recall Olsen, Place Kruger, Montador On IR

The Blackhawks announced Wednesday they have recalled defenseman Dylan Olsen from Rockford and placed forward Marcus Kruger and defenseman Steve Montador on injured reserve.

CBS Chicago–2012/01/04

Dave Bolland

Bolland Ruled Out Against Blue Jackets

Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville told reporters Thursday that Dave Bolland will not play tonight in Columbus.

CBS Chicago–2011/11/10

Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks Recall Kruger From Sweden

The Chicago Blackhawks have officially recalled forward Marcus Kruger from Djurgardens of the Swedish Elitserien (Elite League), the team announced on Wednesday.

2011/03/23

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