Kane is back in Chicago to show he can still be an elite player and help a young team grow, and nothing more.

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The Blackhawks are again surrounded by a level of hope and optimism that had fully faded by the time Patrick Kane departed three years ago.

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The annual deep dive into the numbers you know and love, and the stories behind some of the changes this season in Chicago.

Chicago's training camp is officially over. Now, it's decision time for both general manager Kyle Davidson and coach Jeff Blashill.

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Lardis, a 21-year-old forward, spent the offseason getting stronger and working on his goal-scoring craft around the net.

Moore was in the final season of his entry-level contract and would have been a restricted free agent after the season.

Lardis, a 21-year-old forward, spent the offseason getting stronger and working on his goal-scoring craft around the net.