At the Blackhawks' home opener Tuesday, one particular face will be both new and old. Here's how Kane became a Blackhawk again.

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While the Blackhawks still haven't won a game, they found heart in an improved performance in a 4-3 loss to the Sabres on Saturday.

Now that he's in the NHL to stay, Korchinski finally believes he belongs — and it's evident in his play on the ice.

It’s not that the Blackhawks have lost their first two games of the season — it's the way they have lost them which is most concerning.

The Blackhawks’ defensive woes in their season opener, particularly against the rush, were alarming enough to warrant deeper introspection.

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.