Blackhawks prepare to ice the competition at training camp

Blackhawks prepare to ice the competition at training camp

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The Chicago Blackhawks kicked off training camp over the weekend. Fans who watched—or ran– the Mad Dash to Madison got to see returning and new players in action. So who stood out?  Who should have left the ice?  And was Patrick Kane’s wrist really ready to go? For some analysis – plus a look around the broader world of hockey in Chicago – Eight Forty-Eight turned to Kat Velez who runs the hockey blog, Runs on Duncan.