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Rick Couchman
Posted: Friday, October 19, 2007 4:37:19 PM

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In a town known for mobsters, rackets and gambling, the Chicago Blackhawks are betting their future on a pocket pair.

But the Blackhawks aren't bluffing when it comes to their two blue-chip prospects, Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews. The two talented teens do bring some hope to an organization that has been playing the role as a perpetually-unlucky poker pro for years.

Toews, the third overall pick in 2006, is the real ace-up-the-sleeve for coach Denis Savard. He brings smarts and leadership not often found in a 19-year-old rookie. Toews has been compared to Steve Yzerman for his play at both ends of the ice. Justifiably so.

Kane, taken first overall in 2007, is more of a wildcard. He's a few months younger - he doesn't turn 19 until November - and doesn't bring quite the full package Toews does.

What Kane brings is a prolific scoring ability. He can quickly turn a game

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Brandell
Posted: Friday, October 19, 2007 10:56:16 PM
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The Hawks have way more young talent than just the top two youngsters. They have great organizational depth. THe strength is actually on the blue line. Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook, James Wisniewski, among several others. Of those mentioned only Seabrook was a first round pick. Dale Tallon has done a great job building this team from the ground up.
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Rick Couchman
Posted: Saturday, October 20, 2007 4:25:45 AM

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No doubt that Chicago has a great deal of youth. But Toews and Kane are the cornerstones of the franchise. They are the guys that a team builds around. Somewhat related - Chicago played tonight and Kane had a goal and two assists and Toews had a goal that will make highlight reels all season: ttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obp8G2JFgkM
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