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In Chicago, the kids are all over

By Jim Kelley
ESPN.com

Monday, October 13, 2003

Want a clear indication of how teams are heading into what they perceive to be a final season before a lockout and a hard (some say very hard) salary cap? Look no further than the Chicago Blackhawks roster. Hawks general manager Mike Smith started the season with six rookies on his dance card. You've likely already heard of highly touted rookie center Tuomo Ruutu (20), but the Hawks are also dressing goalie Michael Leighton (22), left wingers Igor Radulov (21) and Travis Moen (21), defenseman ...

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