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Blackhawks' motto for the new season: It's "earn it" time

By Scott Burnside
ESPN.com

Thursday, October 9, 2008

CHICAGO -- Outside the United Center, there are hundreds of folks in Chicago Blackhawks jerseys. Some are running or rollerblading, some are playing three-on-three hockey or waiting for bands to start playing during this first Blackhawks training camp festival. Inside? Let's just say if the event that drew some 5,800 represents the hurricane of enthusiasm that has enveloped this once-moribund Original Six franchise, then the players moving around the ice represent the eye of that hurricane. ...

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