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  • Chicago Sun-Times

Past articles by Mark:

Lazerus: Bobby Hull’s off-ice transgressions can’t be set aside to celebrate his on-ice greatness

There’s no sense in pretending. Remembering the truth matters. And the truth in Hull’s case is complicated — historic and horrible. → Read More

Lazerus: Kyle Beach's courage and humanity is in sharp contrast with the craven men who failed him

When Kyle Beach described all the ways he was failed, he showed us there's a better way. → Read More

On the Beat

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Blackhawks winger Dylan Sikura eager to shed 'prospect' label for good

After playing in five games with the Hawks last season, the prolific Northeastern grad is aiming for a top-six role. → Read More

Blackhawks winger Dylan Sikura eager to shed 'prospect' label for good

After playing in five games with the Hawks last season, the prolific Northeastern grad is aiming for a top-six role. → Read More

Nicolas Beaudin happy to fly under the radar as Blackhawks' second first-rounder

Taken in the first round, but after Adam Boqvist, Beaudin has been impressive through the first two games of the prospect tournament. → Read More

Prolific playoff performance propels Victor Ejdsell to the brink of the NHL

Big winger's breakout performance during the IceHogs' playoff run last spring has him eyeing a top-six role with the Blackhawks. → Read More

Henri Jokiharju welcomes the competition and the challenge as camp nears

The 2017 first-round pick hopes to pull off what Boston's Charlie McAvoy did, breaking into the NHL as a 19-year-old. → Read More

Nicolas Beaudin happy to fly under the radar as Blackhawks’ second No. 1

Taken in the first round, but after Adam Boqvist, Beaudin has been impressive through first two games of prospect tournament. → Read More

Prolific playoff performance propels Victor Ejdsell to the brink of the NHL

Big winger's breakout performance during the IceHogs' playoff run last spring has him eyeing a top-six role with the Blackhawks. → Read More

Blackhawks ‘confident’ but not certain Corey Crawford will be ready for camp

Blackhawks' top prospects will get a head start on the rest of the team as they play in Traverse City tournament this weekend. → Read More

Henri Jokiharju welcomes the competition and the challenge as camp nears

2017 first-round pick hopes to pull off what Boston's Charlie McAvoy did, breaking into the NHL as a 19-year-old. → Read More

Blackhawks ‘confident’ but not certain Corey Crawford will be ready for camp

Blackhawks' top prospects will get a head start on the rest of the team as they play in Traverse City tournament this weekend. → Read More

1961 Stanley Cup champion Ab McDonald dies at 82

Four-time Stanley Cup champion scored the game-winning goal in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final for the Blackhawks. → Read More

1961 Stanley Cup champion Ab McDonald dies at 82

Four-time Stanley Cup champion scored the game-winning goal in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final for the Blackhawks. → Read More

Blackhawks legend Stan Mikita dead at 78

Franchise leader in games played, assists and points was suffering from Lewy body dementia for the past several years. → Read More

Blackhawks legend Stan Mikita dead at 78

Franchise leader in games played, assists and points was suffering from Lewy body dementia for the past several years. → Read More

Nick Schmaltz wants to take the next step and become a ‘top guy’

Blackhawks center Nick Schmaltz knows he has to improve his shot and his performance at the dot but is poised to improve on a breakout campaign. → Read More

Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford: ‘I am not at 100 percent yet’

While Stan Bowman and Joel Quenneville have said they expect him to be ready for camp, Crawford was more cautious, saying it was ‘‘very possible.’’ → Read More

Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville focusing on his work, not his job security

Coming off the first losing season of his 21-year career, Quenneville's job might be in jeopardy if the Hawks get off to a slow start. → Read More