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Steve's Notebook: Season Opener Thoughts
Thoughts on the Chicago Blackhawks lineup ahead of the season opener against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Steve Kwiatkowski
Steve Kwiatkowski has been writing about the Chicago Blackhawks since 2023 for his blog, Eat The Hatchet, and also writes for Second City Hockey. Born and raised in Chicago, Steve now lives in California after serving 12 years in the Marine Corps.
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