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Chicago Blackhawks beat reporter for the @Suntimes. Northwestern alum. Raleigh native. @ThePHWA member. Email: bpope@suntimes.com
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NHL mock draft: Blackhawks might be forced to start run on defensemen

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By Ben Pope 
| Chicago Sun-Times
For the first time in Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson’s tenure, a sizable range of players could end up being the Hawks’ top draft pick. The Sharks and Canucks’ decisions with the second and third overall picks, respectively, will determine who’s even left for the Hawks. The Hawks’ internal ranking of prospects might also differ from the public consensus.
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NHL mock draft: Blackhawks might be forced to start run on defensemen

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By Ben Pope 
| Flipboard
Canucks Could End Up with Gavin McKenna in Intriguing Scenario An intriguing scenario could unfold in which the Vancouver Canucks end up with Gavin McKenna on their lap.As it stands, the consensus is that the …
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Blackhawks notes from NHL combine: Chase Reid's dinner, Caleb Malhotra's connection

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By Ben Pope 
| Chicago Sun-Times
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Blackhawks didn’t take any prospects out to dinner during NHL scouting combine week, continuing the pattern they established last year. So it was extremely interesting when top defensive prospect Chase Reid admitted Saturday the Hawks previously visited him at his home outside Detroit and took him out to dinner there. The Hawks were one of 12 teams to hold daytime interviews with Reid during combine week, although that’s less notable.
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