"Corey Crawford arrived in Chicago a week in advance of the opening of Blackhawks training camp carrying something he hadn't previously had to start a season: The team's No. 1 goaltending job.

A year ago at this time, Crawford was concentrating on securing the backup job to veteran Marty Turco. This time around, after winning the starting job midway through last season and earning a three-year, $8 million contract, Crawford is developing the mindset needed to be a No. 1.

"I'm just trying to prepare myself mentally for that," Crawford said. "It almost seems like you have to work harder and be a little readier when you're in that position. I still have to battle and I still have to work for my ice time.""