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Hossa sidelined with upper-body injury, listed as day-to-day

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March 15

Chicago Tribune

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"Winger Marian Hossa and defenseman Kim Johnsson were both sidelined for the game with upper-body injuries and Quenneville said they were day-to-day and likely to make the trip."

Bolland-Hossa pairing starts to show promise

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March 5

Chicago Sun-Times

"When Dave Bolland returned to the Blackhawks' lineup in February, coach Joel Quenneville paired the center with Marian Hossa and hoped they eventually would find chemistry together. On Wednesday, they finally clicked. Hossa and Bolland set up each other's goals as the Hawks defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-2. It was Bolland's first multipoint game since returning from back surgery and the first time the pair factored on a goal together this year. ''Hopefully, that's a good combination for us and gives us a nice 1-2 punch,'' Quenneville said. ''That line, we're looking for a contribution offensively, and I think we'll get some responsibility defensively as well.''"

Hossa, Kopecky will return to Hawks without hardware

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February 28

Chicago Tribune

"Not all of the Blackhawks playing in the Winter Games in Vancouver are coming home Olympic medalists. With the United States' Patrick Kane and Canada's Jonathan Toews, Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook playing in Sunday's gold-medal showdown and guaranteed to win medals, it was up to Marian Hossa and Tomas Kopecky of Slovakia to help defeat Finland on Saturday night in the battle for the bronze to make it a sweep for the Hawks. Finland had other ideas, however, and rallied from a two-goal third-period deficit to beat Slovakia 5-3 at Canada Hockey Place to win the bronze and deny Slovakia its first Olympic medal in any team sport. The fourth-place finish is Slovakia's best Olympic result. ..."

On Wednesday, all of the Olympic Blackhawks came out to play

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February 25

Chicago Tribune

"The United States and Canada men's hockey teams have taken different paths to the semifinals of the Olympic tournament, but the Blackhawks playing on the North American teams now have a medal in sight. "It's just a really fun experience to be a part of right now," Patrick Kane said after the U.S. defeated Switzerland 2-0 on Wednesday to advance to Friday's semifinals. "Knowing we're one of the top four teams left and competing for a medal either way. You want to be competing for the gold but I'm really happy right now for sure." Hawks teammates Jonathan Toews, Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook know the feeling after they helped Canada advance to the semifinals a few hours after the Americans ..."

For Blackhawks playing in the games — no rest, not weary

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February 23

Chicago Tribune

"While their teammates have been kicking back and relaxing during the NHL's Olympic break, the six Blackhawks in Vancouver have had more on their agendas. The U.S.'s Patrick Kane, Canada's Jonathan Toews, Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook and Slovakia's Marian Hossa and Tomas Kopecky have stayed in hockey shape, playing three games so far. All but Kane will be on the ice Tuesday for qualification games. With the United States' 5-3 victory over Canada on Sunday, the Americans earned an automatic berth into Wednesday's quarterfinals. The concern among fans and critics alike was that players in the Olympics would be taxed for the stretch run of the season once it resumes. Players don't appear to ..."

Coach Q sums it up: Showdown of stars is 'cool'

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February 22

Chicago Tribune

columnist David Haugh

"By now the marketing geniuses in the Blackhawks' front office already have begun debating whether Sunday's money shot from Team USA's stunning 5-3 Olympic hockey victory over Canada will go on the cover of the media guide or on a T-shirt. Or both. From the Hawks' perspective, the image for the ages captured Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews wearing different uniforms and expressions as they shook hands after a game nobody will soon forget. When Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville saw Kane and Toews exchanging grips on his TV screen, he felt a little like Archie Manning watching sons Peyton and Eli hug after a Colts-Giants game. "That was a cool shot," Quenneville said on the phone from ..."

Hossa scores, Slovakia beats Russia in shootout

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February 19

Chicago Tribune

"Pavol Demitra scored on Slovakia's seventh attempt in a shootout and Jaroslav Halak made some big saves, lifting the Slovaks to a 2-1 win over Russia on Thursday night in a thriller. Two-time NHL MVP Alex Ovechkin scored on one of three chances in the shootout for the Russians. The Blackhawks' Marian Hossa scored midway through the third period to pull the Slovaks into a tie. Russia's Alex Morozov had a goal early in the second period. Ilya Bryzgalov stopped 31 shots through the overtime for the Russians, and Halak had 36 saves entering the shootout."

Hossa tallies an assist, but Slovakia loses 3-1

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February 18

Chicago Tribune

"Jaromir Jagr had a goal and assist to lead the Czech Republic to a 3-1 victory over Slovakia in preliminary-round action of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games on Wednesday night. The Czechs won their first game of the men's hockey tournament while Slovakia, featuring the Blackhawks' Marian Hossa and Tomas Kopecky, fell to 0-1. Hossa, playing in his first game since suffering a concussion during Saturday's Hawks game against Atlanta, had an assist for Slovakia. Kopecky was held off the scoreboard."

Hossa likely to play for Slovaks

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February 16

Chicago Sun-Times

"Marian Hossa has a few days to find his stride -- and his head. That's good news for Team Slovakia, which will need the Blackhawks superstar to medal in the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Hossa, the Hawks' big offseason acquisition, missed the shootout victory Sunday against the Columbus Blue Jackets after taking a punishing open-ice hit from the Atlanta Thrashers' Colby Armstrong a night earlier. Slovakia doesn't play its first preliminary game until Wednesday against the Czech Republic. Hossa practiced Monday and said afterward ''it felt pretty good.'' ''I did a little bike test and I didn't have any headaches, so I decided to skate for the first 20 or 25 minutes,'' Hossa told NHL.com. ..."

It's a perfect setup for Hossa

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February 5

Chicago Tribune

"As far back as July, the idea of Dave Bolland and Marian Hossa skating on the same line seemed like a natural fit for the Blackhawks. But long-term injuries to both players prevented the pairing — until now. Bolland will play his second game since returning from November back surgery when the Hawks take on the Coyotes on Friday night at the United Center. He's expected to be the center on the No. 2 line with Hossa and Andrew Ladd on the wings. Hossa, who missed the start of the season after undergoing surgery on his shoulder shortly after signing with the Hawks as a free agent July 1, is looking forward to playing with a pure passing center. The veteran winger has been paired mostly with ..."

Hossa getting close look at another dynamic duo

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January 20

Ottawa Citizen

columnist Ken Warren

"Perhaps the third time is finally the charm for the Chicago Blackhawks' Marian Hossa, who is once again in prime position to win his first Stanley Cup. The former Ottawa Senators right-winger, who has been on the losing side in the Stanley Cup final for the past two seasons, has recovered solidly from offseason shoulder injury to become a vital support player for the club with the best record in the NHL. Playing in the shadow of young, star forwards Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, Hossa is providing the type of consistent secondary scoring -- 12 goals and 12 assists in 26 games before Tuesday's game against the Senators -- all other 29 teams would love to have in the lineup."

Ottawa still 'special place' for Hossa

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January 20

Chicago Sun-Times

"Tuesday night wasn't the first time Marian Hossa put the Ottawa Senators' faithful on the edge of their seats. But they are by no means cheering for him these days. The Blackhawks winger spent his first seven seasons with the Senators before being traded to the Atlanta Thrashers in exchange for Dany Heatley in 2005. Hossa scored on a short-handed breakaway 6:18 into the second period and created a handful of other scoring chances in Tuesday's 4-1 Hawks loss. He now has four goals and 19 points in 13 games against his former team."

Marian Hossa says rest all he needed

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January 15

Chicago Tribune

"Marian Hossa played it safe with a groin injury, and the decision appears to have paid off. The veteran winger returned to the Blackhawks' lineup Thursday night against the Blue Jackets after sitting out Sunday night's 3-1 loss to the Ducks at the United Center. "Before the Minnesota game (Saturday night) I felt a tightness in my groin when I woke up," said Hossa, who had 11 goals and 11 assists in 24 games after Thursday night's 3-0 victory. "In the third period it was getting tighter and was getting tired. The next day it just tightened up (so we) decided to be smart and not push it -- especially with three days off afterward. I had a good time to heal, two days without practice. ..."

Hossa to return for Blackhawks; Huet to get start

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January 14

Chicago Tribune

"Marian Hossa practiced with the Blackhawks on Wednesday and is scheduled to play against the Blue Jackets on Thursday night at the United Center. The veteran winger missed Sunday night's 3-1 loss to the Ducks with a lower-body injury, but was back skating on a line with Patrick Sharp and Andrew Ladd during a nearly hour-long practice at the UC. Cristobal Huet will make the start in goal. It will be his first appearance since coughing up a four-goal, third-period lead in the Hawks' 6-5 shootout loss in Minnesota on Saturday night. "I looked at the tape (and) looked at the things I could have done better," Huet said. "Basically know what you did well and what you did wrong and try to ..."

Hossa out, but probably not for long

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January 11

Chicago Sun-Times

"The first official sign that something was amiss was the press release sent out about six hours before Sunday's game indicating the Blackhawks had recalled Jack Skille from the Rockford IceHogs. The real news? Forward Marian Hossa was scratched from the lineup for the first time since missing the first 22 games with a shoulder injury. The good news is that it appears to have nothing to do with his shoulder. Hossa is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, and he could play Thursday vs. Columbus at the United Center. ''I'm going to say hopeful, likely,'' coach Joel Quenneville said after a 3-1 loss to the Ducks. In 23 games, Hossa has 11 goals and 21 points and has averaged 19 minutes, 25 ..."

Blackhawks' Marian Hossa sits out with lower-body injury

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January 11

Chicago Tribune

"Though Sunday reprised a matchup from just seven days earlier, the sequel was without one of the leading men from the original. This Blackhawks-Ducks matchup took place without winger Marian Hossa, who was scratched from the lineup with what the Hawks labeled a lower-body injury, classifying the winger's status as day-to-day. Hossa snapped out of a funk with two goals against the Ducks on Jan. 3 and was riding a streak of five goals in four games before missing his first game since Nov. 22. That said, the upcoming break in the schedule -- the Hawks next play Thursday against the Blue Jackets -- may heal all wounds, literal and figurative, after a 3-1 loss to the Ducks on Sunday. "I'm going ..."

Kane, Hossa outduel Havlat

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January 6

Chicago Sun-Times

"Martin Havlat's third game at the United Center as a member of the Minnesota Wild -- his second in the regular season -- was different than his previous visits. Not only was it the first time Havlat and Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa played against each other with their new teams, but there were no Twitter posts to talk about and no slow starts to explain. There was nothing to discuss but Havlat's recently improved play -- and his text-message exchange with the Hawks' Patrick Kane earlier in the week. ''They came in Sunday night,'' Kane said Tuesday before the Hawks won 4-1. ''It would have been nice to see him. But my sisters and family were in town. I know he was texting me to come out ..."

Blackhawks continue dominance with 4-1 triumph

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January 6

Chicago Tribune

"With fathers of Wild players on hand sternly watching their every move Tuesday night, the Blackhawks continued bullying their way through the NHL. With their 4-1 victory over Minnesota, the Hawks reeled off their fourth consecutive triumph, seventh in their last eight games, 11th of their last 13, 13th of their last 16 and, well, you get the picture. The Hawks are searing hot. Marian Hossa had two goals, John Madden and Patrick Kane added scores and Cristobal Huet continued his strong play in goal as the Hawks improved to 30-10-3 and increased their league-leading points total to 63. The Hawks are off to their best start since the 1971-72 squad began the season 29-9-5 and they didn't win ..."

Hawks leave with win, but not totally satisfied

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January 4

Chicago Sun-Times

"Is it actually possible to have feelings of disappointment -- no matter how small -- after posting a dominating 5-2 win? The answer is yes if you're the red-hot Blackhawks, who defeated the shorthanded Anaheim Ducks by that solid margin Sunday night at the United Center before 21,662. The Hawks showed off their depth as Marian Hossa scored twice and Kris Versteeg, Troy Brouwer and Jonathan Toews added one goal each. Patrick Kane finished with two assists. Still, not being able to deliver a shutout for goalie Antti Niemi, who made several big saves early against the Ducks, left some feelings of regret. ''He's unbelievable,'' Hossa said. ''Too bad we couldn't keep up the shutout for him. We ..."

Blackhawks' Marian Hossa ends his goal-free streak at 6

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January 4

Chicago Tribune

"It was again Bobblehead Night, and whether the thing actually looked like Marian Hossa, the mojo afforded by the knick-knack was no mistake. Hossa hadn't scored since Dec. 22, a goal-free streak of six games, before notching two third-period scores in the Blackhawks' 5-2 thumping of the Ducks on Sunday. This after Patrick Kane notched a goal on his own Bobblehead Night in December -- though Hossa did avoid the black eye Kane received that evening. More seriously, Hossa's burst offered some relief for the veteran winger, who even changed sticks while trying to change his fortunes. "I just tried to work hard, get open and create chances and the puck just didn't want to go in," Hossa said. ..."

Blackhawks beat Ducks 5-2

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January 4

Chicago Tribune

"All of 22 seconds into the game Sunday, gloves and sticks burst into the air and scattered across the ice, as if someone dropped a live grenade into the faceoff circle. Thus the Blackhawks' Dustin Byfuglien and the Ducks' Troy Bodie christened the teams' meeting at the United Center not by breaking bottles but by attempting to break each other's face. And that was also about as tangled up as the Hawks were all night. After a few fits and fists at the outset, a 5-2 victory over the Ducks was an exercise in dominance in all facets, from Antti Niemi barely missing a fifth shutout to the Hawks producing four goal-scorers and 12 players with at least one point. "That's what's great about great ..."

Blackhawks beat Ducks 5-2

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January 4

Chicago Tribune

"All of 22 seconds into the game Sunday, gloves and sticks burst into the air and scattered across the ice, as if someone dropped a live grenade into the faceoff circle. Thus the Blackhawks' Dustin Byfuglien and the Ducks' Troy Bodie christened the teams' meeting at the United Center not by breaking bottles but by attempting to break each other's face. And that was also about as tangled up as the Hawks were all night. After a few fits and fists at the outset, a 5-2 victory over the Ducks was an exercise in dominance in all facets, from Antti Niemi barely missing a fifth shutout to the Hawks producing four goal-scorers and 12 players with at least one point. "That's what's great about great ..."

No hard feelings for Marian Hossa as Blackhawks set to visit Joe Louis Arena

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December 23

Michigan Live

"Former Detroit Red Wing Marian Hossa was booed in several rinks last season (Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Montreal) and isn't likely to receive a warm reception tonight in his first game at Joe Louis Arena since signing a 12-year, $62.8 million free-agent contract with the Blackhawks on July 1. "I hope he gets cheered," Babcock said. "Hossa was a big part of our team. He played hard, he was well-respected by the guys in the room and by the coaching staff and by our fans." Hossa's former teammates also hope he doesn't receive a negative reaction. "Hoss came in and gave it his all last year, he played well for us," Lebda said. "There's no hard feelings and I don't think the fans should have any. ..."

Blackhawks fall 3-2

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December 23

Chicago Tribune

"There are few things more dangerous than an angry Shark. The Blackhawks were facing a whole bunch of them Tuesday night at the United Center because they had humiliated San Jose by five goals last month in its own tank. The Sharks avenged that defeat with a 3-2 victory over the Hawks before a crowd of 21,614. The loss snapped the Hawks' four-game winning streak as they fell for just the second time in their last 15 home games. Hawks goaltender Cristobal Huet, who entered with two consecutive shutouts, suffered the loss as Sharks goalie Evgeni Nabokov outdueled him. The Hawks fell despite a goal and an assist from Marian Hossa, while Joe Thornton had a goal and an assist to help lift the ..."

Wings stopped Hossa but not much else

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December 21

Chicago Sun-Times

"If the Detroit Red Wings absolutely had to find something positive in the Blackhawks' 3-0 win Sunday night at the United Center, they could say that they were able to keep Marian Hossa off the scoresheet. Hossa, a major factor in Detroit's playoff run last season, didn't get off a clean shot all game in 18 minutes, 46 seconds of ice time and didn't make a point for the Hawks. ''It's different when you play against a guy that was with you last year,'' Red Wings defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom said of Hossa, who has five goals and 10 points in 12 games this year. ''You know how great of a player he is. You know his tendencies. Whenever he gets a chance whether it's open ice or a quick shot, ..."

Marian Hossa, Hawks will be challenge for Wings

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December 20

Detroit Free Press

"Fresh off a loss to the Stars, the Red Wings took off for Chicago, where tonight they'll play the Central Division leading Blackhawks and former teammate Marian Hossa. The Blackhawks have won three straight games and six of their past eight games. "They're playing well," Nicklas Lidstrom said after Saturday's 4-3 defeat at American Airlines Center. "We've got them at home on Wednesday as well, so it's going to be two important games coming up here. I think we have to continue to play well in our own zone, play well defensively, and play real patient." It'll be the first time the Wings see Hossa, who last July grabbed Chicago's offer of 12 years, $62.3 million, roughly $13 million more than ..."

Hossa gets 1st shot against ex-mates

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December 20

Chicago Sun-Times

"If ever there was a time the Blackhawks might find the rival Detroit Red Wings vulnerable, it would be tonight at the United Center. Marian Hossa, the Red Wings' top goal-scorer last season, will face his former team for the first time, and that's not all. In addition to dealing with a fired-up Hossa, the Red Wings have their own problems. They will be coming off a road game Saturday against the Dallas Stars and will put a patchwork lineup on the ice. Henrik Zetterberg (shoulder), Johan Franzen (knee), Valtteri Filppula (wrist), Jason Williams (leg), Dan Cleary (shoulder), Niklas Kronwall (knee), Jonathan Ericsson (knee) and Andreas Lilja (concussion) are out. Hossa led the Red Wings with ..."

Hossa goal a 'ning of beauty

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December 15

Chicago Sun-Times

"The Blackhawks have had their share of highlight-reel goals this month. Maybe the most memorable was Kris Versteeg's double toe drag for a short-handed goal against Columbus on Dec. 1. Or it could've been Jonathan Toews' shifty maneuvers against Nashville three nights later. Then, of course, there was Dustin Byfuglien's overtime breakaway against the Rangers last Wednesday. None of those, however, was quite like the goal that Marian Hossa delivered in Sunday's 4-0 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning at the United Center. On this one, Patrick Sharp sent a high pass from along the right boards. Hossa grabbed it head-high, knocked it to the ice and -- in the same motion -- slammed the ..."

Blackhawks blank Lightning 4-0

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December 14

Chicago Tribune

"The Blackhawks' struggling offense received the boost it needed with the arrival of the Lightning to town. With 10 goals in their last seven games, the Hawks took advantage of a struggling Tampa Bay team to dominate on both ends of the ice in a 4-0 victory Sunday night at the United Center. Marian Hossa had a goal and an assist, and Patrick Kane, Ben Eager and Jonathan Toews also scored to help the Hawks improve to 20-8-3 overall and 13-3-1 at home. Antti Niemi was strong in goal, recording his third shutout in just seven starts with an 18-save effort. "We were getting goals short-handed or on the power play but not five-on-five, and finally (Sunday) we scored more and just have to keep ..."

Blackhawks eager to end scoring drought

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December 13

Chicago Tribune

"The Blackhawks' offense is like an intricate puzzle. The pieces are there, but assembling them into a composite picture has become quite the brain teaser. With only 10 non-shootout goals in their last seven games, the Hawks have dropped to 13th in the league at 2.83 goals per game. That despite the recent addition of three-time 40-goal scorer Marian Hossa to a mix that already featured All-Stars Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, Patrick Sharp, Kris Versteeg, Dustin Byfuglien and Troy Brouwer, among others. "All our top players have a lot of skill," said Brouwer, who has seven goals this season but none during the seven-game span. "They work really well together, and there's just no way this ..."

Chicago Blackhawks' Marian Hossa 'slowly getting there'

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December 9

Chicago Tribune

"Six games into his Blackhawks career, Marian Hossa said he feels like his game is "slowly getting there." Slowly? If a point-per-game pace is slow, Hossa and the Hawks can expect some big things once the veteran winger finds his groove. "It's going to take a little time, but I'm getting more and more comfortable, especially with the system," said Hossa, who has three goals and three assists since making his debut Nov. 25 following offseason shoulder surgery. "I'm feeling better and better every time timing-wise." At 20 minutes, 2 seconds per game, Hossa is averaging more ice time than any other Hawks forward as he adjusts to coach Joel Quenneville's style of play. "I'm just keeping it ..."

Backup Niemi delivers typical strong outing

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December 6

Chicago Sun-Times

"Backup goalie Antti Niemi doesn't play much, but he's outstanding when he does. Niemi (5-1-1) shook off a game-tying goal by Jordan Staal with 1:32 left in regulation Saturday and earned the victory when the Blackhawks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 in overtime. ''[The late goal] shouldn't affect me,'' said Niemi, who made 32 saves. ''I just play my own game and be patient, no matter what the score.''"

See you in the spring?

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December 6

Chicago Sun-Times

"It's not inconceivable that the game Saturday between the Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins might have been a preview of the Stanley Cup finals next spring. The Penguins reached the finals the last two seasons and won the NHL's biggest prize last season. The Hawks, well, they gave still another indication that this might be their year. Rebounding from a home loss Friday to the Nashville Predators, the Hawks allowed the tying goal with 1:32 left in regulation, then quickly shook off that disappointment to earn a 2-1 victory on Kris Versteeg's goal 2:38 into overtime. Even though Penguins captain Sidney Crosby sat out with a sore groin, there was a playoff atmosphere in what might have been ..."

Blackhawks beat Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 in OT

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December 6

Chicago Tribune

"The game had all the makings of a Stanley Cup finals matchup. It featured powerhouse teams from each conference, tight checking, rough stuff after whistles and strong goaltending. And, of course, Marian Hossa was on the ice. Hossa, a member of the last two losing Stanley Cup teams, scored early and Kris Versteeg got the game-winner as the Blackhawks defeated the Penguins 2-1 in overtime Saturday night at Mellon Arena. Antti Niemi was sensational in goal to help the Hawks improve to 18-7-3 overall and 7-4-2 on the road. The Penguins, who were without star center Sidney Crosby (groin injury), had their three-game winning streak snapped. Niemi, starting in place of Cristobal Huet as the Hawks ..."

Hossa's departure became blessing for Pens

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December 6

Pittsburgh Tribune Review

"There was jubilation when the Penguins acquired star right wing Marian Hossa at the 2008 NHL trade deadline and a feeling of regression and anger when he bolted for Detroit a few months later. With Hossa, things are never quite as they seem. While the star 30-year-old unquestionably helped the Penguins to the 2008 Stanley Cup Final, his departure from the squad that summer might have paved the way to future success. "It's funny the way things work out," Penguins defenseman Sergei Gonchar said. "I've been around a long time, so I know that you never know what can happen in hockey." Hossa's departure left the Penguins without a star winger, but it did create the financial room to sign ..."

Hawks top Pens as Crosby sits with injury

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December 6

Pittsburgh Tribune Review

"If only center Sidney Crosby really had "the Blackhawk flu," as he joked Saturday morning after opting out of the Penguins' 2-1 overtime loss to the Chicago Blackhawks at Mellon Arena because of a groin injury. "I don't like missing games at all, but especially against this team that has a lot of great hockey players and is a great matchup for us," Crosby said. "You kind of have those measuring-stick games, and you want to be in those games. They are big games, fun games." They are also regular-season games, and the Penguins have 52 remaining - and coach Dan Bylsma wants his club's captain healthy for most of them. Given that Crosby has missed multiple games each of the past three seasons ..."

Penguins fall to Blackhawks in OT

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December 6

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"The Penguins, playing without captain and leading scorer Sidney Crosby, fell, 2-1, in overtime against the Chicago Blackhawks tonight at Mellon Arena. Kris Versteeg got the winner from just in front of the net at 2:38 of overtime. Crosby missed his first game of the season because of a groin injury. The Penguins had two winning streaks stopped -- they had won three in a row overall and five consecutive games at home. Former Penguin Marian Hossa -- who still is getting booed each time he touches the puck -- gave Chicgao a 1-0 lead at 7:37 of the first period. He sped to the net and scored on a rebound of a shot by Brian Campbell during four-on-four play."

Blackhawks fall to Preds

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December 5

Chicago Tribune

"That feel-good vibe the Blackhawks generated with a successful circus trip, a long home winning streak and contract extensions for their three young stars is as gone as the temperate weather. The Hawks fell flat Friday night at the United Center as the Nashville Predators recorded a 4-1 victory before a crowd of 20,887. The Hawks lost at home for the first time since Oct. 21, a span of eight consecutive victories, to fall to 17-7-3 overall and 11-3-1 at home. After Jonathan Toews -- who along with teammates Patrick Kane and Duncan Keith signed long-term contract extensions Thursday -- scored a highlight-reel goal to open the scoring, it was all Predators. "It wasn't our best effort all 60 ..."

Humble Hossa hopes to reach top with Hawks

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December 2

Chicago Sun-Times

"If Marian Hossa wanted to, he could brag about his prolific scoring ability, his superb stick-handling skills or his willingness to share the puck. But Hossa isn't that kind of guy. If there's any back-patting to be done, it will have to come from others. The Blackhawks' prized free-agent acquisition just might be the most unassuming star in the NHL. ''I just try to play my game,'' the 6-1, 210-pound winger said Tuesday before making his home-ice debut with the Hawks. ''That's why I'm here. You know, playing with great players and trying to enjoy that.'' A four-time All-Star with three 40-goal seasons to his credit, Hossa became the richest player in Hawks history when he signed a 12-year, ..."

Quenneville unstacks deck

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December 1

Chicago Sun-Times

"Marian Hossa, the best-paid player in Blackhawks history, will play his first home game for the club tonight, but he'll have one different linemate than he had in his first three games. Coach Joel Quenneville teamed Hossa with Jonathan Toews and Patrick Sharp at practice Monday at Johnny's Ice House. Sharp will take Patrick Kane's place at left wing when the Hawks play the Columbus Blue Jackets at the United Center in their first home game since Nov. 15. ''It was fun while it lasted,'' said Kane, the Hawks' leading scorer with 25 points. ''I don't know if [the switch] was to balance out the lines or put me where I'm most comfortable.'' Quenneville said it was both. ''The last two games, we ..."

Hossa experiences no ill-affects in 2nd game back

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November 28

Chicago Tribune

"Marian Hossa's second game with the Blackhawks didn't quite match the success of his first. Hossa and the Hawks were shut down Friday in their 3-0 loss to the Ducks at the Honda Center. The veteran winger, who scored two goals Wednesday night in the Hawks' 7-2 victory over the Sharks in his debut following offseason shoulder surgery, had three shots on goal in 19 minutes, 12 seconds of ice time against the Ducks. "They were a little bit quicker on us and we didn't have as much time maybe as in San Jose," said Hossa, who again was on a line with Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane. "It was a tougher game definitely. I felt my legs were there, but I didn't have as many pucks on my stick as the ..."

Hawks might be something special

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November 27

Chicago Sun-Times

"Let's make one thing perfectly clear: The Blackhawks' extraordinary performance Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks had very little to do with Marian Hossa. Yes, Hossa -- who signed a 12-year, $62.8 million contract July 1 -- made his debut with the Hawks after recovering from surgery on his right shoulder. And, yes, he scored two goals in the Hawks' 7-2 victory. ''A good start to his Blackhawk career,'' coach Joel Quenneville said in somewhat of an understatement. The significance of the Hawks' drubbing of the Sharks, though, wasn't Hossa's play. It wasn't even the club-record three short-handed goals the Hawks delivered."

With Marian Hossa on board, road to Stanley Cup goes through Chicago

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November 27

Chicago Tribune

"Early in the second period of their dismantling of the Sharks on Wednesday night, the Blackhawks went from being good to scary good. There's no doubt now, Chicago, you have yourself a hockey team. The Hawks faced a big test against the Western Conference-leading Sharks in their own tank, and they scored a definitive "A-plus" to show they're not only the class of the conference -- but also the NHL. The Hawks have reeled off eight consecutive victories and have done it in convincing fashion. The defense and goaltending have been stellar, the offense explosive and the special teams almost as good. "It was a great test and we passed this test," Marian Hossa said after the 7-2 annihilation of ..."

Hossa returns, leads Hawks to win

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November 26

Chicago Sun-Times

"The San Jose Sharks knew what they were getting into even before they hosted the Blackhawks Wednesday night at HP Pavilion.The significance of Marian Hossa's debut with the Hawks wasn't lost on Sharks' coach Todd McLellan after the morning skate. Well, Hossa scored on his first shot but and added another in the third period, but that was a relatively minor part of the Hawks' stunning 7-2 romp over the club with the best record in the Western Conference. En route to extending their winning streak to eight games the Hawks scored three shorthanded goals before a sellout crowd of 17,562. Troy Brouwer got the first in the first period. Than Hossa and Patrick Sharp converted shortys 28 seconds ..."

Hossa debut will shuffle top line

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November 25

Chicago Sun-Times

"It's official. The best-paid player in Blackhawks history will make his debut with the team tonight. Marian Hossa, who signed a 12-year, $62.8 million contract July 1, will be at right wing when the Hawks take on the San Jose Sharks at the HP Pavilion, more commonly known as the ''Shark Tank.'' Hossa went through a practice session there Tuesday and pronounced himself ready to go exactly four months after having surgery on his right shoulder. ''The shoulder feels pretty strong, and I've been waiting for this moment,'' Hossa said. ''The test was if I practiced well and there was no pain. I feel comfortable, so I have the green light.'' The insertion of Hossa into the lineup means leading ..."

Marian Hossa set for Chicago Blackhawk debut

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November 25

Chicago Tribune

"Patrick Kane skated to his familiar spot on the right side of the ice during Tuesday's practice only to find Blackhawks teammate Marian Hossa already there. "I lined up on the right side and ... (coach Joel Quenneville) told me to get on the left side," Kane said. "And Hossa too. He wasn't afraid to say it." There aren't too many circumstances that would lead a team to move its All-Star leading scorer to another position, but there aren't many players like Hossa, either. With the veteran set to make his Hawks debut Wednesday night against the Sharks at HP Pavilion, Quenneville has shifted Kane to the left side flanking center Jonathan Toews and added Hossa for what could prove to be one of ..."

It gets better: Hossa's coming

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November 24

Chicago Sun-Times

"Brace yourself: Marian Hossa is about to make his Blackhawks debut. Though nothing's official, the long-awaited first game for the player with the biggest contract in franchise history is expected to come in Wednesday's game against the San Jose Sharks. If not then, Friday's game against the Anaheim Ducks is the next possibility. Whenever it is, it'll be a big deal for a young team riding a seven-game winning streak that's already plenty good. Here's what Hossa brings to the table:"

Hossa could make Blackhawks debut Wednesday

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November 24

Chicago Tribune

"Marian Hossa was discussing the difference in the maturity level between the Blackhawks and his former team, the Red Wings, when fellow winger Dustin Byfuglien sidled up next to reporters as if to join in on the questioning. "That's why I was talking about maturity," Hossa, 30, said with a laugh. "The difference is this is one of the youngest groups of guys I've ever played with. It's lots of fun in the dressing room. It's a different crowd than it was in Detroit. It might be a little bit more mature there, but it's fun in the (Hawks') room." While Hossa is having a good time off the ice, he's yearning to get back on it, and that time has come as he is expected to make his Hawks debut ..."

Blackhawks eagerly anticipating return of Marian Hossa

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November 20

Chicago Tribune

"With Marian Hossa's debut with the Blackhawks looming, coach Joel Quenneville is formulating plans on how to utilize the high-scoring winger. Hossa participated in the Hawks' morning skate before Thursday night's game against the Flames and is on track to play during the Hawks' six-game trip, most likely Wednesday against the Sharks in San Jose. "There are going to be a lot of options for a coach to have," Quenneville said. "He's going to get a lot of ice time. We're looking forward to him being useful in a lot of ways.""