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Mark Lazerus

Chicago Blackhawks reporter

Mark Lazerus is a former Chicago Blackhawks reporter at the Chicago Sun-Times.

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Blackhawks
Former Blackhawks goaltender Ray Emery dies at 35
Member of 2013 Stanley Cup champion Hawks drowned Sunday morning in Hamilton, Ontario.
By Mark Lazerus
 
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2017 first-rounder Henri Jokiharju aiming for a Blackhawks roster spot at 19
Right-handed defenseman looks to Alex DeBrincat as a role model for cracking an NHL lineup as a teenager.
By Mark Lazerus
 
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Blackhawks trade Marian Hossa’s contract, Vinnie Hinostroza to Coyotes
Blackhawks get significant cap flexibility and Marcus Kruger by unloading Hossa’s contract, but have to throw in Vinnie Hinostroza as a sweetener.
By Mark Lazerus
 
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As their rivals move forward, the Blackhawks are still stuck in neutral
The road back to the playoffs is looking longer and longer as the Blackhawks largely stand pat while their division rivals load up.
By Mark Lazerus
 
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Blackhawks
Chris Kunitz brings championship experience, veteran versatility to Blackhawks
Veteran winger is the only active player in the NHL who has won four Stanley Cups.
By Mark Lazerus
 
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Stan Bowman playing the long game with low-key signings in free agency
With an eye toward future contracts for his young stars, Blackhawks’ GM eschews splashy signings for Cam Ward, Chris Kunitz and Brandon Manning.
By Mark Lazerus
 
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Cam Ward expects to be Blackhawks’ backup but is ready to be their starter
Hawks also sign first-round pick Adam Boqvist to a three-year, entry-level contract to give them more control over his development process.
By Mark Lazerus
 
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Blackhawks sign veteran wing Chris Kunitz, goalie Cam Ward as free agency opens
Unable to make a big splash, the Hawks also sign veteran defenseman Brandon Manning to two-year contract.
By Mark Lazerus
 
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Like much of NHL, Blackhawks in a holding pattern on eve of free agency
John Tavares’ decision to stay with or leave the Islanders has held up much of the wheeling and dealing that usually goes on ahead of July 1.
By Mark Lazerus