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08:34 AM ET 09.24 | Though the lockout has dimmed the forecast in NHL cities, the future is especially sunny in the Windy City. If Hockey Prospectus is correct, the Blackhawks have a bright future with quality young players. According to Hockey Prospectus' Top 100 Prospects list, five Hawks made the cut and there was a bit of a surprise at the top where 2012 first-round pick Teuvo Teravainen was the highest ranked Chicago prospect at No. 11 overall. Teravainen is believed to possess the offensive skill to be a star in the NHL. Brandon Saad -- who impressed many in the organization last season and earned a spot on the playoff roster when Marian Hossa got injured -- was the second-highest Blackhawk at No. 30 overall. Center Brandon Pirri came in at No. 50.

Joel Quenneville, Icon Sports

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September 24, 2012 08:40 AM ET

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let's let them play and prove it Mr. Bettman!!!!

Spiny Norman

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September 24, 2012 09:19 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:40 AM ET 09.24 by Spiny Norman

let's let them play and prove it Mr. Bettman!!!!

ditto on that one Spiny

drysdale

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September 24, 2012 09:19 AM ET

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Just keep beating the Cannots with whatever players you put on the ice ! Sorry Swampy ;-) I fly into Vancouver today.Too bad i cannot wear a Flames T and a Hawks T at the same time.

Harry Crack

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September 24, 2012 09:46 AM ET

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"If Hockey Prospectus is correct, the Blackhawks have a bright future with quality young players."

The Hawks are still reaping the rewards of being a lousy team for so long. Amazing!

BTW, when will it kick in for the Flames, HC?