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Fortin makes big impression at Chicago Blackhawks Prospects Camp

Fortin makes big impression at Chicago Blackhawks Prospects CamphelloOf all the young hockey players who participated in the Chicago Blackhawks' Prospects Camp at Johnny's IceHouse West last week, few stood out more than 19-year-old Alexandre Fortin.The 6-foot, 180-pound Quebec native, who went undrafted in June, showed off some serious speed and impressed during each one of the four scrimmages."Lot of the guys upstairs are talking about him," said Rockford IceHogs coach Ted Dent.

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Chicago Blackhawks lead NHL in scouts

They have 25 listed - which is more than any other team.The Chicago Blackhawks clearly have money to spend; look no further than just how top-heavy their lineup is.The salary cap prevents them - and every other team - from simply throwing money at every player, though.

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Chicago Blackhawks Future Friday

Alex DeBrincat was the biggest steal of 2016's entry draftWhen the Chicago Blackhawks went into this summer's NHL Entry Draft, they had a handful of second-round picks due to some crafty trades.The first of those second-round picks was used on Alex DeBrincat of the Erie Otters with the 39th pick.DeBrincat has been one of the top prospects in the OHL over the last two years, having put up 205 points (102 goals, 103 assists) in 128 games with the Otters.