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Chicago Blackhawks
2001-02 41-27-13-1 5TH
2002-03 PROJECTION 9TH
LIE: This team will return to prominence with Jocelyn Thibault in goal.
TRUTH: After starting strong and logging some of his best numbers in years, Thibault wore down last season, forcing coach Brian Sutter to turn to G Steve Passmore in the playoffs. Thibault's slide fostered rumors about G.M. Mike Smith searching for goaltending help in the offseason and led Sutter to become more interested in steady Norfolk G Michael Leighton at training camp. Leighton, who might already be in the NHL if not for chronic groin muscle injuries, could play some this season.
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