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Marcus Kruger could have a new contract before the start of NHL free agency on Wednesday, the Chicago Tribune reports.

Kruger could have a new contract before the start of NHL free agency on Wednesday, the Chicago Tribune reports.

Analysis:

Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman said that re-signing Kruger -- along with Brandon Saad and Andrew Desjardins -- is a top priority. Kruger's a defensive center and penalty-killing specialist who excels in the faceoff dot, but doesn't contribute much offensively, with only seven goals and 10 assists during the 2014-15 regular season. He may also need offseason surgery for injuries suffered during the Hawks' Stanley Cup run.

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