Versatile Versteeg big on center stage

Chicago Blackhawks' Kris Versteeg (32) moves the puck up ice against the Detroit Red Wings during the second period of their NHL hockey game on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jerry S. Mendoza)

Rookie winger moves inside and provides spark with Kane, Byfuglien
Chicago Sun-Times
February 3, 2009
BY LEN ZIEHM

It will be interesting to see what role Kris Versteeg plays tonight, when the Blackhawks resume their eight-game road trip against the Edmonton Oilers.

Versteeg returned to the lineup Saturday after a two-game absence and was a big reason the Hawks pulled off their biggest victory of the season, a 4-2 decision at Western Conference leader San Jose. It was only the Sharks' second regulation loss in 27 home games and a big confidence-booster for the Hawks.

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