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Tomas Jurco Has Made Adjustments With The Chicago Blackhawks

09/25/2017 at 8:28am EDT

from Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune,

"There's more speed to his game, more pace, more puck possession, more puck time," Quenneville said. "He has some skills that didn't quite show last year. Getting him some exhibition games, we'll get a better read and he'll get some confidence as well. There's some skill there, and we're looking for him to add an element to our team."

Jurco said there has been a world of difference coming into his second season with the Hawks. He admitted last season was difficult coming over at the deadline and trying to fit in with an established group.

"It's way easier right now," Jurco said. "I get time to get used to things and when I came in March, I had to adjust so quick, I had some difficulties with that. But I'm excited for the season and I feel good. It's much more calm right now."

Even though Jurco said it was difficult for him to adjust to the Hawks' style of play, he thinks it suits his. In Detroit, Jurco couldn't carve out playing time because he was asked to play a more physical style.

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