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Marian Hossa, Steve Montador better

Updated: June 19, 2012, 9:17 PM ET
By Jesse Rogers | ESPNChicago.com

CHICAGO -- As the Blackhawks prepare for the NHL draft this weekend in Pittsburgh, there are positive signs regarding some of their walking wounded.

Forward Marian Hossa is getting better, as is defenseman Steve Montador, according to general manager Stan Bowman. Both were unable to finish the season because of head injuries.

"Marian continues to improve," Bowman said Tuesday afternoon in a predraft conference call. "Same with Steve Montador. They're both on the mend and ...

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