Audio: Quick hits with Brandon Saad

20-year-old Chicago Blackhawks rookie Brandon Saad has been skating – and succeeding – on a line with center Jonathan Toews as the team weathers injuries to Patrick Sharp and Marian Hossa. With four goals, 15 points and a plus-nine rating in 29 games, the former second round pick and left wing out of the U.S. National Team Development Program is beginning to find his stride in the NHL.

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