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Can Blackhawks goalie Spencer Knight repeat excellence in hockey's most variable position?

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Blackhawks goalie Spencer Knight's breakout was, from a long-term perspective, arguably the best and most important thing that happened around the organization last season.Can he repeat it?Most fans seem to be taking it for granted that he will, because there's no reason to believe he won't. Knight was long forecast to become one of the league's best goalies one day, and at age 25, he's just entering his prime.He's extremely technically sound, and that — combined with his overall athleticism…

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