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Duncan Keith reflects on times with Blackhawks teammates upon his retirement: ‘We wanted to be great’

CHICAGO — Duncan Keith and his Chicago Blackhawks teammates hoisted three Stanley Cups with thousands of fans looking on from the stands and millions more watching on TV. But for his final season, played with the Edmonton Oilers, it was all about an audience of one. While announcing his retirement Tuesday in Edmonton, Keith thanked everyone from teammates to trainers to his father for “selling ...
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith during the second period, Nov. 17, 2019, at the United Center.

CHICAGO — Duncan Keith and his Chicago Blackhawks teammates hoisted three Stanley Cups with thousands of fans looking on from the stands and millions more watching on TV.

But for his final season, played with the Edmonton Oilers, it was all about an audience of one.

While announcing his retirement Tuesday in Edmonton, Keith thanked everyone from teammates to trainers to his father for “selling me on the dream of being an NHL player.”

Then he turned to his 9-year-old son, Colton, and put a hand on

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