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12-03-2009, 08:56 PM
BY WEB STAFF
sportsnet.ca

The Chicago Blackhawks will hold a press conference on Thursday to announce the long-term signings of Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and Duncan Keith.


Sportsnet has learned that Toews and Kane have agreed to five-year extensions worth $31.5 million each while Keith gets a 13-year deal worth $72 million.


The news comes on the heels of some solid play from the Blackhawks, who are 8-1-1 in their last 10 games. Entering Wednesday's games, the 'Hawks were second in the Western Conference with 37 points.


Kane leads the team in scoring with nine goals and 17 assists for 26 points in 26 games. Captain Toews has 16 points (six goals, 10 assists) in 20 games while Keith has 23 points (five goals, 18 assists) from the blueline.