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"I understand that it takes a while for a defenceman to learn the pro game and gain some experience in order to be ready for the NHL, but at the same time, you have to want to be there," said [Barker], sent to Rockford from the Hawks' training camp with a notice to round out his game. "I feel I'm ready. I really want to be in Chicago. We've got a real young exciting group up there and it's the place to be. I'm here to work hard but I'm not taking my eyes off the NHL."
"We're a pretty young team in Chicago and with a couple of young defencemen already there (Brent Seabrook and Duncan Keith), they went and signed some older guys this summer and I'm not in the picture right now," said the 6-foot-3, 220-pounder. "It's not the end of the world. I'm the odd man out.""I've really only played one game at the big venue there and that was an exhibition game with the world junior team. I scored a goal and it's a night I'll never forget," said Barker. "Getting to play in front of family and friends, it's a great opportunity and I'm looking forward to it."See the full content of this document
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Hog Hungry to Be a Hawk
'Pegger Barker keen to return to hot NHL club
By Gary LawlessMAYBE there are better places to play in terms of climate or Cup dreams but in terms of buzz, no team has it on the Chicago Blackhawks these days. That's making Cam Barker'...See the full content of this document
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