Morning Bag Skate 12/26

Our daily look at Blackhawks news and the happenings around the world of hockey.

Quotes of the year. (ESPN Chicago)

Defensemen stepping up on offense. (TSN)

Marcus Kruger becoming a weapon in the circle. (Suntimes)

Your average Brandon Bollig fluff piece. (CSN Chicago)

Pro Hockey Talk lists their Top 13 stories of 2013.

Are the shallow nets leading to more scoring? (SBN)

Is this the best penalty shot ever? (SBN)