Kruger's path with Blackhawks can help Teravainen

The Chicago Sun-Times illustrates how Marcus Kruger's late-season addition to the Blackhawks from Sweden several years ago was an invaluable experience for him and has parallels to what rookie Teuvo Teravainen is going through now.

‘‘We were pushing for a playoff spot, and I just got right into it and tried to do my best,’’ Kruger recalled. ‘‘Playing those games and those intense playoff games against Vancouver was huge for me. I proved to myself that I could play on that level. That was big for me. It’s similar to what Teuvo is going through right now.’’

Also: ‘‘Just coming over, it helped to know the guys and know everyone around the team. That helped me with the transition. But getting those games, proving to myself that I could play, that was the biggest part.’’

Source: Mark Lazerus, Chicago Sun-Times