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FILE - In this June 28, 2013, file photo, Chicago Blackhawks left wing Bryan Bickell (29) holds up the Stanley Cup Trophy during a rally in Grant Park for the NHL Stanley Cup hockey champions, in Chicago. Bickell has signed a one-day contract so he can retire with the Blackhawks. Bickell was selected by Chicago in the second round of the 2004 draft and spent his first nine seasons with the Blackhawks, winning three Stanley Cup championships. He was traded to Carolina in June 2016. The 31-year-old Bickell was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis last November and played in just 11 games with the Hurricanes. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Bickell signs 1-day contract to retire with Blackhawks

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Bryan Bickell (29) is acknowledged during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, April 8, 2017. Bickell is retiring after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. St. Louis won 5-4 in a shootout. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Hurricanes’ Bickell, fighting MS, to retire at end of season

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FILE - In this Oct. 22, 2016, file photo, Carolina Hurricanes' Bryan Bickell skates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against Philadelphia Flyers, in Philadelphia. Bickell has rejoined the Hurricanes for the last few games of the regular season, five months after his diagnosis of multiple sclerosis forced a hiatus from the team and raised questions about his future in the sport. Bickell skated with the Hurricanes on Tuesday morning, April 4, 2017, in Minnesota and was slated for the lineup to face the Wild at night. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)

Bickell rejoins Canes for last few games after MS diagnosis

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Bickell returns to NHL 5 months after MS diagnosis

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Bickell skates in 1st minor-league game since MS diagnosis

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Canes send Bickell to minors for 1st game after MS diagnosis

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Canes’ Bickell, fighting MS, moves closer to return to ice

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Carolina’s Bickell determined to return to hockey despite MS

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Chicago Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews (19), right, controls the puck against Minnesota Wild's Matt Cooke (24) during the first period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series in Chicago,Sunday, May 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Toews helps Blackhawks beat Wild 2-1 in Game 5

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks' Duncan Keith (2), right, controls the puck against Minnesota Wild's Charlie Coyle (3) during the first period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series in Chicago, Sunday, May 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Bickell powers Blackhawks past Wild 4-1 in Game 2

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks' Brandon Saad, second from left, celebrates with Nick Leddy (8), Marian Hossa (81) and Brent Seabrook (7) after scoring his goal as Minnesota Wild's Justin Fontaine (14) reacts as he looks down during the second period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series in Chicago, Sunday, May 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Bryan Bickell leads Blackhawks to 2-0 series lead on Wild

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) blocks a shot by Minnesota Wild's Mikael Granlund (64) during the first period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series in Chicago, Friday, May 2, 2014. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Kane lifts Blackhawks over Wild 5-2 in Game 1

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks' Andrew Shaw (65) celebrates after scoring a goal during the second period in Game 4 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series against the St. Louis Blues in Chicago, Wednesday, April 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Kane leads Blackhawks past Blues, 4-3 in OT

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Minnesota Wild's center Kyle Brodziak (21) is blocked by Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Thursday, April 3, 2014. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Blackhawks stop 3-game slide with win over Wild

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks center Andrew Shaw (65) celebrates his goal with Brandon Bollig (52) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, March 6, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Blackhawks shuffle lines, beat Blue Jackets 6-1

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks' Kris Versteeg (23) is congratulated by teammates after his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks in Chicago, Friday, Jan. 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Blackhawks cool off Ducks with 4-2 victory

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

Bickell says he wants to stay with Blackhawks

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) hoists the Stanley Cup after beating the Boston Bruins 3-2 in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals, Monday, June 24, 2013, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Chicago Blackhawks win Stanley Cup with two goals in 17 seconds

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

Bruins, Rask fall to Blackhawks 3-2 with late flop

By HOWARD ULMAN - Associated Press

The Chicago Blackhawks celebrate a first period goal against the Boston Bruins during Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals, Saturday, June 22, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Stanley Cup finals: Patrick Kane leads Blackhawks to Game 5 win

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press