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Corey Crawford: 'I've come a long way,' start of camp still uncertain

CHICAGO -- Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford, who missed the last three-plus months of Chicago's season with an undisclosed injury, admitted he has been "a little bit" concerned about his long-term health.

Crawford, 33, was emotional when addressing reporters at the Blackhawks' fan convention Friday. He made his first public comments since February.

"I'm feeling pretty good right now," Crawford said. "I'm not 100 percent yet. But I've come a long way in the last couple months."

Minutes before Crawford spoke on Friday, coach Joel Quenneville said he expected Crawford to be the starting goalie next season.