Frank Nazar insists he is the same guy after agreeing to extension with the Blackhawks

CHICAGO (AP) — As far as Frank Nazar is concerned, everything is pretty much the same. He wants to get better, and he wants to win.

Speaking a day after agreeing to a contract extension with the Chicago Blackhawks, Nazar insisted he’s the same guy.

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