And then teammate Alec Martinez cracked a joke and broke the ice. “You can’t take any of my answers, Patty,” said the Hawks defenseman, who announced his retirement shortly before the Hawks ...

CHICAGO — Alec ... mentioned Martinez’s presence rubbing off on the team this season, but Vlasic was always the perfect mentee candidate for him. Vlasic is at the stage of his life and career ...

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Donation Options Search Search Search Alec Martinez, seen here in the preseason, hasn’t played since Oct. 15 due to a groin injury. Michael Reaves/Getty Images Share The effect of Alec Martinez ...