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With the 2020 NHL season suspended indefinitely, why not talk to a person who had a voice in that decision? 

Blackhawks owner and chairman Rocky Wirtz talks with Pat Boyle and Blackhawks insider Charlie Roumeliotis about the NHL's decision to suspend the season, the business aspect of losing games,and Rocky's personal conversation with Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf on what action should they take on United Center employees who aren't working.

(1:12) - Did Rocky realize the season was going to be suspended?

(3:15) - What are the conversations like amongst the owners?

(5:20) - How Rocky and Jerry Reinsdorf figured out how to pay United Center employees

(7:35) - Will the season be finished?

(12:50) - Blackhawks fans really support the team

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