Colin Blackwell owns up to mistakes, returns to Blackhawks’ lineup with new mindset

Colin Blackwell returned to the Blackhawks’ lineup Thursday. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES — With a two-year contract in hand, Colin Blackwell entered the season with the Blackhawks poised to take the next step in his long, impressive journey to establish himself in the NHL.

So far, though, he hasn’t taken that next step. And he accepts that fact — and takes responsibility for the reasons behind it.