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Buddy Robinson is beginning to find his role within the team since his first appearance with the Blackhawks back on Oct. 12 against the Colorado Avalanche.
For the 31-year-old forward, he knows he has to take full advantage of his NHL opportunity any time he is recalled to the Blackhawks.
"Every time you get a chance to play in the best league in the world, you got to take full advantage, enjoying it and having fun here," Robinson said. "I know it's a little different than from when I was here a little earlier in the season, but it's been a good group. We're just trying to play good hockey and come to the rink with a smile on our face every day."

Currently, Robinson is on the fourth line along with MacKenzie Entwistle and Mike Hardman. During his last four games, he averaged around 11 minutes of ice time and provided support on the Blackhawks' penalty kill unit.
For head coach Luke Richardson, he felt that the line connected well together especially against a bigger and faster team like Colorado on Tuesday night. The chemistry comes together from Robinson's speed and Hardman's blocking abilities.
"I think they've done a good job last game against Colorado, that's a big, fast, strong team," Richardson said. "I thought they skated well and played hard. Mike blocked a couple of big shots and Buddy skated and was physical and just played simple. He's a good asset on the penalty kill too because he can skate."
The main reason that the 6-foot-6 forward believes that the line clicks well together is because they all play a similar style in their game with their speed and physicality.
"I just think our line has been buzzing pretty good here on the fourth line by being responsible, getting pucks in, working there [defense] and tiring guys out. Just getting in the O-zone and creating a lot of energy for our guys and that's what we're hoping to do to continue down the stretch here and hopefully chip in a few goals as well as."
Almost halfway through the season with Rockford, Robinson suffered a wrist injury that kept him out for three weeks between January and February. After dealing with an injury, all he could do was think about the positive and remain focus on his potential return with the team.
"It's hard when you get hurt, you're always wanting to play and help your team win, especially in our crucial time for our team down in Rockford," Robinson said. "But you just you got to try and stay positive stay focused on what's ahead and you can't do much about an injury. So, just work hard while you're out. When you come back in, you just want to be playing your best hockey, so if you get an opportunity, you go out feeling confident."