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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Hawks Weekly Report (10/5/13 - 10/12/13)

Posted on December 6, 2011 at 08:12 PM.

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Chicago Blackhawks Weekly Report
(This is a segment that will run, you guessed it, weekly. I will be simming a bit more, but I don't want to feel like I completely miss out on games so I will be doing the weekly reports, feedback welcomed)

October 5, 2013 - October 12, 2013

Home - October 5, 2013
WIN (4-3)

Home - October 7, 2013
WIN (8-0)

Home - October 9, 2013
WIN (5-4)

Home - October 11, 2013
WIN (3-1)

This Weeks Record (4 - 0 - 0) - 8 Points
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Season Record (4 - 0 - 0) - 8 Points
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This Section will feature Year to Date Stats

Inside the Numbers (NHL RANK)
Goals For Per Game: 5.00 (1st)
Goals Against Per Game: 2.00 (7th)
Power Play %: 30.0% (4th)
Penalty Kill %: 88.2% (8th)

Top Performers
C - Claude Giroux (4 - 4 - 8pts)
RW - Kyle Okposo (3 - 5 - 8pts)
C - Jonathan Toews (2 - 4 - 6pts)
G - Corey Crawford (3 - 0 / 2.34 GAA / .904 SV%)

Comments:

Couldn't ask for a better start to the year, it's also nice to start at home. Obviously scoring 8 goals in one game is going to skew the numbers, but it's nice to see that this team is capable of exploding like that. Looking forward to seeing how this team progressing thru the year, specifically Morin and Beach on the top two lines.

Feedback:
Let me know if you guys like these updates, should I add things, take things away? I want to focus on more of the team and player updates throughout the year, rather than playing every single game and isolating it, at least until the playoffs. So I would love your feedback.

Monday, December 5, 2011

Hawks Open Season With Thrilling Comeback Victory

Posted on December 5, 2011 at 11:26 PM.

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Oct 5, 2013	1	2	3	F
NSH (0-1-0)	1	2	0	3
CHI (1-0-0)	0	1	3	4

Three Stars
	Claude Giroux, CHI 2 Goals
	Jonathan Toews, CHI 1 Goal; 1 Assist
	Patrick Kane, CHI 1 Goal; 1 Assist

Team Stats Comparison
	NSH	CHI
Shots on Goal	26	32
Hits	13	11
Faceoffs Won-Lost	19-16	16-19
Penalty Minutes	8:00	2:00
Power Plays Converted	0	2
Power Play Opportunities	1	4
Time on Attack	N/A	N/A

Scoring Summary
FIRST PERIOD
NSH	16:24 - Colin Wilson (1) ASST - Klien
SECOND PERIOD
CHI	(PPG) - 5:52 - Claude Giroux (1) ASST - Morin, Okposo
NSH	9:39 - Darcy Hordichuk (1) ASST - Weber
NSH	17:06 - Shea Weber (1) ASST - O'Reilly
THIRD PERIOD
CHI	(PPG) - 0:41 - Claude Giroux (2) ASST - Okposo, Sharp
CHI	13:40 - Patrick Kane (1) ASST - Toews, Beach
CHI	16:24 - Jonathan Toews (1) ASST - Kane, Leddy

Nashville Predators - Goalies
GOALIES	SHOTS	SAVES	SV %	GAA
Andres Lindback	32	28	88%	4.06

Chicago Blackhawks - Goalies
GOALIES	SHOTS	SAVES	SV %	GAA
Corey Crawford	26	23	88%	3.02

Down on the Rock ** NEW FEATURE **

Posted on December 5, 2011 at 10:01 PM.

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This year I will provide more updates, or at least nuggets of info on how the Hawks minor league affiliate the Rockford Ice Hogs are doing in a segment called DOWN ON THE ROCK!

Here's how the lines will start this season, hoping for bigger and better things after two disappointing seasons.

COACHING CHANGE - Year One for Gark Cotino

Line # 1
LW - Brandon Saad (73) / C - JK Grenier (74) / RW - Chris DiDimenico (74)

Line # 2
LW - Nail Yakupov (73) / C - Mark McNeill (74) / RW - Brett Ritchie (74)

Line # 3
LW - Philip Paradis (73) / C - David Toews (74) / RW - Luke Judson (72)

Line # 4
LW - Phillip Danault (73) / C - Byron Froese (73) / RW - Kurtis Gabriel (70)

D - Pairing 1
D1 - Ryan Stanton (77) / D2 - Jarred Tinordi (76)
D - Pairing 2
D3 - Klas Dahlbeck (75) / D4 - Brett Connelly (74)
D - Pairing 3
D5 - Riley Anderson (73) / D6 - Kyle Pereira (71)

Goalies
G1 - Timo Niemi (77) / G2 - Mats Myrvold (76)

Chicago Blackhawks 2013-2014 Season Preview

Posted on December 5, 2011 at 09:32 PM.

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That hurt, not going to lie, when you invest so much time and heart into a season and then a playoff push only to come up short, it hurts. We made some tweaks to the team because we didn't think that it had to be overhauled, we think this team has as good a shot as any to make it back to the Cup Finals, but to finish with a better result, the ultimate result, winning the Cup.

FORWARD LINES:

Line # 1

LW - Kyle Beach / C - Jonathan Toews / RW - Patrick Kane

Analysis: Scoring was up last year for the dynamic duo, but too many teams were taking advantage of the lack of size and grit with the number one unit. Enter Kyle Beach, who two years ago was "this" close to being sent on his way from Chicago, now given his last two seasons he enters his second full NHL season on the top line playing along side two of the best in the game.

Line # 2

LW - Jeremy Morin / C - Claude Giroux / RW - Kyle Okposo

Analysis: Looking back, this is a completely new second line to start this season compared to last season. The feeling here is that Morin, who is a gifted sniper could benefit from the playmaking skills of Giroux and the puck retrieval skills and big body of Okposo, if things click, this could be one dynamic line and a chance for Morin to continue if offensive breakout that started in last years playoffs

Line # 3

LW - Patrick Sharp / C - Dave Bolland / RW - Wayne Simmonds

Analysis: Best third line in hockey? Probably, or should I say hopefully. Compared to previous years this thinking is completely backwards, Patrick Sharp is not a third line player, but when you combine his skills with that of Bolland and Simmonds they make up a dynamic trio that can stop the other team from scoring by scoring themselves. The last few years, including the playoffs Sharp was less then needed when it came to the scoring department, if the young guys can hold their own on the top two lines then this line becomes depth scoring, and it could be the best in the league.

Line # 4

LW - Viktor Stalberg / C - Marcus Kruger / RW - Brandon Pirri

Analysis: Once again a fourth line that could bring all sorts of excitement with the limited minutes they get. Kruger is getting to the point where he could be that third line Center that Bolland occupies currently, but for now he mans the 4th line for the 3rd straight year. Stalberg, who has played 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and now 4th lines will bring a scoring punch to the 4th line with the hopes of also shutting down and matching the 4th lines of opposing teams, and sometimes matching up against the top two lines as well, because they can. Brandon Pirri makes his long awaited debut as well, a natural center, he will switch to the right side which shouldn't be a problem, he has skill, but is also responsible, the 4th line should be solid.

ON THE BACKEND

Defensive Pairing # 1

D1 - Brent Seabrook / D2 - Duncan Keith

Analysis: Back at it for yet another year. They were paired back up last year and the Hawks saw the impact it could bring, they both had very solid season's, and post season's. Much of the same is expected for one of, if not the best D pairing in hockey.

Defensive Pairing # 2

D3 - Nick Leddy / D4 - Niklas Kronwall

Analysis: A minor change to the D pairings here. Leddy, once again will be bumped to the second pairing to get more minutes because he deserves it, and for other reasons which will be discussed later. Kronwall had a steady year last year, his first in the Indianhead, and an even better postseason, if he can bring that again this year this pairing will be solid.

Defensive Pairing # 3

D5 - Niklas Hjalmarsson / D6 - Ruslan Leonov

Analysis:The second change to the D core, more out of necessity than anything. Hjalmarsson definitely belongs in the top 4, but say hello the Hawks #1 prospect Ruslan Leonov. He will break camp with the team, and to make the transition as easy as possible Hjalmarsson has been paired with him. Tons of excitement to see what the kid can do, he might even see power play time. Definitely something exciting to follow throughout the season.

GOALTENDING

The Men Manning the Net
G1- Corey Crawford / G2 - Alexander Salak

Analysis: Same duo that got the Hawks to the Cup finals will try and get them there again. Both netminders did well last year, very well in certain stretches, especially Crawford during the cup run, he was unbeatable for three series, then the Finals came and he hit a speed bump. With improvements this offseason for both Crawford and Salak the Hawks should be set between the pipes, but if the right kind of offer comes towards the Hawks for an elite goalie they might jump at it. Crawford is almost there, but has he peaked? Time will tell. Salak handled the backup duties well, and now has two prospects in the AHL looking for his job this season and possibly more next season.

Free Agent Acquisitions:

Posted on December 5, 2011 at 08:53 PM.

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We signed two players, who we definitely think deserve a look in our system and have a chance to make it to the big club in a year or two...

G - Timo Niemi
D - Jarred Tinordi

Hawks Sign Six to Entry Level Deals

Posted on December 5, 2011 at 08:47 PM.

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Feels good to have a full roster of players that are actually apart of our organ-i-zation, here are the six that we signed to entry level deals heading into this year...

-- Nail Yakupov
-- Kyle Perieira
-- Jean Kristoff Grenier
-- Luke Judson
-- Tomas Fillipi
-- Max Iafrate

Look forward to these guys coming thru the ranks.

2013 Chicago Blackhawks Draft

Posted on December 5, 2011 at 08:40 PM.

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GM: Stan Bowman;

"Another year, and another fantastic job by our scouting department, we were able to get some guys that we really didn't think would be on the board at the position we were picking, there might be some projects in here, but I think as an Elite organ-I-zation it doesn't hurt to try and develop a kid that a few other teams may have passed on"

2013 - Chicago Blackhawks Draft
Pick	Team	Player	Pos	Ht	Wt
21	Chicago Blackhakws	Dillon Fournier	D	6'2"	167
29	Chicago Blackhawks	Cody Ceci	D	6'2"	197
59	Chicago Blackhawks	Josh Smith	D	6'1	185
60	Chicago Blackhawks	Matt Dumba	D	6'1"	200
89	Chicago Blackhawks	Gelen Smith	C	5'10	160
97	Chicago Blackhawks	Tommy Stipancik	D	6'2"	187
99	Chicago Blackhawks	Kurtis Gabriel	RW	6'4"	196
119	Chicago Blackhawks	Brett Ritchie	RW	6'3"	194
127	Chicago Blackhawks	Connor Rankin	C	6'2"	188
149	Chicago Blackhawks	Kyle Ferrell	C	5'9"	164
179	Chicago Blackhawks	Riley Anderson	D	6'1"	200
209	Chicago Blackhawks	Mats Myrvold	G	6'4	210

The Chicago Blackhawks are Proud to Select....

Posted on December 5, 2011 at 08:27 PM.

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GM Stan Bowman;

"First off, the Chicago Blackhawks would like to congratulate the Montreal Canadiens on winning the Stanley Cup. With the 21st pick in the first round the Chicago Blackhawks are proud to select from Rouya-Norunda of the QMJHL.. Dillon Fournier..."

Scouting Report:
"Very well rounded, two-way defender who is a reliable and effective puck mover," said Ross MacLean from ISS, "Good instincts and reactions on both sides of the puck. Great pro potential."

2013 Entry Level Draft; Morning Of

Posted on December 5, 2011 at 08:05 PM.

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BREAKING NEWS:

Hawks have completed a deal, details below...

Acquire
D - Steve Montador

Acquire
2013 - 3rd Round Draft Pick

Analysis: Solid deal here for the Hawks, there is defensive depth in the system, not a lot of it is NHL ready, but there is a body or two that can fill what Montador was bringing to the table. Montador was a great Hawk, played wherever asked, and was a clutch performer, Bowman said in a press release. With this newly acquired pick the Hawks now have 12 picks going into the draft... They may look to deal, or bolster their system in what is believe to be a deep draft.

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Up and Down Season Ends With a Down, Canadiens Capture Cup

Posted on December 4, 2011 at 11:20 PM.

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I honestly feel like I let my followers down here. Overall, I will have a write up about the season again, and the playoffs, surprises for the Hawks and disappointments. Changes are coming, don't worry, I'm just really disappointed right now. Going to head into the prospects game here with eyes to the future, but I do want to highlight a few things moving forward, here's a taste...

Playoff Breakthru's:

LW - Kyle Beach (6 - 5 - 11pts)
C - Marcus Kruger (2 - 5 - 7pts)
LW - Jeremy Morin ((5 - 4 - 9pts)
LW - Viktor Stalberg (4 - 10 - 14pts)

MVP's

C - Dave Bolland (7 - 7 - 14pts, +11)
RW - Wayne Simmonds (7 - 5 - 12 pts, +13)
C - Jonathan Toews (9 goals)
C - Claude Giroux (9 goals)

The third line was beyond awesome, just the best line on the ice every night.
(Morin - Bolland - Simmonds)

Playoff Disappointments

LW - Patrick Sharp (4 - 6 - 10pts)
RW - Kyle Okposo (2 - 3 - 5pts)

Totally pissed right now, hope you guys keep following, heading into the off-season, and looking forward to next year, can't be too upset, the year was up and down and we were a # 4 seed. We had a great run, just couldn't hold up against the Habs, we'll be back, sooner than later.

Overtime Spells Doom For Hawks, Canadiens Take Game One

Posted on December 4, 2011 at 08:06 PM.

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May 27, 2013	1	2	3	F
CHI (12-4)	1	2	0	3
MON (13-7)	2	0	1	4

Three Stars
	Max Pacioretty, MON 1 Goal; 1 Assist
	Steve Macintyre, MON 1 Goal; 1 Assist
	Lars Eller, MON 2 Assists

Team Stats Comparison
	CHI	MON
Shots on Goal	27	41
Hits	11	11
Faceoffs Won-Lost	15-21	21-15
Penalty Minutes	0:00	0:00
Power Plays Converted	0	0
Power Play Opportunities	0	0
Time on Attack	6:17	5:35

Scoring Summary
FIRST PERIOD
MON	4:06 - Travis Moen (3) ASST: Eller, Pacioretty
MON	10:03 - Macintyre (1) ASST: Gomez, Markov
CHI	14:01 - Kyle Okposo (2) ASST: Keith, Seabrook
SECOND PERIOD
CHI	1:24 - Jonathan Toews (8) ASST: Sharp
CHI	9:03 - Kyle Beach (6) ASST: Hjalmarsson
THIRD PERIOD
MON	1:11 - Tomas Plekanec (6) ASST: Subban
OVERTIME
MON	11:22 - Max Pacioretty (6) ASST: Eller, Macintyre)

Chicago Blackhawks - Goalies
GOALIES	SHOTS	SAVES	SV %	GAA
Corey Crawford	41	37	90%	3.36

Montreal Canadiens - Goalies
GOALIES	SHOTS	SAVES	SV %	GAA
Carey Price	27	24	89%	2.52

2013 Stanley Cup Finals

Posted on December 4, 2011 at 07:07 PM.

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2013 Stanley Cup Finals

Unreal Third Period Sends Hawks to the Stanley Cup Finals

Posted on December 4, 2011 at 06:37 PM.

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May 25, 2013	1	2	3	F
VAN (9-6)	0	3	0	3
CHI (12-3)	0	1	5	6

Three Stars
	Kyle Beach, CHI 2 Goals; 1 Assist
	Jeremy Morin, CHI 1 Goal; 1 Assist
	Brent Seabrook, CHI 2 Assists

Team Stats Comparison
	VAN	CHI
Shots on Goal	38	29
Hits	12	10
Faceoffs Won-Lost	24-11	11-24
Penalty Minutes	4:00	2:00
Power Plays Converted	0	0
Power Play Opportunities	2	1
Time on Attack	5:13	6:35

Scoring Summary
SECOND PERIOD
VAN	4:23 - Daniel Sedin (7) ASST: Booth, H. Sedin)
CHI	8:47 - Claude Giroux (7) ASST: Beach, Keith
VAN	9:58 - B. Bitz (2) ASST: Malhotra, Burrows)
VAN	14:32 - Jannik Hansen (5) ASST: Parent, Alberts
THIRD PERIOD
CHI	7:44 - Kyle Beach (4) ASST: Morrison, Seabrook
CHI	10:40 - Viktor Stalberg (4) ASST: Giroux, Hjalmarsson
CHI	18:14 - Jeremy Morin (5) ASST: Simmonds, Toews)
CHI	19:01 - Wayne Simmonds (7) ASST: Bolland, Morin
CHI	19:22 - (EN) - Kyle Beach (5) ASST: Kruger, Seabrook

Vancouver Canucks - Goalies
GOALIES	SHOTS	SAVES	SV %	GAA
Roberto Luongo	29	24	83%	4.06

Chicago Blackhawks - Goalies
GOALIES	SHOTS	SAVES	SV %	GAA
Corey Crawford	38	35	92%	2.01

Hawks Find Power Play Magic, One Win From Cup Finals

Posted on December 4, 2011 at 05:42 PM.

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May 23, 2013	1	2	3	F
CHI (11-3)	1	0	2	3
VAN (9-5)	0	0	0	0

Three Stars
	Corey Crawford, CHI 20 Sves; Shut Out
	Jonathan Toews, CHI 1 Goal; 1 Assist
	Roberto Luongo, VAN 28 Saves

Team Stats Comparison
	CHI	VAN
Shots on Goal	29	20
Hits	19	15
Faceoffs Won-Lost	11-19	19-11
Penalty Minutes	25:00	20:00
Power Plays Converted	2	0
Power Play Opportunities	5	1
Time on Attack	8:38	3:50

Scoring Summary
FIRST PERIOD
CHI	15:20 - Jonathan Toews (7) ASST: Keith, Kane
THIRD PERIOD
CHI	1:46 - Calude Giroux (6) ASST: Kane, Toews
CHI	19:59 - (EN)(SHG) - Wayne Simmonds (6) ASST: Kronwall, Keith

Chicago Blackhawks - Goalies
GOALIES	SHOTS	SAVES	SV %	GAA
Corey Crawford	20	20	100%	0.00

Vancouver Canucks - Goalies
GOALIES	SHOTS	SAVES	SV %	GAA
Roberto Luongo	28	26	93%	2.01

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Hawks Can't Solve Luongo This Time, Canucks Win in OT

Posted on December 3, 2011 at 11:31 PM.

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May 21, 2013	1	2	3	OT	F
CHI (10-3)	0	1	0	0	1
VAN (9-4)	1	0	0	1	2

Three Stars
	Roberto Luongo, VAN 34 Saves
	David Booth, VAN 2 Assists
	Alexander Edler, VAN 1 Goal, GWG

Team Stats Comparison
	CHI	VAN
Shots on Goal	34	24
Hits	11	16
Faceoffs Won-Lost	13-19	19-13
Penalty Minutes	0:00	6:00
Power Plays Converted	0	0
Power Play Opportunities	3	0
Time on Attack	6:48	3:53

Scoring Summary
FIRST PERIOD
VAN	0:50 - Daniel Sedin (6) ASST: Booth
SECOND PERIOD
CHI	14:53 - Kyle Okposo (1) ASST: Stalberg
OVERTIME
VAN	1:07 - Alexander Edler (1) ASST: H. Sedin, Booth