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Saturday, November 19, 2011

2012 Entry Level Draft; Morning Of

Posted on November 19, 2011 at 01:08 AM.

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2012 Entry Level Draft

The war room is all set for this years draft. We spent hours upon hours on scouting this past season so we are confident in our abilities to make the right picks not only early in the draft but in the later rounds as well.

-- GM Stan Bowman Statement

RUMORS CIRCULATING --
A small but huge rumor coming out of the Hawks camp is that Hossa could be expendable if they find the right deal.
Other players of less stature that could be on the move include Steve Montador via trade.

Off-Season Statement

Posted on November 19, 2011 at 12:56 AM.

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Start of Off-Season; Hawks Looking to Add on the Backend

After the embarassing exit in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Chicago Blackhawks are looking to add some speed to push the play a little more. "We just feel that O'Donnell is better suited to be a coach at this point in his career," said an unnamed source. Sami Lepisto will probably be replaced as well as some players were heard as saying "I hope he goes away forever." The coaching staff is hoping the young fourth line has gained some experience and will improve upon the progress they made this past year. The Hawks were happy with their Scoring depth last season but are hoping to have more consistent scoring from the top two lines at least, as some of their star players had career lows in points this year. Hopefully needs will be met in the off-season thru development, trade, free agent, and draft. 112 points is great but that is not the goal of our organ-I-zation.

2012 Stanley Cup Champions

Posted on November 19, 2011 at 12:50 AM.

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Congrats to the Washington Capitals, look forward to knocking you off your perch next season.

2012 NHL AWARDS

Posted on November 19, 2011 at 12:44 AM.

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2012 NHL Awards
Award	Player	Pos	Team
Art Ross Trophy	Alexander Ovechkin	W	Washington Capitals
Hart Memorial Trophy	Alexander Ovechkin	W	Washington Capitals
James Norris Memorial Trophy	Kris Letang	D	Pittsburgh Penguins
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy	Nicklas Backstrom	C	Washington Capitals
Calder Memorial Trophy	Ryan Nugent-Hopkins	C	Edmonton Oilers
Conn Smythe Trophy	Nicklas Backstrom	C	Washington Capitals
Vezina Trophy	Jimmy Howard	G	Detroit Red Wings
William M Jennings Trophy	Jimmy Howard	G	Detroit Red Wings
Bill Masterson Memorial Trophy	Hall Gill	D	Montreal Canadiens
Frank J. Selke Trophy	Pavel Datsyuk	C	Detroit Red Wings
Ted Lindsay Award	Alexander Ovechkin	W	Washington Capitals
Rocket Richard Trophy	Alexander Ovechkin	W	Washington Capitals

Hawks Fail To Answer Bell, Ousted From Playoffs

Posted on November 19, 2011 at 12:34 AM.

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Season's Over, not even going to bother with posting a graphic or a box score. Everything fell apart, nothing went right. On to the off-season..... obviously there are needs, as finishing with a 2 seed was not the goal this season. I will post the awards shortly.

Friday, November 18, 2011

Ducks Push Hawks to the Brink in OT

Posted on November 18, 2011 at 11:46 PM.

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Apr 15, 2012	1	2	3	OT	F
CHI (1-3)	1	0	0	0	1
ANA (3-1)	0	1	0	1	2

Three Stars
	Corey Crawford, CHI 47 Saves
	Jonas Hiller, ANA 35 Saves
	Jean-Francois Jacques, ANA 2 Goals

Team Stats Comparison
	CHI	ANA
Shots on Goal	35	47
Hits	20	12
Faceoffs Won-Lost	24-19	19-24
Penalty Minutes	5:00	9:00
Power Plays Converted	0	0
Power Play Opportunities	2	0
Time on Attack	7:34	6:45

Scoring Summary
FIRST PERIOD
CHI	Patick Sharp (1), (Bolland, Lepisto) - 8:22
SECOND PERIOD
ANA	J. Jacques (1), (McMillan, Cumiskey) - 17:19
OVERTIME
ANA	J. Jacques (2), (Fowler, Bodie) - 19:04

Chicago Blackhawks - Goalies
GOALIES	SHOTS	SAVES	SV %	GAA
Corey Crawford	47	45	96%	1.52

Anaheim Ducks - Goalies
GOALIES	SHOTS	SAVES	SV %	GAA
Jonas Hiller	35	34	97%	0.76

Kane and Lucic Proclaim Hawks Aren't Dead Yet

Posted on November 18, 2011 at 09:44 PM.

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Apr 14, 2012	1	2	3	F
CHI (1-2)	2	1	2	5
ANA (2-1)	1	1	0	2

Three Stars
	Milan Lucic, CHI 2 Goals
	Patrick Kane, CHI 1 Goal; 2 Assists
	Corey Crawford, CHI 30 Saves

Team Stats Comparison
	CHI	ANA
Shots on Goal	26	30
Hits	8	6
Faceoffs Won-Lost	15-14	14-15
Penalty Minutes	2:00	0:00
Power Plays Converted	0	1
Power Play Opportunities	0	1
Time on Attack	5:17	6:26

Scoring Summary
FIRST PERIOD
ANA	Ryan Getzlaf (1), (Fowler) - 11:09
CHI	Patrick Kane (1), (Toews) - 15:37
CHI	Marcus Kruger (1), (unassisted) - 19:14
SECOND PERIOD
ANA	Corey Perry (4), (Getzlaf, Ryan) - 1:26
CHI	Milan Lucic (1), (Kane, Hjalmarsson) - 19:59
THIRD PERIOD
CHI	Milan Lucic (2), (Kane, Keith) - 11:42
CHI	Marian Hossa (3), (Sharp, Seabrook) - 19:05

Chicago Blackhawks - Goalies
GOALIES	SHOTS	SAVES	SV %	GAA
Corey Crawford	30	28	93%	2.00

Anaheim Ducks - Goalies
GOALIES	SHOTS	SAVES	SV %	GAA
Jonas Hiller	26	21	81%	5.00

Deja Vu, Hawks in Trouble Down 2-0

Posted on November 18, 2011 at 09:02 PM.

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No words to describe the last two games.

Apr 12, 2012	1	2	3	F
ANA (2-0)	0	3	1	4
CHI (0-2)	0	3	0	3

Three Stars
	Marian Hossa, CHI 2 Goals
	Saku Koivu, ANA 1 Goal; 1 Assist
	Jonathan Toews, CHI 1 Goal

Team Stats Comparison
	ANA	CHI
Shots on Goal	24	34
Hits	7	6
Faceoffs Won-Lost	16-22	22-16
Penalty Minutes	2:00	4:00
Power Plays Converted	0	0
Power Play Opportunities	2	1
Time on Attack	6:01	6:06

Scoring Summary
SECOND PERIOD
CHI	Marian Hossa (1), (unassisted) - 2:32
ANA	Saku Koivu (1), (Beauchemin, Beleskey) - 7:29
ANA	E. Etem (1), (Koivu, Brookbank) - 11:30
CHI	Jonathan Toews (2), (Lucic, Kane) - 12:07
CHI	Marian Hossa (2), (Bolland, Seabrook) - 16:34
ANA	Andrew Cogliano (1), (Jacques, Parros)
THIRD PERIOD
ANA	Corey Perry (3), (Getzlaf, Ryan) - 19:25

Anaheim Ducks - Goalies
GOALIES	SHOTS	SAVES	SV %	GAA
Jonas Hiller	34	31	91%	3.00

Chicago Blackhawks - Goalies
GOALIES	SHOTS	SAVES	SV %	GAA
Corey Crawford	24	20	83%	4.00

Hawks Lose Late, Down 1-0 in Series

Posted on November 18, 2011 at 08:23 PM.

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Took a 1-0 lead to the third, they scored in the 1st minute, and then Corey Perry buried a slap shot with 20 seconds left. Just like that the Hawks are down 1-0 on home ice, game 2 is a must win.

Western Conference Playoff Preview -- (4) Hawks - (5) Ducks

Posted on November 18, 2011 at 06:47 PM.

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Chicago Blackhawks - (54 - 24 - 4 -- 112)

(5)
Anaheim Ducks - (47 - 30 - 5 -- 99)

What you Need to Know
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(NHL RANK)

Goals For Per Game - 2.67 (#19)
Goals Against Per Game - 2.29 (#2)
Power Play % - 23.2% (#2)
Penalty Killing % - 80.3% (#18)

Home Record - (32 - 7 - 2)
Road Record - (22 - 17 - 2)

Leading Scorer - Patrick Kane (29 goals / 33 assists - 62 pts)
Who's in Net? - Corey Crawford (47 wins / Save % .925 / GAA - 2.19)

(NHL RANK)

Goals For Per Game - 3.15 (#4)
Goals Against Per Game - 2.88 (#19)
Power Play % - 20.7% (#8)
Penalty Killing % - 79.9% (#22)

Home Record - (28 - 10 - 3)
Road Record - (19 - 20 - 2)

Leading Scorer - Ryan Getzlaf (27 goals / 72 assists - 99 pts)
Who's in Net? - Jonas Hiller (36 wins / Save % .903 / GAA - 2.68)

Analysis and Prediction
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Oh boy, this one worries me. The Hawks have offensive talent, but for whatever reason they finished in the bottom half of the league in scoring. The Ducks are just the opposite, they put the puck in the net, early, and ofter all season long. Where the Hawks do excel is the defensive side of the game, they are one of the best defensive teams in the NHL, and they will have to utilize matchups to get their best defensive forwards out against the top line of Anaheim, which might be the best line in hockey. I think a big advantage will be the Hawks power play as it is one of the best in the league, and the Ducks PK is not good, at all. The Hawks have improved greatly over the last half of the season in the PK department.
Prediction - Hawks 6

Western Conference Playoff Preview -- (3) Oilers - (6) Blues

Posted on November 18, 2011 at 06:27 PM.

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Edmonton Oilers - (42 - 28 - 12 -- 96)

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St. Louis Blues - (43 - 28 - 11 -- 97)

What you Need to Know
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(NHL RANK)

Goals For Per Game - 2.91 (#11)
Goals Against Per Game - 2.66 (#8)
Power Play % - 21.9% (#5)
Penalty Killing % - 82.2% (#10)

Home Record - (27 - 9 - 5)
Road Record - (15 - 19 - 7)

Leading Scorer - Shawn Horcoff (18 goals / 53 assists - 71 pts)
Who's in Net? - Devan Dubnyk (19 wins / Save % .928 / GAA - 2.22)

(NHL RANK)

Goals For Per Game - 2.73 (#17)
Goals Against Per Game - 2.76 (#16)
Power Play % - 15.4% (#29)
Penalty Killing % - 79.7% (#23)

Home Record - (24 - 11- 6)
Road Record - (19 - 17 - 5)

Leading Scorer - Kristian Huselius (35 goals / 41 assists - 76 pts)
Who's in Net? - Jaroslav Halak (34 wins / Save % .910 / GAA - 2.58)

Analysis and Prediction
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Interesting one here, both teams seem to be middle of the back, especially the Blues. Everything seems to point to the Blues being a lower level team, or maybe it means they are full of winners and can win close games, much like the games in the playoffs. Edmonton however seems like they are the leagues shiny new toy, talent everywhere, and young talent. I think they have the best team between the two, but their youth and fact that they dealt Khabibulin mid season could be something that hurts them.
Prediction - Oilers in 7

Western Conference Playoff Preview -- (2) Kings - (7) Sharks

Posted on November 18, 2011 at 06:14 PM.

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Los Angeles Kings - (51 - 26 - 5 -- 107)

(7)
San Jose Sharks - (42 - 31 - 9 -- 93)

What you Need to Know
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(NHL RANK)

Goals For Per Game - 3.16 (#3)
Goals Against Per Game - 2.40 (#3)
Power Play % - 19.8% (#13)
Penalty Killing % - 82.6% (#6)

Home Record - (29 - 8 - 4)
Road Record - (22 - 18 - 1)

Leading Scorer - Simon Gagne (44 goals / 29 assists - 73 pts)
Who's in Net? - Jonathan Quick (39 wins / Save % .922 / GAA - 2.20)

(NHL RANK)

Goals For Per Game - 2.94 (#9)
Goals Against Per Game - 2.83 (#18)
Power Play % - 20.7% (#9)
Penalty Killing % - 81.0% (#17)

Home Record - (22 - 14 - 5)
Road Record - (20 - 17 - 4)

Leading Scorer - Kristian Huselius (35 goals / 41 assists - 76 pts)
Who's in Net? - Antii Niemi (31 wins / Save % .896 / GAA - 2.79)

Analysis and Prediction
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This could be one of those throw the records out type of series. Both teams hate each other, divisional opponents, and they always seem to have back and forth games. However, I think the Kings are a step above the Sharks as they have put together one of the best years in Franchise history. If Niemi can't recapture prior playoff magic I don't see the Sharks having a chance.
Prediction - Kings in 6

Western Conference Playoff Preview -- (1) Red Wings - (8) Blue Jackets

Posted on November 18, 2011 at 06:01 PM.

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Detroit Red Wings - (55 - 21 - 6 -- 116)

(8)
Columbus Blue Jackets - (41 - 35 - 6 -- 88)

What you Need to Know
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(NHL RANK)

Goals For Per Game - 3.20 (#2)
Goals Against Per Game - 2.24 (#1)
Power Play % - 23.2% (#3)
Penalty Killing % - 82.5% (#6)

Home Record - (33 - 7 - 1)
Road Record - (22 - 14 - 5)

Leading Scorer - Pavel Datsyuk (33 goals / 68 assists - 101 pts)
Who's in Net? - Jimmy Howard (45 wins / Save % .932 / GAA - 1.86)

(NHL RANK)

Goals For Per Game - 3.04 (#7)
Goals Against Per Game - 3.21 (#29)
Power Play % - 21.0% (#7)
Penalty Killing % - 82.1% (#12)

Home Record - (20 - 18 - 3)
Road Record - (21 - 17 - 3)

Leading Scorer - Kristian Huselius (35 goals / 41 assists - 76 pts)
Who's in Net? - Steve Mason (35 wins / Save % .906 / GAA - 2.74)

Analysis and Prediction
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Detroit was the cream of the NHL crop from opening night until the final buzzer. There is no reason to think that they will stop in the postseason, scoring depth, unstoppable offense at times, and a stellar netminder have a lot of people believing that the Wings will take home the cup. They can't get too ahead of themselves as they have to fend off a pesky Columbus team, but they shouldn't have much trouble with that.
Prediction - Red Wings in 5

Eastern Conference Playoff Preview -- (4) Flyers - (5) Hurricanes

Posted on November 18, 2011 at 05:21 PM.

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Philadelphia Flyers - (48 - 29 - 5 -- 101)

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Carolina Hurricanes - (49 - 31 - 2 -- 100)

What you Need to Know
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(NHL RANK)

Goals For Per Game - 2.91 (#10)
Goals Against Per Game - 2.71 (#9)
Power Play % - 17.0% (#23)
Penalty Killing % - 82.7% (#4)

Home Record - (28 - 11 - 2)
Road Record - (20 - 18 - 3)

Leading Scorer - Claude Giroux (28 goals / 39 assists - 67 pts)
Who's in Net? - Ilya Bryzgalov (40 wins / Save % .915 / GAA - 2.40)

(NHL RANK)

Goals For Per Game - 3.07 (#5)
Goals Against Per Game - 2.41 (#4)
Power Play % - 22.9% (#4)
Penalty Killing % - 81.2% (#16)

Home Record - (25 - 15 - 1)
Road Record - (24 - 16 - 1)

Leading Scorer - Thomas Vanek (45 goals / 31 assists - 76 pts)
Who's in Net? - Cam Ward (39 wins / Save % .921 / GAA - 2.27)

Analysis and Prediction
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Probably the best, and the most difficult matchup to predict. While Philadelphia boasts an impressed goals for / goal against differential, Carolina is even better. Philadelphia was an outstanding home ice team throughout the season, however Carolina has proven that it really doesn't matter where they play, they are rather consistent. The line on this one would have to be a pick, two 100 point teams in the first round, should be great.
Prediction - Hurricanes in 7

Eastern Conference Playoff Preview -- (3) Canadiens - (6) Penguins

Posted on November 18, 2011 at 05:06 PM.

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Montreal Canadiens - (43 - 28 - 11 -- 97)

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Pittsburgh Penguins - (43 - 26 - 13 -- 99)

What you Need to Know
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(NHL RANK)

Goals For Per Game - 2.71 (#18)
Goals Against Per Game - 2.66 (#7)
Power Play % - 17.6% (#18)
Penalty Killing % - 82.7% (#5)

Home Record - (23 - 16 - 2)
Road Record - (20 - 12 - 9)

Leading Scorer - Mike Cammalleri (33 goals / 43 assists - 76 pts)
Who's in Net? - Carey Price (36 wins / Save % .920 / GAA - 2.34)

(NHL RANK)

Goals For Per Game - 3.04 (#6)
Goals Against Per Game - 2.72 (#10)
Power Play % - 23.3% (#1)
Penalty Killing % - 83.6% (#2)

Home Record - (26 - 11 - 4)
Road Record - (17 - 15 - 9)

Leading Scorer - Thomas Vanek (45 goals / 31 assists - 76 pts)
Who's in Net? - Marc-Andre Fleury (31 wins / Save % .914 / GAA - 2.45)

Analysis and Prediction
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A really fun matchup here, a great offensive team against a solid defensive team. This goalie matchup is nothing to sneeze at either, two young, outstanding goalies. The clear advantage if there is any in this matchup would be the Penguins special teams. They are mind boggling good, I mean really good, it's hard to get any better. On the flip side, the Penguins are just average on the road, and they will have to win one on the road in order to take this series.
Prediction - Penguins in 7

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