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Fantasy News
Marian Hossa - #81 - Right Wing - 6'1" - 210lbs
Mon. Nov 23, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Hossa (shoulder) is expected to be on the ice on Wednesday against the Sharks after the Hawks sent Bryan Bickell back to Rockford of the AHL on Monday, ESPN-AM 1000 in Chicago reports.
Impact: With his anticipated first appearance in a Hawks sweater, there will be a lot riding on Hossa to help put the team over the top. Hossa had targeted the game against the Sharks about a month ago. Bryan Bickell - #29 - LW - 6'4" - 223lbs
Mon. Nov 23, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Bryan Bickell has been sent down to the AHL.
Impact: The move comes one day after Bickell scored Chicago's only goal in a 1-0 win over Vancouver, and two days after he sustained a head injury against Edmonton. The move was likely made to clear space for Marian Hossa, who is expected to make his season debut Wednesday. Patrick Kane - #88 - Right Wing - 5'10" - 178lbs
Mon. Nov 23, 2009 |
STATS
News: Kane was held without a point for the first time in 10, ending his streak at 13 points Sunday in a 1-0 win at Vancouver.
Impact: Kane will try to start a new streak Wednesday at San Jose. Antti Niemi - #31 - Goaltender - 6'2" - 210lbs
Mon. Nov 23, 2009 |
STATS
News: Niemi stopped 30 shots Sunday in a 1-0 win at Vancouver.
Impact: It was Niemi's second shutout this season. "Maybe the most confident (I've felt) in the NHL today," Niemi said. "I don't know why, but I didn't worry about anything else, just make the next save." Antti Niemi
Mon. Nov 23, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Niemi stopped all 30 shots that he faced in a shutout win over Vancouver on Sunday night.
Impact: It was a very strong performance from Niemi, as the Hawks were outshot by nearly a 2-to-1 margin by the Canucks on Sunday night. He's recorded shutouts in two of his five starts this season, but his playing time will continue to be limited as long as Cristobal Huet is playing well also (11-4-0, 2.16 GAA, .909 save percentage). Bryan Bickell
Mon. Nov 23, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Bickell (head) was sent down to Rockford (AHL) on Monday after potting the only goal in 1-0 win over Vancouver on Sunday, the Blackhawks' official site reports.
Impact: He's chipped in a goal and a plus-3 rating in four games for Chicago this season, but Bickell is a spare part/fourth-liner type right now, so he'll continue to get familiar with the scenic trip between Chicago and Rockford on I-90 for the time being. Antti Niemi - #31 - G - 6'2" - 210lbs
Mon. Nov 23, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Antti Niemi was masterful on Sunday as the Blackhawks shut out the Canucks 1-0. Niemi stopped all 30 shots he faced in the contest.
Impact: Niemi is now 4-1-1 this season, and he has provided the team with a reliable option behind starter Cristobal Huet. Tonight was his second shutout in five starts this season, so he could have plenty of fantasy value if Huet were to go down with injury. Bryan Bickell - #29 - LW - 6'4" - 223lbs
Mon. Nov 23, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Bryan Bickell returned from a head injury to score the game-winning goal on Sunday as the Blackhawks defeated the Canucks 1-0. The goal was Bickell's first point of the season.
Impact: Bickell left Saturday's game against the Oilers with a head injury, but he felt well enough to play for the Hawks tonight. Good thing, too, as he scored a big goal to help the Hawks take down a solid Canucks squad. Bryan Bickell
Nov 22, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Bickell (head) left the game early in the first period on Saturday night after striking his head against the ice, the Daily Herald reports.
Impact: Bickell is questionable for Sunday night's game against the Canucks. Brent Sopel - #5 - Defense - 6'1" - 201lbs
Nov 22, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Sopel is being shopped around as the Hawks look to lighten the load on their payroll, the Daily Herald reports.
Impact: One possible destination is Toronto, but the Maple Leafs are reportedly asking for a second-round pick in addition to Sopel. There is no mention about what the Hawks would get back for Sopel and the draft pick. Sopel is believed to be the guy the Hawks would like to move to open up "tagging-room" space toward next year's salary cap in order to sign Duncan Keith, Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane to contract extensions. Sopel's contract runs through next season with a cap hit of $2.33 million. Brian Campbell - #51 - Defense - 6'0" - 189lbs
Sun. Nov 22, 2009 |
STATS
News: Campbell had a pair of assists as the Blackhawks won their sixth game in a row, knocking off the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Saturday night.
Impact: Campbell has two assists in each of his last two contests. Patrick Kane - #88 - Right Wing - 5'10" - 178lbs
Sun. Nov 22, 2009 |
STATS
News: Kane had a goal and an assist as the Blackhawks won their sixth game in a row, knocking off the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Saturday night.
Impact: Kane has five goals and eight assists in a 13-game point streak. Jonathan Toews - #19 - Center - 6'2" - 210lbs
Sun. Nov 22, 2009 |
STATS
News: Toews scored two goals and added an assist as the Blackhawks won their sixth game in a row, knocking off the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Saturday night.
Impact: Toews had gone four straight games without a goal before his big night in Alberta. Marian Hossa - #81 - RW - 6'1" - 210lbs
Sun. Nov 22, 2009 |
Fanball
News: The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Marian Hossa is tentatively expected to make his season debut on Wednesday against the Sharks.
Impact: This is not a concrete date, but coach Joel Quenneville projected that game or one "around that time". The bottom line is that Hossa is nearly healed from his right shoulder surgery and he continues to work out with the team, getting stronger each day. Get ready to activate the sniper in fantasy leagues. Antti Niemi - #31 - G - 6'2" - 210lbs
Sun. Nov 22, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Backup goaltender Antti Niemi is expected to get the start on Sunday night, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
Impact: Starter Christobal Huet manned the net in Saturday's win over Edmonton, so it makes sense to give Niemi a start due to the back-to-back games. He's currently 3-1-1 with a sparkling 2.22 GAA and is about as solid as backups in this league go. Bryan Bickell - #29 - LW - 6'4" - 223lbs
Sun. Nov 22, 2009 |
Fanball
News: The Chicago Tribune reports that Bryan Bickell left Saturday's game with an apparent head injury.
Impact: Bickell tried to lay out Dustin Penner with a body check, but fell and cracked hi head on the ice. He had to be helped off and did not return tot he game. He's being called day-to-day, but head injuries are never that simple. He's not a fantasy provider, but it cases like this you just hope for the guy's well being. Bryan Bickell - #29 - Left Wing - 6'4" - 223lbs
Sun. Nov 22, 2009 |
STATS
News: Early in Saturday's 5-2 win at Edmonton, Bickell bounced off the Oilers' Dustin Penner while trying to make an open-ice hit, but instead hit his head on the ice following the collision.
Impact: Bickell was helped to the dressing room and was unable to return. Cristobal Huet
Nov 22, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Huet turned aside 25 shots as the Blackhawks picked up a road win over Edmonton on Saturday, 5-2. He got a bit of statistical help when the zebras waved off an Edmonton goal at the end of the second frame; replays showed that the goal came after the horn.
Impact: After a shaky start to the season (5-4-1), he's rattled off six wins in a row. Given the strength of the team in front of him, we will gently suggest that you keep him active. Patrick Kane - #88 - Right Wing - 5'10" - 178lbs
Nov 22, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Kane's first-period goal proved to be the game-winner in Chicago's road win over the Oilers on Saturday. He also pocketed an assist, and already has 23 points (9G, 14A) on the season.
Impact: We often suggest that you make trades based on the Wall Street principle -- buy low, sell high -- but Kane's marvelous upside, especially in consideration of his youth, strongly suggests that you hold on to him unless the deal you're offered is overwhelming. Jonathan Toews - #19 - Center - 6'2" - 210lbs
Nov 22, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Toews potted two goals and tossed in an assist as Chicago won in Edmonton on Saturday night, 5-2. One of the tallies came on the power play.
Impact: In case you had any lingering doubts about his health since returning from a head injury, put those aside and activate him already. He's scoring at a brisk pace since his return (3G, 4A in six games). Patrick Kane - #88 - RW - 5'10" - 178lbs
Sun. Nov 22, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Patrick Kane picked up another goal, and assist, on Saturday, as Chicago eased by the Oilers 5-2.
Impact: Kane is still averaging over a point-a-game this season, and his off-the-ice trouble looks to be a distant memory at this point. Jonathan Toews - #19 - C - 6'2" - 210lbs
Sun. Nov 22, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Jonathan Toews had two goals and an assist on Saturday night, helping the Blackhawks to a 5-2 victory over the Oilers.
Impact: Toews now has 12 points in 15 games, and five in his past three. Andrew Ebbett
Sat. Nov 21, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Ebbett was placed on waivers on Friday by the Hawks, the Daily Herald reports.
Impact: Ebbett was with the team for 12 games, but never showed anything to keep him. The Hawks were even looking to have Bryan Bickell play center instead of Ebbett until Marian Hossa returns, which is expected to be soon. Cristobal Huet - #39 - Goaltender - 6'1" - 205lbs
Fri. Nov 20, 2009 |
STATS
News: Huet earned his eighth win in 10 games in the Blackhawks' 7-1 victory at Calgary on Thursday night.
Impact: Huet has posted a 1.60 goals-against average over those 10 games after starting the season 2-2-1 with a 3.25 GAA. Patrick Kane - #88 - Right Wing - 5'10" - 178lbs
Fri. Nov 20, 2009 |
STATS
News: On his 21st birthday, Kane scored a goal in his fourth straight game. He added an assist to extend his point streak to eight in Thursday night's 7-1 win at Calgary.
Impact: Kane has vaulted to the team lead in goals (eight) and points (21). Kris Versteeg - #32 - Left Wing - 5'10" - 182lbs
Fri. Nov 20, 2009 |
STATS
News: Versteeg scored two power-play goals in Chicago's five-goal second period to help the Blackhawks rout the Calgary Flames 7-1 on Thursday night in a rematch of a first-round playoff series.
Impact: Versteeg had four goals in his previous 18 games and missed Chicago's previous contest with an upper-body injury. Duncan Keith - #2 - Defense - 6'1" - 196lbs
Fri. Nov 20, 2009 |
STATS
News: Keith matched a career high with three assists in Thursday night's 7-1 win at Calgary.
Impact: Keith has two goals and eight assists over the Blackhawks' last six games. Patrick Sharp - #10 - Right Wing - 6'1" - 199lbs
Fri. Nov 20, 2009 |
STATS
News: Sharp had two assists in Thursday night's 7-1 win at Calgary, giving him seven in the last six games.
Impact: Sharp is second on the Blackhawks with 12 assists, one behind Patrick Kane and Duncan Keith. He also has six goals this season. Troy Brouwer - #22 - Right Wing - 6'2" - 214lbs
Fri. Nov 20, 2009 |
STATS
News: Brouwer scored for the third time in five games in Thursday night's 7-1 win at Calgary.
Impact: With six goals this season, Brouwer is closing in on his career-high 10 set in 2008-09. He also had a career-best 26 points last season. Marian Hossa - #81 - Right Wing - 6'1" - 210lbs
Fri. Nov 20, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Hossa (shoulder) is still on track to return against the Sharks on Wednesday, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact: The Blackhawks have still managed to open up an early lead in their division without him, so Hossa's return to health should only bolster an offensive attack that has averaged 3.2 goals per game during the first quarter of the regular season. Cristobal Huet - #39 - G - 6'1" - 205lbs
Fri. Nov 20, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Cristobal Huet put together a very nice performance on Thursday as the Blackhawks defeated the Flames 7-1. Huet made 27 saves in the win.
Impact: Huet hasn't had the best season so far, but his team is very good and he has been better as of late. He should continue to pile up the wins, and if he picks his play up he could be a very good fantasy option. Duncan Keith - #2 - D - 6'1" - 196lbs
Fri. Nov 20, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Duncan Keith had another big night for Chicago on Thursday as the Blackhawks pounded the Flames 7-1. Keith assisted on three of the team's goals in the game.
Impact: Keith has put up elite numbers for a defenseman so far this season, as he has 18 points in just 20 games. He is a talented offensive option on the blue line, and he should be an excellent fantasy performer all season. Duncan Keith - #2 - Defense - 6'1" - 196lbs
Thu. Nov 19, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Keith picked up three assists in a 7-1 win over Calgary Thursday.
Impact: He now has 18 points in 20 games, making him an elite option among blueliners. Kris Versteeg
Thu. Nov 19, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Versteeg (upper body injury) returned with a bang Thursday, scoring two goals in a rout of the Flames.
Impact: If you were waiting to see results before running him out there, it appears to be safe to do so again. Cristobal Huet
Thu. Nov 19, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Huet stopped 27 of 28 shots in Thursday's rout of Calgary.
Impact: He's been hot lately, as the win made it five in a row for Huet. Kris Versteeg
Thu. Nov 19, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Versteeg (upper-body) is expected to be in the lineup Thursday against Calgary, the Chicago Sun Times reports.
Impact: Versteeg has been in a slump lately, going scoreless in his last three games. While Chicago may be rushing him back into the lineup, do not feel an absolute need to do the same. Bryan Bickell
Thu. Nov 19, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Bickell was recalled for Thursday night's game against Calgary, the Daily Herald reports.
Impact: Bickell will start on the first line with Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane. He is going to be there to protect both Toews and Kane. The Hawks do not want to have a repeat of the hit that Toews took in late October from Canucks' Willie Mitchell that kept him out for six games because of a concussion. Bickell might be up for the Hawks for a couple of games because the team skates against the same Canucks on Sunday as part of the West Coast trip. In between the Flames and the Canucks, Chicago travels to Edmonton on Saturday. Kris Versteeg - #32 - RW - 5'10" - 182lbs
Wed. Nov 18, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Kris Versteeg is probable for Thursday's game at Calgary, according to the Chicago Tribune. He is dealing with an upper-body injruy.
Impact: The rising star missed Sunday's game, but practiced in each of the last two days. Jonathan Toews - #19 - C - 6'2" - 210lbs
Tue. Nov 17, 2009 |
Fanball
News: The Blackhawks are reportedly close to extending Jonathan Toews' contract, according to TSN.
Impact: Toews is believed to be getting a five-year extension that will pay him over $6MM per season. Toews is among the brightest young stars in the NHL, and Chicago will be making a good move by locking him up for several more years. Andrew Ebbett
Tue. Nov 17, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Ebbett was a healthy scratch on Sunday against the Sharks, the Daily Herald reports.
Impact: Ebbett also only had eight minutes of ice time the game before against the Maple Leafs. The centerman might not be with the team much longer as the Hawks are searching for a second-line center with Dave Bolland out of the lineup. Kris Versteeg
Tue. Nov 17, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Versteeg (upper-body) is expected to be back on the ice on Thursday against Calgary, the Daily Herald reports.
Impact: Versteeg took a few hard tumbles into the boards Friday against Toronto and missed Sunday's contest against San Jose. Bryan Bickell
Tue. Nov 17, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Bickell was sent down to Rockford of the AHL on Monday before the team heads out on a six-game West Coast trip.
Impact: In his up-and-down trip from Rockford to Chicago, Bickell has played well and had a plus-2 in the victory over San Jose on Sunday. Lately, Bickell has been like Jack Skille, where he has been bouncing back and forth from the two teams. Both Skille and Bickell have been used as a filler for injuries this season. Bickell probably will be called up again with the first injury although it is not as easy with the team on the West Coast as opposed to the 85 miles between Rockford and Chicago. Duncan Keith - #2 - Defense - 6'1" - 196lbs
Tue. Nov 17, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Keith is on the verge of signing a contract with the Hawks, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact: The Hawks are also expected to sign Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane along with Keith as the team locks up many of its young players. Keith, 26, is a former All-Star who has developed into one of the top defensemen in the league and is off to a strong start this season with five goals and 10 assists. Bryan Bickell - #29 - LW - 6'4" - 223lbs
Mon. Nov 16, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Bryan Bickell has been sent back down to the AHL.
Impact: This now makes it three one game cameos in the NHL for Bickell this season. Expect the former second round draft pick to stick at some point. Jonathan Toews - #19 - Center - 6'2" - 210lbs
Mon. Nov 16, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Toews is said to be getting close to signing a contract extension, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact: Toews has one goal and three assists in his four games since returning from a head injury. Patrick Kane - #88 - Right Wing - 5'10" - 178lbs
Mon. Nov 16, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Kane is getting close to signing a contract extension, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact: Kane is as talented as almost any wing in the NHL and should continue to produce at his steady point-per-game pace. Kris Versteeg - #32 - Left Wing - 5'10" - 182lbs
Mon. Nov 16, 2009 |
STATS
News: Versteeg sat out Sunday's overtime win over San Jose with what coach Joel Quenneville called a "short-term" upper-body injury.
Impact: Quenneville doesn't expect Versteeg to miss much time. Kris Versteeg - #32 - RW - 5'10" - 182lbs
Mon. Nov 16, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Kris Versteeg missed Sunday's game with an upper body injury, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Impact: He is day-to-day. The left winger has 12 points in 18 contests so far in 2009-10. Cristobal Huet - #39 - G - 6'1" - 205lbs
Sun. Nov 15, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Cristobal Huet faced a relatively light workload on Sunday night, and he got the job done as the Blackhawks defeated the Sharks 4-3 in overtime. Huet stopped 20 of the 23 shots he faced in the win.
Impact: The Sharks looked a bit sluggish playing for the second straight day, and they only mustered 23 total shots in the game. Huet wasn't overly impressive tonight, but he was good enough to get the win. Jonathan Toews - #19 - C - 6'2" - 210lbs
Sun. Nov 15, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Jonathan Toews assisted on two Blackhawk goals on Sunday as Chicago beat the Sharks 4-3 in overtime. Toews has nine points in 13 games played this season.
Impact: One of Toews' assists came on the overtime winner, so he came up big when it counted. He is fully recovered from his concussion, so expect his numbers to start to rise consistently as the season goes on. Brent Seabrook - #7 - D - 6'3" - 218lbs
Sun. Nov 15, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Brent Seabrook scored 41 seconds into overtime on Sunday as the Blackhawks defeated the Sharks by a score of 4-3. Seabrook has two goals and seven assists on the season.
Impact: Seabrook is one of the many talented young players suiting up for the Hawks, and he notched a big goal in tonight's win. He is a nice scoring threat from the blue line, so fantasy owners should continue to see production. Cristobal Huet
Nov 15, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Huet stopped 20 shots for his ninth win of the season in Sunday's 4-3 win over San Jose.
Impact: Huet won his fourth straight start and has a 1.92 GAA and .919 save percentage during the streak. Kris Versteeg
Nov 15, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Versteeg sat out Sunday's game with an undisclosed injury sustained Friday against Toronto, the Associated Press reports.
Impact: Versteeg, with 12 points (4G, 8A), had been filling in for the injured Dave Bolland. You might want to consider other options in weekly leagues if available. Bryan Bickell - #29 - LW - 6'4" - 223lbs
Sun. Nov 15, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Bryan Bickell has been recalled from the AHL.
Impact: He was held pointless in two earlier one-game call-ups. Cristobal Huet - #39 - G - 6'1" - 205lbs
Fri. Nov 13, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Cristobal Huet rejected 29-of-31 shots in tonight's 3-2 win over the Canucks at the United Center.
Impact: Huet earned a win in three straight starts, and allowed two or less goals in seven of his last eight outings. He should continue to get the job done for fantasy owners as a No. 1 netminder. Duncan Keith - #2 - D - 6'1" - 196lbs
Fri. Nov 13, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Duncan Keith carried Chicago in Friday's 3-2 win over Toronto at the United Center, as he chipped in a goal and an assist. He was named the First Star of the game.
Impact: Keith scored in three of his last four games, with two goals and three assists over the span. He should remain a solid blueliner for fantasy owners. Duncan Keith - #2 - Defense - 6'1" - 196lbs
Fri. Nov 13, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Keith recorded a goal and an assist in Friday's win over the Maple Leafs.
Impact: He continues to post solid numbers for a blueliner. Keep rolling with him in the majority of leagues as he has an excellent chance to break the 50-point barrier for the first time in his career. Patrick Kane - #88 - Right Wing - 5'10" - 178lbs
Fri. Nov 13, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Kane scored his sixth goal of the season in Friday's win over the Maple Leafs.
Impact: He now has 18 points in 18 games and is looking to step up to the next level in his third full season. He is one of the most skilled forwards in the game and is a good bet to continue producing at a point-per-game pace. Cristobal Huet
Fri. Nov 13, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Huet picked up the victory against the Maple Leafs on Friday. He made 29 saves on 31 shots.
Impact: Huet continues to be the man in Chicago's net. He is putting up decent numbers but realize that Huet is one cold streak away from giving Antti Niemi a chance to steal the starting job. Marian Hossa - #81 - Right Wing - 6'1" - 210lbs
Fri. Nov 13, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Hossa (shoulder) participated in a few light contact drills Thursday, marking another step towards his Hawks debut, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact: Still targeting a return during the Hawks' six-game road trip, Hossa plans to keep up the steady progression of contact at practice, eying next week's practices for full contact. Marian Hossa - #81 - RW - 6'1" - 210lbs
Fri. Nov 13, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Marian Hossa participated in his contract drills on Thursday since undergoing offseason shoulder surgery, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Impact: He completed them without any setbacks. He is expected to return sometime during the team's six-game road trip that begins next Thursday. Cristobal Huet - #39 - Goaltender - 6'1" - 205lbs
Thu. Nov 12, 2009 |
STATS
News: Huet's run of strong play continued with his fifth win in seven games, a 3-2 shootout victory over visiting Colorado on Wednesday night.
Impact: Huet has a 1.43 goals-against average over those seven games but has a 4.23 GAA in the last four straight losses against Chicago's next opponent, the Toronto Maple Leafs. However, Huet could face the Maple Leafs for the first time since Nov. 3, 2007, on Friday night. Patrick Kane - #88 - Right Wing - 5'10" - 178lbs
Thu. Nov 12, 2009 |
STATS
News: Kane extended his point streak to five games by scoring for just the second time in 12 contests in Wednesday night's 3-2 shootout victory over visiting Colorado
Impact: Kane has a goal and two assists in two career games against Chicago's next opponent, the Toronto Maple Leafs. The teams play on Friday night. Cam Barker - #25 - D - 6'3" - 215lbs
Wed. Nov 11, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Young defenseman Cam Barker scored his fourth goal of the season on Wednesday night, helping Chicago to a 3-2 shootout win over the Avalanche.
Impact: He now has ten points total. He is a very solid option at defense in all formats. Patrick Kane - #88 - RW - 5'10" - 178lbs
Wed. Nov 11, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Patrick Kane netted his fifth goal of the season on Wednesday, helping the Blackhawks to a 3-2 shootout win over the Avalanche.
Impact: Kane now has 17 points in 17 games this season. He tallied 70 in 80 a season ago. Cristobal Huet
Wed. Nov 11, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Huet made 25 saves during Wednesday's 3-2 shootout win over visiting Colorado.
Impact: Huet still shows flashes of inconsistency which frustrates fantasy owners and Chicago coaches alike. He will continue to get the lion's share of starts for the 'Hawks, but may not provide the best peripheral numbers. Jonathan Toews - #19 - Center - 6'2" - 210lbs
Wed. Nov 11, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Toews had an assist and scored a shootout goal to help the Blackhawks past visiting Colorado by a 3-2 final.
Impact: Toews looked good on the ice and is safe to re-insert into fantasy lineups. Patrick Sharp - #10 - Right Wing - 6'1" - 199lbs
Wed. Nov 11, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Sharp had an assist and scored the shootout winner to lift Chicago to a 3-2 win over the visiting Avalanche on Wednesday.
Impact: Sharp is playing solid hockey on a tremendously talented Blackhawks' team. Play him with confidence. Marian Hossa - #81 - RW - 6'1" - 210lbs
Wed. Nov 11, 2009 |
Fanball
News: According to the Chicago Tribune, Blackhawks' winger Marian Hossa will take the next step in his rehab this week when he participates in contact drills for the first time since his shoulder surgery. Hossa is expected to begin the contact drills either Thursday or Friday.
Impact: The Hawks are going to be extremely cautious here, as they can't risk re-injuring their 12-year, $62.8 million man. Assuming all goes well, Hossa should remain on track to return in a few weeks. Marian Hossa - #81 - Right Wing - 6'1" - 210lbs
Wed. Nov 11, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Hossa (shoulder) is expected to participate in contact drills in the next few days, ESPN-AM 1000 in Chicago reports.
Impact: Hossa has targeted returning for the upcoming 'Circus' or West Coast trip and he specifically targeted the Nov. 25 game against San Jose. Kris Versteeg
Tue. Nov 10, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Versteeg filled in for Dave Bolland at center on Monday night and could be in for more time at that position with Bolland out for up to four months, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact: Versteeg failed to score a point against the Kings after lodging at least a point in the previous three games. He has four goals and eight assists in the 16 games this season. Dave Bolland - #36 - C - 6'0" - 181lbs
Tue. Nov 10, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Updating an earlier report, Dave Bolland underwent surgery today to repair a herniated disk in his back, according to Sports Illustrated.
Impact: Bolland will be on the shelf for 3-4 months. The surgery went fine, and the young center is expected to make a full recovery. Dave Bolland - #36 - Center - 6'0" - 181lbs
Tue. Nov 10, 2009 |
STATS
News: Bolland had surgery to repair a herniated disk in his back Tuesday and will be out for three to four months.
Impact: Team doctors said the surgery went well and a full recover was expected. The 23-year-old Bollard has six points in 13 games this season. He's appeared in 134 regular-season games over parts of the last four seasons, with 25 goals and 45 assists. Bolland had a career-high 19 goals and 47 points last season. Dave Bolland - #36 - C - 6'0" - 181lbs
Tue. Nov 10, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Dave Bolland is set to undergo back surgery, and could be out for upwards of two months, according to the Arlington Daily Herald.
Impact: Bolland is Chicago's second-line center. He has been bothered by his back for over a year, but had been able to play through it until now. The team believes he may end up being out even longer than two months. Stay tuned. Duncan Keith - #2 - Defense - 6'1" - 196lbs
Tue. Nov 10, 2009 |
STATS
News: Keith had two assists Monday in a 4-1 win over the Kings.
Impact: Keith has four goals and seven assists this season. Patrick Sharp - #10 - Right Wing - 6'1" - 199lbs
Tue. Nov 10, 2009 |
STATS
News: Sharp had two assists Monday in a 4-1 win over the Kings.
Impact: Sharp has six goals and eight assists this season. Troy Brouwer - #22 - Right Wing - 6'2" - 214lbs
Tue. Nov 10, 2009 |
STATS
News: Brouwer had a goal and two assists Monday in a 4-1 win over the Kings.
Impact: Brouwer has three goals and four assists for the season. Dave Bolland - #36 - Center - 6'0" - 181lbs
Tue. Nov 10, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Bolland will undergo back surgery Tuesday afternoon and is out three to four months, ESPN Chicago reports.
Impact: Bolland has been battling back problems since last season, and the injury has continued to cause problems. He had two goals and four assists through 13 games, and the Blackhawks expect to fill his role of second-line center "by committee," according to coach Joel Quenneville. Jonathan Toews - #19 - C - 6'2" - 210lbs
Mon. Nov 9, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Jonathan Toews returned to the ice with a bang on Monday as the Blackhawks defeated the Kings 4-1. Toews scored his second goal of the season in just under 20 minutes of ice time in the win.
Impact: Nice return by Toews, who missed the previous six games with a concussion. The Hawks desperately need a healthy Toews in the lineup, and tonight he showed why. He wasn't completely on top of his game tonight, as he finished with a minus-1 rating, but overall it was nice to see him back on the ice and in the goal column. Cristobal Huet - #39 - G - 6'1" - 205lbs
Mon. Nov 9, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Cristobal Huet faced a relatively small workload on Monday night, and he allowed only one goal as the Blackhawks defeated the Kings 4-1. Huet stopped 17 of the 18 shots he faced in the contest.
Impact: Decent outing by Huet tonight, although he wasn't tested all that much by the Kings' offense. The one goal he did allow was to Anze Kopitar, so no shame in that. Troy Brouwer - #22 - RW - 6'2" - 214lbs
Mon. Nov 9, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Troy Brouwer had a hand in three of the Blackhawks' four goals on Monday as Chicago defeated the Kings 4-1. Brouwer had a goal and two assists in the game.
Impact: Brouwer picked up his fourth goal of the season at the beginning of the third, and he also picked up two assists, including one on a goal by the returning Jonathan Toews. Brouwer had four points in 15 games heading into tonight, so this was quite an output. Jonathan Toews - #19 - C - 6'2" - 210lbs
Mon. Nov 9, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Updating a previous report, Blackhawks' star Jonathan Toews returned to game action on Monday. Toews missed six games after sustaining a concussion.
Impact: Toews practiced fine on Sunday, and he was is active and playing in tonight's game against the Kings. He should be fine going forward, so fantasy owners should be comfortable in getting him in on a regular basis. Jonathan Toews - #19 - Center - 6'2" - 210lbs
Mon. Nov 9, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Toews posted a power-play goal in Monday's win over the Kings, his first game since October 21.
Impact: Toews missed the last six games with concussion-like symptoms and his return should be a welcome sight for fantasy owners and Blackhawks' fans. Cristobal Huet
Mon. Nov 9, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Huet turned away 17 of 18 shots in Monday's victory over the Kings. He's won four of his last six starts.
Impact: Huet is battling for action with Antti Niemi and Huet's allowed eight goals in his last six starts. Monday's showing coupled with a lackluster Niemi performance against Colorado last week should earn Huet more consideration amongst the Chicago coaches. Ben Eager - #55 - Left Wing - 6'2" - 230lbs
Mon. Nov 9, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Eager played 8:21 Monday in his return from a concussion suffered October 13, finishing with one shot and two penalty minutes.
Impact: Eager's a physical, checking forward who won't make much of a dent offensively. He gives Chicago a physical presence. Troy Brouwer
Mon. Nov 9, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Brouwer registered a goal and two assists in Monday's win over Los Angeles.
Impact: Monday's output almost matched his season total. All four of his goals have come in the last nine games, but Brouwer likely won't duplicate Monday's production often. Duncan Keith - #2 - Defense - 6'1" - 196lbs
Mon. Nov 9, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Keith notched two assists in Monday's win over the Kings.
Impact: Keith has three points in the last two games and continues to develop as an elite defenseman. His 11 points in 16 games are above the mean for the league and he'll continue to produce. Cristobal Huet
Mon. Nov 9, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Huet will start in goal against the Kings on Monday night, ESPN-AM 1000 in Chicago reports.
Impact: After a slow start Huet has played well. In addition Antti Niemi did not play well against the Avalanche in the last contest so it might give Huet some breathing room for the starting job. Dave Bolland - #36 - Center - 6'0" - 181lbs
Mon. Nov 9, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Bolland (back) will not skate on Monday night against the Kings, ESPN-AM 1000 in Chicago reports.
Impact: Bolland aggravated the injury Thursday night against the Coyotes. He is considered day-to-day, but there has been some talk that this might be a long-term injury. He had injured the back at the beginning of October. Ben Eager - #55 - Left Wing - 6'2" - 230lbs
Mon. Nov 9, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Eager (concussion) will suit up on Monday night against the Kings, ESPN-AM 1000 in Chicago reports.
Impact: Eager had missed 13 games since he went out since the beginning of October with the concussion. Without Eager the Hawks had been missing a physical force on the ice especially with Adam Burish out. Jonathan Toews - #19 - Center - 6'2" - 210lbs
Mon. Nov 9, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Toews (concussion) will suit up on Monday night at home against the Kings, ESPN-AM 1000 in Chicago reports.
Impact: Toews has missed the last six games with a concussion. During that time the Hawks' offense has mainly struggled, especially on the power play. His return should help out the offense although it might take a game for him to get up to speed. Bryan Bickell
Mon. Nov 9, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Bickell was sent down Saturday to Rockford of the AHL.
Impact: Bickell was scoreless in the two games for the Hawks. He is tied for the lead in goals with four for the IceHogs. He could be called up on Monday if Jonathan Toews (concussion) is still not ready to play. It was expected that Toews was going to skate on Monday against the Kings. Jonathan Toews - #19 - Center - 6'2" - 210lbs
Mon. Nov 9, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Toews (concussion) could play Monday night against the Kings, ESPN-AM 1000 in Chicago reported Monday morning.
Impact: One indicator could be if the Hawks recall Bryan Bickell. They had sent Bickell down on Sunday. The return of Toews would be a big boost for the Hawks who have struggled offensively with him out of the lineup for the last six games. Jonathan Toews - #19 - C - 6'2" - 210lbs
Mon. Nov 9, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Jonathan Toews (concussion) could "find no negatives" after practicing on Sunday, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
Impact: After missing six games, there is a strong possibility he will finally return to the Blackhawks lineup tonight. If you are thin at center, you could go ahead and start him in weekly leagues. Dave Bolland - #36 - C - 6'0" - 181lbs
Mon. Nov 9, 2009 |
Fanball
News: After aggravating a back injury, Dave Bolland is not expected to be in the Blackhawks lineup on Monday, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
Impact: His back has bothered him all season, and there is speculation that he could be shutdown indefinitely. In 13 games this season, the second-line center has six points. Kris Versteeg - #32 - RW - 5'10" - 182lbs
Sun. Nov 8, 2009 |
Fanball
News: The Chicago Tribune is reporting that the Blackhawks have moved forward Kris Versteeg from left wing to center. Versteeg will center a line between Patrick Kane and Andrew Ladd while Dave Bolland is out.
Impact: Versteeg has experience playing center, so the transition should go smoothly. His line has plenty of talent, so he shouldn't have any problems scoring from his new position. This should help his fantasy value at least a bit, although his numbers have been solid already this season. Jonathan Toews - #19 - C - 6'2" - 210lbs
Sun. Nov 8, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Jonathan Toews (concussion) is likely to finally return to the Blackhawks lineup on Monday night, according to WGN.
Impact: Toews has missed six games with the injury. In the nine games in which he's played, he's tallied five points. Dave Bolland - #36 - Center - 6'0" - 181lbs
Nov 8, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Bolland (back) did not practice Sunday, Chicago Breaking Sports reports.
Impact: This makes it seem unlikely that Bolland will play Monday against the Kings. Jonathan Toews - #19 - Center - 6'2" - 210lbs
Nov 8, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Toews (concussion) centered a Dustin Byfuglien-Patrick Sharp line in practice Sunday, Chicago Breaking Sports reports.
Impact: Chicago Breaking Sports said this is a "good indicator" that Toews will be in the lineup Monday against the Kings. Check back closer to game time to make sure that is the case. Ben Eager - #55 - Left Wing - 6'2" - 230lbs
Nov 8, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Eager (concussion) could play Monday against the Kings, Chicago Breaking Sports reports.
Impact: The team said the same thing about Friday and he didn't play. Don't leave him in your lineup unless some confirmation leaks before the game that he will in fact play. Kris Versteeg - #32 - Left Wing - 5'10" - 182lbs
Sat. Nov 7, 2009 |
STATS
News: Versteeg had two assists Friday in a 4-3 shootout loss at Colorado.
Impact: Versteeg has five points in his last three games for the Blackhawks, who reached the Western Conference finals last season before losing to Detroit. Patrick Kane - #88 - Right Wing - 5'10" - 178lbs
Sat. Nov 7, 2009 |
STATS
News: Kane had two assists Friday in a 4-3 shootout loss at Colorado.
Impact: Kane has five assists in his last three games for the Blackhawks, who lost to Detroit in the Western Conference finals last season. Duncan Keith - #2 - Defense - 6'1" - 196lbs
Fri. Nov 6, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Keith picked up a goal in Friday's loss to the Avalanche.
Impact: He was in a mini-slump before Friday, having not registered a point in his last three games. Keith now stands at four goals and five assists on the year. He is a very promising defender and he has a very good chance to establish new career-bests in several categories this season. Patrick Kane - #88 - Right Wing - 5'10" - 178lbs
Fri. Nov 6, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Kane picked up two assists in Friday's loss to the Avalanche.
Impact: Owners would love to see Kane light the lamp more frequently but he is one of the best playmakers in the league. He is on pace for a career high in assists and points. He should pick up the scoring and wind up with a respectable 25-plus goals before season's end. Antti Niemi
Fri. Nov 6, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Niemi took the loss against the Avalanche on Friday. He made 19 saves on 22 shots.
Impact: The game was not decided until eight rounds in the shootout had passed. Niemi was not terrible on Friday but he needs to do a lot more to wrestle the starting job away from Cristobal Huet. Dave Bolland - #36 - Center - 6'0" - 181lbs
Fri. Nov 6, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Bolland did not suit up for Friday night's game because of an upper body injury, WGN-AM Radio in Chicago reports
Impact: Bolland's injury follows a back problem that he had a couple of weeks ago in October. He is considered day-to-day. Bryan Bickell
Fri. Nov 6, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Bickell was recalled on Friday for the game in Colorado, ESPN-AM in Chicago reports.
Impact: This means Jonathan Toews (concussion) will not be dressed for Friday night's game against the Avalanche. Bickell will most likely be sent down after the game or this weekend as it is expected that Toews will be back next week. Cristobal Huet
Thu. Nov 5, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Huet gave up three goals on 23 shots in Thursday's loss to Phoenix.
Impact: He'd only given up four goals in his last four games, so things are looking up for Huet, despite this step back. Ben Eager - #55 - Left Wing - 6'2" - 230lbs
Thu. Nov 5, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Eager (concussion) won't play Thursday but could play Friday against the Avalanche, the Chicago Daily Herald reports.
Impact: Eager will have missed 12 games heading into Friday's game. Check back to see if he'll make the cut. Jonathan Toews - #19 - Center - 6'2" - 210lbs
Thu. Nov 5, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Toews (concussion) will not skate Thursday night against the Coyotes and is questionable for Friday night's game, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact: Toews skated Wednesday and Thursday in practice, but is not in game shape yet. He has missed five games (including Thursday's Coyotes game) since he was knocked down by Willie Mitchell of the Canucks. "It's only been two days I've been back on the ice so it's more than just feeling good, it's about getting your game and getting your legs under you a little bit," Toews said following Thursday's morning skate. "I'll keep working hard and have a couple of good workouts here and see how it goes. Hopefully I'll keep progressing." Jonathan Toews - #19 - Center - 6'2" - 210lbs
Wed. Nov 4, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Toews (concussion) practiced for the first time in two weeks on Wednesday, the Daily Herald reports.
Impact: "It's just good to be back in the routine," Toews said. "It was frustrating to be out as long as it was, but I feel good and I feel confident out there and don't feel like I'm missing a step yet." He could play on Thursday against Phoenix, but you'll want confirmation that he's healthy enough to rejoin the lineup before activating him again. The Hawks will likely shed some light on his availability after the team's morning skate on Thursday. Cristobal Huet
Wed. Nov 4, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Huet could be in goal for both games in a back-to-back scenario on the road on Thursday and Friday night, Hawks' coach Joel Quenneville told the Chicago Tribune.
Impact: If this does happen, Huet will be going up against two of the hotter teams in the early going, Phoenix and Colorado, respectively, to start a road trip. After a slow start, Huet has righted the ship. Jonathan Toews - #19 - Center - 6'2" - 210lbs
Mon. Nov 2, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Toews (concussion) was sidelined again for practice on Monday, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact: He hasn't skated since suffering the injury back on Oct. 21 against the Canucks and Toews is quickly approaching a two-week absence. Don't be surprised if he ends up getting retroactively placed on injured reserve soon if the Hawks determine that he's not going to be getting back in the lineup again anytime soon. Ben Eager - #55 - Left Wing - 6'2" - 230lbs
Mon. Nov 2, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Eager (concussion) began skating again on Friday and made his return to practice on Sunday, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact: Eager has missed 11 straight games with the head injury, and while it's obviously a great sign that he's back at practice, he is not expected to play on Thursday against the Coyotes. Cam Barker - #25 - Defense - 6'3" - 215lbs
Sat. Oct 31, 2009 |
STATS
News: Barker had his first multipoint performance this season with a goal and an assist in a 3-2 win over visiting Montreal.
Impact: Barker has three goals and five assists in 13 games this season. He scored six goals in each of the past two seasons. Kris Versteeg - #32 - Left Wing - 5'10" - 182lbs
Sat. Oct 31, 2009 |
STATS
News: Versteeg ended a six-game scoring drought with a goal and an assist in Friday night's 3-2 win over visiting Montreal.
Impact: Versteeg had two goals and five assists in the season's first six games. He was second among rookies last season with 53 points and scored 22 goals while being named a Calder Trophy finalist. Cristobal Huet - #39 - Goaltender - 6'1" - 205lbs
Sat. Oct 31, 2009 |
STATS
News: Huet's run of strong starts continued as he stopped 20 shots in Friday night's 3-2 win over visiting Montreal. He played on back-to-back nights for the first time this season.
Impact: Huet has a 1.01 goals-against average while winning three of four. His only loss was a 2-0 defeat at Nashville on Thursday night. He'll get nearly a week off before the Blackhawks travel to Phoenix on Thursday. Huet is 5-0-0 with one tie in his career against the Coyotes while posting a 1.97 GAA. Patrick Sharp - #10 - Right Wing - 6'1" - 199lbs
Sat. Oct 31, 2009 |
STATS
News: Sharp broke a six-game goal drought by scoring with 4:10 left to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night.
Impact: Sharp remains the Blackhawks' leader with six goals and is on pace for a career-high 38. He scored 36 in 2007-08 with Chicago. Patrick Kane - #88 - Right Wing - 5'10" - 178lbs
Sat. Oct 31, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Kane had a pair of assists including on the game-winner to Patrick Sharp in the 3-2 victory over the Habs on Friday night.
Impact: Kane leads the team in points with a dozen along with eight assists. He has four goals on the season. The opposition, however, is targeting him during the game with Jonathan Toews out with a concussion. Patrick Sharp - #10 - Right Wing - 6'1" - 199lbs
Sat. Oct 31, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Sharp scored the game-winner in the 3-2 victory over the Canadiens on Friday night.
Impact: Sharp had gone six games without scoring a goal until Friday night's game. Despite the drought he still leads the Hawks in goals with six and has 11 points on the season, one behind Patrick Kane for the team lead. Andrew Ladd
Sat. Oct 31, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Ladd could face a suspension after a hit on Montreal's Matt D'Agostini on Friday night, the Daily Herald reports.
Impact: Ladd received a five-minute major and game misconduct for elbowing early in the first period of the Hawks' 3-2 win from referees Stephane Auger and Dan O'Halloran, who told coach Joel Quenneville Ladd was ejected because D'Agostini was hurt. D'Agostini left the game and didn't return. "I thought it was a good hit," Quenneville said. "I thought it was a clean hit, that's my view of it." Kris Versteeg
Fri. Oct 30, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Versteeg recorded a goal and an assist in Friday's win over the Canadiens.
Impact: Versteeg burst onto the scene last year and he is looking to take the next step in his young career. He is worth taking a chance on in most formats. Cam Barker
Fri. Oct 30, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Barker scored his third goal of the season in Friday's win over the Canadiens. He also added an assist.
Impact: All of Barker's goals have come on the power play this season. It would be unrealistic to expect that to continue but it is good to see the Blackhawks placing so much trust in him. Cristobal Huet
Fri. Oct 30, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Huet picked up the win against the Canadiens on Friday. He made 20 saves on 22 shots.
Impact: Huet was in danger of losing his job to Antti Niemi but has since elevated his play and tightened his grasp on the role. We may not have heard the last of Niemi but Huet looks like a solid play once again. Check to see if he was hastily dropped in your league. Jonathan Toews - #19 - Center - 6'2" - 210lbs
Fri. Oct 30, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Toews (concussion) will not play Friday night, NHL.com reports.
Impact: Toews missed his fourth straight game Friday, but could return when the Blackhawks play their next game Thursday at Phoenix. Cristobal Huet - #39 - Goaltender - 6'1" - 205lbs
Fri. Oct 30, 2009 |
STATS
News: Huet lost for the first time in three starts and suffered his first defeat in three games against Nashville, falling 2-0 on Thursday night.
Impact: Huet could face his former team, Montreal, on Saturday night. He gave up four goals in last season's 4-1 defeat at the Bell Centre. Jonathan Toews - #19 - Center - 6'2" - 210lbs
Fri. Oct 30, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Toews (concussion) is questionable for Friday's game against Montreal, the team's official site reports.
Impact: We don't expect him to play as he still hasn't been able to return to practice with his teammates and he sat out Thursday's game as well. Fortunately for Toews and the Hawks, there's a break in the schedule after Friday's game that will provide rest until Nov. 5. Brent Seabrook - #7 - Defense - 6'3" - 218lbs
Fri. Oct 30, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Seabrook, coming back from a concussion, returned for Thursday's loss to Nashville. He skated 20:31, and had two hits and a shot on goal.
Impact: It looks OK to activate Seabrook if you normally use him. The Hawks are right back at it Friday at home against Montreal. Cristobal Huet
Thu. Oct 29, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Huet played well Thursday, stopping 26 of 27 shots, but was stuck with the loss against Nashville, as the Blackhawks couldn't get a puck past the Preds' Pekka Rinne.
Impact: Huet has allowed a total of two goals in his last three games, a positive sign for the veteran netminder, who's been getting outplayed by rookie Antti Niemi. Jonathan Toews - #19 - Center - 6'2" - 210lbs
Thu. Oct 29, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Toews (concussion) will not play Thursday, NHL.com reports.
Impact: Given that Toews didn't practice Wednesday, this was to be expected. Antti Niemi
Thu. Oct 29, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Niemi will continue to hit the bench on Thursday as the Hawks go with Cristobal Huet against the Predators, the Daily Herald reports.
Impact: Hawks' coach Joel Quenneville said that he might even go with Huet on Friday against the Canadiens. In the past Quenneville has split the goaltending duties in back-to-back scenarios, but he might put Huet in goal on Friday because it is against one of Huet's old teams. Cristobal Huet
Thu. Oct 29, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Huet will be in goal for the Hawks against his favorite opponent, Nashville, on Thursday night, the Daily Herald reports.
Impact: Huet will be seeking his third straight win and his third this season against the Predators. Hawks' coach Joel Quenneville said that he would also consider putting Huet in goal on Friday against his old team, the Canadiens. It appears that the Hawks are trying to build up Huet's confidence and will run him out until he hits a bad bump. Despite the Hawks' confidence with Huet, his last two wins have come against two relatively poor teams in Nashville and Minnesota. Last season, Quenneville would usually insert the backup goalie in back-to-back scenarios. Jacob Dowell
Wed. Oct 28, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Dowell has been sent back down to AHL Rockford.
Impact: He may do this shuffle while the Blackhawks heal up a few injuries, and in the short term he may be one of those guys like Jack Skille earlier who gets recalled on game days if the team needs help. Marian Hossa - #81 - Right Wing - 6'1" - 210lbs
Wed. Oct 28, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Hossa (shoulder) skated for the first time with his teammates in a practice as a Blackhawk on Wednesday, the Daily Herald reports.
Impact: While his teammates wore red and black jerseys, Hossa was in white, making him off limits for contact. Hossa said that he is targeting Nov. 25 as his return, but the team thinks that he can be back a little earlier, perhaps mid-November. Jonathan Toews - #19 - Center - 6'2" - 210lbs
Wed. Oct 28, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Toews (concussion) was not at practice on Wednesday which pretty much rules him out for skating on Thursday night against the Predators, the Daily Herald reports.
Impact: In addition, it might rule him out for Friday against Montreal in a back-to-back scenario and also will give him an additional five days to rest since the next game is not until Nov. 5, the start of the West Coast trip in Phoenix. Brent Seabrook - #7 - Defense - 6'3" - 218lbs
Wed. Oct 28, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Seabrook (concussion) returned to the ice for practice on Wednesday, the Daily Herald reports.
Impact: It was the first time that he was on the ice since last week and makes it look favorable that he will play on Thursday night against the Predators. Patrick Kane - #88 - Right Wing - 5'10" - 178lbs
Tue. Oct 27, 2009 |
STATS
News: Kane ended a five-game goal drought with a highlight reel score in a 3-1 win over visiting Minnesota on Monday night. He stole the puck from Eric Belanger in the right corner. Kane skated behind the net and, when he couldn't find an open teammate, weaved his way to the lower left circle. He then wheeled around and lifted the puck into a tiny gap between goalie Niklas' Backstrom's right shoulder and the crossbar.
Impact: With four goals and 10 points through 11 games, Kane is on pace for his third straight 20-goal, 70-point season. Troy Brouwer - #22 - Right Wing - 6'2" - 214lbs
Tue. Oct 27, 2009 |
STATS
News: Brouwer scored for the third time in four games in the Blackhawks' 3-1 win over visiting Minnesota on Wednesday night.
Impact: Brouwer had one assist in his previous seven games and scored 10 goals in 69 contests in 2008-09. Cristobal Huet - #39 - Goaltender - 6'1" - 205lbs
Tue. Oct 27, 2009 |
STATS
News: Huet followed up his first shutout by stopping 20 shots in a 3-1 win over visiting Minnesota on Monday night.
Impact: Huet could finally be shaking his early-season slump or it could just be facing Nashville and Minnesota. He'll likely get a third start against the Predators this season on Thursday night. Huet has allowed one goal in two wins over Nashville this month. Troy Brouwer
Mon. Oct 26, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Brouwer potted his third goal of the season in Monday's win over Minnesota.
Impact: He tickled the twine for the game-winning goal while the Hawks were on the power play in the first period. That said, his opportunities with the man advantage have been very limited this season and it's unlikely that he'll chip in more than a handful of power-play points. Cristobal Huet
Mon. Oct 26, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Huet stopped 20 shots in Monday's 3-1 win over Minnesota.
Impact: He was carrying a shutout into the third period, but the Wild got on the board with a tally from Andrew Brunette. The Hawks' Stanley Cup aspirations may ultimately hinge on the play of their netminders and getting productive starts from Huet could provide some much needed stability. Brent Seabrook - #7 - Defense - 6'3" - 218lbs
Mon. Oct 26, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Seabrook (concussion) is out for Monday's game against the Wild, the Hawks' official site reports.
Impact: He remains day-to-day for now, but Seabrook will miss his second straight game along with teammate Jonathan Toews. Jonathan Toews - #19 - Center - 6'2" - 210lbs
Mon. Oct 26, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Toews (concussion) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Wild, the Hawks' official site reports.
Impact: He remains day-to-day at this time. Jake Dowell will likely be in the lineup while Toews is out of action for the second straight game. Jonathan Toews - #19 - Center - 6'2" - 210lbs
Mon. Oct 26, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Toews (concussion) is not expected to be in the lineup for Monday night especially since Jake Dowell was recalled from Rockford of the AHL, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact: Toews, Brent Seabrook and Ben Eager have all been out with concussion-like symptoms. ''They haven't been cleared to begin skating,'' Quenneville said. ''When it's time, it's time.'' Jacob Dowell
Mon. Oct 26, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Dowell was recalled on Monday from Rockford of the AHL, ESPN-AM 1000 reported.
Impact: Dowell was sent down to Rockford on Sunday and then recalled on Monday. This probably means that Jonathan Toews will not play on Monday against the Wild. Cristobal Huet
Oct 25, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Huet will start on Monday against the Wild, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact: Following his shutout against the Predators on Saturday night, Huet will get the tap on the pads for the second straight game. He's still battling Antti Niemi to secure the No. 1 job in Chicago, but Huet appears to have the upper hand thus far. Cristobal Huet - #39 - Goaltender - 6'1" - 205lbs
Sun. Oct 25, 2009 |
STATS
News: Huet earned his first shutout this season and 21st of his career, making 27 saves in a 2-0 win over visiting Nashville on Saturday night.
Impact: Huet has allowed one goal in his two wins over the Predators this season but is 1-2-1 with a 3.78 goals-against average in his other games. Brent Seabrook - #7 - Defense - 6'3" - 218lbs
Oct 25, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Seabrook (concussion) missed practice on Sunday and is questionable for Monday's game against the Wild, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact: He's day-to-day just like teammate Jonathan Toews, while we expect that either player will have to participate in the morning skate on Monday in order to be cleared for a return to action. Seabrook has already missed one game after suffering the injury on Wednesday against Vancouver. Jonathan Toews - #19 - Center - 6'2" - 210lbs
Oct 25, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Toews (concussion) missed practice on Sunday and is questionable for Monday's game against the Wild, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact: He missed Saturday's win over Nashville, while we'd like to see him participate in the morning skate before getting excited about the prospects of a return against Minnesota. Andrew Ladd
Oct 25, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Ladd scored a goal in Saturday's win over the Predators.
Impact: Chicago has so many scoring threats so the Blackhawks will not look to Ladd to carry them very often. He is worth keeping an eye on since he is surrounded by considerable talent. Dustin Byfuglien - #33 - Right Wing - 6'4" - 257lbs
Oct 25, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Byfuglien scored a goal in Saturday's win over the Predators.
Impact: He is just one more talented, young forward on Chicago's roster. It might not be wise to expect a full-fledged breakout from Byfuglien just yet but his talents are undeniable. He is certainly worth owning in leagues that rewards penalty minutes. Cristobal Huet
Oct 25, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Huet notched a shutout on Saturday against the Predators. He made 27 saves.
Impact: Huet desperately needed a performance like this to fend off Annti Niemi. Don't write Huet off just yet but this situation is far from clear at this time. |
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