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Fantasy News
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+ 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: Dave 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 - #29 - LW - 6'4" - 223lbs
Fri. Nov 6, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Bryan Bickell has been recalled by the Blackhawks from AHL Rockford, according to TSN.
Impact: Bickell is strong and likes to hit, but Chicago is well-stocked with physical forwards - meaning Bickell is not likely to see enough ice time to make an impact in fantasy leagues. Jonathan Toews - #19 - C - 6'2" - 210lbs
Fri. Nov 6, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Jonathan Toews (recovery from concussion) is questionable for Friday night, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
Impact: So far Toews has missed five games while he recovers. He has skated the past two days, and plans to again on Friday, so his return does at least seem imminent. He may be ready to start again in weekly leagues as early as next week. 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 - #39 - G - 6'1" - 205lbs
Thu. Nov 5, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Cristobal Huet only stopped 20-of-23 shots in tonight's 3-1 loss at Phoenix.
Impact: Huet fell off track after allowing two or less goals in each of his previous four outings. The Blackhawks will try to bounce back Friday night at Colorado. Kris Versteeg - #32 - RW - 5'10" - 182lbs
Thu. Nov 5, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Kris Versteeg scored Chicago's lone goal in Thursday's 3-1 loss at Phoenix.
Impact: Versteeg scored two goals and one assist over his last two games. He looks to be on track after snapping a six-game skid without any points. 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 - C - 6'2" - 210lbs
Thu. Nov 5, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Blackhawks' All-Star Jonathan Toews will miss his fifth consecutive game on Thursday when his team takes on the Coyotes, according to the Chicago Tribune. Toews is still suffering the effects of a concussion suffered on October 21.
Impact: Toews returned to practice yesterday, but he won't be ready to go until the weekend at the earliest. It sounds like he is close, but fantasy owners won't be able to utilize his skills for at least another day. 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 - C - 6'2" - 210lbs
Wed. Nov 4, 2009 |
Fanball
News: According to the Chicago Tribune, Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews practiced for the first time on Wednesday since suffering a concussion on October 21st.
Impact: Toews has missed the team's last four games with concussion-like symptoms, but claims he feels great now and could return as early as Thursday or Friday. Stay tuned. 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. Cristobal Huet - #39 - G - 6'1" - 205lbs
Wed. Nov 4, 2009 |
Fanball
News: According to the Chicago Tribune, goaltender Cristobal Huet is likely to be between the pipes in back-to-back games this week.
Impact: Huet has really stepped up his play recently and has his GAA down to 2.29 on the season, good for eighth in the NHL. The Hawks want to go with the hot hand, as they will be facing two of the league's toughest netminders Ilya Bryzgalov and Craig Anderson. 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. Jonathan Toews - #19 - C - 6'2" - 210lbs
Mon. Nov 2, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Jonathan Toews missed Blackhawks practice again on Monday as he continues to battle the after-effects of a concussion, according to WGN.
Impact: He has not skated since October 21. For now, consider him out indefinitely, with things liable to change quickly. 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. Marian Hossa - #81 - RW - 6'1" - 210lbs
Sun. Nov 1, 2009 |
Fanball
News: TSN.ca is reporting that Blackhawks' winger Marian Hossa is still three or four weeks away from returning from shoulder surgery. Hossa has not played for the Hawks this season.
Impact: The Hawks could really use Hossa right about now, as their offense is showing signs of struggling. He will be a huge addition when he is ready to play, so fantasy owners need to keep being patient. 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 - #32 - RW - 5'10" - 182lbs
Fri. Oct 30, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Kris Versteeg came through for Chicago in Friday's 3-2 win over Montreal at the United Center, as he collected a goal and assist. He was named the First Star of the game.
Impact: Versteeg snapped a six-game drought without any points, and now has three goals and six assists for the season. Hopefully fantasy owners won't have to wait long for his next solid performance. 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. Ben Eager - #55 - LW - 6'2" - 230lbs
Fri. Oct 30, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Ben Eager has missed ten consecutive games as he recovers from a concussion, but Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville has said his "getting back on the ice is around the corner," according to the Chicago Tribune.
Impact: Eager is not a scoring forward, and does not need to be monitored in fantasy leagues. Jonathan Toews - #19 - C - 6'2" - 210lbs
Fri. Oct 30, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Jonathan Toews is expected to miss his fourth straight game on Friday as he recovers from a concussion, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Impact: Officially, he is considered day-to-day. The Blackhawks are 2-1 so far without their captain, do don't look for them to needlessly rush him back. Dustin Byfuglien - #33 - LW - 6'4" - 257lbs
Thu. Oct 29, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Dustin Byfuglien racked up 14 penalty minutes in tonight's 2-0 loss at Nashville.
Impact: The Blackhawks could not light the lamp tonight, but Byfuglien was productive for fantasy owners who get points for bad behavior. He now has 26 penalty minutes over 12 outings. Cristobal Huet - #39 - G - 6'1" - 205lbs
Thu. Oct 29, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Cristobal Huet performed well in tonight's 2-0 loss as Nashville, as he rejected 26-of-27 shots fired in his direction.
Impact: Huet was outdueled by opposing netminder Pikka Rinne tonight, and had his two-game winning streak snapped. Huet allowed one or less goals in each of his last three starts. 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. Jonathan Toews - #19 - C - 6'2" - 210lbs
Thu. Oct 29, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Blackhawks' captain Jonathan Toews is not on the trip to Nashville for the team's Thursday night game, according to the Chicago Tribune. Toews is not expected to play in Friday's game in Chicago against the Canadiens either.
Impact: Toews is dealing with a concussion, but there is still an outside chance he could go tomorrow. If not, he should be able to return to the lineup some time next week, but we will continue to update his status until he returns. Brent Seabrook - #7 - D - 6'3" - 218lbs
Thu. Oct 29, 2009 |
Fanball
News: According to the Chicago Tribune, Blackhawks' defenseman Brent Seabrook will return to the lineup for Thursday's game against the Predators. Seabrook has missed the last two contests due to a concussion.
Impact: Seabrook already has seven points in nine games played this season, so fantasy owners have to be happy that he only missed two games. Get him in your starting lineup for tonight's game, and he should be fine going forward. 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. Cristobal Huet - #39 - G - 6'1" - 205lbs
Mon. Oct 26, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Cristobal Huet allowed only one goal on Monday as the Blackhawks defeated the Wild by a score of 3-1. Huet faced only 21 shots on the night, and he turned away 20 of them.
Impact: Huet hasn't been great in net for the Hawks this season, but he should continue to see the bulk of the work this season unless the team makes a move to bring in someone else. His tema is very good, which helps his value, but he will need to be much more consistent to be effective. He has now allowed only one goal in his last two starts, so he may be turning the corner. Patrick Kane - #88 - RW - 5'10" - 178lbs
Mon. Oct 26, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Patrick Kane netted his fourth goal of the season on Monday as the Blackhawks beat the Wild 3-1. Kane has 10 points in 11 games this season.
Impact: Kane has been very good again this season, although fantasy owners would like to see him get in the goal column a little more often. He has talent to spare, and there is no reason to think he won't be a very good fantasy performer yet again this season. 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. Jonathan Toews - #19 - C - 6'2" - 210lbs
Mon. Oct 26, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Jonathan Toews is believed to be dealing with a concussion, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Impact: He suffered the injury last Wednesday against the Canucks. Even though the team is not positive that he is dealing with a concussion, they are proceeding as if he is, and should be considered day-to-day for the time being. Jacob Dowell - #28 - C - 6'0" - 202lbs
Sun. Oct 25, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Jacob Dowell has been sent back to the AHL one day after getting called up.
Impact: He played seven minutes on Saturday, registering three shots. 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. Cristobal Huet - #39 - G - 6'1" - 205lbs
Sun. Oct 25, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Cristobal Huet stopped all 27 shots he faced on Saturday in a 2-0 win over the Predators.
Impact: This was Huet's first shutout of the season and the Hawks goalie now has a 3-2 record. He's been disappointing this year, and aside from today's shutout he has just one game where he didn't allow at least three goals. Brent Seabrook - #7 - D - 6'3" - 218lbs
Sat. Oct 24, 2009 |
Fanball
News: The Chicago Tribune reports that defenseman Brent Seabrook will miss Saturday's game against the Predators with a possible concussion.
Impact: Seabrook should be considered day-to-day. He was leveled in the Vancouver game on Wednesday and the Hawks are likely being careful with their talented young blueliner. Expect him to get back to action next week. Jonathan Toews - #19 - C - 6'2" - 210lbs
Sat. Oct 24, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Updating a previous report, Jonathan Toews will miss Saturday's game with concussion symptoms, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Impact: Make sure you get Toews on your bench and find a replacement. He hasn't practiced this week because of the concussion, which occurred on Wednesday from a monster hit by Vancouver's Willie Mitchell. He should be considered day-to-day for now. Marian Hossa - #81 - Right Wing - 6'1" - 210lbs
Sat. Oct 24, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Hossa (shoulder) told WGN-AM Radio in Chicago on Saturday that he is targeting Nov. 25 to make his Hawks' debut.
Impact: He said that if he is 100 percent that he is willing to get right out on the ice on that date which is in San Jose and will be smack dab in the middle of the Hawks' West Coast road trip. He has just recently started skating on the ice so there is still some time to go before he is ready. Jacob Dowell - #28 - C - 6'0" - 202lbs
Sat. Oct 24, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Jacob Dowell has been recalled from the AHL by the Chicago Blackhawks, according to the Chicago Tribune. Dowell is replacing the injured Jonathan Toews in the lineup.
Impact: Dowell will play on the fourth-line tonight, and he will likely stay there until Toews is ready to return. Dowell figures to spend a large chunk of this season in Rockford, so fantasy owners don't need to take notice. Brent Seabrook - #7 - D - 6'3" - 218lbs
Sat. Oct 24, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Brent Seabrook is questionable for Saturday night's game against Nashville after suffering a head injury in his last game against the Canucks, according to The Sports Network. Seabrook has missed the last two practices with the injury.
Impact: Teams tend to be cautious with head injuries, so don't be shocked if Seabrook sits tonight. This season is still young, so the Hawks aren't likely to push their young defenseman so soon after an injury like this. Jonathan Toews - #19 - C - 6'2" - 210lbs
Sat. Oct 24, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Blackhawks' captain Jonathan Toews is questionable for Saturday night's game against the Predators, according to The Sports Network. Toews is suffering from an upper-body injury.
Impact: The Hawks are hoping Toews will be able to go tonight, but it's not looking good. He hasn't practice since the injury, and all signs point to him sitting tonight. Fantasy owners will want to check back in a few hours for another update. Brent Seabrook - #7 - Defense - 6'3" - 218lbs
Sat. Oct 24, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Seabrook (concussion) will not be in the lineup on Saturday against the Predators, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact: Hawks' coach Joel Quenneville said Seabrook remains day-to-day and is "hopeful" that he can return Monday night against the Minnesota Wild. With Seabrook missing Saturday night's game, it ended a streak of 223 straight starts for the defenseman. Jonathan Toews - #19 - Center - 6'2" - 210lbs
Sat. Oct 24, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Toews (concussion-like symptoms) is expected to miss Saturday night's game against the Predators after the Hawks recalled Jake Dowell from Rockford of the AHL, the Daily Herald reports.
Impact: There is no announcement of how long Toews will be out for, but this might be a game-to-game scenario. Toews was knocked out of Wednesday's game in the third period against the Canucks. Jacob Dowell
Sat. Oct 24, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Dowell was recalled Saturday from Rockford of the AHL for the game against the Predators, the Daily Herald reports.
Impact: This probably means that Jonathan Toews will not be lacing up his skates after being knocked out of the game on Wednesday night. Andrew Ebbett
Sat. Oct 24, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Ebbett might move up to the line with Patrick Sharp and Andrew Ladd for Saturday night's game if Jonathan Toews cannot skate, the Daily Herald reports.
Impact: Ebbett started for the Hawks against the Canucks on Wednesday night after being picked up on waivers last week, but was on the fourth line. Ben Eager - #55 - Left Wing - 6'2" - 230lbs
Sat. Oct 24, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Eager (concussion) is still out and the team does not know when he will return, the Daily Herald reports.
Impact: The loss of Eager and Adam Burish has hurt the Hawks in terms of physical play and protecting the likes of Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane. When Eager is ready, he will be going right into the lineup. Antti Niemi
Fri. Oct 23, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Niemi will take a seat on Saturday as the Hawks go with Cristobal Huet in goal, the Daily Herald reports.
Impact: The Hawks continue to say that Huet is the number one goalie, but it appears this is a goaltending-share scenario. Also, Niemi is getting the tougher opponents. This is the second time in the last two weeks that Huet has gotten the offensively challenged Predators. Brent Seabrook - #7 - Defense - 6'3" - 218lbs
Fri. Oct 23, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Seabrook (concussion) did not practice on Friday and is questionable for Saturday's game against the Predators, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact: Friday marked his second straight missed practice after he suffered the injury during Wednesday's loss to Vancouver. Head coach Joel Quenneville said he thinks that could Seabrook could play, but we'll likely have to wait until after the morning skate for more information regarding his status. Jonathan Toews - #19 - Center - 6'2" - 210lbs
Fri. Oct 23, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Toews (concussion) did not practice on Friday and is questionable for Saturday's game, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact: Head coach Joel Quenneville said that Toews "could play" against the Predators, but we'd be surprised if he suits up barring rapid improvement and some form of participation in the morning skate. Cristobal Huet
Fri. Oct 23, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Huet will be in net for Saturday's game against Nashville, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact: The Blackhawks continue to say that Huet is the number one goaltender, but Annti Nieme has been the superior option thus far this season. Jonathan Toews - #19 - C - 6'2" - 210lbs
Fri. Oct 23, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Jonathan Toews missed another practice with an upper-body injury on Friday, according to TSN.
Impact: He's iffy for Saturday against the Predators. If you have an alternative, tomorrow would be a good day to use it. Jonathan Toews - #19 - C - 6'2" - 210lbs
Thu. Oct 22, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Jonathan Toews missed practice Thursday after sustaining an upper-body injury yesterday against Vancouver, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Impact: The rising star is questionable for Saturday's home game against Nashville. Brent Seabrook - #7 - Defense - 6'3" - 218lbs
Thu. Oct 22, 2009 |
STATS
News: After missing two games with an upper-body injury, Seabrook returned in Thursday night's 2-0 loss at Nashville.
Impact: Seabrook was injured in the Blackhawks' 3-2 loss to Vancouver on Wednesday, leaving with what was believed to be concussion-like symptoms. Seabrook had played in 223 consecutive games, the longest of any current Blackhawk and third-longest among NHL defensemen. Jonathan Toews - #19 - Center - 6'2" - 210lbs
Thu. Oct 22, 2009 |
STATS
News: Toews is day-to-day with what coach Joel Quenneville called an "upper-body injury.'' It's believed to be concussion-like symptoms. He could return Friday at Colorado.
Impact: Vancouver's Willie Mitchell was coming out of the penalty box and leveled the unsuspecting Toews in the third period Wednesday night. Toews got up, wobbled to the bench and missed the final 14 minutes of Chicago's 3-2 loss. Brent Seabrook - #7 - Defense - 6'3" - 218lbs
Thu. Oct 22, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Seabrook suffered concussion-like symptoms on Wednesday but might play Saturday against the Predators, the Daily Herald reports.
Impact: Seabrook was banged up late in the third as he was killing a penalty. Hawks' coach Joel Quenneville said that it is possible Seabrook could be in the lineup, but it is not definite. "Seabs (Brent Seabrook) and Johnny (Toews) both presented well today and progressed well overnight, so it's encouraging in those regards," Quenneville said following Thursday's practice. "They could both play (Saturday)." Toews and Seabrook would need to pass NHL-mandated testing for concussions again Friday to be cleared to play. Jonathan Toews - #19 - Center - 6'2" - 210lbs
Thu. Oct 22, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Toews suffered concussion-like symptoms on Wednesday after being hit by Canucks' Willy Mitchell but might play Saturday against the Predators, the Daily Herald reports.
Impact: Hawks' coach Joel Quenneville said that it is possible that Toews, who missed Thursday's practice, could be in the lineup, but it is not definite. "Seabs (Brent Seabrook) and Johnny both presented well today and progressed well overnight, so it's encouraging in those regards," Quenneville said following Thursday's practice. "They could both play (Saturday)." Toews and Seabrook would need to pass NHL-mandated testing for concussions again Friday to be cleared to play. Duncan Keith - #2 - Defense - 6'1" - 196lbs
Thu. Oct 22, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Keith scored a goal and added an assist during a 3-2 loss to the visiting Canucks Wednesday.
Impact: Keith also made a number of other crisp passes that could have gone for scores, but the puck seemed to be jumping off of Blackhawks sticks for most of the night. Keith is a superb blueliner and should have a permanent home in starting rosters. Antti Niemi
Thu. Oct 22, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Niemi made 28 saves Wednesday during a 3-2 loss to the visiting Canucks.
Impact: Niemi was forced to make some tough saves, but was in good position for most of them. The score could have gotten out of hand if it wasn't for Niemi's heroics between the pipes. He has enough talent to supplant Cristobal Huet for the majority of the starts and should be a speculative pickup. Jonathan Toews - #19 - Center - 6'2" - 210lbs
Thu. Oct 22, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Toews (upper body) did not practice on Thursday after being knocked out of Wednesday night's game, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact: Toews got knocked down by Canucks' Willie Mitchell. While this does not look good in missing practice, there were some other Hawks who did not make practice in Brent Seabrook, Duncan Keith, Dave Bolland and Andrew Ladd. Brent Sopel - #5 - Defense - 6'1" - 201lbs
Thu. Oct 22, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Sopel did not skate Wednesday night against the Canucks.
Impact: Sopel had missed practice on Tuesday because of personal reasons. Jordan Hendry skated instead of Sopel. No reason was given for Sopel not being on the ice. Jordan Hendry
Thu. Oct 22, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Hendry finally got into a game this season as he skated on Wednesday night at home against the Canucks.
Impact: Hendry was the last Hawk who started with the team at the beginning of the season to get in a game. He skated for almost nine minutes, but did not get a shot on goal. Last season, he skated in the first eight games of the season and then a game in March. This time he did not get into a game until the ninth game. Antti Niemi - #31 - G - 6'2" - 210lbs
Wed. Oct 21, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Antti Niemi stopped 28-of-31 shots in tonight's 3-2 loss to Vancouver at the United Center.
Impact: Niemi earned a win in each of his previous three starts heading into tonight's tough home loss. He is outperforming No. 1 goalie Cristobal Huet in the early going. Duncan Keith - #2 - D - 6'1" - 196lbs
Wed. Oct 21, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Duncan Keith scored a goal and an assist in tonight's 3-2 loss to the Canucks at the United Center. He was selected as the First Star of the game.
Impact: The blueliner is off to a strong start for fantasy owners, with three goals and seven points over nine games. He also carries a +5 rating. Jonathan Toews - #19 - Center - 6'2" - 210lbs
Wed. Oct 21, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Toews left Wednesday's game in the third period after being knocked down by Canucks' Willie Mitchell, WGN-AM Radio in Chicago reported.
Impact: Toews got his bell rung at center ice and went to the bench. A few minutes later he went to the locker room. CSN in Canada pointed out that he was holding his midsection when he went back to the locker room. Brent Sopel - #5 - D - 6'1" - 201lbs
Wed. Oct 21, 2009 |
Fanball
News: Brent Sopel will be a healthy scratch for tonight's game against Edmonton, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Impact: Jordan Hendry is yet to play this season, and Sopel will be scratched to get Hendry some ice time. Sopel is yet to score over eight outings, and carries a poor -4 rating. Brent Sopel - #5 - Defense - 6'1" - 201lbs
Wed. Oct 21, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Sopel missed practice on Tuesday because of personal reasons, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact: He was expected to be back on Wednesday night for Wednesday's home game against the Canucks. Sopel is still looking for his first point of the season after eight games. Cristobal Huet
Wed. Oct 21, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Huet will take a seat on Wednesday night as the Hawks go with Antti Niemi in goal, but Hawks' coach Joel Quenneville continues to say that Huet is the team's number one netminder, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact: Remember the old saying, actions speak louder than words. Well, this is the case for the Hawks goaltending situation. For now, it is hard to see this any more than a goaltending rotation. Going into Wednesday's game, the numbers said it all, as Huet is 2-2-1 with a 3.25 goals-against average and .844 save percentage. Meanwhile, Niemi is 3-0-0 with a 1.73 goals-against average and .912 save percentage. Antti Niemi
Tue. Oct 20, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Niemi will start for the Hawks on Wednesday, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact: "(Niemi) earned the opportunity," Hawks coach Joel Quenneville said. "I think he's played well. At one point in the year the competition from behind was something we were looking for. You get stretches when you're playing well and you earn the chance to play. That's why he's playing and it's a good chance for him." Chicago will host Vancouver on Wednesday night, marking Niemi's third start of the season despite a 3-0-0 record (one win in relief) out of the chute. Marian Hossa - #81 - Right Wing - 6'1" - 210lbs
Mon. Oct 19, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Hossa (shoulder) skated again prior to Monday's practice, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact: Once he rejoins his teammates and is cleared for contact, it will become time to get excited about an upcoming return. More than likely, Hossa is still about four weeks away from returning to the Hawks' lineup. Andrew Ebbett
Mon. Oct 19, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Ebbett has taken the place of Jack Skille on the Hawks' fourth line, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact: He was surprisingly productive with 32 points in 48 games last season in Anaheim, but it seems unlikely that he'll exceed that level of production even in Chicago as a fourth liner. Jack Skille
Mon. Oct 19, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Skille has been sent back to Rockford (AHL) and he won't be immediately recalled following the addition of Andrew Ebbett, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact: We still think he'll be recalled next time the Hawks need to pull up a forward from Rockford, but for now, Skille can log heavy minutes with the IceHogs. Jordan Hendry
Oct 18, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Hendry was a healthy scratch for the Hawks on Saturday night against the Stars.
Impact: Hendry is the lone Hawk that has not skated during the early part of the season. The team just has too much depth on defense for him to crack the starting lineup. Andrew Ebbett
Sat. Oct 17, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Ebbett was claimed off waivers by the Hawks on Saturday, according to the Ducks web site.
Impact: Ebbett had eight goals and 24 assists in 48 games for the Ducks in 2008-09. Jonathan Toews - #19 - Center - 6'2" - 210lbs
Sat. Oct 17, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Toews scored his first goal of the season in Saturday's loss to the Stars.
Impact: He's riding a three-game, four-point streak and he has five points in the Hawks' first eight games. His start has been a little slow but things are starting to come into form now. Make sure he's in your lineup. Cristobal Huet
Sat. Oct 17, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Huet had a rough outing Saturday against the Stars. He made 21 saves in a 4-3 loss but allowed the game-winner on a fluky play midway through the third.
Impact: Stephane Robidas shot the puck into the Hawks' zone where it hit the boards, ricocheted sideways and took two bounces before it went right over Huet's glove. He's off to rough start; you'd be wise to handcuff Antti Niemi to him right now. Antti Niemi
Sat. Oct 17, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Niemi will be on the bench on Saturday night as the Hawks go with Cristobal Huet in goal, the Daily Herald reports.
Impact: If Niemi had more experience, this would probably be a goal-sharing scenario. The Hawks have a lot invested in Huet so they are going to give him priority in terms of net time. Cristobal Huet
Sat. Oct 17, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Huet will be in goal for the Hawks on Saturday night against the Stars, the Daily Herald reports.
Impact: Huet will have a tougher time against Dallas compared to the anemic Predators that he faced in the last game. He stopped 12 of the 13 in the victory over Nashville on Thursday night. Marian Hossa - #81 - Right Wing - 6'1" - 210lbs
Fri. Oct 16, 2009 |
STATS
News: Hossa, who signed a 12-year, $62.8 million contract with the Chicago Blackhawks during the offseason, skated for the first time Friday since undergoing surgery on his shoulder in July.
Impact: Hossa, who had 40 goals last season for the Detroit Red Wings before joining Chicago as a free agent, skated at an ice arena near the United Center. he isn't expected to join the team until late November or early December. Marian Hossa - #81 - Right Wing - 6'1" - 210lbs
Fri. Oct 16, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Hossa (shoulder) skated on Friday for the first time since undergoing surgery on July 24, the Daily Herald reports.
Impact: The talk is that he might return by the middle of November which is ahead of what the team mentioned in the offseason, the end of November. Jack Skille
Fri. Oct 16, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Skille was reassigned to Rockford of the AHL on Friday, but should be back for Saturday's game against the Stars.
Impact: The Hawks are at the cap so they have to send Skille out to Rockford and practice with the IceHogs. They can then call him up for the games. Skille drives his truck between Rockford and Chicago to take care of this. The team can do this all season because they have unlimited options or until the NHL Players' Association screams about it. Cristobal Huet
Thu. Oct 15, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Huet had to face just 13 shots Thursday against Nashville. He stopped 12 for the win.
Impact: Not much can be said for how brutal Nashville's offense is, but it's still a promising outing for Huet, who's had his struggles early this year. Jonathan Toews - #19 - Center - 6'2" - 210lbs
Thu. Oct 15, 2009 |
STATS
News: Toews had two assists in Wednesday's 4-3 win over Edmonton.
Impact: Toews, who led Chicago with 34 goals last season, has not found the back of the net in 2009-10. Brian Campbell - #51 - Defense - 6'0" - 189lbs
Thu. Oct 15, 2009 |
STATS
News: Campbell had a pair of assists in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Oilers.
Impact: Campbell has two assists in each of his last two contests. Patrick Sharp - #10 - Right Wing - 6'1" - 199lbs
Thu. Oct 15, 2009 |
STATS
News: Sharp had a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 4-3 win over Edmonton.
Impact: Sharp has five goals and nine points this season. He had 26 and 44 in 2008-09. Antti Niemi
Thu. Oct 15, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Niemi will be back on the bench as the Hawks go with Cristobal Huet in goal on Thursday night in Nashville.
Impact: This was expected. Last season, Hawks coach Joel Quenneville usually would split goalies in back-to-back game scenarios. The next decision on whom will be in goal will be Saturday against Dallas. Quenneville continues to say that Huet is still the number one goalie, but that could change if Huet continues to perform poorly. Cristobal Huet
Thu. Oct 15, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Huet will be in goal for Thursday night's game at Nashville.
Impact: The Hawks continue to say that Huet is the number one goalie, but if Huet has a poor night against the Predators that will not be the case no matter what the team says. Nashville has the fewest goals to start the season with seven so this should be an easy one for Huet. Jack Skille
Thu. Oct 15, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Skille scored his first goal of the season on Wednesday, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact: Skille has been yo-yoing between Chicago and Rockford the last week as the Hawks play the salary cap game. Skille has been reassigned to Rockford and then recalled on game day since he has minor league options. Jonathan Toews - #19 - Center - 6'2" - 210lbs
Wed. Oct 14, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Toews recorded a pair of assists on Wednesday to help lift the Blackhawks to a 4-3 victory over the visiting Oilers.
Impact: Toews has started this season very slowly, one assist in five games, so hopefully this is the beginning of an offensive explosion from the young superstar. Continue to play him as there is little reason to bench such a high draft pick. Brian Campbell - #51 - Defense - 6'0" - 189lbs
Wed. Oct 14, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Campbell notched a pair of assists during Wednesday's 4-3 win over the visiting Oilers.
Impact: Campbell has now recorded back-to-back two-assist nights and is looking sharp early this season. He is amongst the elite on the blue line and should be cemented in starting rosters. Patrick Sharp - #10 - Right Wing - 6'1" - 199lbs
Wed. Oct 14, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Sharp scored once and added a helper during Wednesday's 4-3 win over the visiting Oilers.
Impact: Sharp has started the 2009-10 NHL season with points in every one of Chicago's six games. He now sits with five goals and four assists and should be in most, if not all fantasy starting rosters. Sharp was stopped during his penalty shot attempt and is now 0-for-3 in his career. Antti Niemi
Wed. Oct 14, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Niemi saved 16 out of 19 shots Wednesday to backstop the Blackhawks to a 4-3 win over Nikolai Khabibulin and the visiting Oilers.
Impact: Niemi has won both of his starts and taken a decision in a game where he replaced Cristobal Huet to now sit with a sterling 3-0 record. At this time there isn't a true timeshare in place, but Huet has had his bouts of inconsistency and Niemi looks ready to take advantage of the situation. Fantasy owners in need of goaltending help should monitor this goalie battle closely. Jack Skille
Wed. Oct 14, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Skille was recalled from Rockford of the AHL on Wednesday, ESPN-AM 1000 in Chicago reports.
Impact: Skille would have been adding up those frequent flier miles although Rockford is so close to Chicago that you would hope that he is taking the train or driving from both towns. Skille has been sent back and forth from the two cities lately and this will continue for the near future. Cristobal Huet
Wed. Oct 14, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Huet will hit the pine on Wednesday night as the Hawks go with Antti Niemi in goal against the Oilers, the Daily Herald reports.
Impact: It is too bad because we were hoping for a Huet-Nikolai Khabibulin battle on Wednesday night. Huet has not helped his own cause. A good night from Niemi against the Oilers will hurt Huet's cause. Huet is expected to be back in goal on Thursday night in a back-to-back scenario. Antti Niemi
Wed. Oct 14, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Niemi is expected to start on Wednesday against the Oilers, the Blackhawks' official site reports.
Impact: The Hawks are playing on consecutive days, so the plan is likely for Cristobal Huet to get the nod on Thursday night if head coach Joel Quenneville sticks to his previous announcement. Dave Bolland - #36 - Center - 6'0" - 181lbs
Tue. Oct 13, 2009 |
STATS
News: Bolland had a goal and an assist in Chicago's 6-5 overtime win over the Flames on Monday, as the Blackhawks matched the biggest comeback in NHL history, rallying from the five-goal deficit
Impact: Bolland, who had one goal in Chicago's first four games of the season, had career highs of 19 goals and 28 assists in 81 games in 2008-09. Patrick Kane - #88 - Right Wing - 5'10" - 178lbs
Tue. Oct 13, 2009 |
STATS
News: Kane had a goal and two assists in Chicago's 6-5 overtime win over the Flames on Monday, as the Blackhawks matched the biggest comeback in NHL history, rallying from the five-goal deficit
Impact: Through five games, Kane already has three goals and four assists. The Blackhawks host the Oilers on Wednesday, and Kane had a goal and three assists in four games against Edmonton last season. Brent Seabrook - #7 - Defense - 6'3" - 218lbs
Tue. Oct 13, 2009 |
STATS
News: Seabrook had the winning goal 26 seconds into overtime in Chicago's 6-5 win over the Flames on Monday, as the Blackhawks matched the biggest comeback in NHL history, rallying from the five-goal deficit
Impact: Seabrook has one goal and four assists in five games this season after recording eight goals and 18 assists in 82 games in 2008-09. Antti Niemi
Tue. Oct 13, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Niemi will get at least one of the two starts in the next two games for the Hawks as they have a back-to-back scenario on Wednesday and Thursday, the Daily Herald reports.
Impact: In addition Niemi might be getting more time than the isolated start. "We weren't very good in front of him (Cristobal Huet), but at the same time we know our goaltending has got to be better," Hawks coach Joel Quenneville said. Niemi stopped 13 of 15 shots on Monday to get the relief win after Quenneville pulled Huet after he gave up three goals on five shots. Cristobal Huet
Tue. Oct 13, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Huet's solo hold on the Hawks' goaltending situation might be in question, Hawks coach Joel Quenneville told the Daily Herald.
Impact: "We weren't very good in front of him, but at the same time we know our goaltending has got to be better," Quenneville said. The heat is on even more come this Wednesday when, ironically, former Hawks keeper Nikolai Khabibulin comes back to town as an Oiler. No matter what the deal is between Huet and Antti Niemi, Huet will be sitting one of the games this week since it is a back-to-back scenario for Wednesday and Thursday night games. Jack Skille
Tue. Oct 13, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Skille was sent back to Rockford of the AHL on Tuesday.
Impact: For a guy expected to be back and forth between Chicago and Rockford, he made the most of his 7:23 on the ice on Monday night with four shots on goal in the Hawks' victory over the Flames. Patrick Kane - #88 - Right Wing - 5'10" - 178lbs
Tue. Oct 13, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Kane had a goal and two assists in Monday's comeback win over Calgary.
Impact: The Hawks managed to dig their way out of a 5-0 first period deficit, thanks in large part to their weapons on offense and their ability to outshoot the Flames 39-20 on Monday night. Kane is off to a nice start this season with seven points (3 G, 4 A) in the first five contests. Antti Niemi
Tue. Oct 13, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Niemi stopped 13 of 15 shots and picked up the win in relief of Cristobal Huet on Monday night.
Impact: After Huet was yanked seven minutes into the first period, Niemi backstopped the Hawks to an improbable comeback from a 5-0 deficit to a 6-5 overtime win. Huet's early struggles may open the door for Niemi to stake a claim for the No. 1 job, so he's definitely worth a pickup in most leagues in case the job officially changes hands. Cristobal Huet
Tue. Oct 13, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Huet was pulled Monday in the first period after giving up three goals in the first five shots.
Impact: Not only was this bad for Huet, but the Hawks came back and won the game while Antti Niemi was in goal. Niemi gave up two goals early and settled down. The cries for Huet to be benched are getting louder, especially after this performance. Ben Eager - #55 - Left Wing - 6'2" - 230lbs
Mon. Oct 12, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Eager is suffering from concussion-like symptoms and is out indefinitely, the Blackhawks' official site reports.
Impact: Jack Skille was recalled from Rockford (AHL) and he'll likely slot into Eager's spot on the Hawks' fourth line for the next few weeks. Jack Skille
Mon. Oct 12, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Skille was recalled by the Blackhawks on Monday, the team's official site reports.
Impact: His return was expected after a quick one-day stay at Rockford (AHL). Skille will be limited to the fourth line in Chicago for the short term, but he's definitely got some long-term upside at the offensive end of the rink. Kris Versteeg - #32 - Left Wing - 5'10" - 182lbs
Sun. Oct 11, 2009 |
STATS
News: Versteeg had two assists in Chicago's 4-3 shootout win over Colorado on Saturday.
Impact: Dating back to last season, Versteeg has an assist in six straight games. Andrew Ladd - #16 - Left Wing - 6'2" - 200lbs
Sun. Oct 11, 2009 |
STATS
News: Ladd beat Colorado goalie Craig Anderson with a high shot in the ninth round of the shootout to give the Blackhawks a 4-3 victory Saturday night in their home opener.
Impact: Ladd, who scored 15 goals last season, is better known for his physical play than finesse around the net. He was credited with his first regulation goal of the season, on a deflection of John Madden's shot, in the second period. Jack Skille
Oct 11, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Skille was sent down to Rockford (AHL) on Sunday, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact: Hopefully his I-Pass account is loaded up for the I-90 toll road between Chicago and Rockford this season. Head coach Joel Quenneville said that Skille could be recalled by the Hawks as early as Monday. Jack Skille
Sat. Oct 10, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Chicago recalled Skille from the AHL on Saturday, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact: Skille lost out to Radek Smolenak for a spot on the opening roster, but the Blackhawks waived Smolenak on Saturday to open the door for Skille's return. He'll skate on the fourth line alongside Colin Fraser and Tomas Kopecky. Kris Versteeg
Sat. Oct 10, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Versteeg had a two-helper night Saturday in a shootout win over Colorado.
Impact: Both were special-teams efforts -- one on the power play and the other shorthanded. He's riding a four-game, six-point scoring streak and should be active in all formats. Dave Bolland - #36 - Center - 6'0" - 181lbs
Sat. Oct 10, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Bolland returned to action Saturday after missing one game with a sore lower back. He played 22:17 and had two shots on net.
Impact: He finished at minus-1. Use him as you normally would. Jonathan Toews - #19 - Center - 6'2" - 210lbs
Sat. Oct 10, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Toews does not have a point in the first three games of the season as the Hawks hold their home opener on Saturday night, the Daily Herald reports.
Impact: Toews is starting to get a reputation for slow starts. The leading scorer last season went a dozen games before scoring his first goal in the 2008-09 season. Despite going without a goal or an assist in the first three games, he does have a plus-3. Dave Bolland - #36 - Center - 6'0" - 181lbs
Sat. Oct 10, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Bolland (back) is expected back in the lineup on Saturday in the home opener against the Avalanche, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact: The Hawks will be monitoring his playing time against Colorado and the injury could linger. "It's not a big thing but it's a thing that could really get in the way," Bolland said following Friday's practice. "I need to make sure I look after it every day. It's just something I have to overcome." Hawks coach Joel Quenneville said he will monitor Bolland's effectiveness and the center's play will determine how much ice time he will see. "This has been something that's gone on all year for him," Quenneville said. "He'll dictate how ... much (playing time) he'll get." Troy Brouwer
Fri. Oct 9, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Brouwer (lower body) returned to the ice Thursday against the Red Wings.
Impact: He finished minus-1 with one shot on goal in just over 13 minutes of ice time. If you're in a league deep enough to own Brouwer, feel free to activate him. Patrick Sharp - #10 - Right Wing - 6'1" - 199lbs
Thu. Oct 8, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Sharp tallied a goal and an assist in Thursday's loss to Detroit.
Impact: He might not be the sexiest name in fantasy leagues, but fantasy owners would do well to remember his very useful 2007-08 season, especially considering his hot start to this year, with five points in three games. Cristobal Huet
Thu. Oct 8, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Huet took his second loss in two outings Thursday, allowing three goals on 23 shots to Detroit.
Impact: His competition in goal, Antti Niemi, spun a shutout in his only start so far this year. If Huet doesn't get sharper, he could find himself in at least a timeshare. Ben Eager - #55 - Left Wing - 6'2" - 230lbs
Thu. Oct 8, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: The Blackhawks placed Eager (upper body) on injured reserve Thursday, ESPNChicago.com reports.
Impact: Chicago hasn't given many details about Eager's injury, so we're not sure how serious of an ailment this is. It's apparently a concussion-related issue. Troy Brouwer
Thu. Oct 8, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Brouwer (lower body) is likely to play against the Red Wings Thursday, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact: Brouwer skated Thursday morning and thinks he'll be fine. He didn't practice the past two days, so it's possible he'll be a bit rusty. Troy Brouwer
Thu. Oct 8, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Brouwer (lower body injury) will be a game-time decision Thursday against the Red Wings, the Post-Tribune reports.
Impact: Brouwer missed his second straight day of practice due to his lower body injury. Ben Eager - #55 - Left Wing - 6'2" - 230lbs
Thu. Oct 8, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Eager (upper-body injury) will sit out Thursday's game against the Red Wings, the Post-Tribune reports.
Impact: Eager appears to have concussion-like symptoms, and has a history of concussions so it is unclear when he will return to the lineup. Dave Bolland - #36 - Center - 6'0" - 181lbs
Thu. Oct 8, 2009 |
RotoWire
News: Bolland will be held out of the Blackhawks' game against the Red Wings due to a sore back, the Post-Tribune reports.
Impact: Bolland is resting his sore back and is expected to be back Saturday against Colorado. |
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