Posts About "Henri Jokiharju"
Blackhawks Top 4 Prospects for 2018-19
September 14th, 2018 For the past few years, Chicago Blackhawks fans did not have to worry much about the pipeline and the quality of young players coming up through the system. They were too busy enjoying years of championship-quality hockey with a dynamic core of talented stars. With just three playoff wins over the past three seasons, the need for...
Blackhawks' Henri Jokiharju: What to Know
July 31st, 2018 It's no secret that one of the biggest issues to solve in the Chicago Blackhawks offseason is defense. Although the Hawks have acquired a couple of defensemen, nobody really stands out. However, 19-year-old Henri Jokiharju, the first round (29th overall) pick from the 2017 draft, looks promising. Although he is not officially on the...
Top Blackhawks Prospects Take Center Stage
July 26th, 2018 The beautiful MB Ice Arena, in the shadows of the United Center, was home to the future of the Chicago Blackhawks organization as they held their annual Development Camp last week. Forty-two players from around the globe, including 35 who are either draft picks or under contract, spent five days drilling and trying to impress the...
Blackhawks Prospects - Juniors Report
February 15th, 2018 With the rebuild of the Chicago Blackhawks being fully upon us, now is the perfect time to check in on all of their prospects to see what the future may hold. If you missed my report on Blackhawks prospects in the NCAA, definitely check that out. But today, I want to look at the three Blackhawks prospects who are currently playing in...
Blackhawks 2017 Prospect Camp Preview
July 17th, 2017 Summer is in full swing. Backyard barbecues are sizzling. Recreational lakes across North America are full of warm-weather visitors and weekend warriors. Daylight is plentiful. Cold beverages rarely taste better than in the heat of July. As summer reaches its peak, many wish time would stand still. But for some, a little slice of...
Blackhawks Execute Draft Strategy
June 26th, 2017 It was 100 years in the making. Chicago finally had the chance to host an NHL draft. The vibe around the city was electric. The weather was perfect. The two-day event drew an NHL-record 47,514 fans, including both inside the United Center and outdoors at the fan fest. Given the event's resounding success, the League probably won't wait...
