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Posts About "Niklas Hjalmarsson"

Best Chicago Blackhawks Draft Picks 2005-Present

Best Chicago Blackhawks Draft Picks 2005-Present

June 21st, 2017 This is the second post in a two-part series looking back on the Chicago Blackhawks' best draft picks of the 21st century. That column highlighted eight players that were drafted from 2001 to 2004. Before we lock in on this year's NHL draft, let's finish reminiscing about the organization's recent successes. Niklas Hjalmarsson - 2005...
A Predators Fan Guide to the Chicago Blackhawks

A Predators Fan Guide to the Chicago Blackhawks

April 13th, 2017 It's that time of year again: the Stanley Cup playoffs are upon us. The Nashville Predators have scratched and clawed their way into the second wild-card spot and find themselves in a familiar position in the first round. They will open the postseason in the Windy City against their division rivals, the Chicago Blackhawks, for the third...
Recap: Keith Hits Milestone as Blackhawks Down Predators

Recap: Keith Hits Milestone as Blackhawks Down Predators

January 8th, 2017 The Chicago Blackhawks and Nashville Predators faced off Sunday night for the fourth time this season. For the Blackhawks, this was their third game in four nights, but that didn't slow them down or take a toll on them in the early goings of the game. With an early goal coming from Artemi Panarin, the Blackhawks showed they were ready to...
Hjalmarsson Suspended, Dan Boyle Will Retire, Pearson to Have Hearing & More News

Hjalmarsson Suspended, Dan Boyle Will Retire, Pearson to Have Hearing & More News

October 3rd, 2016 The NHL's Department of Player Safety announced Monday that they have suspended Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson for the remainder of the preseason and the first game of the regular season. The suspension is the result of a charging infraction against St. Louis Blues forward Ty Rattie during a preseason match. General...
Johnny Gaudreau Won't Ask for Trade, Hjalmarsson to Have Hearing and More News

Johnny Gaudreau Won't Ask for Trade, Hjalmarsson to Have Hearing and More News

October 2nd, 2016 The Calgary Flames are moving through training camp without the services of their leading scorer Johnny Gaudreau. The restricted free agent forward is still without a contract. Gaudreau's agent Lewis Gross laid any trade request speculation to rest Sunday. "We have no intention of asking for a trade at this time," he told Sportsnet's...
5 Underrated Players on Chicago's Roster

5 Underrated Players on Chicago's Roster

July 31st, 2016 It is no secret that the Chicago Blackhawks are a star-studded team. With 2016 Calder Trophy recipient Artemi Panarin, 2016 Art Ross Trophy, Ted Lindsay Award, and Hart Trophy recipient Patrick Kane, two-time Norris Trophy winner Duncan Keith, and captain Jonathan Toews who is often compared to Sidney Crosby when it comes to who is not...
Blackhawks in Need of Defense Entering Game Six

Blackhawks in Need of Defense Entering Game Six

April 23rd, 2016 Team depth had long been one of the biggest strengths of the Chicago Blackhawks when they won three Stanley Cups over just six seasons. And although last season’s group featured four primary defensemen and two rotators on the blue line, Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook, Niklas Hjalmarsson, and Johnny Oduya made up one of the best top-4...
Game 1 Loss Won't Hinder The Blackhawks

Game 1 Loss Won't Hinder The Blackhawks

April 14th, 2016 After dropping Game 1 in St. Louis, there will inevitably be doubters who get that sinking feeling in the pit of their stomachs. The Fans who so quickly revert to the doom and gloom, but a loss to the Blues very well may have been just what the Blackhawks need to kickstart their campaign to a fourth Stanley Cup. Of course, the...
Blackhawks Offense Is Fueled By Constant Motion

Blackhawks Offense Is Fueled By Constant Motion

March 14th, 2016 The Blackhawks have a unique style, and it has consistently been difficult for other teams to defend against or replicate with any sort of sustained success. However, that hasn't stopped them from trying. The key to this style of offense is every player's ability to play aggressively in the offensive zone while being equally...
Klingberg is Taking Lots of Shots (And Not the Good Kind)

Klingberg is Taking Lots of Shots (And Not the Good Kind)

February 7th, 2016 John Klingberg burst on the scene in November last year with the Dallas Stars and ever since fans have been incredibly captivated by his ability with the puck on his stick. While he has continued to pile up the points this season (43 in 53 games played), he has also put himself in a position to take a ton of hits. While he hasn't lost...
Erik Gustafsson Another 'Swede' Find for Chicago

Erik Gustafsson Another 'Swede' Find for Chicago

January 12th, 2016 In late April, 2015, the Chicago Blackhawks made a move that few people around the league seemed to notice: they signed Swedish defenseman Erik Gustafsson to a two-year contract. The young Swede was coming off a 29-point campaign in the SHL and earned a contract from Chicago after not signing with the Edmonton Oilers, who drafted him....
Chicago Blackhawks' Sensational Swedes

Chicago Blackhawks' Sensational Swedes

December 31st, 2015 There has been a rise of dominant Swedish players in the NHL in recent years, and the Blackhawks have been at the forefront of the movement with 11 players currently signed (or rights held) with the organization or one of their affiliates. In fact, six of them have already made an appearance this season with several of them being...
Blackhawks Player Spotlight: Niklas Hjalmarsson

Blackhawks Player Spotlight: Niklas Hjalmarsson

November 16th, 2015 #4 Niklas Hjalmarsson Height: 6'3" Birthdate: June 6, 1987 (Age 28) Hometown: Eksjo, Sweden Position: Defense Shoots: Left Nickname: Hjammer Underrated But Not Under-Appreciated Often, in our Blackhawks player spotlight, we focus on new players or prospects getting their first shot at the prime time. Today, we're going to break...
Jonathan Toews... the Enforcer?

Jonathan Toews... the Enforcer?

November 16th, 2015 The 2015-16 season has started off on an odd note for Chicago Blackhawks captain, Jonathan Toews. Also known as 'Captain Serious', Toews has been less of a scoring threat this year, and more expected to be seen sitting in the penalty box. After hoisting the Stanley Cup in three of the past six seasons, Toews would have no reason to...
The Blackhawks Are Right On Schedule

The Blackhawks Are Right On Schedule

November 12th, 2015 As of this Thursday morning, the Chicago Blackhawks record through 15 games is 8-6-1. They sit in 6th place in the Central Division, and 8th in the Western Conference. While it is way too early to panic, that hasn't stopped some from getting a little bit --...
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