Tazer19's Blackhawks Dynasty

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Sorry, I didn't know where to put this originally, but I started a dynasty blog. Here is my latest post, it's not exactly where I want it to be yet, but it's a start, please go check it out!!! Would love feedback.

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I will post recaps here and at my blog, hope you guys like it.

Hawks Strike Quick to Take Fifth Straight

With the Hawks looking for their fifth straight victory the Islanders had one thing on their mind, hit first, win second. The Islanders came out physical, not allowing the high flying Hawks to use their speed and creativity early in the game. Usually when this happens the 3rd and 4th lines have to come thru to create some offense and that's exactly what happened, Andrew Brunette was in the right place at the right time to bang home a rebound off a Duncan Keith shot to make it 1-0 almost halfway thru the 1st period. A period that featured 11 shots, total, by both teams.




Things didn't get much better for the Hawks as they were only able to get 2, TWO shots in the second period. The Isles were able to tie it up on a rebound goal from Matt Martin, but it could have been much worse. Crawford came up big in the second period as the Hawks were searching for their legs.


The Hawks were able to dig deep in the third and halfway thru the frame the Hawks stars finally broke thru. Kane and Toews were able to find the net less then 30 seconds apart to give the Hawks a two goal lead with 10 minutes remaining. Just like last game against Phoenix the Hawks clamped down on D limiting the Isles to outside chances and getting big saves from Crawford if there was a breakdown.




VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE GAME:


Scary Moment for Seabrook


Brunette Opens the Scoring



Matt Martin Ties it Up



Kane Gives the Hawks the Lead



Toews Extends the Lead

Chicago Blackhawks at New York Islanders
Dec 5, 2011 1 2 3 F CHI (19-9-1) 1 0 2 3 NYI (12-12-2) 0 1 0 1 Three Stars Corey Crawford, CHI 27 Saves Jonathan Toews, CHI 1 Goal; 1 Assist Matt Martin, NYI 1 Goal	Team Stats Comparison CHI NYI Shots on Goal 19 27 Hits 6 8 Faceoffs Won-Lost 11=15 15=11 Penalty Minutes 0:00 6:00 Power Plays Converted 1 0 Power Play Opportunities 2 0 Time on Attack 6:12 4:42
Scoring Summary FIRST PERIOD CHI [7:57] - Andrew Brunette (4) - assists: Bickell, Keith SECOND PERIOD NYI [18:35] - Matt Martin (4) - assists: Bailey, Streit THIRD PERIOD CHI [11:36] - Patrick Kane (9) - assists: Toews, Seabrook CHI [11:55] - Jonathan Toews (7) - assists: Sharp, O'Donnell
Chicago Blackhawks - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA Evgeni Nabakov 19 16 84% 3.02
New York Islanders - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA Corey Crawford 27 26 96% 1.01

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Game Day Preview

Sunday, December 11, 2011 - United Center, Chicago, IL


14-9-3


19-9-1


Hawks look for their sixth straight victory as they meet a fellow Western Conference powerhouse.

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The Hawks seem to be on to something here, defense first, and the offense will follow. Another tight checking period to start this one with only a total of 10 shots being fired at the netminders. One of those 10 found the back of the net as Michael Frolik finished a sweet dish from Hossa on the power play to give the Hawks a 1-0 lead. Crawford wasn't tested much, but did make a big save late in the period on Joe Thornton to keep the Hawks ahead



As expected the Sharks came out in the second period with a purpose, to hit, and get shots to the net, they did both. The Sharks limited the Hawks to 4 shots in the second perios while getting 11 for themselves. Handzus was in the right place at the right time as he was able to convert a turnover into a goal to tie the game up at 1. Really was a tough break as the puck went off a Hawks defenseman's stick right to Handzus on the door step, the Hawks need to ratchet up the intensity if they want a chance at two points tonight.



Anyones game as we go to the third, and both teams came out wanting those points. The flow to the third period was fantastic, back and forth with each goalie making big saves. The Hawks were able to take the lead early in the thirs with great net presence. Sean O'Donnell rifled a shot from the point with Bolland parked in front, Niemi made the save but couldn't control the rebound and Stalberg put it home for the lead. The game was even for the remainder of the third even when the Hawks had a two man advantage that they couldn't capatilize on. Usually when that happens the team that fails doesn't secure the win. That is almost what happened as a furious finish to the game had the sharks game tying goal saved by Duncan Keith as it trickled thru Crawford with less then 10 seconds left, 6 in a row!



GAME HIGHLIGHTS:













I did a bunch of editing on youtube to shorten the clips, it said it worked, then it didn't, I apologize if there is a delay, there shouldn't be.

San Jose Sharks at Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 11, 2011 1 2 3 F SJS (14-10-3) 0 1 0 1 CHI (20-9-1) 1 0 1 2 Three Stars Corey Crawford, CHI 31 Saves Viktor Stalberg, CHI 1 Goal Michael Frolik, CHI 1 Goal	Team Stats Comparison SJS CHI Shots on Goal 31 20 Hits 14 5 Faceoffs Won-Lost 12-11 11-12 Penalty Minutes 8:00 0:00 Power Plays Converted 0 1 Power Play Opportunities 0 4 Time on Attack 7:25 4:30
Scoring Summary FIRST PERIOD CHI Michael Frolik (7), (Hossa, Toews) (PP) - 11:41 SECOND PERIOD SJS Michael Handzus (3), (unassisted) - 8:27 THIRD PERIOD CHI Viktor Stalberg (6), (O'Donnell) - 5:29
San Jose Sharks - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA Corey Crawford 31 30 97% 1.01
Chicago Blackhawks - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA Antii Niemi 20 18 90% 2.02

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Game Day Preview

Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - Excel Energy Center



20-9-1



13-15-3

Hawks continue to face off against sub 500 opponents as they hope to run their streak to 7 games.

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For a team getting so many points, they never want to put together a full 60 minute effort. The Hawks came out firing, Patrick Kane redirected a Seabrook slapshot past Backstrom to give the Hawks an early 1-0 lead. That didn't last long as the Wild were able to create all sorts of traffic in front of Crawford and that led to two Wild goals. The Hawks are in an unfamiliar position on the scoreboard, they will need to get in on the forecheck if they want to change things.

Much of the same in the second period. The Wild are cutting off the neutral zone not allowing the Hawks to use speed or talent to create offensively. For the second period in a row the Wild carried the play, this time thanks to a power play but Corey Crawford made some quality saved to keep it a one goal game. Expect the Hawks to be way more aggressive with their D jumping into the zone and chipping pucks deep to create some offense.

Things were not looking good for the Hawks until their Captain took charge. With just under two minutes left in the game a sweet feed from Patrick Sharp left a wide open net staring at Jonathan Toews and he made no mistake tying the game up at 2. Still not a lot of room out there thru the neutral zone, going to OT should favor the Hawks as there should be a ton of ice compared to the previous three periods.

Davey Bolland! The rat will not be denied, and the Hawks bag their seventh straight victory when it seemed as though this would be the end of the streak. Corey Crawford stood tall when needed and the Hawks clutch scoring continues. Bolland won an offensive zone draw, then got the puck back looking to go around the net, instead had room, and crashed the net and buried it, seven in a row!

GAME HIGHLIGHTS:


Kane's Deflection Makes it 1-0


Kane's Beauty in Slo-Mo


Spurgeon's Shot Has Eyes


Setoguchi Scores for the Lead


Toews Ties it Late!


BOLLAND WINS IT!

Chicago Blackhawks at Minnesota Wild
Dec 14, 2011 1 2 3 OT F CHI (21-9-1) 1 0 1 1 3 MIN (13-15-4) 2 0 0 0 2 Three Stars Corey Crawford, CHI 35 Saves Jared Spurgeon, MIN 1 Goal; 1 Assist Dave Bolland, CHI 1 Goal	Team Stats Comparison CHI MIN Shots on Goal 26 35 Hits 6 11 Faceoffs Won-Lost 19-15 15-19 Penalty Minutes 9:00 7:00 Power Plays Converted 0 0 Power Play Opportunities 1 2 Time on Attack 6:25 5:40
Scoring Summary FIRST PERIOD CHI Patrick Kane (10), (Seabrook, Hjalmarsson) - 2:34 MIN Jared Spurgeon (4), (Ortmyer, Stoner)) - 8:50 MIN Devin Setoguchi (15), (Heatley, Spurgeon) - 15:32 THIRD PERIOD CHI Jonathan Toews (8), (Sharp, Seabrook) - 18:03 OVERTIME CHI Dave Bolland (13), (Montador) - 4:35
Chicago Blackhawks - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA Corey Crawford 35 33 94% 1.87
Minnesota Wild - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA Niklas Backstrom 26 23 88% 2.79

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Eastern Conference: Division Standings and Playoff Race

NHL Standings - Updated: Dec 14, 2011
ATLANTIC	W	L	OTL	PTS	GF	GA
Pittsburgh Penguins	17	8	6	40	103	87
Philadelphia Flyers	19	8	2	40	95	82
New York Rangers	17	8	3	37	81	75
New York Islanders	13	12	3	29	84	91
New Jersey Devils	7	19	4	18	63	105
NORTHEAST	W	L	OTL	PTS	GF	GA
Buffalo Sabres	19	9	2	40	88	66
Montreal Canadiens	16	8	7	39	90	82
Toronto Maple Leafs	16	11	3	35	88	84
Ottawa Senators	14	15	2	30	69	93
Boston Bruins	12	13	4	28	65	73
SOUTHEAST	W	L	OTL	PTS	GF	GA
Washington Capitals	19	7	3	41	96	71
Florida Panthers	16	11	4	36	104	96
Tampa Bay Lightning	15	13	2	32	89	91
Carolina Hurricanes	14	18	0	28	78	85
Winnipeg Jets	12	15	3	27	70	79
EAST PLAYOFF RACE	W	L	OTL	PTS	GF	GA
Washington Capitals	19	7	3	41	96	71
Buffalo Sabres	19	9	2	40	88	66
Pittsburgh Penguins	17	8	6	40	103	87
Philadelphia Flyers	19	8	2	40	95	82
Montreal Canadiens	16	8	7	39	90	82
New York Rangers	17	8	3	37	81	75
Florida Panthers	16	11	4	36	104	96
Toronto Maple Leafs	16	11	3	35	88	84
Tampa Bay Lightning	15	13	2	32	89	91
Ottawa Senators	14	15	2	30	69	93
New York Islanders	13	12	3	29	84	91
Carolina Hurricanes	14	18	0	28	78	85
Boston Bruins	12	13	4	28	65	73
Winnipeg Jets	12	15	3	27	70	79
New Jersey Devils	7	19	4	18	63	105

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Western Conference: Division Standings and Playoff Race

NHL Standings - Updated: Dec 14, 2011
CENTRAL	W	L	OTL	PTS	GF	GA
Detroit Red Wings	21	6	2	44	101	48
Chicago Blackhawks	21	9	1	43	81	66
Columbus Blue Jackets	15	13	2	32	83	100
St. Louis Blues	13	12	4	30	72	87
Nashville Predators	11	15	4	26	71	84
NORTHWEST	W	L	OTL	PTS	GF	GA
Colorado Avalanche	17	11	3	37	85	87
Edmonton Oilers	16	11	3	35	86	82
Calgary Flames	14	14	2	30	78	83
Minnesota Wild	13	15	4	30	84	104
Vancouver Canucks	10	16	4	24	82	88
PACIFIC	W	L	OTL	PTS	GF	GA
Los Angeles Kings	19	9	2	40	101	74
Anaheim Ducks	15	11	3	33	78	80
San Jose Sharks	15	10	3	33	84	76
Dallas Stars	13	12	4	30	81	83
Phoenix Coyotes	9	17	3	21	75	103
WEST PLAYOFF RACE	W	L	OTL	PTS	GF	GA
Detroit Red Wings	21	6	2	44	101	48
Los Angeles Kings	19	9	2	40	101	74
Colorado Avalanche	17	11	3	37	85	87
Chicago Blackhawks	21	9	1	43	81	66
Edmonton Oilers	16	11	3	35	86	82
Anaheim Ducks	15	11	3	33	78	80
San Jose Sharks	15	10	3	33	84	76
Columbus Blue Jackets	15	13	2	32	83	100
Calgary Flames	14	14	2	30	78	83
Minnesota Wild	13	15	4	30	84	104
Dallas Stars	13	12	4	30	81	83
St. Louis Blues	13	12	4	30	72	87
Nashville Predators	11	15	4	26	71	84
Vancouver Canucks	10	16	4	24	82	88
Phoenix Coyotes	9	17	3	21	75	103

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Game Day Preview



Friday, December 17, 2011 - United Center



16-11-3



21-9-1

One of the final two games left for the Hawks before they run the gauntlet against the best teams in the NHL, should be a great measuring stick to see how good they really are. Can't look past this one though.

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Hawks Shaky, Drop One to Ducks

Hawks come home to find an angry Anaheim bunch, maybe a little too angry. The Ducks couldn't control that aggression early as they gave the Hawks a total of 3 power plays in the first, including a lengthy 5 on 3. Patrick Sharp made no mistake on the 5 on 3 with a screen from Brunette he rifled a slapper past Hiller to make it 1-0. The Hawks weren't angels on their end of the ice either as they took a penalty as well. The Ducks were able to tie things up at 1 after a Brunette turnover, Crawford couldn't handle a shot from the point and Jason Blake was there to tap it into an empty net. The Hawks will open the second period with about 1 minute of power play time they will need to kill.





Every once in awhile a goaltender is going to have a game where nothing goes right, that would be this game for Corey Crawford. The Ducks have had chances, but the pucks that have gone in where not quality chances. The Ducks struck fast and often building a 3-1 lead early in the second period. The glimmer of hope for the Hawks was it's #2 ranked power play as Dave Bolland pounded home a rebound to cut the defecit to 1. Shortly after however, Crawford allowed a floater from the end boards to go in and that was the end to his night. Crawford was pulled, and it's Emery's game from here on out, heading to the 3rd it's 4-2 Ducks.






All good things come to an end, but at the Hawks went out fighting. Patrick Sharp was able to poke home a rebound with 8 minutes left to make it a one goal game but the Hawks could not get any closer. With the goalies pulled they had a couple opportunities to tie it up but Hiller was outstanding, all in all a good effort, just came up a little short.



Hawks get a day off then welcome the Flames to town, Ray Emery will get the Start so Crawford will be ready for back to back games against Eastern Powers, the Pens and Canadiens.

Anaheim Ducks at Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 16, 2011 1 2 3 F ANA (17-11-3) 1 3 0 4 CHI (21-10-1) 1 1 1 3 Three Stars Patrick Sharp, CHI 2 Goals Saku Koivu, ANA 1 Goal; 1 Assist Jason Blake, ANA 1 Goal; 1 Assist	Team Stats Comparison ANA CHI Shots on Goal 27 33 Hits 9 9 Faceoffs Won-Lost 19-19 19-19 Penalty Minutes 8:00 4:00 Power Plays Converted 1 2 Power Play Opportunities 2 4 Time on Attack 3:44 6:33
Scoring Summary FIRST PERIOD CHI Patick Sharp (6), (Toews, Seabrook) - 5:10 ANA Jason Blake (9), (Cumiskey, Koivu) - 8:30 SECOND PERIOD ANA Saku Koivu (5), (Blake) - 0:48 ANA Toni Lydman (2), (Jacques) - 4:18 CHI Dave Bolland (14), (Leddy, Keith) - 7:30 ANA M. Beleskey (3), (Parros, Beauchemin) - 10:54 THIRD PERIOD CHI Patrick Sharp (7), (Kane, Seabrook) - 7:04
Anaheim Ducks - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA Jonas Hiller 33 30 91% 3.00
Chicago Blackhawks - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA Corey Crawford 15 11 73% 7.93 Ray Emery 12 12 100% 0.00

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Game Day Preview

Sunday, December 18, 2011 - United Center



14-15-2



21-10-1

Sunday home game against the flames before the Hawks test the waters of the East, Emery back in the net.

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A solid twenty is in the books, and thanks to a pretty 2 on 1 the Hawks lead 1-0. Each team had a power play early but nothing really materialized, what was encouraging was the play of the PK and Ray Emery. After the Hawks had a sub par effort from Crawford the night before it was good to see Emery pick up his fellow goaltender. Toews was also given an assist on the goal which gives him a 5 game point streak which is good to see after the "slow" start by his standards.


Sharp has been all over the ice lately, including running Kipper.




For the most part it seemed as though the Hawks played right with the Flames in the second but the 4 under the shot total for the Hawks would say otherwise. Another period where the Hawks might have been trying to be too cute offensively. Ray Emery continues to stand tall as he has stopped all 23 shots that have been sent his way. All in all the Hawks defensive core has played a solid game, limiting chances, but Emery has been big when he has had to be. Hawks up 1-0 heading to the third, big two points here before the trip to Pittsburgh.

One could accuse the Hawks of looking past their last two opponents, but at least they walked away with two points tonight. The Hawks were only able to muster 17 shots against the flames, but two of them found the net. An early marker from Patrick Kane extended the lead to 2-0 and Ray Emery made the rest hold up as he had his first shutout in an Indianhead sweater. The Hawks now travel to Pittsburgh for a showdown with the Pens.

Calgary Flames at Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 18, 2011 1 2 3 F CGY (14-17-2) 0 0 0 0 CHI (22-10-1) 1 0 1 2 Three Stars Ray Emery, CHI 33 Saves; Shutout Patrick Kane, CHI 1 Goal; 1 Assist Patrick Sharp, CHI 1 Goal	Team Stats Comparison CGY CHI Shots on Goal 33 17 Hits 15 1 Faceoffs Won-Lost 14-15 15-14 Penalty Minutes 2:00 4:00 Power Plays Converted 0 0 Power Play Opportunities 2 1 Time on Attack 4:28 6:09
Scoring Summary FIRST PERIOD CHI Patick Sharp (8), (Kane, Toews) - 19:13 THIRD PERIOD CHI Patrick Kane (11), (Hjalmarsson, Seabrook) - 0:43
Calgary Flames - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA Mikka Kipprusoff 17 15 88% 2.02
Chicago Blackhawks - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA Ray Emery 33 33 100% 0.00

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Game Day Preview

Tuesday, December 20, 2011 - Consol Energy Center


22-10-1



17-10-6

Hawks get to match up against one of the better Eastern Conference teams tonight in Pittsburgh. Corey Crawford in the net for the Hawks, and a surprise start for Brent Johnson for the Pens.

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Hawks Forget to Show Up, Pens Roll

Two highly skilled teams are going up and down the ice. The only marker was from Pittsburgh when Ahsam was able to pound home a rebound that Corey Crawford was able to get a piece of but not enough. Hawks had a couple really nice opportunities but Johnson stood tall making huge saves on Toews and Kane. Pittsburgh is outshooting the Hawks 12-8, but this game is as even as advertised. Hawks secondary scoring needs to jump into the play in order for them to get back in the game.



The second period belonged to the Pens. They one every battle, and out raced every Hawk to each puck. Craig Adams got the second marker for Pittsburgh giving them a 2-0 lead in front of a hostile crowd. Hawks are not getting enough pucks to the net, again. It's been a problem for a few games now, Pittsburgh holds the edge 24-13 thru two periods, Hawks need to dig deep to make a difference tonight.



Urgency, something the Hawks didn't find until they were down 3-0 after a WEAK Jordan Staal goal, as far as test's go, Hawks failed this one, big time.

Chicago Blackhawks at Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 20, 2011 1 2 3 F CHI (22-11-1) 0 0 0 0 PIT (18-10-6) 1 1 1 3 Three Stars Brent Johnson, PIT 28 Saves; Shutout Kris Letang, PIT 2 Assists Aaron Asham 1 Goal	Team Stats Comparison CHI PIT Shots on Goal 28 34 Hits 9 13 Faceoffs Won-Lost 12-15 15-12 Penalty Minutes 4:00 0:00 Power Plays Converted 0 0 Power Play Opportunities 0 2 Time on Attack 7:23 4:45
Scoring Summary FIRST PERIOD PIT Aaron Asham (9), (Orpik, Letang) - 17:28 SECOND PERIOD PIT Craig Adams (5), (Kunitz, Malkin) - 4:58 THIRD PERIOD PIT Jordan Staal (12), (Martin, Letang) - 4:38
Chicago Blackhawks - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA Corey Crawford 34 31 91% 3.00
Pittsburgh Penguins - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA Brent Johnson 28 28 100% 0.00

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Game Day Preview



Wednesday, December 21, 2011 - United Center



17-10-7



22-11-1

The Hawks are getting points here and there and it's hard to be disappointed coming off a 7 game win streak but players and coaches are none to happy. Players only meeting was called this morning ahead of the Original Six matchup with the Canadiens.

RAY EMERY will start in goal
Rusty Olesz will dress tonight in place of Brunette
Sami Lepisto will dress tonight in place of O'Donnell

Team needs to wake up