2011/2012 Blackhawks General Player Discussion Thread

icehogfan08 · Dec 26, 2011

I want to see the old Bryan Bickell back

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-v3xSgLulo]J.D. Watt Vs. Bryan Bickell - YouTube[/ame]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fc20C2lNrVg]Byran Bickell drills Tobias Enstrom [HD] - YouTube[/ame]

icehogfan08 · Dec 26, 2011

Victor Stalberg

has two goals and five points in his last three contests. "Overall we're seeing a better hockey player over time here," coach Joel Quenneville said. "(Stalberg is) improving his puck protection. We love his speed, (and) he's got a nice shot. He seems to be more influential in the puck area and winning more of his puck battles - more than his share - which is good to see because he can do a lot of good things with it. We're seeing some good improvement in his game." That's some pretty high praise, and Stalberg is well on his way to having a breakout season. He already has 20 points in 32 games, just four points shy of his 2010-11 sophomore total.

:yeah:

Everyday I'm Byfuglien · Dec 26, 2011

All with an $875k cap hit that some people didn't like at the time.

That is good stuff.

icehogfan08 · Dec 26, 2011

Everyday I'm Byfuglien said:
All with an $875k cap hit that some people didn't like at the time.

That is good stuff.

:yep:

The Stalgod Wagon has expanded, but the real disciples know the real posers :troll:

TheChicagoFan · Dec 27, 2011

Everyday I'm Byfuglien said:
All with an $875k cap hit that some people didn't like at the time.

That is good stuff.

I thought that was a steal at the time and didn't like Stalberg.

I'm on the bandwagon.

tbo41fan · Dec 28, 2011

disciples...LOL

Dero FTW!

TheChicagoFan · Dec 28, 2011

tbo41fan said:
disciples...LOL

Dero FTW!

Ahh. My bad. Stalberg disciple. I am one now.

tbo41fan · Dec 29, 2011

Brunette has been kinda weak lately....

TheChicagoFan · Dec 29, 2011

tbo41fan said:
Brunette has been kinda weak lately....

I feel like he hasn't been a factor either. But who is there to replace him?

I think Bickell is playing a lot better now that Stalberg is on that line.

tbo41fan · Dec 29, 2011

Im not a fan of Bickell either

TheChicagoFan · Dec 29, 2011

tbo41fan said:
Im not a fan of Bickell either

Me either. But you have to admit that Stalberg is making him a lot better.

Now that Bolland, Frolik, and Bickell will be back together, I expect both Frolik and Bickell to be bad.

icehogfan08 · Jan 2, 2012

Michael Frolik

is still struggling with his game. Frolik has only five goals and 10 points this season and has only two goals in his last 22 games. "I'm not happy with my play," Frolik said. "I'm sure I can be better. It's not easy when you're not scoring. I try to work hard in practice and try to play easier, don't think too much and just play the game." Coach Joel Quenneville noticed some jump in his game during practice earlier this week so perhaps the third liner is ready to contribute more offensively. He started his career with a couple of 21 goal seasons but the 23-year-old dropped to 11 last season and is on pace to equal that amount this year if he doesn't pick up his game.

Capt. Serious · Jan 4, 2012

Earth to Kaner, shoot the fucking puck more.

2 goals since November 18th. Time to wake up son.

icehogfan08 · Jan 5, 2012

Andrew Shaw

is expected to make his NHL debut on Thursday. Shaw's promotion came shortly after he signed an entry-level contract. "When I signed (the contract) the other morning (and) a couple of hours later I got a call it was the most exciting day of my life," said Shaw. "A few years ago I never thought I'd be playing my first game in the NHL but it shows hard work pays off." Shaw's previous skepticism is understandable, given that he was selected in the fifth round of the 2011 NHL entry draft just a month before his 20th birthday. Shaw has made a smooth transition from the OHL to AHL this season with 21 points and 80 penalty minutes in 33 games with the Rockford IceHogs. He might turn into a Sean Avery-type of fantasy player, but that probably won't happen for a couple more years. (Source: Chicago Tribune)