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You need someone to play the point on the power play? Need someone to block shots on the penalty kill? How about someone to shutdown the other team’s top line or get dirty in the corners? Brent Seabrook will do that for you, and then some. It’s no surprise to see a ton of Seabrook jerseys around the UC on game nights, and that’s because even the casual hockey fan can see all the things Seabrook does for the team.
Last season saw a bit of a dip in Seabs’s production (from 48 points to 34) but he went from having an even plus/minus to being plus 21 on a Hawks team that was probably the worst defensively they’ve had in a long time. But, it’s the stats that don’t seem to come up on your typical score sheet that Seabs usually leads the Hawks in. Seabrook led the Hawks in hits (198) while almost tripling the total of the next highest skater (Nick Leddy with 67…wtf?). Seabs also led the team in blocked shots (165) and was on the ice most for defensemen short-handed. The fact that he only missed 4 games all year is amazing considering the physical toll he put his body through.
While not having the lightest skates in the league, Seabs has been able to overcome this with great positioning. His shot is quite hard and accurate, and he’s quite sneaky at pinching from the blue line to the low slot for a shot on goal in the offensive zone. Like everyone else, he makes mistakes occasionally and turns the puck over, but the positive plays outweigh the negative by a large margin. He reads the play well and makes good first passes on the breakout that gets the Hawks moving in the transition. Seabs doesn't shy away from physical play, and usually initiates it in his own zone. He's willing to drop the mitts and stand up for a teammate when the situation arises. With his team first attitude and his willingness to give his best every night, it's not too difficult to see why he's one of the Hawks alternate captains and leaders.
So what can you expect in 2012-2013 from Seabrook? Pretty much the norm is what you want. The Hawks need that physical presence on the back end that he’s been providing for a long time. And even though the Hawks signed Sheldon Brookbank this past off season to bring some toughness on the blue line, he won’t be on the ice nearly as much as Seabs to have as much of an effect. Offensively I don’t see Seabrook tearing the league up as he’s not that type of player. Defensively I expect the same type of output he’s been giving and being the main cog on defense for the Hawks.
Prediction: 78 games / 9 goals / 28 assists / 37 points / Plus 25
-Trev
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Last season saw a bit of a dip in Seabs’s production (from 48 points to 34) but he went from having an even plus/minus to being plus 21 on a Hawks team that was probably the worst defensively they’ve had in a long time. But, it’s the stats that don’t seem to come up on your typical score sheet that Seabs usually leads the Hawks in. Seabrook led the Hawks in hits (198) while almost tripling the total of the next highest skater (Nick Leddy with 67…wtf?). Seabs also led the team in blocked shots (165) and was on the ice most for defensemen short-handed. The fact that he only missed 4 games all year is amazing considering the physical toll he put his body through.
While not having the lightest skates in the league, Seabs has been able to overcome this with great positioning. His shot is quite hard and accurate, and he’s quite sneaky at pinching from the blue line to the low slot for a shot on goal in the offensive zone. Like everyone else, he makes mistakes occasionally and turns the puck over, but the positive plays outweigh the negative by a large margin. He reads the play well and makes good first passes on the breakout that gets the Hawks moving in the transition. Seabs doesn't shy away from physical play, and usually initiates it in his own zone. He's willing to drop the mitts and stand up for a teammate when the situation arises. With his team first attitude and his willingness to give his best every night, it's not too difficult to see why he's one of the Hawks alternate captains and leaders.
So what can you expect in 2012-2013 from Seabrook? Pretty much the norm is what you want. The Hawks need that physical presence on the back end that he’s been providing for a long time. And even though the Hawks signed Sheldon Brookbank this past off season to bring some toughness on the blue line, he won’t be on the ice nearly as much as Seabs to have as much of an effect. Offensively I don’t see Seabrook tearing the league up as he’s not that type of player. Defensively I expect the same type of output he’s been giving and being the main cog on defense for the Hawks.
Prediction: 78 games / 9 goals / 28 assists / 37 points / Plus 25
-Trev
If you like what you have read or have any comments/concerns feel free to drop me a line in the comment section, or follow me on Twitter @The_Trevmeister.
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