IGT: 10/07/2011 Chicago Blackhawks @ Dallas Stars

[icehogfan08]

Chicago Blackhawks @ Dallas Stars

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Chicago Blackhawks
Coach: Joel Quenneville
GM: Stan Bowman
44-29-9 (Finished 3rd in Central Division)

2010-2011 Team Leaders
Point Leaders:
J. Toews--76
P. Kane--73
P. Sharp--71
M. Hossa--57
B. Seabrook--48

Goal Leaders:
P. Sharp--34
J. Toews--32
P. Kane--27
M. Hossa--25
B. Bickell--17

Assist Leaders:
P. Kane--46
J. Toews--44
B. Seabrook--39
D. Keith--38
P. Sharp--37

PIM Leaders:
J. Scott--72
J. Dowell--63
T. Kopecky--60
B. Seabrook--47
V. Stalberg--43

Wins Leader:
C. Crawford--33
M. Turco--11

GAA Leader:
C. Crawford--2.30
M. Turco--3.02

Save % Leader:
C. Crawford--.917
M. Turco--.897

Dallas Stars
Coach: Glen Gulutzan
GM: Joe Nieuwendyk
42-29-11 (Finished 5th in Pacific Division)

2010-2011 Team Leaders
Points:
B. Richards--77
L. Eriksson--73
M. Ribeiro--71
B. Morrow--56
J. Benn--56

Goals:
B. Morrow--33
B. Richards--28
L. Eriksson--27
J. Benn--22
M. Ribeiro--19

Assists:
M. Ribeiro--52
B. Richards--49
L. Eriksson--46
J. Benn--34
A. Goligoski--32

PIM Leaders:
S. Ott--183
A. Burish--91
K. Barch--80
B. Morrow--76
S. Robidas--67

Wins Leader
K. Lehtonen --34
A. Raycroft--8
R. Bachman--0

GAA Leader:
R. Bachman--0.00
K. Lehtonen --2.55
A. Raycroft--2.83

Save % Leader:
R. Bachman--1.000
K. Lehtonen --.914
A. Raycroft--.910​

 

[Jntg4]

Joe's prediction sucks.

 

[Uman85]

Nice IGT! Very cool.

 

[TheChicagoFan]

Nice IGT. I can't wait for the season.

 

[Everyday I'm Byfuglien]

Poll needs a "Screw Steve Ott" option.

 

[derosabomb]

hawks gonna sweep this home and home.

 

[Jntg4]

Really Joe, don't you know how bad Dallas is now?

 

[TheChicagoFan]

Dallas actually isn't that bad, but I still think the Hawks will win.

 

[Uman85]

How much did Dallas lose from last year? They finished in 9th, correct? Fought until the last day and would've made the playoffs if they beat Minnesota?

 

[nwfisch]

:blackhawks: better

 

[Capt. Serious]

Yes. They gift wrapped the Hawks a spot by losing to the Wild.

 

[Uman85]

Yes. They gift wrapped the Hawks a spot by losing to the Wild.

They did, but are they worse than last year? Better?

 

[Jntg4]

How much did Dallas lose from last year? They finished in 9th, correct? Fought until the last day and would've made the playoffs if they beat Minnesota?

I've seen them marked as 13th most likely this season.

Additions: C Jake Dowell, RW Michael Ryder, RW Radek Dvorak, RW Eric Godard, LW Vernon Fiddler, D Adam Pardy, D Sheldon Souray
Departures: C Brad Richards, C Jason Williams, RW Jamie Langenbrunner, D Karlis Skrastins, D Jeff Woywitka

 

[Captain Iago]

A lot on the shoulders on Erickson and Benn to help replace the offensive loss of Richards to NY.

 

[Capt. Serious]

ChrisKuc Chris Kuc
<s class="hash">#</s>Blackhawks have recalled forward Brandon Pirri from the American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs.

 

[HawkWriter]

ChrisKuc Chris Kuc
<s class="hash">#</s>Blackhawks have recalled forward Brandon Pirri from the American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs.

You would have to think that this means Bolland is going to be out for the opener.

I still wish we would have experimented with Pirri at center with Hossa, a little too late now and Kane looked good enough anyways.

EDIT: Just read that Bolland practiced with the Dmen today, Pirri centered Frolik/Bolland, and Smith is doubtful for the game tomorrow. So...I have no idea what is going on!

 

[Everyday I'm Byfuglien]

Dallas blows.

 

[Capt. Serious]

Bolland & Smith out tomorrow vs Stars

 

[Uman85]

I've seen them marked as 13th most likely this season.

Additions: C Jake Dowell, RW Michael Ryder, RW Radek Dvorak, RW Eric Godard, LW Vernon Fiddler, D Adam Pardy, D Sheldon Souray
Departures: C Brad Richards, C Jason Williams, RW Jamie Langenbrunner, D Karlis Skrastins, D Jeff Woywitka

Thanks.

I knew they lost Richards. I figured that would hurt them quite a bit and Langenbrunner and Williams leaving as well doesn't help. Hope the Hawks impress. A 2-0 start would be great.

Let's go :blackhawks:!

 

[Jntg4]

Pirri <3