TGDT: 9/25 Blackhawks (1-2-0) vs. Red Wings (1-2-0)

[dlrob315]

Pre-Season Game 4









BLACKHAWKS (1-2-0) vs. RED WINGS (1-2-0)



SUNDAY, 9.25.2011 - 4:00p



LIVE ON: WGN(HD) - NHLN-US(HD)





Game Preview: Blackhawks at Red Wings

Brad Boron - chicagoblackhawks.com



The Blackhawks head to Detroit to take on the Central Division rival Red Wings.



Last Season: The Blackhawks won four of six decisions against Detroit last season, including all three games on the road. Corey Crawford went 4-1-0 in five games last year with a 2.01 goals-against average; Brent Seabrook (4G, 3A), Marian Hossa (2G, 5A) and Patrick Kane (7A) led the Blackhawks in scoring in those games. Three Stars (Players to watch):



Jamal Mayers: Mayers made his presence felt Friday night against Washington, most notably providing the "sandpaper" that Head Coach Joel Quenneville talked about when he stood up for rookie Brandon Saad against the Capitals' Danny Richmond in the second period. Look to Mayers to be called upon to defend the younger lineup today if things start getting physical early on.



Viktor Stalberg: After coming off a stellar two-goal performance Friday, Stalberg will be back in the lineup for Chicago Sunday afternoon. The 25-year-old Swede scored 24 points (12G, 12A) in 77 games last season, and with a year a a Blackhawk under his belt, he will look to improve upon those numbers in 2011-12.



Ray Emery / Alexander Salak: Sunday marks the third game in four that Emery and Salak will share the crease in the battle for the backup goalie position. With only three games to go in the preseason after today, and with the need for top goaltender Corey Crawford to see more ice time as the regular season draws near, each goalie will need to bring their best game today if they want to secure the coveted NHL roster spot.



Rising Star (Must-watch prospect): Brandon Saad came through for the Blackhawks Friday night, tallying a goal and an assist on his way to being the first star of the game. Though he should still be considered a darkhorse to make the opening night roster, the 2011 second-round pick is showing great promise and poise for the future.



Know the enemy (Opponent Report): The Red Wings are 1-2-0 in the preseason, after most recently splitting a pair of exhibition games against Philadelphia Thursday and Friday. Their roster for the day has not yet been released.



Fun Fact: Forward Ben Smith scored his first career NHL on Apr. 8, 2011 in Detroit.





Chicago Roster:



Forwards



Beach

Bickell

Carcillo

Frolik

Hayes

Kruger

LeBlanc

Mayers

Mclean

Pirri

Saad

Smith

Stalberg



Defense



Connelly

Lavin

Leddy

Lepisto

Montador

Olsen



Goaltenders



Emery

Salak

 

[R K]

Redwings pllaying..



Lidstrom

Franzen

Helm

Bertuzzi

Ericson

Miller

Zetterburg

ablefucker

Kindl

Miller



Looks like a pretty full Wings line up. It could be ugly.

 

[EbonyRaptor]

Redwings pllaying..



Lidstrom

Franzen

Helm

Bertuzzi

Ericson

Miller

Zetterburg

ablefucker

Kindl

Miller



Looks like a pretty full Wings line up. It could be ugly.

I was hoping to not see Datsyuk against the Icehog defense, that could be really ugly - so I hope your list is correct.

 

[Rex]

can't wait to watch this. Hopefully Q doesn't have Beach on the 4th line, I'd like to see what the kid can actually do before sending him back to Rockford.

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

can't wait to watch this. Hopefully Q doesn't have Beach on the 4th line, I'd like to see what the kid can actually do before sending him back to Rockford.

Maybe he'll be able to salvage his career tonight.

 

[bierboy]

Redwings pllaying..



Lidstrom

Franzen

Helm

Bertuzzi

Ericson

Miller

Zetterburg

ablefucker

Kindl

Miller



Looks like a pretty full Wings line up. I could be ugly.

FYP...

 

[Rex]

Maybe he'll be able to salvage his career tonight.

we both know his career is over. /da purp

 

[the canadian dream]

Well looking at the rosters this may be a watch the Bears instead day.

 

[dlrob315]

Well looking at the rosters this may be a watch the Bears instead day.

Definitely a DVR day, will record both games and watch both back and forth using the pause button!

 

[mikita's helmet]

Definitely a DVR day, will record both games and watch both back and forth using the pause button!

Like a scientest.

 

[R K]

FYP...

Thats not what your momma said last night.

 

[Ton]

Well looking at the rosters this may be a watch the Bears instead day.

By watch the Bears game, you mean watch the Packers beat their ass.

 

[Rex]

Beach isn't even playing. I wonder whats up.

 

[mikita's helmet]

Beach isn't even playing. I wonder whats up.

Likewise.

 

[the canadian dream]

kids played a hell of a game today.



rockford is going to have some deadly talent.

 

[BlackHawkPaul]

I thought the young kids fared well against a Wings team that had some strength to it.

It seemed like the Wings were sloppy in both zones, but capitalized on the PP. Otherwise, they were handled 5 on 5.

I thought Carbomb played sub par, but it's one game.

Pirri made Lidstrom look bad shorthanded, although Lids scored shortly on the PP.

Frolik looked good, with some good speed, and Bickell had some really good looks.



Overall a good outing for the kids.

 

[Ton]

The Smith-Pirri-Hayes line was very good, Rockford has a lot to look forward to this season.

 

[JOVE23]

Cubs lose to Cardinals

Bears lose to Packers

Blackhawks lose to Red Wings

I lose to booze

 

[mikita's helmet]

Cubs lose to Cardinals

Bears lose to Packers

Blackhawks lose to Red Wings

I lose to booze

But it's just pre-season for the Hawks and you.

 

[HawksFan1988]

This was an enjoyable preseason game to watch. The young guys played great. Some great individual talent. Makes me excited to get to Rockford for some games.