
Stanley Cups: 4
2011-'12 record: 45-26-4-7 (4th in Central, 7th in West)
2011-'12 playoffs: Lost to Phoenix Coyotes 4-2
Coach: Joel Quenneville (624-382-157, 17th NHL year, 3rd team)
Top returning scorer: RW Marian Hossa (29 goals, 48 assists, 77 points)
Top returning goalie: Corey Crawford (30-17-7, 2.72, .903)
Key additions: D Sheldon Brookbank.
Key subtractions: D Sami Lepisto; D Dylan Olsen; D Sean O'Donnell.
Goaltending: Crawford was an inconsistent performer during his sophomore season and briefly relinquished the No. 1 spot to veteran Ray Emery. In the second year of a three-year, $8 million deal, he’ll need a bounce back year to ensure there’s a future for him with the Blackhawks.
Player to watch: LW Brandon Saad. A 2011 second round draft pick, he came to NHL training camp after being selected AHL player of the week while playing for Rockford. But he has just 8-12-20 totals in 31 games and may need more seasoning. Saad played in two regular-season and two playoff games for Blackhawks last season.
Icing: With minimal roster changes since last season, Blackhawks could be positioned well to get off to a quick start in the shortened season . . . No fan unrest here. Blackhawks season-ticket waiting list increased by 250 during lockout . . . RW Ben Smith, who showed glimpses in a 13-game stint last season, injured his hand with AHL Rockford and wasn’t invited to NHL training camp.
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Highlights: Pens hang seven on Sens The Senators held a lead twice in the first period, but Pittsburgh's offensive fire power proved to be too much to handle. James Neal and Jarome Iginla each score two as the Penguins cruise to an impressive 7-3 victory in Game 4. |
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