Goals – Andy McDonald – 8
Points – Andy McDonald – 17
Shots on Goal – Andy McDonald – 73
Hits – David Backes – 53
Blocks – Erik Johnson – 46
Takeaways – Andy McDonald – 12
Plus/Minus – Barret Jackman- Plus-7
- Head Coach Davis Payne was not happy with the effort he saw lately. On Monday morning the players came in to an an intense practice session. Elevated voiced and stern commands were heard. Will the players heed their leaders call? They better.
An obvious change coming from this practice was an update to the lines. McDonald returned to center, Backes to right wing and Steen to the top line. With the Blues struggling to generate offense, its a need change.
Steen brings the same gritty effort Backes does.
McDonald brings mobility to the middle of the ice.
Backes brings a big body flying down the wing on the forecheck.
Last time Sobotka got a chance on a Backes line, they produced chances in a losing effort. Will be interesting to see how they do on the wings with Berglund between them.
- Tyson Strachan and TJ Hensick are the expected scratches.
- Kudos to 2010 First Round draft selection Jaden Schwartz on being named to the Canadian U-20 World Junior Selection Camp roster. Alas, no Brett Ponich. [HockeyCanada.ca]
* I will be doing a Q&A with Jaden soon. Please send in your questions to thebluenotezone@yahoo.com. I ‘d like to work in some fan submitted questions.
Opponent Insight
The Chicago Blackhawks are in 3rd in the Central Division and 5th in the Western Conference with a record of 13-11-2 in 26 games for 28 points.
- Goals Per Game: 2.96 (8th)
- Goals Against Per Game: 2.81 (17th)
- Power Play: 21.6% (9th)
- Penalty Kill: 78.76% (25th)
Team Leaders:
Goals – Patrick Sharp- 15
Points – Patrick Sharp – 27
Shots on Goal – Patrick Sharp – 107
Hits – Troy Brouwer – 72
Blocks – Nick Boynton – 53
Takeaways – Patrick Kane – 25
Plus/Minus – Brian Campbell – Plus-10
Points – Andy McDonald – 17
Shots on Goal – Andy McDonald – 73
Hits – David Backes – 53
Blocks – Erik Johnson – 46
Takeaways – Andy McDonald – 12
Plus/Minus – Barret Jackman- Plus-7
- Head Coach Davis Payne was not happy with the effort he saw lately. On Monday morning the players came in to an an intense practice session. Elevated voiced and stern commands were heard. Will the players heed their leaders call? They better.
An obvious change coming from this practice was an update to the lines. McDonald returned to center, Backes to right wing and Steen to the top line. With the Blues struggling to generate offense, its a need change.
Steen brings the same gritty effort Backes does.
McDonald brings mobility to the middle of the ice.
Backes brings a big body flying down the wing on the forecheck.
Last time Sobotka got a chance on a Backes line, they produced chances in a losing effort. Will be interesting to see how they do on the wings with Berglund between them.
- Tyson Strachan and TJ Hensick are the expected scratches.
- Kudos to 2010 First Round draft selection Jaden Schwartz on being named to the Canadian U-20 World Junior Selection Camp roster. Alas, no Brett Ponich. [HockeyCanada.ca]
* I will be doing a Q&A with Jaden soon. Please send in your questions to thebluenotezone@yahoo.com. I ‘d like to work in some fan submitted questions.
Opponent Insight
The Chicago Blackhawks are in 3rd in the Central Division and 5th in the Western Conference with a record of 13-11-2 in 26 games for 28 points.
- Goals Per Game: 2.96 (8th)
- Goals Against Per Game: 2.81 (17th)
- Power Play: 21.6% (9th)
- Penalty Kill: 78.76% (25th)
Team Leaders:
Goals – Patrick Sharp- 15
Points – Patrick Sharp – 27
Shots on Goal – Patrick Sharp – 107
Hits – Troy Brouwer – 72
Blocks – Nick Boynton – 53
Takeaways – Patrick Kane – 25
Plus/Minus – Brian Campbell – Plus-10
