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Stalberg looking to earn increased ice time

Blackhawks Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports — Hawks winger hungry to produce after sitting out first two games of finalsBOSTON — Viktor Stalberg was back in the lineup Monday, yo-yoing from obscurity and irrelevance back into the thick of a series for the second time this postseason.    

Chicago Blackhawks June 18, 2013

Morning Bag Skate : 6/18

Second City Hockey — Game 3 recaps (Suntimes, CtA, Boston Herald) Ben Smith had a blast in his SCF debut (ESPN Chicago) Viktor Stalberg looking to earn more ice time (Tribune) Rough ice affects the play of Game 3 (Boston Herald) Hawks left to ponder power play woes after Game 3 (USA Today) Why the Blackhawks are losing money (Crane's) Is Lindy Ruff the next Stars head coach? (Dallas News) The Coyotes could jump to Seattle this summer (Toronto Sun) and their mayor has already talked to the NHL (KING5)

Chicago Blackhawks June 18, 2013

Blackhawks' Viktor Stalberg running out of chances

Northwest Herald — BOSTON – Viktor Stalberg is getting a second chance. It’s unlikely that he’ll receive a third one.

Chicago Blackhawks June 17, 2013

Speedy Stalberg set to return for Chicago

The Boston Globe — By Emily Kaplan, Globe Correspondent Chicago forward Viktor Stalberg has not had a 30-minute sitdown with coach Joel Quenneville in these playoffs. In fact, the Swede doesn’t talk to Quenneville “too often.” “At this point, you know what you need...    

Boston Bruins June 17, 2013

Hawks put Stalberg back in Game 3 lineup

Chicago Tribune — The Blackhawks will have a new look to their lineup against the Bruins in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday night: Viktor Stalberg is back.    

Chicago Blackhawks June 17, 2013

Speedy Stalberg set to return for Chicago

Bruins Blog | Boston Globe — By Emily Kaplan, Globe Correspondent Chicago forward Viktor Stalberg has not had a 30-minute sitdown with coach Joel Quenneville in these playoffs. In fact, the Swede doesn’t talk to Quenneville “too often.” “At this point, you know what you need...

Boston Bruins June 17, 2013

Stalberg in, Bollig out for Game 3

Between the Circles | Daily Herald — BOSTON - Viktor Stalberg was going back in the Blackhawks' lineup Monday for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, replacing Brandon Bollig, coach Joel Quenneville announced following the morning skate. Stalberg was a healthy scratch for the first two games while coach Quenneville went with the more physical Bollig. But Bollig's misplay along the boards on a ring-around in overtime Saturday night in Game 2 resulted in Daniel Paille's winning goal and a 2-1 loss for the Hawks. "Home or away, it's a great asset to have," Quenneville said of Stalberg's speed. "Using it the right way, he's a threat. ...

Chicago Blackhawks June 17, 2013

Hawks' Stalberg to play in Game 3

Chicago Blackhawks Blog | ESPN Chicago — BOSTON -- Chicago Blackhawks forward Viktor Stalberg will play in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals against the Boston Bruins on Monday after being a healthy scratch for the first two games of the series, coach Joel Quenneville said. Read the entire story.

Chicago Blackhawks June 17, 2013

Viktor Stalberg could return for Game 3

Chicago Blackhawks Blog | ESPN Chicago — BOSTON -- Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said Sunday forward Viktor Stalberg could return to the team’s lineup for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals against the Boston Bruins after being a healthy scratch in the series’ first two games. Stalberg, who is known for his speed and offensive game, was replaced by forward Brandon Bollig in the series’ first two games. Quenneville said prior to Game 1 he wanted to utilize Bollig’s physical play against the Bruins.

Chicago Blackhawks June 16, 2013

Could Bollig be out for Game 3?

Chicago Blackhawks Blog | ESPN Chicago — CHICAGO -- The talk is bound to start up again. Should Chicago Blackhawks brawny forward Brandon Bollig be playing in the Stanley Cup finals against the Boston Bruins instead of speedy -- and more experienced -- winger Viktor Stalberg? After being unable to handle a pass around the boards in overtime, which led to the winning goal by Daniel Paille in Game 2, Bollig is a candidate to sit out Monday's Game 3. Though coach Joel Quenneville didn't indicate anything of the sort after the game Saturday.

Chicago Blackhawks June 15, 2013

Bollig gets positive review from Q

Chicago Blackhawks Blog | ESPN Chicago — CHICAGO -- Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said Thursday he was pleased with forward Brandon Bollig's play in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals after not playing in the previous 14 playoff games. Bollig replaced forward Viktor Stalberg in the Blackhawks' lineup on Wednesday. Bollig hadn't played since Game 3 of the Western Conference quarterfinals on May 5. Bollig played 25 shifts and 14:24 in the Blackhawks' triple-overtime 4-3 win over the Boston Bruins in Game 1 on Wednesday.

Chicago Blackhawks June 13, 2013

It's official: Bollig replaces Stalberg in G1

Chicago Blackhawks Blog | ESPN Chicago — Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville confirmed Wednesday that Brandon Bollig will replace Viktor Stalberg for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals against the Boston Bruins. Read the entire story.

Chicago Blackhawks June 12, 2013

Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville tinkers with lines

The Boston Globe — As he has been known to do throughout these playoffs, Chicago coach Joel Quenneville shook up his lines at practice Tuesday, with the top unit of Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, and Bryan Bickell split up and third-line forward Viktor Stalberg perhaps on the outside looking in.    

Boston Bruins June 11, 2013

Stalberg To Suit Up Monday

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Viktor Stalberg is in line to play on a line with Marcus Kruger and Michael Frolik in Monday's Game 3 against the Bruins, Tracey Myers of CSNChicago.com reports.

June 11, 2013

Looks like Bollig's in, Stalberg's out for Game 1

Blackhawks Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports — Quenneville shuffles every line in practice Tuesday; splitting Toews, Kane could help offset CharaBrandon Bollig walked into the dressing room Tuesday and saw a black sweater hanging from a hook. Viktor Stalberg saw, more ominously, a white jersey in his stall.    

Chicago Blackhawks June 11, 2013

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Viktor Stalberg Photos

  • Morning Bag Skate : 6/18
    Game 3 recaps (Suntimes, CtA, Boston Herald) Ben Smith had a blast in his SCF debut (ESPN Chicago) Viktor Stalberg looking to earn more ice time (Tribune) Rough ice affects the play of Game 3 (Boston Herald) Hawks left to ponder power play woes after Game 3 (USA Today) Why the Blackhawks are losing money (Crane's) Is Lindy Ruff the next Stars head coach? (Dallas News) The Coyotes could jump to Seattle this summer (Toronto Sun) and their mayor has already talked to the NHL (KING5)
  • Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask (40), of Finland, stops an attempt by Chicago Blackhawks left wing Viktor Stalberg (25), of Sweden, during the third period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals in Boston, Monday, June 17, 2013 The Associated Press
    Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask (40), of Finland, stops an attempt by Chicago Blackhawks left wing Viktor Stalberg (25), of Sweden, during the third period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals in Boston, Monday, June 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
  • Boston Bruins defenseman Torey Krug (47) shoves Chicago Blackhawks left wing Viktor Stalberg, right, of Sweden,during the first period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals in Boston, Monday, June 17, 2013 The Associated Press
    Boston Bruins defenseman Torey Krug (47) shoves Chicago Blackhawks left wing Viktor Stalberg, right, of Sweden,during the first period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals in Boston, Monday, June 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
  • Reporters use their cellular phone cameras to record Chicago Blackhawks left wing Viktor Stalberg during an NHL hockey news conference ahead of the Stanley Cup Final series between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Bruins on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 in Chicago. The Blackhawks are scheduled to face the Bruins in Game 1 on Wednesday in Chicago The Associated Press
    Reporters use their cellular phone cameras to record Chicago Blackhawks left wing Viktor Stalberg during an NHL hockey news conference ahead of the Stanley Cup Final series between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Bruins on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 in Chicago. The Blackhawks are scheduled to face the Bruins in Game 1 on Wednesday in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
  • Blackhawks F Stalberg skates outside of 4 lines The Associated Press
    Chicago Blackhawks left wing Viktor Stalberg responds to a question during a news conference before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final hockey series against the Boston Bruins Tuesday, June 11, 2013 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
  • Blackhawks F Stalberg skates outside of 4 lines The Associated Press
    Reporters use their cellular phone cameras to record Chicago Blackhawks left wing Viktor Stalberg during a news conference before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final hockey series against the Boston Bruins Tuesday, June 11, 2013 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
  • Chicago Blackhawks left wing Viktor Stalberg responds to a question during a news conference before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final hockey series against the Boston Bruins Tuesday, June 11, 2013 in Chicago The Associated Press
    Chicago Blackhawks left wing Viktor Stalberg responds to a question during a news conference before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final hockey series against the Boston Bruins Tuesday, June 11, 2013 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
  • Reporters use their cellular phone cameras to record Chicago Blackhawks left wing Viktor Stalberg during a news conference before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final hockey series against the Boston Bruins Tuesday, June 11, 2013 in Chicago The Associated Press
    Reporters use their cellular phone cameras to record Chicago Blackhawks left wing Viktor Stalberg during a news conference before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final hockey series against the Boston Bruins Tuesday, June 11, 2013 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)