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Blackhawks fighting for playoff minutes

Blackhawks Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports — Those out of the lineup doing all they can to get back inThe day before the Blackhawks got their hands on the Red Wings, Daniel Carcillo and Jamal Mayers got their hands on each other. Right around the neck, actually, with some pushing and scowling followed by unpleasant words as they eventually skated away.    

Sharks GM takes issue with Torres suspension

Blackhawks Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports — SAN JOSE -- On Friday, San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson revealed his thoughts about the league-mandated suspension to veteran forward Raffi Torres.    

Hawks boast All-Star lineup on power play

Blackhawks Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports — Quenneville puts top guns together to spark flagging unitThe names on the backs of their Blackhawks sweaters read like an All-Star team: Toews, Kane, Keith, Hossa, Sharp.    

Stalberg says Q wants more production

Chicago Blackhawks Blog | ESPN Chicago — CHICAGO -- Chicago Blackhawks forward Viktor Stalberg said Friday he was told by coach Joel Quenneville that his recent demotion was solely based on performance. Stalberg was a healthy scratch from Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal series against the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday and was again not included on the team's top-four lines in practice on Friday. Quenneville said "we'll see" when asked Friday if Stalberg would play in Game 2 on Saturday.

Keith, Handzus don't practice, will play G2

Chicago Blackhawks Blog | ESPN Chicago — CHICAGO -- Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith and forward Michal Handzus did not practice Friday, but they will play in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinal series against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday, Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said. "They're both fine," Quenneville said after Friday's practice at the United Center. "They'll be ready for [Saturday.]" Handzus also missed the team's two practices leading into Game 1 of the series and then played 23 shifts and 17:01 and had a plus-1 rating during Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.

Carcillo still fighting for lineup spot

Chicago Blackhawks Blog | ESPN Chicago — CHICAGO -- Chicago Blackhawks forward Daniel Carcillo knows what it's like to be odd man out of the lineup. Carcillo was a healthy scratch during spurts of the regular season and was left out of the lineup during the team's first three playoff games. While he's since played in the last three playoff games and contributed an assist in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings in Game 1 of their second-round series, he still isn't taking anything for granted.

Quenneville a coach of the year finalist

Between the Circles | Daily Herald — The NHL announced Friday the finalists for the 2013 Jack Adams Trophy, given annually to the coach of the year. Named the three finalists were the Blackhawks' Joel Quenneville, Anaheim's Bruce Boudreau and Ottawa's Paul MacLean. Quenneville led the Hawks to an NHL-best 36-7-5 record and 77 points to capture the second Presidents' Trophy in franchise history. With Quenneville at the helm, the Blackhawks began the season with points in an NHL-record 24 consecutive games (21-0-3) and finished the season with a .802 points percentage, which was good for fifth best in NHL history. The team's 77 poi...

Blackhawks fighting for playoff minutes

Chicago Tribune — Those out of the lineup doing all they can to get back inThe day before the Blackhawks got their hands on the Red Wings, Daniel Carcillo and Jamal Mayers got their hands on each other.    

Blackhawks expecting tougher Game 2

Chicago Blackhawks Blog | ESPN Chicago — CHICAGO -- The Chicago Blackhawks are prepared for the Detroit Red Wings to be a more driven team in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series on Saturday after being outplayed in Game 1. The Blackhawks ran away from the Red Wings with a 4-1 victory in Game 1 on Wednesday. The Blackhawks dominated the puck the last two periods and outshot the Red Wings 42-21 for the game. “We expect a harder game,” Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said after Friday’s practice.

Hawks' Stalberg on outside looking in

Blackhawks Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports — Benched winger frustrated but knows 'it's about winning games'Viktor Stalberg took the ice wearing his now-familiar white No. 25 sweater for practice Friday at the United Center.    

Defensive forwards center stage in NHL playoffs

Northwest Herald — CHICAGO (AP) — If you want to stop a Pavel Datsyuk, Jonathan Toews or Patrice Bergeron, it helps to have a Pavel Datsyuk, Jonathan Toews or Patrice Bergeron.

Quenneville named Jack Adams Trophy finalist

Blackhawks Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports — Chicago Blackhawks' Joel Quenneville Friday was announced as a finalist for the 2013 Jack Adams Award, given annually to the coach who contributed the most to his team’s success.    

Hawks following Quenneville's script so far

Blackhawks Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports — They have done what coach set out for them as they make bid for Stanley CupHeading into the lockout-shortened season that promised rare challenges to players and coaches alike, Joel Quenneville had three things he wanted the Blackhawks to accomplish over the 48 games to be a contender.    

Kruger making most of limited ice time

Blackhawks Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports — Penalty-kill mainstay also contributing on offense while centering fourth lineWhen goal-scoring aggravations beset Marcus Kruger, Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews did not reach out to offer advice. He didn't have to. A half-turn to an adjacent locker stall opened the dialogue: Keep shooting, Toews counseled. Drive to the crease, find a way to an ugly score.    

Blackhawks-Red Wings rivalry fades

Blackhawks Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports — Red Wings don't belong in the same rink as the HawksSo this is the dreamy, second-round match up that was to titillate the senses? The type of grudge match that was to rekindle all the deep-seeded ill feelings Chicagoans and Detroiters had for each other in the days of the old Norris Division?    

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