The Chicago Blackhawks need to do their best to spoil the homecoming of former center Dave Bolland. Once the game starts, that is.
The Rat returns to the United Center Saturday night when his new team, the Toronto Maple Leafs, visits Chicago. The reception Bolland receives should be befitting of a conquering hero, and I'm sure the full house at the Madhouse won't disappoint.
After sneaking around the net to knock in the goal that won Chicago the 2012-13 Stanley Cup, Bolland was traded to the Maple Leafs for draft picks mere days after the victory parade. The Ontario native is now working in a Toronto sweater and trying to live up to the expectations of that proud fanbase.
Not that Bolland is a stranger to high expectations.
Bolland attained near mythical status as a shutdown center in the postseason. The Blackhawks gave him a shot at the second line last year hoping to see his offense bloom. The result was seven goals and seven assists in 35 regular-season games. Bolland was also an uncharacteristic minus-seven for t ...
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Article written by Jon Fromi