If there are three things I remember from the Blackhaws' run to the Stanley Cup last year, they are the collective pandemonium of the UC and downtown Chicago during that time, seeing the puck hit the back of the net in Game Six of the finals and the synergy Quenneville created when he got, well frankly, a little nuts with the lines.
Hossa, Toews and Kopecky was a great combo that is still paying dividends. Bolland, Versteeg and Byfuglien may no longer be possible, but it was—dare I say—one of the most electric lines the Hawks have put on the ice since Amonte and Roenick were linemates.
Quenneville has gone on record saying that he will play anyone wherever he feels is best for the team, regardless of the name on the back of the jersey. Joel is also willing to play a four-forward power play and even plays Hossa and Sharp in penalty kill situations, looking for the possibility of a shorthanded breakaway as both players have often produced.
The thing is, the Chicago Blackhawks today are a different breed than they used to be, as is the NHL. Gone are the days when your scoring effectively ended at your third or fourth best forward. Th ...
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