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Niklas Hjalmarsson

Chicago Blackhawks

1987/06/06 24

6-3 207

Eksjo, Sweden

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the Chicago Blackhawks in 2005 (4th round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2011-12 Blackhawks 54 1 11 12 5 10 0 0 0 0 55

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Can log big minutes and is adept at shutting opponents down. Has a very solid frame, grit and plenty of puck-moving ability. Gives his all.
Flaws
  • Doesn't own high-end offensive potential, or the ability to quarterback a power play.
Career Potential
  • Shutdown defenseman with a little upside.
  • Awards2009Stanley Cup

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

February 10, 2012 Upper body injury, day-to-day.
October 16, 2010 Missed 2 games (suspension).
October 12, 2010 Suspended by the NHL for two games.
July 12, 2010 Chicago Blackhawks will match San Jose's four-year offer sheet.
July 9, 2010 Signed by the San Jose Sharks to a four-year offer sheet.
January 5, 2010 Missed 2 games (head injury).
January 2, 2010 Head injury, day-to-day.
December 29, 2009 Missed 2 games (flu).
December 26, 2009 Flu, day-to-day.
December 20, 2009 Missed 1 game (illness).
December 18, 2009 Illness, day-to-day.
March 4, 2009 Recalled from Rockford (AHL).
January 22, 2009 Assigned to Rockford (AHL).
January 20, 2009 Recalled from Rockford (AHL).
October 26, 2008 Assigned to Rockford (AHL).
October 11, 2008 Bruised ribs, day-to-day.
April 8, 2008 Assigned to Rockford (AHL).
April 6, 2008 Recalled from Rockford (AHL).
March 28, 2008 Assigned to Rockford (AHL).
February 28, 2008 Recalled from Rockford (AHL).
October 11, 2007 Missed 3 games (wrist injury) and assigned to Rockford (AHL).
October 3, 2007 Wrist injury, sidelined indefinitely.
May 31, 2007 Signed by the Chicago Blackhawks to a three-year entry-level contract.

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July 30, 2005 Drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 4th round (108th overall) in 2005.

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