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Akim Aliu

Calgary Flames

1989/04/24 22

6-4 225

Okene, Nigeria

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the Chicago Blackhawks in 2007 (2nd round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2010-11 0 16 12 8 20 -8 22 9 2 0 0 72

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has size, aggressiveness and a little scoring upside. Can drop the gloves and also agitate opponents.
Flaws
  • Needs to improve his consistency and defensive-zone coverage in order to maximize his NHL potential.
Career Potential
  • Agitating forward with a little upside.
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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

January 30, 2012 Acquired from the Winnipeg Jets.
September 27, 2011 Assigned to St. John (AHL).
September 25, 2010 Assigned to Chicago (AHL).
June 24, 2010 Acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks.
March 4, 2010 Re-assigned to Toledo (ECHL).
September 18, 2009 Assigned to Rockford (AHL).
April 3, 2009 Assigned to Rockford (AHL).
October 6, 2008 Returned to his junior team (London-OHL).
August 25, 2008 Signed by the Chicago Blackhawks to an entry-level contract.
April 4, 2008 Signed by the Rockford IceHogs (AHL).
September 18, 2007 Returned to his junior team (London-OHL).

Trades

January 30, 2012 Calgary Flames traded John Negrin to the Winnipeg Jets for Akim Aliu.
June 24, 2010 Chicago Blackhawks traded Dustin Byfuglien, Ben Eager, Brent Sopel and Akim Aliu to the Atlanta Thrashers for Marty Reasoner, Jeremy Morin, Joey Crabb, a 1st and a 2nd round selection in 2010.
June 23, 2007 Drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2nd round (56th overall) in 2007.

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