| Pos | Role | Name |
| C | 1 | Jonathan Toews  ActiveJonathan Toews is a nominee for the Selke Trophy. Toews tied for the league-lead with 56 takeaways and ranked third in the NHL with a plus-28 rating. He also ranked second with a 59.9 faceoff percentage. Toews will face stiff competition from Pavel Datsyuk and Patrice Bergeron as he goes for his first Selke Trophy. May 15 |
| 2 | Dave Bolland ActiveDave Bolland played in Game 1 and his linemates were happy to have the pesky center back in the lineup. Bolland missed the final couple of games of the regular season in addition to the first round of the playoffs with a groin injury but was back between Andrew Shaw and Bryan Bickell on the third line. "We had some good chances and we felt good. It felt like we got that chemistry back," Bickell said. "For his first game back, I thought (Bolland) played pretty well. The first period for our whole team was OK, but the second and third we picked it up, and he had a good second and third, too." May 18 |
| 3 | Marcus Kruger ActiveMarcus Kruger scored a goal in the Blackhawks' 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. Kruger has two goals and three points in his last two games. He's a bottom-six forward for the Blackhawks and isn't expected to consistently contribute from an offensive perspective. May 16 |
| 4 | Michal Handzus ActiveMichal Handzus will play on Saturday despite missing Friday's practice. That's not too much of a surprise, but Handzus has now missed three straight practices. There's been speculation that he's playing through a back injury. All the same, he'll skate alongside Patrick Kane and Patrick Sharp on the second line. May 18 |
| 5 | Brandon Bollig ActiveBrandon Bollig has been called up by the Chicago Blackhawks. Bollig has nine points and 157 penalty minutes in 35 AHL games this season. He also has 47 PIM, but no points in 17 contests with Chicago in 2013. Apr 3 |
| 6 | Brandon Pirri ActiveThe Chicago Blackhawks have called up Brandon Pirri. Pirri has 22 goals, 75 points, and 72 penalty minutes in 76 AHL games this season. He has two assists in six career NHL games. Apr 26 |
| 7 | Drew LeBlanc ActiveChicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville liked what he saw from Drew LeBlanc in his NHL debut on Wednesday. "He got better every shift," Quenneville said of LeBlanc. "First period he was just OK, second period saw him improve and the third period he had some high-quality stuff that didn’t go in. You could see he can see plays and make plays. He did very well." Don't be surprised if LeBlanc plays again on Friday as Chicago gives some of their veteran players a breather. Apr 26 |
| LW | 1 | Brandon Saad ActiveBrandon Saad was back practicing with the top line again Monday afternoon. Saad was skating with the fifth line on Saturday and coach Joel Quenneville let some not-so-subtle shots out at the rookie through the media. We thought he might get a game in the press box but it appears like Saad will be back with Jonathan Toews to start the Hawks' second-round series. May 14 |
| 2 | Patrick Sharp ActivePatrick Sharp had a hand in three of the Blackhawks' goals in their 4-1 win over the Red Wings in Game 1 of their semifinal series Wednesday night. Sharp potted an empty-netter, and he had two helpers. He was excellent in this game, also leading the team with seven shots on goal. Sharp now has six goals and an assist in the playoffs. As The Sporting News' Jesse Spector notes, the Blackhawks have yet to lose this season in regulation with him in the lineup, going 30-0-4. Marian Hossa, Johnny Oduya and Marcus Kruger scored the other goals for the Blackhawks, who were relentless on the attack all night. Niklas Hjalmarsson, Nick Leddy, Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews picked up helpers. May 15 |
| 3 | Bryan Bickell ActiveDo not be surprised to see Bryan Bickell on the first line during round 2 of the playoffs. Bickell played on the third line with Andrew Shaw and Viktor Stalberg against the Wild in the first round and responded with three goals. Coach Joel Quenneville thought that Bickell had a very good opening round and thought his "size and physicality were noticeable". "It's up to 'Q' (Quenneville) what we do," Bickell said. "If I'm playing with (Jonathan) Toews or (Marian) Hossa, we got to work what we can do. If our line sticks together, we'll do the same thing. We're comfortable with what everybody brings to the team." Stay tuned. May 12 |
| 4 | Andrew Shaw ActiveAndrew Shaw is projected to shift to the wing when Dave Bolland returns to the lineup on Wednesday night in Game 1 against Detroit. Bolland is slated to center Chicago's third line in his 2013 playoff debut. Shaw had four points and 14 hits in five games against Minnesota in the first round. May 15 |
| 5 | Viktor Stalberg ActiveViktor Stalberg won't participate in Game 2. Stalberg was also a healthy scratch for the opening game of Chicago's second-round series against Detroit. Stalberg recently spoke to Quenneville about what he needs to do to get back into the lineup. "Nothing too different, but he wants me to produce more and be more effective out there," Stalberg said. May 18 |
| 6 | Daniel Carcillo ActiveDaniel Carcillo had his first point of the playoffs on Wednesday. Carcillo assisted on Marcus Kruger's goal in Chicago's 4-1 win over Detroit. Carcillo started this season as a potential top-six forward, but he's been relegated to a supporting role. He's not expected to even play in every game, but his blend of physical play and limited offensive capabilities should help the Blackhawks in their playoff run. May 16 |
| RW | 1 | Marian Hossa ActiveMarian Hossa scored a power-play goal in Chicago's 4-1 victory on Wednesday. Hossa is now on a four-game point streak. He's been one of the Blackhawks' best players in the playoffs so far with four goals and seven points in six games. May 16 |
| 2 | Patrick Kane ActivePatrick Kane thinks his nomination for the Lady Byng Trophy is a reflection of how much he's grown as a player. Kane accumulated 52 penalty minutes as a rookie, but he's been cutting down on the bad penalties. This year he only ended up with eight penalty minutes in 47 contests. "Any time you’re up for an award it’s exciting," he said. "I thought I had a chance at this one. It kind of speaks volumes in how my game’s gone since my rookie season. I took a lot of unnecessary penalties and I got that out of my game. It’s an honor for sure." Most fantasy owners are in the unusual position of actually benefiting from penalty minutes, but Kane staying out of the sin bin certainly helps his team. May 17 |
| 3 | Michael Frolik ActiveMichael Frolik and Marcus Kruger have been a big part of Chicago's penalty-killing success this year. Chicago has not surrendered a power-play goal in the playoffs. "They’ve been real solid all year," Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said. "When they started at the beginning of the year it was a work in progress, and they’ve progressed in a real nice way. They’re first and third on each kill, they’re blocking shots, they’re getting in lanes and play at a good pace. It’s gotten them more of a role, more ice time. And that line played well all year, so a real nice fit for us." They've been something of an unlikely duo, especially seeing as Frolik wasn't known for killing penalties before coming to Chicago. All the same, they've become valuable pieces of the Blackhawks' squad. May 17 |
| 4 | Jamal Mayers ActiveJamal Mayers will dress Monday night versus Los Angeles. He has been a healthy scratch for the past five games. "I've been skating hard and keeping myself ready," Mayers said. "The team is playing extremely well. Everybody wants to play. That's what my makeup is. I have to give him a reason to keep me in. I'm excited about the chance to get in (Monday night)." He has 13 hits and 16 penalty minutes in 13 games this season, so look for him to bring a rambunctious style to the game. Mar 25 |
| 5 | Jimmy Hayes ActiveThe Chicago Blackhawks have called up Jimmy Hayes. Hayes has a goal and three points in nine games this season. The Blackhawks will probably rest some veteran players on Saturday, so Hayes might get some playing time. Apr 26 |
| 6 | Ben Smith ActiveBen Smith centered the second line in practice Friday. Smith replaced Michal Handzus between Patrick Sharp and Patrick Kane but Handzus is expected to be back in the Chicago lineup for Game 2 Saturday. It was thought that Smith could play in Game 1 in place of Handzus but Handzus was in his regular spot when the game began and ended up playing 17:01 minutes while winning seven of 11 faceoff draws. May 18 |
| 7 | Jeremy Morin ActiveJeremy Morin has been promoted by the Chicago Blackhawks. Morin has a goal in two contests with Chicago this season. He also has 58 points and 86 penalty minutes in 67 AHL games in 2012-13. Apr 26 |
| D | 1 | Duncan Keith ActiveDuncan Keith missed Friday's practice, but is still expected to play on Saturday. This might be a sign that Keith is playing through an injury, but he's been averaging 23:31 minutes per game in the postseason. With that in mind, it wouldn't be the least bit surprising if the Blackhawks simply felt that he would benefit more from a day off than another practice. May 17 |
| 2 | Brent Seabrook ActiveThe Chicago Blackhawks power play went from 21st overall to 16th on the weekend, courtesy of a 4-7 weekend. Brent Seabrook scored twice on Saturday and both were with the man-advantage, boosting the Blackhawks five spots in NHL rankings. "I liked the power play. We had good motion, good movement," coach Joel Quenneville said. "It's nice to see the finished product. It was definitely a sore point for a stretch of games here, so it's nice to see something come out of it on the power-play side." Apr 22 |
| 3 | Nick Leddy ActiveNick Leddy has taken a big step forward this season. Leddy's 16 points in 35 games is nothing new for him, but he's improved defensively in 2013. "He’s probably the guy I’m most impressed with this season," said teammate Niklas Hjalmarsson. "I knew he was a great skater and great offensively. But I’m most impressed this year with how he plays in the defensive zone and around the net. He has a great stick. The way he plays defensively this year is a step up." Leddy credits playing for AHL Rockford during the lockout for some of his improvements and helping him build confidence. Leddy ranks third on the team with a plus-16 rating. Apr 3 |
| 4 | Niklas Hjalmarsson ActiveDefenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson has always been thought of a defensive-minded blue liner, but he has become more of a two-way threat this season. The transformation might not be noticeable in his stat line as his total of 10 points in 44 games is not drastically different from the pace he set in past seasons, but he has been joining the rush more extensively and has generating more scoring chances. "The way I've played so far this season is my best hockey since I got here," said Hjalmarsson. "I'm more comfortable with the puck and making more plays," he said. "There's not much difference in the D-zone — I've been pretty solid in there the past couple of years — but I've been trying to do more things in the neutral zone and the offensive zone. Even though I don't put up big numbers, I've been trying to be more offensive." Apr 21 |
| 5 | Johnny Oduya ActiveJohnny Oduya found the back of the net against Detroit on Wednesday. Oduya has two goals and three points in six postseason contests. He also had a plus-three rating on Wednesday, which puts him in a tie for the team lead with a plus-six playoff rating. May 16 |
| 6 | Sheldon Brookbank ActiveSheldon Brookbank is looking forward to helping the Chicago Blackhawks kill penalties. Brookbank inked a two-year deal with Chicago on Sunday. "That was one of the things they said they needed, a penalty-killing defenseman," said Brookbank. "I've played penalty kill and (it's something) I take pride in." Chicago ranked 27th in 2011-12 when it came to killing penalties, so they could certainly use the boost. Jul 2 |
| 7 | Michal Rozsival ActiveMichal Rozsival returned from an upper body injury on Wednesday. Rozsival had an assist in 19:20 minutes of playing time. He missed three games due to the ailment. Apr 25 |
| 8 | Ryan Stanton ActiveRyan Stanton has been called up by the Chicago Blackhawks. Stanton has 25 points and 126 penalty minutes in 73 AHL games. He hasn't made his NHL debut yet. Apr 26 |
| 9 | Adam Clendening ActiveAdam Clendening has been promoted by the Chicago Blackhawks. Clendening has nine goals and 46 points in 73 AHL games this season. He was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the second round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Apr 26 |
| 10 | Shawn Lalonde ActiveShawn Lalonde has been recalled by the Blackhawks. Lalonde has 23 points and 91 penalty minutes in 59 AHL contests this season. The 23-year-old blueliner hasn't made his NHL debut yet. Apr 26 |
| G | 1 | Corey Crawford ActiveCorey Crawford was upbeat after Chicago's 4-1 victory over Detroit. "I thought that was probably our best game of the postseason so far," said goaltender Corey Crawford. "We had a lot of pressure, put lot of pucks on net and we were skating great. It was one of our better performances." It might not be surprising to hear a player speak positively after a victory, but keep in mind the Blackhawks have been very hard on themselves. Even after outscoring Minnesota 8-1 in the final two games of the first round, there was plenty of talk about the need for them to get better. For them to express this level of satisfaction in a victory is actually a bit of change of pace for them. May 16 |
| 2 | Ray Emery ActiveRay Emery is expected to suit up in Wednesday's semifinal opener against Detroit. He is slated to dress as Corey Crawford's backup after missing the first round with a lower-body injury. May 15 |
| 3 | Carter Hutton ActiveCarter Hutton lost in his NHL debut, 3-1 to the Blues on Saturday night. With Corey Crawford and Ray Emery, who is dealing with a minor lower-body injury, getting rested Saturday, Hutton was called to make the start. He made 25 saves. He had a 2.72 goals-against average and .908 save percentage in 51 games in the AHL this year. Apr 28 |
| 4 | Henrik Karlsson ActiveHenrik Karlsson will serve as Chicago's backup goaltender in Game 2 on Friday. Ray Emery (lower body) has been ruled out for Game 2. Unless something happens to Corey Crawford before Emery is healthy, Karlsson isn't expected to get any postseason ice time. May 3 |