Blackhawks Blue Line Depth Paying Big Dividends
Last spring, a poor series against Phoenix put Johnny Oduya in the doghouse with many Blackhawks fans. But 12 months later, Oduya is having a fantastic start to the postseason next to Michal Rozsival, and the Hawks’ “third” defensive pair … Continue reading →The post Blackhawks Blue Line Depth Paying Big Dividends appeared first on Committed Indians.
Blackhawks vs. Canucks
MR. PRESIDENT — If the Blackhawks can beat the Canucks, and the Ottawa Senators beat the Pittsburgh Penguins in regulation, the Blackhawks will clinch the Presidents Trophy tonight at Rogers Arena.WHO'S IN, WHO'S OUT — Patrick Sharp will not return tonight. Michal Rozsival and Michal Handzus are questionable for tonight's game. Ray Emery will return but he will back...
Wade Redden Is the Current Bruin That Had the Best Plus-Minus Rating in the 2005-06 Season
Bruins defenseman Wade Redden led the NHL back in 2005-06 with a plus-minus rating of plus-35 that season with Ottawa. Redden was tied with Michal Rozsival of the New York Rangers for the league lead.
The plus-35 rating still stands as the best of Redden’s career. His best mark since has been a plus-11 back in 2007-08.
The Boston Bruins are no strangers to winning the plus-minus...
Blackhawks edge Predators in shootout
Defenseman Michal Rozsival scored in the fifth round of shootout after Jonathan Toews also connected in the tiebreaker, and the Chicago Blackhawks pulled out a 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators on Monday.
Rozsival, who hasn't scored a goal this season, beat Pekka Rinne with a high shot in his first attempt in a shootout this season.
Chicago's Patrick Kane scored his...
Blackhawks 3, Predators 2, SO
Defenseman Michal Rozsival scored in the fifth round of shootout after Jonathan Toews also connected in the tiebreaker, and the Chicago Blackhawks pulled out a 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators on Monday.
Rozsival, who hasn't scored a goal this season, beat Pekka Rinne with a high shot in his first attempt in a shootout this season.
Chicago's Patrick Kane scored his...
Blackhawks Win… Again
The Blackhawks won. Again. And, as has become the trend with this team, the superstars stole headlines while role players made a major impact. When Michal Rozsival signed a one-year contract with the Blackhawks this summer it was overlooked by … Continue reading →The post Blackhawks Win… Again appeared first on Committed Indians.
Blackhawks Shoot for Record Start vs. Canucks
Brent Seabrook is out. Corey Crawford is out. That means the Blackhawks will need big contributions from Michal Rozsival and Ray Emery in a match-up that can put this team in the record book. All Chicago needs is one point to tie a league record 16 game point streak set by the Anaheim Ducks in 2006-2007. While the thought of tying that record is an entertaining idea, I think most...
Blackhawks Defenseman Michal Rozsival Injured
The Daily Herald’s Tim Sassone is reporting the Blackhawks will be without defenseman Michal Rozsival for “some time” after suffering a knee injury against Dallas.The post Blackhawks Defenseman Michal Rozsival Injured appeared first on Committed Indians.
Momentum feels real for on-the-rise Coyotes
Momentum is a term of convenience. When things are rolling a teams way, every player, coach and manager swears its real, but when the losing starts, momentum is just a tool for reporters and fans, a spell easily broken in the next game.
Maybe thats as it should be. Confidence is a mandatory commodity for pro athletes every time they compete. Why introduce a negative vibe? On the...
Early intrigue on Coyotes' condensed schedule
With the release of the Coyotes' schedule (and the rest of the NHL's), here are some thoughts on this lockout-abbreviated, 48-game slate.
We kept writing the words condensed schedule, throughout the lockout, but until you see it in front of you, you dont realize just how condensed it is.
The Coyotes get four days off between games on Feb. 18 (Calgary at home) and Feb....
Early intrigue on Coyotes' condensed schedule
With the release of the Coyotes' schedule (and the rest of the NHL's), here are some thoughts on this lockout-abbreviated, 48-game slate.
We kept writing the words condensed schedule, throughout the lockout, but until you see it in front of you, you dont realize just how condensed it is.
The Coyotes get four days off between games on Feb. 18 (Calgary at home) and Feb....
Viktor Stalberg Fourth Blackhawks Player Headed Overseas
Viktor Stalberg is now officially signed to play overseas, joining Michal Rozsival, Michael Frolik and Bryan Bickell.
The lockout-eve Musings
As we approach the lockout deadline – faster than most people would wish – lets jump straight into another episode of Musings and talk about non – CBA, Rangers orientated stuff.
Personally I’m somewhat underwhelmed with the Steve Eminger re-signing. Yes, he fits in well with the club and has had partial success with the Rangers however the Eminger and most, if not all, veteran...
The skinny on the Blackhawks Michal Rozsival
First off, I’d like to ask everyone to please remember the fallen ones and their families from the vicious attacks on those that lost their lives as well as their families due to the vicious attacks on NYC, Washington, DC and PA on Sept 11, 2001. Remember the firefighters, the EMS workers, the police [...]
Chicago Blackhawks Sign Michal Rozival to One-Year, $2 Million Deal
Former New York Rangers defenseman Michal Rozsival has signed a one-year, $2 million deal with the Chicago Blackhawks. Rozsival, 34, played the last season and a half with the Phoenix Coyotes, but riddled with injuries. Rozsival was traded for Wojtek Wolski on January 10, 2011.From Adam Gertz of CBS Sports:...The addition of Rozsival helps to solidify what was an already strong blue...
Rozsival signs with Blackhawks
CHICAGO (AP) -- The Chicago Blackhawks have reached a contract agreement with defenseman Michal Rozsival on a one-year deal. Terms were not disclosed.
The 34-year-old Rozsival had a goal and 12 assists in 54 games for the Phoenix Coyotes last season and helped them reach the Western Conference finals. In 15 playoff games, he recorded 31 hits and blocked 28 shots.
A fourth-round...
John Jaeckel: Hawks Sign Rozsival; Trade Looming?
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A little bit of unexpected news this afternoon, with the Hawks' signing of veteran blueliner Michal Rozsival. For those less aware of the 34 year-old Czech defender, he is a pretty versatile player, can play the point on the power play as well as kill penalties.
At first blush, signing the righty shooting Rozsival might signal to some that Steve Montador...
Rozsival agrees on one-year deal
The Chicago Blackhawks have reached a contract agreement with defenseman Michal Rozsival on a one-year deal. Terms were not disclosed.
The 34-year-old Rozsival had a goal and 12 assists in 54 games for the Phoenix Coyotes last season and helped them reach the Western Conference finals. In 15 playoff games, he recorded 31 hits and blocked 28 shots.
A fourth-round draft choice of...
Hawks add defenseman Michal Rozsival
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed defenseman Michal Rozsival to a one-year contract worth $2 million.
Rozsival has a right-handed shot which would provide the Blackhawks with four right-handed shooters, barring any trades. Rozsival is a good shot-blocking defenseman that is capable of playing the penalty-kill as well as top four minutes. Not only is he capable in the defensive...
Blackhawks agree to terms with defenseman Rozsival
The Chicago Blackhawks have reached a contract agreement with defenseman Michal Rozsival on a year deal. Terms were not disclosed.
The 34-year-old Rozsival had a goal and 12 assists in 54 games for the Phoenix Coyotes last season and helped them reach the Western Conference finals. In 15 playoff games, he recorded 31 hits and blocked 28 shots.
A fourth-round draft choice of the...
Blackhawks Sign D Michal Rozsival
The Blackhawks announce on Tuesday that they have agreed on a one-year deal with defenseman Michal Rozsival. Rozsival, who turned 34 on Labor Day, played in 54 games with the Phoenix Coyotes last year. He recorded 62 hits and 91 … Continue reading →
Rozsival Signs With Blackhawks
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The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms with defenseman Michal Rozsival on a one-year contract.
Rozsival, 34, recorded 13 points (G, 12A), 34 penalty minutes and a +8 plus/minus rating in 54 regular-season games with the Phoenix Coyotes in 2011-12. The Vlasim, Czech Republic, native helped Phoenix reach the 2012 Western Conference Final...
Khan provides updates regarding Red Wings’ search for a defenseman, Abdelkader, Holmstrom & Brunner
Via RedWingsFeed, MLive's Ansar Khan provides us with an update as to what the Red Wings plans of action involve regarding bolstering the team's blueline, per a conversation with GM Ken Holland:
“We're talking to a few people,'' Red Wings general manager Ken Holland said. “There's some veteran defensemen looking for an opportunity. We need to sign...
Who the Wings could still add before training camp
Red Wings training camp isn’t far away and after a disappointing offseason in which the top two free agents (Suter and Parise) spurned all contenders (including the Wings) to play in Minnesota, Detroit was left having to resort to back up plans on the blue line. This was especially the case when longtime Red Wing great Nicklas Lidstrom decided to call it a career and Brad Stuart...
Michal Rozsival, Brett Clark, Carlo Colaiacovo Among Detroit Red Wings’ Free Agent Options
There remain a few intriguing, if underwhelming, names on the unrestricted free agent list. Continue reading →
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