Blackhawks Recall Dylan Olsen, Place Steve Montador On IR
Before Friday night’s game in San Jose, the Blackhawks made a change to their roster. Dylan Olsen, the top blue line prospect in the organization, was recalled from Rockford and Steve Montador was placed on IR with an upper-body injury. … Continue reading →
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Niklas Hjalmarsson Health A Concern
Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville broke news to the media after the team’s morning skate in San Jose that defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson has joined Steve Montador in Chicago. According to reports, the team thought Hjalmarsson had the flu the past couple days, … Continue reading →
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Montador to IR; Olsen Returns
Joel Quenneville stated Montador was unlikely to play against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday after he missed every practice due to suffering an upper body injury against the Avalanche. Following up today, the Blackhawks have officially placed defenseman Steve Montador on injured reserve.
Montador has complied 14 points in 51 games this season along with a plus-4 rating with the...
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2 days ago
Did We Overhype The Blackhawks’ Summer Signings?
On the first day of free agency, Stan Bowman pulled off a series of free agent signings that sent Blackhawks nation into a frenzy.
After a very disappointing followup to their Stanley Cup campaign in 2009-2010, it was pretty evident what the Blackhawks needed to add. And they did it.
They locked up new franchise goaltender Corey Crawford and the breakout forward of the postseason...
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Sabres sign free agent defensemen
The Buffalo Sabres jumped into the mix on the opening day of free agency signing journeymen blueliner Steve Montador to a 2 year deal.
Montador has seen time with Calgary, Florida, Anaheim, and Boston - and was part of the 2001 St Johns Flames Calder Cup winning team.
Montador has 18 career NHL goals over an 8 [...]
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July 01, 2009
Blackhawks Activate Steve Montador Off IR
On Saturday, the Blackhawks made two roster moves. Defenseman Steve Montador was activated off injured reserve, and rookie Dylan Olsen was sent back to Rockford. Olsen, 21, made his NHL debut on Thursday night in Philadelphia. He was credited with five … Continue reading →
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January 07, 2012
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January 07, 2012
Rant: Montador in Front of the Net on the Powerplay?
Seriously?Seriously?That’s what you’re going to do?Steve Montador?In front of the net?On the powerplay?You’re THAT much out of ideas?
You can just **** right off then.You’ve clearly given up. I thought you reached that point last night against the Blues when I saw Dan Carcillo running around doing nothing in particular on the powerplay. Nope. You’ve reached a new level...
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November 09, 2011
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November 09, 2011
Blackhawks, Montador agree to 4-year deal
The Chicago Blackhawks agreed to a four-year contract with defenseman Steve Montador on Thursday, keeping him off the free-agent market.
The Blackhawks made the move a day after acquiring Montador's negotiating rights from Buffalo for a seventh-round draft pick in 2012 or 2013. The 31-year-old Montador would have become an unrestricted free agent Friday.
Montador had five goals...
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June 30, 2011
Chicago Blackhawks MVP, studs and duds.
Crash the Net has compiled a list of current Chicago Blackhawk MVP candidates thus far this season along with who would be the Studs and Duds. Do you, the reader, agree with these selections or disagree? Blackhawks MVP candidates Marian Hossa Marian is on pace to having his best year as a Chicago Blackhawk and [...]
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What Will Steve Montador’s Role Be With The Blackhawks?
The first splash of the summer for the Blackhawks, outside of their own re-signings, was the acquisition and eventual signing of Buffalo defenseman Steve Montador.
Montador was a guy the Blackhawks had reportedly pursued around the trade deadline, when they were looking for a defenseman to add with the loss of Jordan Hendry, as well as simply the need to add some depth on the blue...
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August 15, 2011
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August 15, 2011
Blackhawks obtain rights to D Montador
The Chicago Blackhawks acquired the rights to defenseman Steve Montador from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a seventh round pick in 2012 or 2013.
Montador, 31, had a career-best 21 goals with five goals last season while leading the Sabres with a plus-16 rating. He will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.
Montador has played nine seasons with five different...
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June 29, 2011
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June 29, 2011
Chico Carbomb Goes to Work
Sometimes the "mic'd up" segments of a telecast are pretty boring, but occasionally you get a few lines that show you some of the interesting candid exchanges of the players, who can be pretty reserved in interviews. One thing you're always sure to hear is the players called by their nicknames, which kind of funny even when we already know them. But last night,...
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March 30, 2009
John Jaeckel: The Montador Effect
Not a huge surprise, but a pleasant one regardless, the Hawks last night traded a conditional seventh round pick for exclusive negotiating rights to impending UFA defenseman Steve Montador.
It's a good moveâMontador at 31 is a lot of things the Hawks lacked last seasonâand they will likely sign him to a two, or more likely three-year deal today. He blocks shots...
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June 30, 2011
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June 30, 2011
A Beantown Beatdown and The Steve Montador Hat Trick
Now this is what a team with so many stars on it should look like on the ice.
The Chicago Blackhawks came down fast and hard on the Columbus Blue Jackets right from the get-go. After several nice rushes in the Columbus zone, a rebound off of Viktor Stalberg’s attempt earned Jonathan Toews the first tally of the game, 7 minutes in. And the action kept on coming steadily throughout...
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November 10, 2011
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November 10, 2011
Blackhawks, Montador agree to 4-year pact
The Chicago Blackhawks and defenseman Steve Montador have agreed on a four-year, $11 million deal.
Chicago acquired Montador's rights Wednesday from Buffalo in exchange for a seventh-round pick in 2012 or 2013. Montador was set to become a free agent at 12 p.m. ET on Friday.
The 31-year-old had a career-best 21 assists with five goals last season while leading the Sabres...
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June 30, 2011
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June 30, 2011
Sabres add D Montador
The Buffalo Sabres agreed to terms Wednesday with free agent defenseman Steve Montador on a two-year contract.
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July 01, 2009
NHL Playoff Morning Papers (Wednesday Edition): Tortorella challenges his best players, Jeff Carter needs to get going and Martin Brodeur is furious
Eastern Conference
Boston Bruins (1) versus Montreal Canadiens (8)
The Bruins won’t be getting ahead of themselves like they did five years ago, writes Stephen Harris. The Bruins definitely do not lack depth this playoffs. They have so much depth that someone who does not deserve to sit will be in the press box tonight. Steve Montador [...]
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April 22, 2009
Montador honored to be a Blackhawk
Defenseman Steve Montador says he's honored to become the newest Blackhawk (Photo by Getty Images).
Steve Montador won’t give a second thought t...
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June 30, 2011
Blackhawks Season Preview: Steve Montador
Heading into the season, not many expected the Blackhawks’ defensive group to look as different as it is. Of course, few could have predicted that both Brian Campbell and Chris Campoli would be playing their hockey outside of Chicago this season.
In place of a guy like Campbell, as far as numbers go (rosterwise), Stan Bowman acquired a guy he had reportedly coveted for some...
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September 20, 2011
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September 20, 2011
MONTADOR AGREES TO TERMS
Steve Montador (Photo: Getty Images)
Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier announced today the Sabres have agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent defenseman Steve Mo...
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July 01, 2009
Could Injuries Force Blackhawks To Make A Trade?
The Chicago Blackhawks have been hit by the injury bug recently, as well as the stupidity bug, forcing them to call up several youngsters up from the Rockford Icehogs.
On Wednesday, the Hawks placed both center Marcus Kruger and defenseman Steve Montador on injured reserve. Dan Carcillo was also handed a seven-game suspension by the NHL on Wednesday, but he also has a serious knee...
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January 05, 2012
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January 05, 2012
Sabres land free agent defenseman Montador
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- Unable to meet defensman Jaroslav Spacek's contract demands, the Buffalo Sabres wasted little time to find an experienced - but less expensive - replacement: Steve Montador.
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July 01, 2009
Blackhawks Sign D Steve Montador
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed veteran defenseman Steve Montador to a four-year, $11M contract. Chicago’s financial commitment to the blue line is now more significant. Here’s the breakdown (listed number is player’s cap hit): Brent Seabrook $ 5,800,000 Duncan Keith $ … Continue reading →
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June 30, 2011
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June 30, 2011
Sabres land free-agent D Montador
Defenseman Steve Montador agreed to a two-year deal with the Buffalo Sabres on the first day of NHL free agency.
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July 01, 2009
Chicago Trades for Negotiating Rights to Montador
A note from the Sabres—
The Buffalo Sabres have traded the negotiating rights of defenseman Steve Montador to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a seventh-round draft selection in the 2012 or 2013 Entry Draft.
The Chicago draft pick was previously acquired from Florida in the Tomas Kopecky trade on Monday. The pick is presently conditional to the Nashville Predators. If...
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June 29, 2011
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