Chicago Blackhawks

Chicago Blackhawks

Team Depth Chart of NHL Prospects
Strengths
  • Skilled and versatile center prospects.
  • Quantity and quality at each position.
Weaknesses
  • May not have a potential NHL starter among goaltending prospects.

About Prospect Scores and Probability

Prospect Criteria

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Pro
Playing in N.A. Pro (NHL, AHL, ECHL, etc.)
CHL
Playing in CHL (OHL, QMJHL, WHL)
NCAA
Playing in NCAA
Europe
Playing in Europe
Junior
Playing in Junior 'A' (USHL, BCHL, AJHL, etc.)
N/A
Not Categorized Yet

Goaltenders

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Brandon Whitney CHL 7.0 D
2. Kent Simpson Pro 7.0 D
3. Carter Hutton Pro 6.5 C
4. Mac Carruth CHL 6.5 C
5. Matt Tomkins Junior 6.5 D
6. Johan Mattsson Junior 6.0 D
7. Alec Richards Europe 6.0 D

Right Wing

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Jimmy Hayes Pro 7.0 C
2. Maxim Shalunov Europe 7.0 D
3. Ben Smith Pro 6.5 B
4. Chris Calnan Junior 6.5 C

Left Wing

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Brandon Saad Pro 7.5 C
2. Jeremy Morin Pro 7.0 C
3. Terry Broadhurst Pro 6.5 C
4. Kyle Beach Pro 6.5 C
5. Max Sauve Pro 6.5 D
6. Garret Ross Pro 6.0 C
7. Dan DeLisle NCAA 5.5 D
8. Brandon Bollig Pro 5.0 A

Centers

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Teuvo Teravainen Europe 7.5 C
2. Brandon Pirri Pro 7.0 C
3. Drew LeBlanc Pro 7.0 C
4. Kevin Hayes NCAA 7.0 C
5. Mark McNeill Pro 7.0 C
6. Phillip Danault Pro 7.0 C
7. Alex Broadhurst CHL 6.5 C
8. Joakim Nordstrom Pro 6.5 C
9. Byron Froese Pro 6.5 C
10. Vince Hinostroza Junior 6.5 D
11. David Gilbert Pro 6.0 D

Defensemen

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Adam Clendening Pro 7.0 C
2. Stephen Johns NCAA 7.0 C
3. Dylan Olsen Pro 7.0 C
4. Shawn Lalonde Pro 7.0 D
5. Joe Lavin Pro 6.5 C
6. Michael Paliotta NCAA 6.5 C
7. Klas Dahlbeck Pro 6.5 C
8. Nick Mattson NCAA 6.5 C
9. Justin Holl NCAA 6.5 C
10. Dillon Fournier CHL 6.5 C
11. Kirill Gotovets NCAA 6.5 D
12. Joe Gleason NCAA 6.5 D
13. Ryan Stanton Pro 6.5 D
14. Sam Jardine NCAA 6.5 D
15. Paul Phillips NCAA 6.0 C
16. Braden Birch NCAA 6.0 C
17. Travis Brown CHL 6.0 C

Hockey’s Future Organizational Rankings, Spring 2012: 1-10

by Ian Altenbaugh
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Photo: Forward John Huberdeau is the top prospect for the Florida Panthers and one of the top forwards not currently playing hockey at the professional level. (Cliff Welch/Icon SMI)

Below is the final part of Hockey's Future's 2012 Spring Organizational Rankings. The rankings were determined by taking each NHL team's entire prospect pool into consideration as well as the likelihood those prospects are to meet their maximum potential. For reference, each team's top five prospects are included, as well as the players they have graduated, traded, or added to their pool over the 2011-12 season. To be eligible, a player must meet HF's prospect criteria. The rankings are done twice each season, in the fall and spring.

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Many Blackhawks prospects enjoyed extensive post-seasons in 2012

by Brad Gardner
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Photo: Forward Brandon Pirri was one of Chicago's black aces during the Blackhawks 2012 playoff run. Though he didn't get to see any playing time, the experience should be beneficial to him as he competes for an NHL roster spot in 2012-13. (Photo courtesy of Warren Wimmer/Icon SMI)

The Blackhawks prospect pipeline saw plenty of playoff action but only one prospect, Boston College's Kevin Hayes, was able to capture a league championship. Several other prospects, such as Brandon Saad and Mac Carruth, had strong performances but were not enough to push their team towards the ultimate prize. In Hockey's Future's new team playoff update, we take a look around the world at some of the more notable playoff performances by Chicago prospects.

NHL

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2012 World Championship: Viktor Stalberg, Sweden

by Chapin Landvogt
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Photo: Chicago Blackhawks forward Viktor Stalberg is representing his country at the 2012 World Championship following an early NHL playoff exit (courtesy of

Chris Pondy/Icon SMI)

Chicago Blackhawks forward Viktor Stalberg just completed his second full season in the NHL and put up a career high 22 goals and 43 points in 79 games. For the first time since a U-20 performance in 2005, Stalberg was nominated to represent his native country in international play once the Blackhawks were knocked out of the playoffs. This was a nomination he didn’t hesitate to accept.

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Brandon Saad and Andrew Shaw among Chicago prospects to have standout seasons

by Brad Gardner
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Photo: Few if any rookies have been as instrumental to the Blackhawks success this season as Andrew Shaw, who was drafted in the fifth round of 2011. (Photo courtesy of Chris Pondy/Icon SMI)

In the inaugural edition of our Blackhawks prospect awards, Hockey's Future takes a look at some of the standouts within the Chicago organization. From skill categories such as "Hardest Shot" and "Fastest Skater" to season-specific awards for players exceeding and not meeting expectations, this piece will sift through the crowded prospect pool for players who stand out above the rest. The winner for each category was determined by the team writer with assistance from the HF staff.

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Chicago Blackhawks possess massive amount of NCAA defensive prospects

by Brad Gardner
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Photo: Adam Clendening has been one of the top two-way defensemen in college hockey this season, managing 33 points in 38 games. (Photo courtesy of Ed Wolfstein/Icon SMI)

The Blackhawks have an extensive amount of prospects playing in either the NCAA or European levels of hockey. The organization has a particularly large amount of defensive prospects at both levels, with a combined 11 blueliners among the group.

NCAA

Adam Clendening, D, Boston University Terriers (Hockey East)
Drafted 2nd round, 36th overall, 2011

Offensive-defenseman Adam Clendening managed to surpass his impressive freshman point totals in his second year with Boston University. As a sophomore, Clendening led the Terriers blue line with 33 points in 38 games. Active at both ends of the ice, he ranks second on the team in shots on goal and ranked third on the team with block shots.
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Top Prospects

  1. Brandon Saad
  2. Teuvo Teravainen
  3. Adam Clendening
  4. Phillip Danault
  5. Mark McNeill
  6. Brandon Pirri
  7. Stephen Johns
  8. Ben Smith
  9. Jimmy Hayes
  10. Jeremy Morin
  1. Kevin Hayes
  2. Dylan Olsen
  3. Dillon Fournier
  4. Michael Paliotta
  5. Kyle Beach
  6. Chris Calnan
  7. Alex Broadhurst
  8. Justin Holl
  9. Klas Dahlbeck
  10. Maxim Shalunov

Notable Prospects

  1. Braden Birch
  2. Brandon Bollig
  3. Terry Broadhurst
  4. Travis Brown
  5. Mac Carruth
  6. Dan DeLisle
  7. Byron Froese
  8. David Gilbert
  9. Joe Gleason
  10. Kirill Gotovets
  11. Vince Hinostroza
  12. Carter Hutton
  13. Sam Jardine
  1. Shawn Lalonde
  2. Joe Lavin
  3. Nick Mattson
  4. Johan Mattsson
  5. Joakim Nordstrom
  6. Paul Phillips
  7. Alec Richards
  8. Garret Ross
  9. Max Sauve
  10. Kent Simpson
  11. Ryan Stanton
  12. Matt Tomkins
  13. Brandon Whitney
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