bargames

Two months into the 2011 NHL season, the Chicago Blackhawks are having a great run. The team is currently sitting at first place in their division, with a record of 17-8-4. Things really got hot during the second week of November, when the team won four straight games. Coming off an overtime thriller win against the New York Islanders earlier this week, the Blackhawks are gearing up for their next game against the San Jose Sharks.

Interestingly, Chicago’s coach, Joel Quenneville doesn’t use a set roster. He selects his starting lineup based on who’s performing best at the time. After his performance in the last game, Ray Emery has gotten the call to start at goalie for the Blackhawks in the San Jose game. However, if Emery doesn’t come through, Quenneville will go back to Corey Crawford for another try at the job. Based on sources, Quenneville is open to at least two of these changes before settling on a permanent goalie for the season. In the meantime, Crawford has been working on his skill with a goalie coach, just in case he gets the call to come back.

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