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I’m told three is a magic number. And what do you know, this is the third time this offseason we’re digging into the Bleacher Nation Blackhawks Mailbag, answering your questions about the Chicago Blackhawks and anything else going on around the world of Hockey. Last time out, we discussed the NHL Draft and the prospect (get it?) of Lukas Reichel making the NHL squad out of camp next fall. This week, we are a lot less prospect focused, so let’s get into it! Remember, you can send in questions on Twitter using the hashtag #BNHawksMailbag or email them to us at Mario.Tirabassi at bleachernation dot com. Send them anytime about the Blackhawks or the IceHogs or the NHL Draft or Free agency and everything in-between this offseason. ....
The 2021 season for the Chicago Blackhawks ended pretty much where we expected them to, but the way they got there was a lot more entertaining than most of us expected it to be. The book has been closed on the 2021 season, so on a positive note, I wanted to look back and give out some team awards to commemorate this year. Rookie of the Year Runner-Up: Brandon Hagel This was one of the hardest to decide. Each rookie had a real claim to being the most impactful in his first NHL season with the Blackhawks. But although Hagel might’ve made the best impression, Lankinen’s performance in the early and middle-portion of the season kept the team moving. After all, he was, at one point in the season, regarded as a top contender for the Calder Trophy as NHL Rookie of the Year before trailing off. He finished the season with a 17-14-5 record, a .909 save-percentage, and a 3.01 GAA. He had the most starts of any rookie goaltender this season with 37 starts. ....
Ovechkin is universally considered the best goal-scorer of the generation, certainly the best on the Capitals, and to some, the best player to ever shoot a puck. Sprong’s choice seemed obvious. But not to him, as he called his own number with Devils defenders chasing Ovechkin down. Sprong’s wrist shot found the back of the net, and while it might have been a surprise he elected not to pass, it shouldn’t necessarily be. Because not only this season, but in years past as well, the Capitals have made a habit of having some of the best depth scoring in the NHL. This year, that notably includes Sprong and Conor Sheary. ....