A major strength of the Chicago Blackhawks all season has been their offensive depth, but one small weakness that they have suffered from most of the season is their weakness down the middle.
The Blackhawks do have four good defensive centers in Colin Fraser, John Madden, Jonathan Toews, and Dave Bolland. However, offensively the only player who has been productive this season is Toews.
Toews scored 68 points during the regular season, whereas Bolland, Fraser, and Madden were only able to muster 58 points combined.
Now Madden and Fraser are not known for their scoring touch, but the Blackhawks' second-line center Bolland is another story.
Last season Bolland posted a career high in points with 47 and a plus-19 rating. With that solid season, Bolland also earned himself a hefty raise in the ...
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2010 NHL Playoffs: Dave Bolland a Key Player for Chicago Blackhawks
Posted: 15th April 2010 by Michael Wagner in NHLComments Off on 2010 NHL Playoffs: Dave Bolland a Key Player for Chicago Blackhawks