Hockey Night in Canada, CBCSports.ca and NHLPA.com have released the results of their annual poll of over 300 players. Here are some Blackhawks highlights:
- Team players would most like to play on: the Blackhawks ranked 2nd
- Favorite rink players like to play in: the United Center ranked 3rd
- The coach players would most like to play for: coach Joel Quenneville ranked 5th
- Toughest defenseman to play against: Duncan Keith ranked 5th
- The league’s best skater: Keith ranked 4th
- The active player one would select to start a franchise: Jonathan Toews ranked 4th
- Most underrated player: Patrick Sharp ranked 3rd
