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Brent Seabrook News & Rumors

Quenneville loads up Hawks' No. 1 power-play unit
April 10
Chicago Tribune
 
"Joel Quenneville appears to be going all-in to jump-start the Blackhawks' power play. The coach stockpiled the No. 1 unit with the Hawks' top offensive players during Monday's practice, with forwards Marian Hossa, Patrick Sharp, Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews joining defenseman Brent Seabrook. Those players combined to score 27 of the Hawks' 42 goals with a man advantage this season. With various combinations — often brought upon by the absence of Toews from the lineup the final 22 games of the season with a concussion — the power play finished 25th in the NHL with a 15.2 percent success rate."
Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook on the rise
March 21
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"The scoresheet indicates that the Blackhawks' top defensive pairing of Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook is on an impressive run. Seabrook's numbers, in particular, stand out. But when asked about that success, coach Joel Quenneville didn't heap praise on them but wanted much more with the postseason quickly approaching. The acquisition of veteran defenseman Johnny Oduya has allowed Quenneville to reunite Seabrook and Keith and have three pairs "you're comfortable [with]," he said. It took a few games, but the chemistry Seabrook and Keith always have had is starting to blossom again."
Flames' Bourque apologized to Seabrook
December 21
Calgary Sun
 
"Rene Bourque didn't wait long to apologize to former Chicago Blackhawks teammate Brent Seabrook after smacking him in the back during the first period of Sunday's game at the United Center. With Bourque ejected following his major penalty, and the Blackhawks defenceman sitting out for precautionary reasons after his head was mashed against the glass, the Calgary Flames winger sought out Seabrook when both were in street clothes during the third period. "I played with the guy four years. I felt pretty bad," Bourque said Tuesday before he sat out the first of his two-game suspension with his Flames hosting the Minnesota Wild. "I went and talked to him during the third period just to make"
Seabrook comes right back
December 21
Chicago Tribune
 
"At the time, it appeared certain the Blackhawks' Brent Seabrook would miss time — and perhaps a significant amount — after leaving Sunday night's game against the Flames with an injury. Instead, the defenseman was back at it Tuesday night when the Hawks faced the Penguins at CONSOL Energy Center. Rebounding quickly from an illegal hit from the Flames' Rene Bourque, Seabrook said he's "feeling fine" and never lost consciousness when he crashed face-first into the boards before crumpling to the ice."
Seabrook makes Pittsburgh trip with Hawks despite injury
December 20
Chicago Tribune
 
"The Chicago Blackhawks got some good news Monday regarding the status of defenseman Brent Seabrook. A day after leaving the Hawks' 4-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Sunday night at the United Center, Seabrook will travel with the team to Pittsburgh for Tuesday night's game against the Penguins. Seabrook was injured during the first period when he was hit illegally from behind by the Flames' Rene Bourque and crashed face-first into the boards. The veteran was on the ice for several moments before slowly making his way to the Hawks bench and dressing room. After the game, coach Joel Quenneville said Seabrook, who has missed time on three different occasions with concussions throughout"
Blackhawks win 5th straight but lose Seabrook
December 19
Chicago Tribune
 
"A festive crowd received holiday stocking caps Sunday night, coach Joel Quenneville reached a historic milestone and the Blackhawks extended their winning streak to a season-high five games. Most everything was merry for the Hawks during a 4-2 victory over the Flames at the United Center. Still, not all was positive in the dressing room as much of the talk centered around the hit by Calgary's Rene Bourque on Brent Seabrook that ended the defenseman's night and has his playing status up in the air. Seabrook was injured during the first period following the illegal hit from behind by the former Hawk Bourque as the defenseman, who has missed games due to concussions at three different times"
Seabrook set for 500th game Sunday
December 11
Chicago Tribune
 
"Following a less-than-auspicious NHL debut, there seemed to be some doubt at the time whether there should be a second game for Brent Seabrook. The young defenseman was on the ice for two Ducks' goals during their 5-3 victory over the Blackhawks on Oct. 5, 2005 and the assembled media had some questions for then-coach Trent Yawney. "I remember all the reporters were asking Trent if I belonged in the NHL and he stuck by me," Seabrook recalled Saturday. "I was listening to all the media stuff afterward and he really had my back. The next game I was lucky enough to have four assists." Those four assists came against the Sharks, the team the Hawks will face Sunday night at the United Center in"
Brent Seabrook returns to bolster blue line
November 26
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"Coming off a stellar defensive effort against the San Jose Sharks, the Blackhawks' blue line got another boost when Brent Seabrook returned to the lineup Friday after missing four games in a row. "It was nice to get out there. It was nice to be in the dressing room before the game, joking around and having fun," Seabrook said after the Hawks stormed back for a 6-5 victory against the Anaheim Ducks. "It was good just to be back. It was good being out there doing anything I can to help." Seabrook, who was hurt two weeks ago against the Edmonton Oilers at the United Center, played 21:27 and finished with a plus-2 rating and three hits. He started off with Duncan Keith but was later paired"
Seabrook still a maybe for Blackhawks
November 25
Chicago Tribune
 
"The Chicago Blackhawks hit the ice for practice in California prior to gathering for a team meal to celebrate Thanksgiving. Defenseman Brent Seabrook missed practice and is "possible" to play against the Ducks on Friday afternoon in the first of back-to-back games to close out the Hawks' six-game road trip. The veteran hasn't played since suffering a lower-body injury Nov. 13 when he lost an edge and slid skates-first into the boards during a game against the Oilers."
Seabrook game-time decision for Blackhawks
November 23
Chicago Tribune
 
"The Chicago Blackhawks won't know until shortly before game time if defenseman Brent Seabrook will be in the lineup against the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night at HP Pavilion. The defenseman has missed three consecutive games with a lower-body injury suffered Nov. 13 against the Edmonton Oilers when the veteran lost an edge and went skates-first into the boards. "(Seabrook) is going to give it a a go during warmups," coach Joel Quenneville said following the Hawks' morning skate."
Seabrook, Frolik practice with Blackhawks
November 23
Chicago Tribune
 
"All Chicago Blackhawks were present and accounted for during Tuesday's practice at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. Defenseman Brent Seabrook, who has missed three consecutive games with a lower-body injury, and winger Michael Frolik--sidelined two contests with a left shoulder injury--joined teammates on the ice for the Hawks' first practice after two off-days spent in Las Vegas. Seabrook was injured Nov. 13 against the Oilers when he lost an edge and crashed skates-first into the end boards. The veteran was paired with Duncan Keith during practice. Frolik has been out since last Wednesday after falling awkwardly into the boards against the Canucks in Vancouver. He split time on the third"
Brent Seabrook's absence no excuse to Blackhawks
November 22
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"There's a good chance defenseman Brent Seabrook will return to action at some point during the California portion of the Blackhawks' circus trip. Seabrook is expected to skate Tuesday in San Jose as he recovers from a leg injury suffered when he lost an edge against the Edmonton Oilers and fell skates-first into the boards last Sunday at the United Center. Although the Hawks could definitely use Seabrook on the back end, they still feel like they have enough depth on defense to succeed without him. They won't use Seabrook's absence as an excuse for discouraging back-to-back losses against the Oilers and Calgary Flames."
Blackhawks recall Smith from AHL; Seabrook still out
November 18
Chicago Tribune
 
"Even in the midst of a four-game winning streak that has catapulted them to the top of the Western Conference standings, the Chicago Blackhawks are looking to fortify their team. To that end, the Hawks recalled forward Ben Smith from Rockford of the American Hockey League on Thursday. After playing in six regular-season games and then starring in the Western Conference quarterfinals against the Canucks with three goals in seven games last season, Smith was a candidate to make Hawks' roster to start. The 23-year-old suffered a concussion following an illegal hit from the Detroit Red Wings' Brendan Smith during a Sept. 29 exhibition game and ended up starting the season with the IceHogs."
Seabrook likely out, Bolland iffy vs. Canucks
November 16
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook (leg) sat out practice Tuesday in Vancouver, but center Dave Bolland (foot) rejoined his teammates on the ice. Coach Joel Quenneville told reporters Bolland might play Wednesday against the Canucks. Seabrook's injury isn't serious, but he's expected to miss the game."
Brent Seabrook's status uncertain
November 15
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"The play was exactly what has made the Blackhawks successful lately. Defenseman Brent Seabrook carried the puck deep into the Edmonton Oilers' zone, and it looked like another scoring chance courtesy of the Hawks' blue line. But Seabrook fell and went legs-first into the boards. It didn't sound or look good at all, and the Hawks are already without center Dave Bolland, who is recovering from a foot injury. "Obviously, there's a void with all the quality ice time [Seabrook plays] in all situations," coach Joel Quenneville said. "He absorbs those types of minutes. You appreciate what he provides you.""
Seabrook suffers lower-body injury
November 14
Chicago Tribune
 
"The Blackhawks face the prospect of being without a key member of their defense for at least the beginning of their upcoming six-game road trip. Defenseman Brent Seabrook was injured during the second period of the Hawks' 6-3 victory over the Oilers on Sunday. Seabrook carried the puck deep into the Oilers' zone before losing an edge and going skates-first into the end boards. "We'll say day-to-day right now," Hawks coach Joel Quenneville said following the game of Seabrook's condition. "We'll know (Tuesday) morning." The Hawks leave Monday for Vancouver, where they will start the trip with Wednesday's game against the Canucks. "I thought we did a good job without him," Quenneville said."
Brent Seabrook doing it all for Blackhawks
October 27
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"Defenseman Brent Seabrook played a game-high 29 minutes, 13 seconds — including 7:16 on the penalty kill — in the Blackhawks' 3-2 shootout victory Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. The Hawks killed five of six short-handed situations against the Ducks and entered action Wednesday ranked fifth in the league in penalty killing at 91.3 percent after struggling in that department last season. ''We just rededicated ourselves,'' Seabrook said. ''We're getting in lanes, we're blocking shots, we're getting good clears. It's four guys and [goalie Corey] Crawford working together to get the job done.''"
Blackhawks' Seabrook to play in Game 6
April 24
Chicago Tribune
 
"Brent Seabrook will return to the Chicago Blackhawks' lineup in Game 6 as they try to even their best-of-seven Western Conference quarterfinals series Sunday against the Vancouver Canucks. The defenseman, who suffered a concussion during Game 3 when he was hit hard by the Canucks' Raffi Torres, passed NHL protocol testing Sunday and will play in Game 6 at the United Center. "He's an important part of our team," coach Joel Quenneville said. ""His makeup and his leadership qualities are a big part of our team. "Even though he wasn't playing, you could feel his presence around the locker room and the guys. They competed for him in ways that was nice to see. The fact he gets to play again is"
Hawks will wait and see on Seabrook
April 24
Chicago Tribune
 
"Brent Seabrook's availability for the Blackhawks' next win-or-set-tee-times game established a new injury category: We'll See. The defenseman repeated that mantra multiple times Saturday after he rejoined his teammates for practice at the United Center, having sat out two games against the Canucks because of symptoms from a jarring shoulder-to-head hit in Game 3. Coach Joel Quenneville said the Hawks "hope" to have Seabrook for Game 6. Seabrook, of course, said we'll see. He did not skate with the top six defensemen in practice and likely needs to pass a fitness test Sunday to get clearance."
Seabrook might play in Game 5
April 21
Chicago Tribune
 
"Brent Seabrook traveled with the Blackhawks on Wednesday, and it is possible the stalwart defenseman will be available for Game 5 of the Western Conference quarterfinals after a shoulder-to-head hit knocked him loopy in Game 3 and ultimately clean out of Game 4. But there's no longer a coconut-sized lump in anyone's throat about the prospect of facing the jet-fueled Canucks attack without him. The Hawks' defensive corps was a collective plus-10 in the 7-2 Game 4 romp, scoring two goals, divvying up 10 hits and recording nine of the team's 11 blocked shots. "We just won puck battles, a lot more puck battles," defenseman Brian Campbell said of the sans-Seabrook effort. "I felt we were"
Hawks' defense does Brent Seabrook proud
April 20
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"Brent Seabrook said the best retribution against Vancouver Canucks pest Raffi Torres, who leveled Seabrook with a hit to the head Sunday, would be for the Blackhawks to win Tuesday night and send the Western Conference playoff series back to Vancouver. Strong performances by the Hawks' defensive corps — playing without Seabrook — helped make it happen. Brian Campbell and Duncan Keith scored 17 seconds apart in the second period. Keith, who called the questionable hit on Seabrook ''a cheap shot," also took a crack at Torres, receiving a cross-checking penalty in the first period. ''We had to do what we had to,'' Campbell said. ''Hopefully, Seabrook can get back soon. We're a better team"
Blackhawks' Seabrook out, Bolland in for Game 4
April 19
Chicago Tribune
 
"As the Chicago Blackhawks attempt to stave off elimination, they will do so without one of their backbone blue-liners. Brent Seabrook will not play in Game 4 against the Vancouver Canucks, coach Joel Quenneville said following the morning skate Tuesday. Seabrook took a now-infamous shoulder-to-head hit from Canucks' winger Raffi Torres in Game 3. "He's day-to-day," Quenneville said of Seabrook. "Upper body." Quenneville said John Scott "could play" as a replacement for Seabrook but added that Hawks' other defensemen will have to take on more responsibility. "We've got some defensemen who can play minutes," Quenneville said. "(With) the depth of our defense, they're able to play important"
Torres dodges bullet on Seabrook hit: no suspension
April 19
Vancouver Province
 
"Raffi Torres has dodged the bullet. The Canucks winger, who returned Sunday night after missing four games due to a late-season suspension, had been facing the possibility of another after he delivered a shoulder-to-head hit on Blackhawks defenceman and Canadian Olympian Brent Seabrook. The word late Sunday night was that the NHL had contacted the Canucks about Torres, whose recent ban came because he delivered an elbow to the head of Edmonton Oiler Jordan Eberle during game 80 of the regular season. He went on to miss the final two games of the season and the first two games of the postseason, when Cody Hodgson was summoned to take a roster spot in place of Torres. On Monday morning, the"
Quenneville has major beef with Torres' hit on Seabrook
April 18
Chicago Tribune
 
"Depending on which team you talked to, Raffi Torres' hit on Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook in the second period Sunday night was either "brutal" or not even worth the interference penalty it drew. That the division of opinions runs straight between the Hawks and Canucks is not surprising. Torres, who missed the first two games of the series because of a suspension for an elbow to the head of the Oilers' Jordan Eberle during the regular season, leveled an unsuspecting Seabrook with shoulder-to-chin hit that forced the defenseman to undergo a concussion test. Torres was assessed a two-minute penalty and Seabrook missed the final few minutes of the second but returned in the third."
Torres hit on Seabrook could prove costly
April 18
Vancouver Province
 
"Raffi Torres promised to be smart. Now the NHL will decide if he was dumb. After serving a four-game suspension for an elbow to the head of Jordan Eberle, the Vancouver Canucks winger vowed Sunday morning that he would make the proper physical contribution in Game 3 of the Western Conference quarterfinal series. He took a stupid roughing penalty in the first period after getting his stick up on Brian Campbell, but his shoulder-to-head hit on Keith Seabrook in the second period may result in a suspension. Although only assessed an interference minor when he crunched the Chicago Blackhawks defenceman behind the net, the play is expected to be reviewed. Seabrook did take two more shifts after"
Hawks' defense takes a hit with Campbell hurting, Seabrook fighting
March 14
Chicago Tribune
 
"It got a little thin along the Blackhawks' blue line for the bulk of Sunday's game against the Capitals. Midway through the second period, Brian Campbell left the ice and didn't return as he tried to battle through a left leg injury that caused him to miss the Hawks' previous game and two days of practice. When Brent Seabrook was later sent off for five minutes following a fight with Jason Chimera, it was left to fellow defensemen Duncan Keith, Niklas Hjalmarsson, Nick Leddy and Chris Campoli to pick up the slack. "That was tough," said Keith, who played a game-high 30 minutes, 42 seconds. "We had four 'D' there for a good part of the game and five for most of the game. It wears on you,"
Seabrook agrees to five-year contract extension with Blackhawks
February 28
Chicago Tribune
 
"The Blackhawks and defenseman Brent Seabrook officially agreed to a five-year contract extension Sunday. General manager Stan Bowman and Seabrook both had said Saturday the deal was imminent and Sunday the team made the announcement. "Brent is a very important member of our organization and we are looking forward to him being part of a core group that will be a contender for many years to come," Bowman said in a statement."We have been fortunate to have Brent as part of our family since he was a teenager and we are proud to be able to announce this news today." No money terms were announced, but the deal is believed to be worth $29 million over the five years with a salary-cap hit of $5.8"
Seabrook extension accents Hawks' defense
February 27
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"A strong defense is vital to what the Blackhawks want to do, and that's why general manager Stan Bowman sees no problem with investing millions in his blue line, the most instrumental part of the Hawks' puck-possession game. ''The defense is the key that makes everything go for us,'' Bowman said Saturday. ''We've got a lot of really skilled forwards, and the style of hockey we like to play is dependent on having mobile, puck-moving defensemen.'' So it shouldn't be much of a surprise that defenseman Brent Seabrook is in line for a big extension. Canada's TSN first reported early Saturday that the Hawks and Seabrook's camp were on the verge of finalizing a five-year extension for nearly $30"
Hawks and Seabrook getting set for long-term
February 27
Chicago Tribune
 
"The Blackhawks are set to add a member to their core group of players as defenseman Brent Seabrook is close to inking a long-term contract extension. "It's not completely done yet, but we're getting close," general manager Stan Bowman said Saturday. "I'm very optimistic it will get done." Seabrook, who said, "it's getting there — we're still figuring stuff out," was the Hawks' top pick (14th overall) in the 2003 draft. He would join Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, Brian Campbell, Marian Hossa and Duncan Keith as players locked in long term. "I've grown up with this group, and we've accomplished a lot over the past six years," Seabrook, 25, said. "We definitely can accomplish a lot in the"
Seabrook close to 5-year extension with Hawks
February 26
TSN.ca
 
"It looks like 25-year-old defenseman Brent Seabrook will be a member of the Chicago Blackhawks for the foreseeable future. Sources told TSN early on Saturday that Seabrook is on the verge of finalizing a five-year contract with the club worth a shade under $30 million. The deal is close to being completed and should be made official in the next few days. Seabrook has posted four goals and 29 assists this season. He was a key member of the Blackhawks Stanley Cup winning club in the 2009-10 season, and he also won a gold medal for Canada at the 2010 Vancouver Games."
Seabrook, Hawks still talking contract
January 25
Chicago Tribune
 
"The number Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook is paying closest attention to is the one located under the "points" category in the Western Conference standings. There are other important digits, of course, such as the veteran's 23 assists this season — tied for second on the Hawks — and the one that will be on Seabrook's next contract. The pending restricted free agent said Monday his agent and general manager Stan Bowman are still negotiating on a new deal. The sides have been in discussions since November. The 25-year-old's current deal that's paying him $3.5 million per season expires this summer. "It's one of those things that it's going to be done when it's done," Seabrook said. "I"
Hawks reunite defensemen Keith and Seabrook
November 27
Chicago Tribune
 
"The Blackhawks reverted to some familiar-looking defensive pairings Friday when they faced the Ducks. Brent Seabrook and Duncan Keith were reunited on the top unit with Brian Campbell and Niklas Hjalmarsson paired again during the Hawks' 4-1 victory at Honda Center. The four, along with Jassen Cullimore and Nick Boynton, had been split apart the last seven games as coach Joel Quenneville searched for the right combinations. "It felt easier going back with (Seabrook)," Keith said. "You separate and you feel like you work on your game a little bit and get to back to basics." Added Quenneville: "I like the way the pairs have been since we split up. At the same time, with Duncan and Seabrook,"
Consistent Seabrook happy at work
November 20
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"Defenseman Brent Seabrook is pleased with where he's at. He's on the first power-play unit, the first penalty-kill unit and paired with Niklas Hjalmarsson. ''I'm happy with my game,'' Seabrook said before the game Friday against the Calgary Flames. ''I'm trying to be as consistent as I can and just trying to be smart with the puck and keeping it out of our net." Seabrook has been one of the more consistent Hawks. While others have had their ups and downs, he has done what he always has done: block shots, deliver hits and get the puck out of the zone. ''My mentality is just to do my job and try to be solid defensively,'' Seabrook said. ''I feel like I'm getting ready the same way and being"
Hawks' Seabrook stepping up
October 24
Chicago Tribune
 
"Brent Seabrook is off to the kind of start that soon could have his named affixed to those residing in the top tier of NHL defensemen. Seabrook entered the Blackhawks' home game Saturday night against the Blue Jackets tied for eighth in the league in scoring among blueliners with two goals and three assists and he shared second with 20 hits. "I have to shore things up defensively, play more solid and more physical as I was last year," Seabrook said. "I need to continue to get better on offense." Seabrook's play has been more important with defenseman Brian Campbell sidelined since the preseason. Campbell skated Saturday for the first time since spraining his right knee and coach Joel"
Seabrook setting sights high
September 29
Chicago Tribune
 
"Playing alongside Duncan Keith has given Brent Seabrook a pretty good perspective into what it takes to win the Norris Trophy, awarded to the NHL's top defenseman. As his partner along the blue line, Seabrook had a close-up view as Keith blossomed into the league's top defender last season to help the Blackhawks bring home the Stanley Cup. "(Keith) could win (the Norris) for four or five years unless I take it from him," Seabrook said. Seabrook as a Norris Trophy winner isn't farfetched considering the way his game has developed along with Keith's as they arguably have become the top defensive pairing in the NHL. After a season during which he — like Keith and Hawks captain Jonathan Toews"
Seabrook next target for contract extension
September 18
Chicago Tribune
 
"When it comes to locking up core players, Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman hasn't hesitated to hand out contract extensions. In early December of 2009, Bowman tied up young stars Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews and Duncan Keith to lucrative, long-term deals and now the GM is attending to defenseman Brent Seabrook, who will be a restricted free agent after this season. "Now that we've gotten through the summer with the changes we had to make we're going to look at that," Bowman said. "You're always trying to look ahead. Obviously, Brent has been a great player since we drafted him … coming in at a young age being able to play defense in the NHL. He's obviously a great partner for"
Stanley Cup, Hawks drop in on Leno
June 15
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"Taking a break from bar-hopping in Chicago, the Stanley Cup -- and four of the Blackhawks -- went to Los Angeles for an appearance Monday on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno." Patrick Kane, who scored the winning goal in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup finals against Philadelphia, led teammates Jonathan Toews, Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook on stage at the end of Leno's monologue, as the Tonight Show Band played "We Are the Champions." Kane said scoring the game-winning goal "was pretty unbelievable." "I think it's every kid's dream to actually do that, and I think I was the only one that probably knew it went in at the time, but it was pretty exciting and we won the Stanley Cup," he said. "It's"
Supportive Seabrook happy to cheer in stands
May 31
Vancouver Sun
 
"Keith Seabrook is more nervous watching hockey than playing it. Yet the 21-year-old Tsawwassen 5: native plans to be in the stands when brother Brent makes his run for glory in the Stanley Cup final as a defenceman for the Chicago Blackhawks. "I'm definitely very proud of him and can't wait to go and support him," said the Abbotsford PDT Heat blue-liner who is flying to to Chicago along with dad Gary and mom Suzanne. He dreams of following some day soon in his older brother's footsteps to the NHL. However, as one of the top prospects in the Calgary Flames system, he can't wait to rub shoulders with, or more likely against, his older brother. The Seabrook brothers, who are three years"
Families blow in to the Windy City to cheer for 'B. C. Blackhawks'
May 31
Vancouver Sun
 
"The Seabrooks weren't the only B.C. people heading east for the Stanley Cup final. With five native sons on Chicago, you might call them the B.C. Blackhawks. Duncan Keith is from Penticton, while Troy Brower grew up playing in North Delta, Andrew Ladd is from Maple Ridge and Colin Fraser moved to Surrey from Sicamous at the age of three. This past week, spare bedrooms in Chicago were being hastily made ready for guests, flights were being booked and tickets were being found for a gust of British Columbians blowing into the Windy City. Dave and Jean Keith were invited by son Duncan and his fiance Kelly Rae Kenyon to stay with them in Chicago even though it could mean several dogs in the"
Stage set for clash of dynamic duos
May 1
Vancouver Sun
 
"There are tandems on ice that have lasted longer, but they usually involve side-by-side triple Salchows or sled dogs. Chicago Blackhawks Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook have been defence partners for three years, which is like forever in a National Hockey League whose line combinations and blue-line pairings change on a coach's whim, often by the shift. Keith and Seabrook, B.C. boys whose pooled talents are an impressive blend of speed, power and size, are a retro pairing -- a throwback to previous decades when good hockey partnerships outlasted good Hollywood marriages. Paul Coffey and Charlie Huddy on the Edmonton Oilers. Brian Leetch and Jeff Beukeboom on the New York Rangers. Ray"
Friends, and foes: Keith and Weber seen as Norris finalists
April 23
Chicago Tribune
 
"When the NHL announces its Norris Trophy finalists Friday, it will surprise no one if two friends tangling in the same playoff series hoard a pair of the nominations. Duncan Keith and Shea Weber skated alongside each other in juniors. They are battling for the Blackhawks and Predators, respectively, in a Western Conference quarterfinal series. And they would dominate any discussion about the league?s best defensemen, which is why either would be worthy of the trophy for the NHL's top blue-liner. "I'm friends with him," Keith said. "We're in a battle in a playoff series, so it's business right now. But he's a big, strong guy. He has the hard shot. He's pretty much everything you'd want to"
Keith and Seabrook a pair again
April 18
Chicago Tribune
 
"They have played alongside each other so often it sometimes seems like Blackhawks defensemen Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook know what the other one is thinking. "I don't know anything he's thinking, let alone on the ice," Keith said with a chuckle. After forming a tandem for the bulk of three seasons, the pair was split up during the stretch run of the regular season and in Friday night's 4-1 loss to the Predators in Game 1 of the Western Conference quarterfinals. During Saturday's practice at the United Center, coach Joel Quenneville had Keith and Seabrook back together and they are expected to remain that way for Game 2 on Sunday night at the United Center. Keith had been skating with"
Players deny post-Olympics stress disorder
April 7
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"As the losses piled up and the Blackhawks' top players struggled, the question of whether the Olympics negatively impacted the team became a serious one to explore. Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, Brent Seabrook, Duncan Keith, Marian Hossa and Tomas Kopecky all had their ups and downs as the Hawks stumbled through a 6-7-2 March. Were they simply worn out? Were they emotionally drained from the high-stakes competition? Most important, would they recover for the playoffs? ''It's been a pretty long season,'' Kane said. ''Especially after the Olympics, you got 20 games left and it doesn't seem like a lot. But it's been going pretty slow for me personally. You just want to get to the playoffs and"
'Q' breaks up Seabrook, Keith
March 29
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville opted to use different defensive pairings and line combinations Sunday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The most notable move was breaking up defensemen Brent Seabrook and Duncan Keith, the Hawks' top pairing for most of the season. The duo is widely considered one of the best in the NHL, and Keith has emerged as a candidate for the Norris Trophy for the league's best blue-liner. Keith was paired with veteran Brent Sopel, and Seabrook joined Niklas Hjalmarsson, who had been playing with Dustin Byfuglien since Brian Campbell was injured. Keith and Sopel had minus-2 ratings as the Blue Jackets defeated the Hawks 4-2 on Sunday. ''We tried to get a little"
Blackhawks break up Keith, Seabrook
March 29
Chicago Tribune
 
"For essentially three seasons, Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook have been soldered together on the Blackhawks' blue line. That they were pried apart Sunday night in a 4-2 loss to the Blue Jackets might be as indicative as anything of the currently precarious state of affairs. Seabrook skated with Niklas Hjalmarsson and Keith with Brent Sopel, the move partly about general shake-up and partly about spreading out the talent. "We tried to get a little balance there," coach Joel Quenneville said. "When you're not winning, you mix up the lines, and you can always try mixing up the 'D' a little bit too." There was a bit of a mixed message as to when the change went into effect — Keith said the"
Seabrook ready to play, not forgive
March 23
Chicago Tribune
 
"Brent Seabrook isn't ready to let bygones be bygones. The Blackhawks defenseman said Monday he's continuing to rebound from a concussion caused by a hit by former teammate James Wisniewski during the second period of Wednesday's game in Anaheim. Coach Joel Quenneville said Seabrook is likely to play on Tuesday when the Hawks play host to the Coyotes. "I'm starting to feel less pressure in my head," Seabrook said after Monday's practice."
Seabrook angered by Wiz's hit
March 20
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook doesn't remember too much about the head-high hit he took from Anaheim Ducks defenseman and former teammate James Wisniewski. ''I didn't see him coming -- maybe at the last second,'' Seabrook said Friday after practicing with the Hawks for the first time since the illegal hit. 'I've watched the replay quite a few times. It's tough to watch. But it's part of the game. Things happen quick, and things happen fast.'' Hawks coach Joel Quenneville said he'll see how Seabrook progresses today before deciding whether he will suit up tonight against the Phoenix Coyotes, one of the hottest teams in the league. The Hawks aren't about to rush Seabrook back, either."
Seabrook re-joins Hawk's: Still Steaming Over Hit
March 20
Chicago Tribune
 
"The wedding may have to go on without Brent Seabrook. The Blackhawks defenseman said Friday he has not spoken to former teammate — and possibly former friend — James Wisniewski about Wednesday's vicious hit that left Seabrook with a concussion. The Ducks blueliner is getting married this summer and had asked Seabrook to come, but 'Will Not Attend" may be check-marked on the RSVP card. Which would be too bad as the bachelor party alone could be epic. Wisniewski has reached out to Seabrook, who rejoined the Hawks for practice after missing Thursday night's 3-0 victory over the Kings following the hit during the second period of Wednesday's game in Anaheim, but the Hawks veteran hasn't"
Fallout from hit on Seabrook engulfs Blackhawks
March 19
Chicago Tribune
 
"The season goes on for the Blackhawks. On the same day the Hawks and the rest of the NHL learned the league suspended the Ducks' James Wisniewksi eight games for his hit on Brent Seabrook during Wednesday night's game, the Hawks have a game to play. They take on the Kings at Staples Center. News was being made off the ice as Wisniewski's punishment was handed down Thursday afternoon and the Anaheim defenseman -- a former Blackhawk -- apologized for the incident when he leveled Seabrook and appeared to knock him briefly unconscious."