From Chicago Sun-Times · · 1m 30s
Blackhawks need more of Mangiapane's forecheck elements
Blackhawks could use more of Andrew Mangiapane's forecheck skills to improve their game.
In brief
Blackhawks could use more of Andrew Mangiapane's forecheck skills to improve their game. Blackhawks need Andrew Mangiapane's forecheck skills to fix their weak defensive pressure. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Mangiapane's strengths
Andrew Mangiapane has speed and a nose for the puck that fit the Blackhawks' forecheck needs.
Blackhawks' forecheck issues
The Blackhawks have struggled with forecheck pressure and backcheck tracking this season.
Mangiapane's role
Mangiapane is a veteran forward who plays physically and creates turnovers on the ice.
Mangiapane's recent performance
Mangiapane played well in limited minutes with the Blackhawks outshooting opponents 19-15.
Mangiapane's return
Mangiapane returned to the Blackhawks lineup Thursday after being a healthy scratch five times.
Coach Blashill's view
Coach Jeff Blashill says Mangiapane can create turnovers but needs more ice time to build his role.
Mangiapane's forecheck strategy
Mangiapane explains that forechecking requires all five players to meet the puck at the same time.
Mangiapane's physicality
Mangiapane showed feisty nature by barking at a defenseman for a dangerous check behind the net.
Mangiapane's ice time
Mangiapane averaged about 11 minutes of ice time in four games since returning from injury.
Mangiapane's line performance
Mangiapane's line with Anton Frondell and Tyler Bertuzzi was dominant against the Bruins and decent against the Avalanche.
Mangiapane's future role
Mangiapane is expected to find a niche on the Blackhawks' struggling roster moving forward.
The big picture
Blackhawks need Andrew Mangiapane's forecheck skills to fix their weak defensive pressure.
