Duncan Keith D FA Wed 11/2/11 3:04 PM
Duncan Keith
D FA
Duncan Keith will miss Thursday's game road game against the Florida Panthers because of an injury to his left hand.
He blocked a shot off his hand during Monday's win over Nashville and is being listed as day-to-day for the time being. Coach Joel Quenneville said that Keith may be able to return "soon" though. He has collected six assists and a plus-3 rating in 11 games this season. We'll keep you posted.
Duncan Keith D FA Wed 10/26/11 9:31 AM
Duncan Keith
D FA
The Chicago Blackhawks have been giving Duncan Keith a bit less playing time this season.
Keith averaged 26:53 minutes per game in 2010-11, but he has logged 25:53 minutes per contests this season. The hope is that by playing him a little less, he'll be fresher when the playoffs start. "I feel good every night," Keith said. "My shifts have been a little bit shorter. I'm feel like I have more energy and hopefully that will pay off down the road."
Duncan Keith D FA Sun 10/23/11 1:19 AM
Duncan Keith
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Duncan Keith recorded two assists in the teams 5-4 loss to Colorado.
Keith got off to a cold start but has recorded five assists in the past three games. He isn't a scoring star like Dan Boyle, but he is an above average source of points and posses one of the best +/- in the NHL. He is a must start in all formats.
Duncan Keith D FA Wed 9/28/11 11:15 PM
Duncan Keith
D FA
Duncan Keith registered three assists in Chicago's 4-3 preseason win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Patrick Kane scored a goal and registered an assist in his first exhibition contest. Brent Seabrook, Ben Smith, and Marian Hossa netted Chicago's other three goals. Fabian Brunnstrom, who might make the Red Wings' roster as a bottom-six forward, netted two goals. Detroit's Drew Miller scored with just 39 seconds remaining in the first period.