2011-12 Chicago Blackhawks season

The 2011–12 Chicago Blackhawks season is the 86th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on September 25, 1926.
==Off-Season==
On May 19, 2011, goalie Corey Crawford signed a 3 year, 8 million dollar contract.Blackhawks agree to terms with Corey Crawford
==Regular Season==
On March 31, 2012, the Blackhawks clinched the playoffs with a 5-4 victory over the Nashville Predators. This marks the Blackhawks fourth consecutive season making the playoffs.
==Playoffs==
The Blackhawks returned to the playoffs for the fourth straight season. The Blackhawks lost in the first round, losing to the Phoenix Coyotes in six games.
==Standings==
==Schedule and results==
Legend:
===Pre-season===
2011 Pre-season : 2–4–1 (Home: 2–2–0 ; Road: 0–2–1)	2011 Pre-season : 2–4–1 (Home: 2–2–0 ; Road: 0–2–1)	2011 Pre-season : 2–4–1 (Home: 2–2–0 ; Road: 0–2–1)	2011 Pre-season : 2–4–1 (Home: 2–2–0 ; Road: 0–2–1)	2011 Pre-season : 2–4–1 (Home: 2–2–0 ; Road: 0–2–1)	2011 Pre-season : 2–4–1 (Home: 2–2–0 ; Road: 0–2–1)	2011 Pre-season : 2–4–1 (Home: 2–2–0 ; Road: 0–2–1)	2011 Pre-season : 2–4–1 (Home: 2–2–0 ; Road: 0–2–1)	2011 Pre-season : 2–4–1 (Home: 2–2–0 ; Road: 0–2–1)	2011 Pre-season : 2–4–1 (Home: 2–2–0 ; Road: 0–2–1)	2011 Pre-season : 2–4–1 (Home: 2–2–0 ; Road: 0–2–1)
# 	Date 	Opponent 	Score 	OT 	Decision 	Arena 	Attendance 	Record 	Recap 	
1 	September 20* 	Edmonton Oilers 	4–2 	 	Salák 	Credit Union Centre 	N/A 	0–1–0 	L1 	
2 	September 22 	@ Pittsburgh Penguins 	4–1 	 	Emery 	Consol Energy Center 	17,738 	0–2–0 	L2 	
3 	September 23 	Washington Capitals 	3–2 	 	Crawford 	United Center 	19,798 	1–2–0 	W1 	
4 	September 25 	@ Detroit Red Wings 	4–3 	SO 	Salák 	Joe Louis Arena 	14,734 	1–2–1 	OTL1 	
5 	September 28 	Detroit Red Wings 	4–3 	 	Crawford 	United Center 	20,078 	2–2–1 	W1 	
6 	September 30 	Pittsburgh Penguins 	4–2 	 	Crawford 	United Center 	20,114 	2–3–1 	L1 	
7 	October 2 	@ Washington Capitals 	4–1 	 	Emery 	Verizon Center 	18,405 	2–4–1 	L2 	
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===Regular season===
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October: 7–2–2 (Home: 5–0–2 ; Road: 2–2–0) Pts. 16	October: 7–2–2 (Home: 5–0–2 ; Road: 2–2–0) Pts. 16	October: 7–2–2 (Home: 5–0–2 ; Road: 2–2–0) Pts. 16	October: 7–2–2 (Home: 5–0–2 ; Road: 2–2–0) Pts. 16	October: 7–2–2 (Home: 5–0–2 ; Road: 2–2–0) Pts. 16	October: 7–2–2 (Home: 5–0–2 ; Road: 2–2–0) Pts. 16	October: 7–2–2 (Home: 5–0–2 ; Road: 2–2–0) Pts. 16	October: 7–2–2 (Home: 5–0–2 ; Road: 2–2–0) Pts. 16	October: 7–2–2 (Home: 5–0–2 ; Road: 2–2–0) Pts. 16	October: 7–2–2 (Home: 5–0–2 ; Road: 2–2–0) Pts. 16	October: 7–2–2 (Home: 5–0–2 ; Road: 2–2–0) Pts. 16
# 	Date 	Opponent 	Score 	OT 	Decision 	Arena 	Attendance 	Record 	Pts 	Recap
1 	October 7 	@ Dallas Stars 	2–1 	 	Crawford 	American Airlines Center 	15,285 	0–1–0 	0 	L1
2 	October 8 	Dallas Stars 	5–2 	 	Crawford 	United Center 	21,674 	1–1–0 	2 	W1
3 	October 13 	Winnipeg Jets 	4–3 	 	Emery 	United Center 	21,175 	2–1–0 	4 	W2
4 	October 15 	Boston Bruins 	3–2 	SO 	Crawford 	United Center 	22,073 	2–1–1 	5 	OTL1
5 	October 18 	@ Phoenix Coyotes 	5–2 	 	Crawford 	Jobing.com Arena 	11,051 	3–1–1 	7 	W1
6 	October 20 	@ Colorado Avalanche 	3–1 	 	Crawford 	Pepsi Center 	17,523 	4–1–1 	9 	W2
7 	October 22 	Colorado Avalanche 	5–4 	SO 	Crawford 	United Center 	21,328 	4–1–2 	10 	OTL1
8 	October 25 	Anaheim Ducks 	3–2 	SO 	Crawford 	United Center 	21,247 	5–1–2 	12 	W1
9 	October 28 	@ Carolina Hurricanes 	3–0 	 	Crawford 	RBC Center 	16,056 	5–2–2 	12 	L1
10 	October 29 	Columbus Blue Jackets 	5–2 	 	Emery 	United Center 	21,114 	6–2–2 	14 	W1
11 	October 31 	Nashville Predators 	5–4 	OT 	Crawford 	United Center 	20,721 	7–2–2 	16 	W2
===Playoffs===
2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs 	2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs 	2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs 	2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs 	2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs 	2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs 	2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs 	2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs 	2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs 	2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs
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Western Conference Quarter-final vs. Phoenix Coyotes (3) - Blackhawks lost series 4–2	Western Conference Quarter-final vs. Phoenix Coyotes (3) - Blackhawks lost series 4–2	Western Conference Quarter-final vs. Phoenix Coyotes (3) - Blackhawks lost series 4–2	Western Conference Quarter-final vs. Phoenix Coyotes (3) - Blackhawks lost series 4–2	Western Conference Quarter-final vs. Phoenix Coyotes (3) - Blackhawks lost series 4–2	Western Conference Quarter-final vs. Phoenix Coyotes (3) - Blackhawks lost series 4–2	Western Conference Quarter-final vs. Phoenix Coyotes (3) - Blackhawks lost series 4–2	Western Conference Quarter-final vs. Phoenix Coyotes (3) - Blackhawks lost series 4–2	Western Conference Quarter-final vs. Phoenix Coyotes (3) - Blackhawks lost series 4–2	Western Conference Quarter-final vs. Phoenix Coyotes (3) - Blackhawks lost series 4–2
Game 	Date 	Opponent 	Score 	OT 	Decision 	Arena 	Attendance 	Series 	Recap
1 	April 12 	@ Phoenix Coyotes 	3–2 	9:29 OT 	Crawford 	Jobing.com Arena 	17,138 	0–1 	L1
2 	April 14 	@ Phoenix Coyotes 	4–3 	10:36 OT 	Crawford 	Jobing.com Arena 	17,539 	1–1 	W1
3 	April 17 	Phoenix Coyotes 	3–2 	13:15 OT 	Crawford 	United Center 	21,627 	1–2 	L2
4 	April 19 	Phoenix Coyotes 	3–2 	2:15 OT 	Crawford 	United Center 	22,111 	1–3 	L3
5 	April 21 	@ Phoenix Coyotes 	2–1 	2:44 OT 	Crawford 	Jobing.com Arena 	17,746 	2–3 	W2
6 	April 23 	Phoenix Coyotes 	4–0 	 	Crawford 	United Center 	21,636 	2–4 	L4
===Detailed records===
Western Conference 	Western Conference	Western Conference	Western Conference	Western Conference	Western Conference	Western Conference
Opponent 	Home 	Away 	Total 	Pts. 	Goals scored 	Goals allowed
Central Division 	Central Division 	Central Division 	Central Division 	Central Division 	Central Division 	Central Division
Chicago Blackhawks 	– 	– 	– 	– 	– 	–
Columbus Blue Jackets	3–0–0 	3–0–0 	6–0–0 	12 	31 	10
Detroit Red Wings 	2–0–1 	2–0–1 	4–0–2 	10 	14 	12
Nashville Predators 	1–2–0 	1–2–0 	2–4–0 	4 	16 	25
St. Louis Blues 	3–0–0 	1–2–0 	4–2–0 	8 	17 	17
 	9–2–1 	7–4–1 	16–6–2 	34 	78 	64
Northwest Division 	Northwest Division	Northwest Division	Northwest Division	Northwest Division	Northwest Division	Northwest Division
Calgary Flames 	2–0–0 	0–2–0 	2–2–0 	4 	11 	11
Colorado Avalanche 	0–1–1 	1–1–0 	1–2–1 	3 	9 	15
Edmonton Oilers 	1–1–0 	0–2–0 	1–3–0 	2 	15 	24
Minnesota Wild 	1–0–1 	1–0–1 	2–0–2 	6 	15 	12
Vancouver Canucks 	1–1–0 	1–0–1 	2–1–1 	5 	11 	11
 	5–3–2 	3–5–2 	8–8–4 	19 	61 	73
Pacific Division 	Pacific Division 	Pacific Division 	Pacific Division 	Pacific Division 	Pacific Division 	Pacific Division
Anaheim Ducks 	2–0–0 	1–1–0 	3–1–0 	6 	14 	11
Dallas Stars 	1–1–0 	1–1–0 	2–2–0 	4 	11 	8
Los Angeles Kings 	0–1–1 	1–1–0 	1–2–1 	3 	4 	10
Phoenix Coyotes 	0–1–1 	1–1–0 	1–2–1 	3 	9 	13
San Jose Sharks 	2–0–0 	0–2–0 	2–2–0 	4 	10 	11
 	5–3–2 	4–6–0 	9–9–2 	20 	50 	53
Eastern Conference 	Eastern Conference	Eastern Conference	Eastern Conference	Eastern Conference	Eastern Conference	Eastern Conference
Opponent 	Home 	Away 	Total 	Pts. 	Goals scored 	Goals allowed
Atlantic Division 	Atlantic Division 	Atlantic Division 	Atlantic Division 	Atlantic Division 	Atlantic Division 	Atlantic Division
New Jersey Devils 	0–0–0 	0–0–1 	0–0–1 	1 	1 	2
New York Islanders 	1–0–0 	1–0–0 	2–0–0 	4 	8 	6
New York Rangers 	1–0–0 	1–0–0 	2–0–0 	4 	8 	5
Philadelphia Flyers	0–0–0 	0–1–0 	0–1–0 	0 	4 	5
Pittsburgh Penguins	0–0–0 	0–1–0 	0–1–0 	0 	2 	3
 	2–0–0 	2–2–1 	4–2–1 	9 	23 	21
Northeast Division 	Northeast Division	Northeast Division	Northeast Division	Northeast Division	Northeast Division	Northeast Division
Boston Bruins 	0–0–1 	0–0–0 	0–0–1 	1 	2 	3
Buffalo Sabres 	1–0–0 	0–0–0 	1–0–0 	2 	6 	2
Montreal Canadiens 	1–0–0 	0–0–0 	1–0–0 	2 	5 	1
Ottawa Senators 	0–0–0 	1–0–0 	1–0–0 	2 	2 	1
Toronto Maple Leafs	1–0–0 	0–0–0 	1–0–0 	2 	5 	4
 	3–0–1 	1–0–0 	4–0–1 	9 	20 	11
Southeast Division 	Southeast Division	Southeast Division	Southeast Division	Southeast Division	Southeast Division	Southeast Division
Carolina Hurricanes	0–0–0 	0–1–0 	0–1–0 	0 	0 	3
Florida Panthers 	1–0–0 	1–0–0 	2–0–0 	4 	6 	3
Tampa Bay Lightning	0–0–0 	0–0–1 	0–0–1 	1 	4 	5
Washington Capitals	1–0–0 	0–0–0 	1–0–0 	2 	5 	2
Winnipeg Jets 	1–0–0 	0–0–0 	1–0–0 	2 	4 	3
 	3–0–0 	1–1–1 	4–1–1 	9 	19 	16
==Player stats==
===Skaters===
Regular season 	 	 	 	 	 	
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Player 	GP	G 	A 	Pts	+/−	PIM
Marian Hossa 	81	29	48	77 	18 	20
Patrick Sharp 	74	33	36	69 	28 	38
Patrick Kane 	82	23	43	66 	7 	40
Jonathan Toews 	59	29	28	57 	17 	28
Viktor Stalberg 	79	22	21	43 	6 	34
Duncan Keith 	74	4 	36	40 	15 	42
Dave Bolland 	76	19	18	37 	0 	47
Nick Leddy 	82	3 	34	37 	-12	10
Brent Seabrook 	78	9 	25	34 	21 	22
Andrew Brunette 	78	12	15	27 	-13	4
Marcus Kruger 	71	9 	17	26 	11 	22
Bryan Bickell 	71	9 	15	24 	-3 	48
Andrew Shaw 	37	12	11	23 	-1 	50
Niklas Hjalmarsson	69	1 	14	15 	9 	14
Michael Frolik 	63	5 	10	15 	-10	22
Jamal Mayers 	81	6 	9 	15 	-4 	91
Steve Montador 	52	5 	9 	14 	4 	45
Daniel Carcillo 	28	2 	9 	11 	10 	82
Jimmy Hayes 	31	5 	4 	9 	-3 	16
Sean O'Donnell 	51	0 	7 	7 	-6 	23
Johnny Oduya† 	18	1 	4 	5 	3 	0
Sami Lepisto 	26	1 	2 	3 	3 	4
Ben Smith 	13	2 	0 	2 	-5 	0
Brandon Pirri 	5 	0 	2 	2 	2 	0
Dylan Olsen 	28	0 	1 	1 	-5 	6
John Scott‡ 	29	0 	1 	1 	0 	48
Brendan Morrison† 	11	0 	0 	0 	-4 	6
Rostislav Olesz 	6 	0 	0 	0 	-1 	6
Jeremy Morin 	3 	0 	0 	0 	-1 	0
Brandon Bollig 	18	0 	0 	0 	-2 	58
Brandon Saad 	2 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0
Playoffs 	 	 	 	 	 	
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Player 	GP	G	A	Pts	+/−	PIM
Jonathan Toews 	6 	2	2	4 	4 	6
Patrick Kane 	6 	0	4	4 	1 	10
Michael Frolik 	4 	2	1	3 	1 	0
Brent Seabrook 	6 	1	2	3 	1 	0
Nick Leddy 	6 	1	2	3 	1 	0
Johnny Oduya 	6 	0	3	3 	1 	0
Dave Bolland 	6 	0	3	3 	0 	2
Bryan Bickell 	6 	2	0	2 	-1 	4
Viktor Stalberg 	6 	0	2	2 	0 	8
Patrick Sharp 	6 	1	0	1 	-2 	4
Andrew Brunette 	6 	1	0	1 	-3 	0
Brendan Morrison 	3 	1	0	1 	1 	0
Brandon Bollig 	4 	1	0	1 	0 	19
Duncan Keith 	6 	0	1	1 	1 	2
Niklas Hjalmarsson	6 	0	1	1 	-3 	4
Brandon Saad 	2 	0	1	1 	2 	0
Marcus Kruger 	6 	0	0	0 	-4 	0
Marian Hossa 	3 	0	0	0 	3 	0
Andrew Shaw 	3 	0	0	0 	-1 	15
Jamal Mayers 	3 	0	0	0 	-1 	0
Sean O'Donnell 	2 	0	0	0 	-3 	0
Jimmy Hayes 	2 	0	0	0 	-1 	15
Sami Lepisto 	3 	0	0	0 	-3 	0
Dylan Olsen 	1 	0	0	0 	0 	0
===Goaltenders===
Note: GP = Games Played; Min = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime Losses; GA = Goals Against; GAA= Goals Against Average; SA= Shots Against; SV= Saves; Sv% = Save Percentage; SO= Shutouts
Regular season	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
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Player 	GP	Min 	W 	L 	OT	GA 	GAA 	SA 	Sv% 	SO	G	A	PIM
Corey Crawford	57	3218	30	17	7 	146	2.72	1507	.903	0 	0	0	0
Ray Emery 	34	1774	15	9 	4 	83 	2.81	834 	.900	0 	0	1	2
Playoffs 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
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Player 	GP	Min	W	L	GA	GAA 	SA 	Sv% 	SO	G	A	PIM
Corey Crawford	6 	396	2	4	17	2.58	159	.893	0 	0	0	0
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Blackhawks. Stats reflect time with the Blackhawks only.
‡Traded or released mid-season
Bold/italics denotes franchise record
== Awards and records ==
===Awards===
Regular Season 	Regular Season 	Regular Season 	Regular Season	Regular Season	Regular Season	Regular Season	Regular Season	Regular Season	Regular Season
Player 	Award 	Reached 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Jonathan ToewsSeguin, Howard, Toews are NHL's Three Stars 	NHL Third Star of the Week 	November 14, 2011	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Jonathan ToewsThomas, Toews, Lupul are November's Three Stars 	NHL Second Star of the Month	November 2011 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Viktor StalbergAnderson, Stalberg, Malkin named NHL's Three Stars	NHL Second Star of the Week 	January 16, 2012 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Ray EmeryThree Stars: Miller, Kronwall, Emery earn honors 	NHL Third Star of the Week 	March 5, 2012 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Corey CrawfordBryzgalov repeats as First Star of the Week 	NHL Second Star of the Week 	March 19, 2012 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
=== Milestones ===
Regular season 	Regular season 	Regular season 	Regular season	Regular season	Regular season	Regular season	Regular season	Regular season	Regular season
Player 	Milestone 	Reached 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Brandon Pirri 	1st Career NHL Assist1st Career NHL Point 	October 7, 2011 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Brandon Saad 	1st Career NHL Game 	October 7, 2011 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Marcus Kruger 	1st Career NHL Assist1st Career NHL Point 	October 8, 2011 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Marian Hossa 	900th Career NHL Game 	October 13, 2011 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Patrick Sharp 	500th Career NHL Game 	October 20, 2011 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Niklas Hjalmarsson	200th Career NHL Game 	October 28, 2011 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Marcus Kruger 	1st Career NHL Goal 	October 29, 2011 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Duncan Keith 	500th Career NHL Game 	November 11, 2011	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Duncan Keith 	200th Career NHL Assist 	November 18, 2011	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Daniel Carcillo 	300th Career NHL Game 	November 23, 2011	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Brent Seabrook 	200th Career NHL Point 	December 2, 2011 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Marian Hossa 	400th Career NHL Goal 	December 8, 2011 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Brent Seabrook 	500th Career NHL Game 	December 11, 2011	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Ray Emery 	100th Career NHL Win 	December 11, 2011	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Jonathan Toews 	300th Career NHL Point 	December 14, 2011	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Joel Quenneville 	600th Coaching NHL Win 	December 18, 2011	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Jimmy Hayes 	1st Career NHL Game 	December 30, 2011	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Jonathan Toews 	1st Career NHL Penalty Shot Goal 	December 30, 2011	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Jimmy Hayes 	1st Career NHL Goal1st Career NHL Point 	January 2, 2012 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Dylan Olsen 	1st Career NHL Game 	January 5, 2012 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Andrew Shaw 	1st Career NHL Game1st Career NHL Goal1st Career NHL Point	January 5, 2012 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Sean O'Donnell 	1,200th Career NHL Game 	January 8, 2012 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Viktor Stalberg 	1st Career NHL Hat-Trick 	January 11, 2012 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Jimmy Hayes 	1st Career NHL Assist 	January 12, 2012 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Andrew Shaw 	1st Career NHL Assist 	January 18, 2012 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Corey Crawford 	100th Career NHL Game 	January 21, 2012 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Nick Leddy 	100th Career NHL Game 	February 7, 2012 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Dylan Olsen 	1st Career NHL Assist1st Career NHL Point 	February 18, 2012	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Brandon Bollig 	1st Career NHL Game 	February 29, 2012	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Ray Emery 	200th Career NHL Game 	March 2, 2012 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Andrew Brunette 	1,100th Career NHL Game 	March 9, 2012 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Marian Hossa 	900th Career NHL Point 	March 20, 2012 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Michael Frolik 	300th Career NHL Game 	March 25, 2012 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Playoffs 	Playoffs 	Playoffs 	Playoffs	Playoffs	Playoffs	Playoffs	Playoffs	Playoffs	Playoffs
Player 	Milestone 	Reached 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Andrew Shaw 	1st Career NHL Playoff Game 	April 12, 2012	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Brandon Bollig	1st Career NHL Playoff Game 	April 12, 2012	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Brandon Bollig	1st Career NHL Playoff Goal1st Career NHL Playoff Point 	April 14, 2012	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Dylan Olsen 	1st Career NHL Playoff Game 	April 17, 2012	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Brandon Saad 	1st Career NHL Playoff Game 	April 17, 2012	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Brandon Saad 	1st Career NHL Playoff Assist 1st Career NHL Playoff Point	April 21, 2012	 	 	 	 	 	 	
==Final roster==
Updated April 17, 2012.
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==Transactions==
The Blackhawks have been involved in the following transactions during the 2011–12 season.
===Trades===
Date 	Details 	Details
June 24, 2011Blackhawks acquire 2011 first round pick from Washington 	To Washington CapitalsTroy Brouwer 	To Chicago Blackhawks1st-round pick (#26 overall) in 2011
June 24, 2011Blackhawks acquire Rostislav Olesz for Brian Campbell 	To Florida PanthersBrian Campbell 	To Chicago BlackhawksRostislav Olesz
June 27, 2011Blackhawks acquire draft pick from Florida 	To Florida PanthersTomas Kopecky (negotiating rights) 	To Chicago BlackhawksConditional 7th-round pick in 2012
June 29, 2011Blackhawks acquire defenseman Steve Montador 	To Buffalo SabresConditional 7th-round pick in 2012 	To Chicago BlackhawksSteve Montador (negotiating rights)
September 9, 2011Blackhawks acquire David Toews 	To New York IslandersFuture Considerations 	To Chicago BlackhawksDavid Toews
December 2, 2011Blackhawks acquire draft pick from Ottawa 	To Ottawa SenatorsRob Klinkhammer 	To Chicago BlackhawksConditional 7th-round pick in 2013
January 27, 2012Blackhawks acquire Brendan Morrison 	To Calgary FlamesBrian Connelly 	To Chicago BlackhawksBrendan Morrison
February 19, 2012Rockford IceHogs acquire Fornataro from AHL's Norfolk 	To Tampa Bay Lightning Brandon Segal 	To Chicago Blackhawks Matt Fornataro
February 27, 2012Blackhawks acquire defenseman Johnny Oduya from Winnipeg	To Winnipeg Jets 2nd-round pick in 20133rd-round pick in 2013	To Chicago BlackhawksJohnny Oduya
February 27, 2012Blackhawks trade Scott to Rangers, recall Shaw 	To New York Rangers John Scott 	To Chicago Blackhawks 5th-round pick in 2012
=== Free agents acquired ===
Player 	Former team 	Contract terms
Jamal MayersBlackhawks agree to terms with Brunette, Mayers, McLean and O’Donnell	San Jose Sharks 	1 year, $550,000
Brett McLean 	SC Bern 	1 year, $525,000
Andrew Brunette 	Minnesota Wild 	1 year, $2 million
Sean O'Donnell 	Philadelphia Flyers 	1 year, $850,000
Daniel CarcilloBlackhawks sign Daniel Carcillo 	Philadelphia Flyers 	1 year, $775,000
Sami LepistoBlackhawks agree to terms with Michael Frolik, Sami Lepisto 	Columbus Blue Jackets 	1 year, $750,000
Brandon SegalBlackhawks agree to terms with winger Brandon Segal 	Dallas Stars 	1 year, $525,000
Ray EmeryBlackhawks agree to terms with Emery, assign Salak 	Anaheim Ducks 	1 year, $600,000
Carter HuttonBlackhawks sign goalie Hutton, assign him to Rockford 	Rockford IceHogs 	1 year, $525,000
Terry BroadhurstBlackhawks agree to terms with Terry Broadhurst 	University of Nebraska-Omaha	2 years, $1.235 million entry-level contract
=== Free agents lost ===
Player 	New team 	Contract terms
Jake DowellDallas Stars Agree To Terms With Six Players On First Day Of Free Agency	Dallas Stars 	1 year, $800,000
Evan BropheyAvalanche Signs Desjardins, Brophey 	Colorado Avalanche	1 year, $525,000
Jassen Cullimore 	Iserlohn Roosters 	1 year
Chris CampoliHabs sign Chris Campoli 	Montreal Canadiens	1 year, $1.75 million
=== Claimed via Waivers ===
Player	New team	Date claimed off waivers
=== Lost via Waivers ===
Player	New team	Date claimed off waivers
=== Player Signings ===
Player 	Date 	Contract terms
Corey Crawford 	May 19, 2011 	3 years, $8 million
Byron FroeseBlackhawks sign Salak, Froese and Gilbert 	May 31, 2011 	3 years, $1.77 million entry-level contract
David Gilbert 	May 31, 2011 	3 years, $1.71 million entry-level contract
Alexander Salak 	May 31, 2011 	2 years, $1.225 million
Steve MontadorBlackhawks agree to terms with defenseman Steve Montador 	June 30, 2011 	4 years, $11 million
Viktor StalbergBlackhawks re-sign Viktor Stalberg 	July 10, 2011 	2 years, $1.75 million
Rob KlinkhammerBlackhawks agree to terms with Klinkhammer, Richards 	July 11, 2011 	1 year, $525,000
Alec Richards 	July 11, 2011 	2 years, $1.05 million
Michael Frolik 	July 15, 2011 	3 years, $7 million
Patrick SharpBlackhawks agree to multi-year contract extension with Patrick Sharp	August 3, 2011 	5 years, $29.5 million contract extension
Brandon SaadBlackhawks agree to terms with Brandon Saad 	October 4, 2011	3 years, $2.385 million entry-level contract
Mark McNeillBlackhawks sign 1st round picks McNeill, Danault 	January 2, 2012	3 years, $2.775 million entry-level contract
Phillip Danault 	January 2, 2012	3 years, $2.775 million entry-level contract
Andrew ShawBlackhawks agree to terms with Andrew Shaw 	January 3, 2012	3 years, $1.695 million entry-level contract
Daniel CarcilloBlackhawks agree to terms with Carcillo 	March 12, 2012 	2 years, $1.65 million contract extension
Ray EmeryBlackhawks agree to terms with goaltender Emery 	April 7, 2012 	1 year, $1.15 million contract extension
Peter LeBlancBlackhawks agree to terms with LeBlanc 	April 13, 2012 	1 year, $525,000 entry-level contract
Rob FlickBlackhawks agree to terms with 2010 draft pick Flick 	May 15, 2012 	3 years, $1.7475 million entry-level contract
Jamal MayersBlackhawks agree to terms with Mayers and Oduya 	May 29, 2012 	1 year, $600,000 contract extension
Johnny Oduya 	May 29, 2012 	3 years, $10.125 million contract extension
Mac CarruthBlackhawks agree to terms with four 	May 29, 2012 	3 years, $1.8 million entry-level contract
Klas Dahlbeck 	May 29, 2012 	3 years, $1.73 million entry-level contract
Joakim Nordstrom 	May 29, 2012 	3 years, $1.8 million entry-level contract
Kent Simpson 	May 29, 2012 	3 years, $1.845 million entry-level contract
Adam ClendeningBlackhawks agree to terms with 2011 pick Clendening 	June 1, 2012 	3 years, $2.2275 million entry-level contract
== Draft picks ==
Chicago's picks at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Round	# 	Player 	Position	Nationality	College/Junior/Club Team (League)
1 	18 	Mark McNeill 	C 	 	Prince Albert Raiders (WHL)
1 	26 (from Washington) 	Phillip Danault 	LW 	 	Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL)
2 	36 (from Winnipeg) 	Adam Clendening 	D 	 	Boston University Terriers (Hockey East)
2 	43 (from Calgary via Toronto)	Brandon Saad 	LW 	 	Saginaw Spirit (OHL)
3 	70 (from Toronto) 	Michael Paliotta 	D 	 	US NTDP (USHL)
3 	79 	Klas Dahlbeck 	D 	 	Linkopings HC (SEL)
4 	109 	Maxim Shalunov 	RW 	 	Traktor Chelyabinsk (KHL)
5 	139 	Andrew Shaw 	C 	 	Owen Sound Attack (OHL)
6 	169 	Sam Jardine 	D 	 	Camrose Kodiaks (AJHL)
7 	199 	Alexander Broadhurst	C 	 	Green Bay Gamblers (USHL)
7 	211 (from Boston) 	Johan Mattsson 	G 	 	Sodertalje Jr. (SWE-Jr.)
== See also ==
* 2011–12 NHL season
==References==
Category:Chicago Blackhawks seasons
Chicago Blackhawks season, 2011–12