Some teams have no trouble at all getting into the playoffs, while other teams might have some problems they are trying to get addressed. One of the teams that has problem is the Chicago Blackhawks. They've had trouble with their goalie problems, switching between Cristobal Huet, Marc Crawford, and Antti Niemi. Now, all have done well keeping the Chicago Blackhawks in first place in the Central Division, and in the Western Conference. But does Chicago need a solid starting goalie in order to do well? Some people would say yes and no on both accounts. However, there needs to be a solid starting goalie in net for Chicago by the time the playoffs roll around. Antti Niemi has faired well and so has Huet. But in my opinion, Niemi may have been on fire of late, but it's Huet's crease. The Blackhawks need Huet in order to succeed in the playoffs. Without him, this team is reduced. Any teams like Detroit or Calgary could easily bounce the Blackhawks out of the playoffs if they rotate goalies. Plus, with Brian Campbell out of the lineup, they need more help to get in and Huet fits that. Well, we'll see if Huet can carry this team into contention and possibly get them a Stanley Cup.
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