Chicago Blackhawks v Washington Capitals

WASHINGTON DC, DC - SEPTEMBER 23: Niklas Hjalmarsson #4 of the Chicago Blackhawks skates against the Washington Capitals during their preseason game on September 23, 2009 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Chicago Blackhawks v HC Davos - Exhibition Game

during the Chicago Blackhawks v HC Davos match at the Hallenstadion Arena on September 28, 2009 in Zurich, Switzerland.

Montreal Canadiens v Chicago Blackhawks

CHICAGO - OCTOBER 30: Niklas Hjalmarsson #4 of the Chicago Blackhawks looks to pass the puck against the Montreal Canadiens at the United Center on October 30, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blackhawks defeated the Canadiens 3-2. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

IL: Minnesota Wild v Chicago Blackhawks

CHICAGO - JANUARY 05: of the Chicago Blackhawks of the Minnesota Wild at the United Center on January 5, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago Blackhawks v Columbus Blue Jackets

COLUMBUS, OH - JANUARY 16: Niklas Hjalmarsson #4 of the Chicago Blackhawks skates with the puck against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the game on January 16, 2010 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Chicago Blackhawks v New York Islanders

UNIONDALE, NY - MARCH 02: Niklas Hjalmarsson #4 of the Chicago Blackhawks warms up before playing against the New York Islanders on March 2, 2010 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Chicago Blackhawks v Philadelphia Flyers

of the Chicago Blackhawks of the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wachovia Center on March 13, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Chicago Blackhawks v Philadelphia Flyers

PHILADELPHIA - MARCH 13: Niklas Hjalmarsson #4 of the Chicago Blackhawks skates against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wachovia Center on March 13, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Chicago Blackhawks v Philadelphia Flyers

PHILADELPHIA - MARCH 13: Niklas Hjalmarsson #4 of the Chicago Blackhawks skates against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wachovia Center on March 13, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Chicago Blackhawks v New Jersey Devils

NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 02: Niklas Hjalmarsson #4 of the Chicago Blackhawks warms up before playing against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on April 2, 2010 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Chicago Blackhawks v New Jersey Devils

NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 02: Niklas Hjalmarsson #4 of the Chicago Blackhawks takes the ice to warm up before playing against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on April 2, 2010 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks v Chicago Blackhawks - Game Three

CHICAGO - MAY 21: Niklas Hjalmarsson #4 of the Chicago Blackhawks moves the puck while taking on the San Jose Sharks in Game Three of the Western Conference Finals during the 2010 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the United Center on May 21, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Flyers v Chicago Blackhawks - Stanley Cup

CHICAGO - MAY 29: Niklas Hjalmarsson #4 of the Chicago Blackhawks fights for the puck against Jeff Carter #17 of the Philadelphia Flyers in Game One of the 2010 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center on May 29, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Flyers v Chicago Blackhawks - Stanley Cup Game Two

CHICAGO - MAY 31: Niklas Hjalmarsson #4 of the Chicago Blackhawks moves the puck while taking on the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Two of the 2010 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center on May 31, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Flyers v Chicago Blackhawks - Stanley Cup Game Two

CHICAGO - MAY 31: Niklas Hjalmarsson #4 of the Chicago Blackhawks moves the puck while taking on the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Two of the 2010 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center on May 31, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Flyers v Chicago Blackhawks - Stanley Cup Game Two

CHICAGO - MAY 31: Niklas Hjalmarsson #4 of the Chicago Blackhawks moves the puck while taking on the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Two of the 2010 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center on May 31, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Getty Images)

Stanley Cup Finals - Chicago Blackhawks v Philadelphia Flyers - Game Three

of the Chicago Blackhawks of the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Three of the 2010 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Wachovia Center on June 2, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Stanley Cup Finals - Chicago Blackhawks v Philadelphia Flyers - Game Three

PHILADELPHIA - JUNE 02: Niklas Hjalmarsson #4 of the Chicago Blackhawks skates in Game Three of the 2010 NHL Stanley Cup Final against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wachovia Center on June 2, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Stanley Cup Finals - Chicago Blackhawks v Philadelphia Flyers - Game Four

PHILADELPHIA - JUNE 04: Niklas Hjalmarsson #4 of the Chicago Blackhawks skates in Game Four of the 2010 NHL Stanley Cup Final against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wachovia Center on June 4, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Stanley Cup Finals - Chicago Blackhawks v Philadelphia Flyers - Game Four

PHILADELPHIA - JUNE 04: Niklas Hjalmarsson #4 of the Chicago Blackhawks skates in Game Four of the 2010 NHL Stanley Cup Final against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wachovia Center on June 4, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)