Niklas Hjalmarsson is a defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks. He can knock you down in one foul swoop and you won’t know what hit you. Niklas was 108th overall pick for the Chicago Blackhawks in 2007 and spent a majority of time on the Rockford Ice Hogs (Minor Team of the Blackhawks). He was moved to the Blackhawks in late 2007. Niklas’s statistics might surprise you. His total in the NHL for the 2014-15 regular season season was 469 GP, 16 Goals, 85 Assists, 101 Points and 186 PIM. Even more shocking were his stats in the playoffs, which included 117 GP, 2 Goals, 25 assists, 27 Points, and only 44 penalties in mintues! So when you are watching a Blackhawks game, keep your eyes peeled for number 4. Because you never know when he is going to make another big hit!
