In 550 career NHL games, all with the Chicago Blackhawks, Hjalmarsson has blocked 1,005 total shots. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports Feb 13, 2020; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Arizona Coyotes right wing Clayton Keller (9) battles with Ottawa Senators defenseman Dylan DeMelo (2) for control of the puck in the first period at the Canadian Tire Centre. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP) July 30, 2020, 3:26 p.m. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY SportsMar 6, 2020; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) checks Arizona Coyotes defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) into the boards during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. The 30-year-old Hjalmarsson had spent his entire 10-year career with Chicago, helping the Blackhawks to three Stanley Cup titles. His 1,186 blocked shots in the regular season were largely forgotten, unlike his 321 blocked shots in the postseason. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Coyotes' Antti Raanta (32) makes a save on a shot from Islanders' Anders Lee (27) during the second period in Glendale, Ariz. on Feb. 17, 2020. Coyotes' Derek Stepan (21) passes against Islanders' Nick Leddy (2) during the second period in Glendale, Ariz. on Feb. 17, 2020.
Mar 9, 2020; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers (27) is congratulated by his team mates on his goal against the Arizona Coyotes during the second period at Bell MTS Place. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY SportsFeb 8, 2020; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) defends Arizona Coyotes right wing Vinnie Hinostroza (13) during the second period at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports John E. Sokolowski, John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY SportsFeb 11, 2020; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Arizona Coyotes goaltender Adin Hill (31) makes a save during warm-up against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena.
Youth Hockey Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY SportsFeb 4, 2020; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Coyotes center Carl Soderberg (34) passes the puck across the goal to right wing Christian Fischer (36) against Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mikko Koskinen (19 and defenseman Adam Larsson (6) and defenseman Oscar Klefbom (77) during the second period at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY SportsJanuary 29, 2020; Anaheim, California, USA; Arizona Coyotes goaltender Antti Raanta (32) defends the goal against the Anaheim Ducks during the second period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports He uses every piece of his body to stop the puck, including his throat. Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko, right, makes a save as Arizona Coyotes' Carl Soderberg, of Sweden, watches during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports Feb 20, 2020; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues center Ivan Barbashev (49) reacts after a shot during the second period against the Arizona Coyotes at Enterprise Center. For him, absorbing the blow from a propelled disc of vulcanized rubber is an indispensable skill.When reached by phone Monday in Winnipeg, Tocchet described Hjalmarsson's responsibilities as being like a pie — and every other defenseman must take a slice for the Coyotes to pick up the slack. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports July 30, 2020, 3:24 p.m. Mar 9, 2020; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Arizona Coyotes forward Nick Schmaultz (8) is congratulated by his team mates on his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the first period at Bell MTS Place. All Rights Reserved. Feb 13, 2020; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Arizona Coyotes goalie Antti Raanta (32) makes a save on a shot from Ottawa Senators right wing Drake Batherson (19) in the second period at the Canadian Tire Centre.
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Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Hjalmarsson has averaged more than 100 blocked shots a season. Videos Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) stops Arizona Coyotes' Carl Soderberg (34), of Sweden, as Vancouver's Alexander Edler (23), of Sweden, watches during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Vancouver, British Columbia.