Monday, August 25, 2008

Hawks Sign Pick Aliu


TSN is reporting that the Chicago Blackhawks have signed 2nd round pick of the 2007 NHL entry draft, Akim Aliu to a 3 year rookie contract. Aliu split his junior career with the Sudbury Wolves,Windsor Spitfires and most notably the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League(OHL).

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

whats this guys potential?

Anonymous said...

He can score and is a big body that can drive to the net. His stats lie from last season. He could have put up more points but spent half the season on defence. I would say Aliu could play second line in the right sittuation down the road, but right now 4th line or in the minors/junior.