Brandon Saad and Patrick Sharp switched lines at Wednesday's practice.
Saad moved to the second line to play with Dave Bolland and Patrick Kane, while Sharp skated alongside Jonathan Toews and Marian Hossa. "We'll see on the lines," coach Joel Quenneville said. "I know that it's something we'll talk about going into the game."

Brandon Saad was back practicing with the top line again Monday afternoon.
Saad was skating with the fifth line on Saturday and coach Joel Quenneville let some not-so-subtle shots out at the rookie through the media. We thought he might get a game in the press box but it appears like Saad will be back with Jonathan Toews to start the Hawks' second-round series.

Brandon Saad and Viktor Stalberg practiced on the fifth line Saturday.
Should this occur during the next round, then both will find themselves in the press box as the Blackhawks will roll with 12 forwards and four lines. Saad struggled in the first round. "Keep it simple and advance the puck, don't always feel like you have to make a play. Use your speed, put the puck in areas, and just have some more offensive zone shifts," Quenneville said about the rookie. Look for Saad to get back on the top line but he may need a game or two in the press box.

Brandon Saad was named a finalist for the Calder Trophy on Monday, but he only has the playoffs in mind now.
"Right now, I'm focused on playoffs, me personally," he said. "It's always nice to get individuals awards and be recognized but the main goal right now is beating Minnesota." Saad led all rookies with a plus-17 rating and posted 27 points in 46 games.

Brandon Saad is getting used to the intensity that comes with the playoffs.
Saad played in two NHL playoff games last season but it is different this year as he is a member of the top line in Chicago. "Definitely the intensity picks up," Saad said. "Other than that, hockey is hockey. Games mean more, but in the end you have to come to play regardless. I'm feeling better every game." Saad has been held off the scoreboard thus far but will look to break loose Tuesday in Game 4.

Brandon Saad scored his fifth goal in as many games Sunday.
The rookie has been hot in the last month with six goals and 18 points in his last 16 games. Saad was drafted 43rd overall in the 2011 Draft, a draft that many thought you could get just as good a player in the 45th slot as you could 10th overall. Well, Saad is certainly proving that statement correct as he lines up on the top line with Jonathan Toews. He deserves to be in the conversation for the Calder Trophy and based on his play of late should be in someone's fantasy lineup at this time.

Brandon Saad scored a goal in Chicago's 4-3 shootout loss Thursday.
Saad is now on a three-game goal scoring streak. That's just a small part of his recent breakout, which includes five goals and 18 points in his last 17 games. He's now in a tie for third place among rookies with 21 points and has propelled himself into the Calder Trophy race.

Brandon Saad scored a goal in Chicago's 3-2 shootout win Monday.
Saad seems to be picking up right where he left off in March. He had three goals and 15 points in 14 games last month. Saad's a great guy to hang onto right now to see how long this hot streak will last.

Brandon Saad concluded an amazing month of March as he had
The rookie had three goals and 15 points in 14 games in the last month to put himself into consideration for the Calder Trophy in this shortened season. The great month now gives him six goals and 19 points in 33 games with a plus-11 rating. He is worth picking up in deeper fantasy pools at this time.

One needs to mention a lot of names in a 7-1 rout, so the most notable Chicago Blackhawks were Brandon Saad, David Bolland and Jonathan Toews on Sunday.
Saad arguably had the biggest game with two goals and one assist (four SOG), although Jonathan Toews three-point output was impressive (he even went 14-5 on faceoffs and took a penalty). Dave Bolland had two tallies of his own as the 'Hawks routed Detroit.

Brandon Saad continues to produce on the Hawks' top line, chipping in an assist on Jonathan Toews' first period goal in Friday night's loss to Colorado.
Saad, who scored 76 points in 44 Ontario Hockey League games last season, has four goals and 10 assists through 24 games in his rookie season. Over his last six games, he has a goal and six assists.

Brandon Saad helped Chicago improve to 20-0-3 by scoring a goal and adding two assists in a 5-3 win over Minnesota on Tuesday.
Saad's three points came in a wild six-minute first period stretch for the Blackhawks in which they scored four goals. The 20-year-old rookie has been a bright spot for Chicago so far this season, and this was his first multi-point performance of his career. He now has four goals and eight points in 22 games played. Bryan Bickell also added two goals in the victory.

Brandon Saad registered his first assist of the season on Thursday.
Saad has three goals and four points in 19 games in 2012-13. He's got more offensive upside than those numbers suggest, but it might be a couple years before he has any fantasy value in standard leagues.

Brandon Saad notched his second goal of the season in Chicago's 3-2 (OTS) loss to Anaheim on Tuesday evening.
Saad finished a plus-1 on the game and also recorded six shots on goal. The Blackhawks' brass seems quite excited about what the 20-year-old brings to the table. He's getting a chance to skate on Chicago's second line with Patrick Sharp and Marion Hossa. He's definitely someone to monitor through the season, as he may receive more ice-time once he becomes acclimatized to the league.

Brandon Saad netted his first career goal on Tuesday.
It took Saad 11 games to reach that feat. He's been getting an opportunity to play with Jonathan Toews and Marian Hossa with Daniel Carcillo sidelined. We can't recommend picking up Saad in standard leagues at this time, but that might change as the season progresses.

Brandon Saad has yet to score but he has played very well on the wing with Jonathan Toews and Marian Hossa.
The rookie got his chance to play on the top unit when Daniel Carcillo went down with a lower body injury in the opener and he has been improving ever since. "He's hungry, he's playing hard and playing fearless," Toews said. "He's showing he's gaining confidence with the puck. With Hoss and I, we're getting better and better as a line. We're keeping the puck down low more, and Saader is showing his work ethic. He's hungry for that first one. We keep working as a line, he's going to get it and we're going to get it going as well." Saad was taken in the second round, 43rd overall in the 2011 Draft but has shown that he should have been a first round pick since then. He is worth selecting in keeper leagues.

Brandon Saad is going to take Daniel Carcillo's place in the lineup.
Carcillo suffered a "potentially serious" lower body injury in the third period Saturday. After being a healthy scratch in the opener, Saad will get his chance, but it won't necessarily be on the team's first line. "That's hockey, and that's exactly what we were talking about [in camp]," Quenneville said. "Things are happening fast. You've got six [games] in nine days here and a busy road schedule right off the bat. It's just an opportunity for someone else to come in."

Brandon Saad will be part of the Chicago Blackhawks' opening game roster.
Saad made an impression on Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville last year. "We saw last year in training camp that (Saad) has some special skills," Quenneville said. "He does a lot of things other guys can't do as far as protecting the puck. He sees plays, makes plays and he's strong on it." Saad made his NHL debut last season and ended up with no points in two games. He also has eight goals and 20 points in 31 AHL contests this season.

The Chicago Blackhawks have recalled Brandon Saad from Rockford.
Just an FYI. The Blackhawks are high on the second round pick from the 2011 Draft but it is likely that he will need to spend the rest of this season in the minors and get his big shot next season.