Blackhawks defenseman Viktor Svedberg has to duck under doorways

SHARE Blackhawks defenseman Viktor Svedberg has to duck under doorways
Svedberg.jpg

Blackhawks defenseman Viktor Svedberg, who hasn’t played a single minute in the 2015 playoffs, created buzz before Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals.

The 6-foot-9 defenseman had to duck his head while walking through the doors in the United Center.

[nicelink url=http://chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks-hockey/7/71/626019/viktor-svedberg-hopes-make-impression-black-ace]

Svedberg can fight for a 6-foot-9 fellow, as well.

In the rookie game, back in September, Svedberg took on Pittsburgh Penguins forward Clark Seymour, who is 6-foot-5.

Then Svedberg fought Colin Fraser during an AHL game.

And Svedberg even dropped the gloves with his own teammate, forward Phillip Danault, during a team scrimmage.

If Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville chooses to play Svedberg, a big, tough and physical presence will join the Blackhawks’ defense.

The Latest
NFL
Here’s where all the year’s top rookies are heading for the upcoming NFL season.
A big ceremony will be held Friday evening at Community Park Near North Church for 15 migrant couples. They pooled together money to help pay for the celebration, which will be witnessed by about 200 family and friends of the couples.
The hip-hop music festival will return to Bridgeview’s SeatGeek Stadium in June.
The Bears tried an ill-fated apprenticeship plan with Mitch Trubisky in 2017 (behind Mike Glennon) and Justin Fields in 2021 (behind Andy Dalton). But the 2024 Bears are set up for Williams as the Week 1 starter.
The Bears have been here before in their search for a quarterback — Jay Cutler, Mitch Trubisky, Justin Fields — and have found only disappointment. But Williams not only is a cut above as a prospect, the Bears are set up for him to succeed where others failed.