If he gets crushed then he gets crushed. But Shaw isnt exactly a huge guy and hes doing alright for himself. Im not gonna worry about it until he takes a big hit and shows hes either A.) Intimidated from it, or B) shakes it off and gets back into the play.
- BlazinMike

Shaw may be 2 - 3" shorter than Nordstrom but he's 20lbs heavier. Also, Shaw is more the exception than the rule when it comes to a player's size.

First, he is not 165 but 185. Look at Rockford profile of him, not the one on Hawks team page.

Second. conditioning, really!!! That is what you picked out of the days cliche bucket? Based on what? That it sounds cool to say it. Don;t mean to pick on you, but buddy, you are so much smarter than that comment.

I am 3 years into this board and it still boggles my mind how many guys still talk the old school narrative of hockey. Modern hockey is about speed. The game is played, the players are different from yesteryear. Guys are not affraid. Nobody can mug anyone. We saw how the big bad bruins could not catch their wind chasing the hawks, but boy, once they did. Milan Lucic would scare everyone back to the bench.

Nordstrom is EXACTLY, what the hawks are looking for in replacing Frolik. Speed, IQ, not as strong, but more dynamic and might have a better scoring touch.
- TrueGrit

Seriously TG, settle down. Why are you getting so worked up about my choice of words. By conditioning I meant getting use to an 82+ game season since he's only a 57 game season (47 plus 10 playoffs). I'm not saying Nordstrom can't make the team or even even shouldn't. I just suggested that it might be beneficial for Nordstrom to spend a season in Rockford.

We're all fans of the same team here, no need to be so damn ornery.

Shaw may be 2 - 3" shorter than Nordstrom but he's 20lbs heavier. Also, Shaw is more the exception than the rule when it comes to a player's size.
- DarthKane

For the 20th time, Nordstrom weighs 185 not 165. Check the Rockford roster, not the hawks page.

Goodness gracious.

Seriously TG, settle down. Why are you getting so worked up about my choice of words. By conditioning I meant getting use to an 82+ game season since he's only a 57 game season (47 plus 10 playoffs). I'm not saying Nordstrom can't make the team or even even shouldn't. I just suggested that it might be beneficial for Nordstrom to spend a season in Rockford.

We're all fans of the same team here, no need to be so damn ornery.
- DarthKane

Probably right, about me being ornery. But if you have a guy that can play, you let em play. You make a great point about the games played schedule component,

For the 20th time, Nordstrom weighs 185 not 165. Check the Rockford roster, not the hawks page.

Goodness gracious.
- TrueGrit

You sure about that? Did you stand next to Nordstrom while he was on the scale?

Maybe I have a hard time buying that he's gained 20 lbs of muscle since the spring. Then, he was kind of a wiry kid. He still kind of looks like that now.

In all, I have no problem if Q wants to keep him over Morin & Pirri. It might be for the better. The kid can play center and looks like the defensive side of his game is there. Ultimately, I'd like to see him get more time in the "A," but if Q thinks he's ready, then I guess he belongs in the show.

Probably right, about me being ornery. But if you have a guy that can play, you let em play. You make a great point about the games played schedule component,
- TrueGrit

He sure is, but it's that part that I love about you...

He sure is, but it's that part that I love about you...
- EKolb13

Thanks Eli...I say to those knocking me, tell JJ to put up some new stuff or we will canabalize each other....lol....It is his fault, not mine.

You sure about that? Did you stand next to Nordstrom while he was on the scale?

Maybe I have a hard time buying that he's gained 20 lbs of muscle since the spring. Then, he was kind of a wiry kid. He still kind of looks like that now.

In all, I have no problem if Q wants to keep him over Morin & Pirri. It might be for the better. The kid can play center and looks like the defensive side of his game is there. Ultimately, I'd like to see him get more time in the "A," but if Q thinks he's ready, then I guess he belongs in the show.
- EKolb13

Yes, I wrote that while laying next to him at a swedish massage parlor. Easy 180....

Yes, I wrote that while laying next to him at a swedish massage parlor. Easy 180....
- TrueGrit

Did it come with a happy ending?

Thanks Eli...I say to those knocking me, tell JJ to put up some new stuff or we will canabalize each other....lol....It is his fault, not mine.
- TrueGrit

Hey now...take responsibility for your own actions. It's not JJ's fault.

What evidence suggests Q doesn't like Morin.....just asking.
- UnnamedSource

>Fair question
>No hard "evidence"
>I think Rick J. put it best the other day, to paraphrase: "Morin's call-ups have been few and very short-lived."
>Q, as is the right of all coaches, gives some players "a longer look" than others
>It does seem that Morin has not been given a chance to establish any NHL momentum -- perhaps his concussions have been the reason -- or it could be Q
>I just like Morin's upside a lot more than Smith's, but I want the Hawks to win -- whatever works

Did it come with a happy ending?
- EKolb13

Isn't that pretty much the only reason to get a massage?

Isn't that pretty much the only reason to get a massage?
- Ogilthorpe2

I'm going to defer to you. You seem to know more about these things...

Is anyone else worried that one of our 4th line forwards weighs less than 165 pounds when this is technically supposed to be our "grit" line? I have a feeling Nordstrom is going to get crushed in no time and sent down to the Hogs. Seriously wondering why Winchester would not have been a better option.
- Murph76

If only they could replace giants and big hitters like Bolland and Frolik. By adding Bollig that line is probably bigger as a whole anyway. And "grit" lines are stupid, I, and Q, like "hockey" lines., whose object is to get the puck in to the other team's zone and shoot til you score.

Here it comes. Final minute of game 6 on comcast

If only they could replace giants and big hitters like Bolland and Frolik. By adding Bollig that line is probably bigger as a whole anyway. And "grit" lines are stupid, I, and Q, like "hockey" lines., whose object is to get the puck in to the other team's zone and shoot til you score.
- rollpards19

I think we all understand that the Blackhawks aren't a team of giants and/or overly physical guys. However, our guys need to be strong enough to take a check in combination with being smart enough to avoid being checked whenever possible.

It seems that only 2 of Morin, Hayes and Nordstrom will make the team to start. Each offers something different and could do well on the team. While I have my preferences on who makes the team I will completely trust in the decision Q makes.

If only they could replace giants and big hitters like Bolland and Frolik. By adding Bollig that line is probably bigger as a whole anyway. And "grit" lines are stupid, I, and Q, like "hockey" lines., whose object is to get the puck in to the other team's zone and shoot til you score.
- rollpards19

I miss Frolik.

I miss Frolik.


- DarthKane

I miss Bolland.

I miss Bolland.
- tomcat24

Bolland is a fantastic shut-down centre, when he's healthy. While I wish Bolland could have been a Blackhawk for a lot longer I think the team will miss Frolik's contributions more.

http://www.icehogs.com/ne.../icehogs/?article_id=3899

Tonight’s contest will only feature one player who is on a tryout (Maxim Shalunov) as Rockford’s roster has been reduced to 25 skaters.

Interesting. I wonder if he does end up with a contract?

Bolland is a fantastic shut-down centre, when he's healthy. While I wish Bolland could have been a Blackhawk for a lot longer I think the team will miss Frolik's contributions more.
- DarthKane

No doubt about that, especially in the regular season. And it is too bad about Bolland's injuries and how they have hurt his playing career. I still hope he comes back to work for the Hawks in some capacity

No doubt about that, especially in the regular season. And it is too bad about Bolland's injuries and how they have hurt his playing career. I still hope he comes back to work for the Hawks in some capacity
- tomcat24

Bolland can be next year's Handzus. 1 year @ $1million

- Elbows15

Don't just sit there pouting...

What's on your mind?

I miss Bolland.
- tomcat24

I miss Rusty