Krugman over 60% at the dot...3rd time in 4 games he has done this.....if he keeps this up the end results will be huge.
- UnnamedSource

I don't know about big offensive upside but it's definitely a part of the game he can work on and apparently has. He's a smart, instinctive player and if he adds solid face-off guy to his repertoire it can only be good for the Hawks.

To bad it was Thomas who was blacklisted and not the Wall......
- UnnamedSource

Mother is calling. Mother Russia. Its time.

I don't know if its Brookbank or the hawks system but Brookbank really didn't look too out of place on the third line. Probably a little bit of both. I know we would get more out of Morin offensively though.
- Walky

I don't know what Q is doing, but the Hawks gotta get Brookbank back on the blueline.

Has anyone heard an explanation for this bull?

Agreed. one of the big reasons the PK has looked better.
- Elbows15

Yep......and if he can keep it up you may not need to find a bottom six forward who's good at FO's...you can look to fill other needs.

Steve Lyons did it for for White Sox in an exhibition game back in the 80's
- ArlingtonRob

IIRC 4 players have officially done it- Campaneris, Scott Sheldon, Shane Halter, and Cesar ____ (can't remember the name) did it a few years after Campaneris.

That and all the practice they got tonight
- Ogilthorpe2

A journey begins with the first step.

Mother is calling. Mother Russia. Its time.
- Elbows15

You said that in your head with an accent didn't you

They had several good chances on Lehtonen. 10 SOG. Defensive, careful, yes, but not a complete shell.
- StLBravesFan

Not saying they didn't have chances but it didn't look like they made much attempt at sustained offense. Saw one maybe two short O-zone possessions with the 1st line. Other than that, steal puck, shoot, retreat. Didn't seem much different than what we normally complain about, it just so happens it worked.

Hossa looks a lot like Hossa lately

DAMNIT! Just saw the friggin' Blues beat the Pens tonight.

F@*&ers!


Although it'll be sweet if they win the Pres. Trophy and lose to LA again.

I don't know what Q is doing, but the Hawks gotta get Brookbank back on the blueline.

Has anyone heard an explanation for this bull?
- ArlingtonRob

On Wednesday after the game he said Brookbank has been playing well and deserved to play. blah blah blah.

I don't know what Q is doing, but the Hawks gotta get Brookbank back on the blueline.

Has anyone heard an explanation for this bull?
- ArlingtonRob

Nope. But a guess would be that either Morin is in Q's doghouse, or they're showcasing Brooks for possible trade deadline move.

I don't know what Q is doing, but the Hawks gotta get Brookbank back on the blueline.

Has anyone heard an explanation for this bull?
- ArlingtonRob

http://espn.go.com/blog/c...nneville-feels-for-dineen

The last part says Morin is being sat due to his D.

I don't know about big offensive upside but it's definitely a part of the game he can work on and apparently has. He's a smart, instinctive player and if he adds solid face-off guy to his repertoire it can only be good for the Hawks.
- HawkintheD

One of my favorites...Krugman is the real deal. How have you been D?

You said that in your head with an accent didn't you
- UnnamedSource

Unfortunately. My Russian accent sound suspiciously like Schultz.

I don't know about big offensive upside but it's definitely a part of the game he can work on and apparently has. He's a smart, instinctive player and if he adds solid face-off guy to his repertoire it can only be good for the Hawks.
- HawkintheD

Good for him too. Those plus an aversion to injury are the skills that translate to a long career, even if you move around a lot.

Nope. But a guess would be that either Morin is in Q's doghouse, or they're showcasing Brooks for possible trade deadline move.
- Tugboat

Showcasing Brookbank by playing him at wing? That makes no sense.

Hossa looks a lot like Hossa lately
- CBHawks88

This is ALWAYS true when he's reasonably healthy. He had one pretty bad turnover at the blue line that I saw, which almost (but did not) lead to a score. He's only human. Otherwise, a great game.

Hossa looks a lot like Hossa lately
- CBHawks88

Yep, which means he's due for an injury.

http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/blackhawks/post/_/id/4677955/hawks-notes-quenneville-feels-for-dineen

The last part says Morin is being sat due to his D.
- NewToHockey

If that's the case then send him down the Rock-vegas...the guy needs to play, not sit in the pressbox.

Yep......and if he can keep it up you may not need to find a bottom six forward who's good at FO's...you can look to fill other needs.
- UnnamedSource

I think they can fill their needs in house US. Q needs to give the kids a little rope. Oh, the 2C? Yeah, I don't think that will ever get fixed.

Unfortunately. My Russian accent sound suspiciously like Schultz.
- Elbows15

Not Yakov Smirnoff?

One of my favorites...Krugman is the real deal. How have you been D?
- UnnamedSource

Good; how about you?

I know your a Pack guy but looking fwd to the Bears vs Lions game tomorrow. I'm thinking Bears 45 Lions 41.

Showcasing Brookbank by playing him at wing? That makes no sense.
- ArlingtonRob

How does playing him at wing make sense for any reason at all?

Maybe it's like one of those versatile utility infielders in baseball, they want to create the idea that Brookbank could provide depth in a variety of roles on the bottom lines, at least in an emergency.

It's just idle speculation, I don't know. But it is weird that he's playing wing.

If that's the case then send him down the Rock-vegas...the guy needs to play, not sit in the pressbox.
- ArlingtonRob

We had this conversation this afternoon, you must have missed it. Keeping up on these threads is a full time job. You gotta want it.