I know defense wins championships, but damn is it fun to watch a GREAT offense. Been a long time since the Hawks were this high-scoring. Have to go back to the 80's when every team was. I love this core

I tweeted earlier:

@tycam 39m

Been in Morin's corner for a while & I know he's had to work on his game but he's got to be earning his stripes with Q a little now.

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Without looking ahead... the Hawks have a lot of forwards with current and up-and-coming (ie. TT, Danault, McNeill, Nordstrom) in the near future the Hawks have a great problem.

What's everyone's lineup this year when Bickell comes back and everyone's healthy?
- TyCamScore

You would think Morin gets sent down, but with Handzus and Bickell with some injuries this year you almost have to keep an extra forward and trade either Thor or BBank......

Roussel wont drop them with Bollig..
- Glenman12

You're right, I think. Probably need to run him and take the extra two.

Having fun in Big D.

I tweeted earlier:

@tycam 39m

Been in Morin's corner for a while & I know he's had to work on his game but he's got to be earning his stripes with Q a little now.

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Without looking ahead... the Hawks have a lot of forwards with current and up-and-coming (ie. TT, Danault, McNeill, Nordstrom) in the near future the Hawks have a great problem.

What's everyone's lineup this year when Bickell comes back and everyone's healthy?
- TyCamScore

By everyone, do you mean all of us (Zus sits) or Q (Zus at 2C)

Dallas has had a lot of time in the Hawk zone, but Hawks keeping the away from Raanta nicely, and blocking a lot of shots. Dallas may be winning the Corsi/Fenwick battle, but good goalie protection by our heroes.

Well at any rate, they're not going to blow anything tonight. They're kating circles around the Stars. And even with the soft goal, Ranta is 13 out of 14 for a .929, which we'll take any night of the week.
- Tugboat

I've said it before, I would tell Raanta just keep them to three or less. Our offense can carry him at a 3.00 GAA for the short term.

Roussel wont drop them with Bollig..
- Glenman12

Doesn't need to

You would think Morin gets sent down, but with Handzus and Bickell with some injuries this year you almost have to keep an extra forward and trade either Thor or BBank......
- UnnamedSource

I wouldn't deal away defensive depth in order to make a roster spot for Morin. That defensive depth will be needed for the playoffs.

I know defense wins championships, but damn is it fun to watch a GREAT offense. Been a long time since the Hawks were this high-scoring. Have to go back to the 80's when every team was. I love this core
- tomcat24

Tonite (and against Florida), good defense has led to the offense: Hawks have protected Raanta very well since Crawford went down

Dallas has had a lot of time in the Hawk zone, but Hawks keeping the away from Raanta nicely, and blocking a lot of shots. Dallas may be winning the Corsi/Fenwick battle, but good goalie protection by our heroes.
- StLBravesFan

Welterweight fight from the 80s? Winner got Leonard, IIRC?

AA Arena can't be more than half full tonite.

You're right, I think. Probably need to run him and take the extra two.
- mohel

Totally worth it...

AA Arena can't be more than half full tonite.
- StLBravesFan

Indeed. I did notice that it looks sort of empty.

Totally worth it...
- Ogilthorpe2

Agreed.

I tweeted earlier:

@tycam 39m

Been in Morin's corner for a while & I know he's had to work on his game but he's got to be earning his stripes with Q a little now.

-----

Without looking ahead... the Hawks have a lot of forwards with current and up-and-coming (ie. TT, Danault, McNeill, Nordstrom) in the near future the Hawks have a great problem.

What's everyone's lineup this year when Bickell comes back and everyone's healthy?
- TyCamScore

Why doesn't Sharp play 2C? I could see this being a perfect marriage.

When Bicks comes back, someone will have to go. It might be Morin, though I don't like that...

Welterweight fight from the 80s? Winner got Leonard, IIRC?
- NewToHockey

Saw it on PPV.

Indeed. I did notice that it looks sort of empty.
- EKolb13

Everything's bigger in Texas...except for maybe the crowds at hockey games.

Flyers skated this morning at Johnnys...hope theyre having lots of fun on Rush St tonight..Mason has started the last three, will we see Razor tomorrow??

Why doesn't Sharp play 2C? I could see this being a perfect marriage.

When Bicks comes back, someone will have to go. It might be Morin, though I don't like that...
- Tugboat

Versteeg looks like he's moving well - good decisions - good hands - good pick-up.

He'll contribute nicely this year.

Third line has played really well tonight

- prd797

Excellent imagery.

Tonite (and against Florida), good defense has led to the offense: Hawks have protected Raanta very well since Crawford went down
- StLBravesFan

Yeah that's true. That is the key to this team: great team d leading to great breakouts and quick transition

Flyers skated this morning at Johnnys...hope theyre having lots of fun on Rush St tonight..Mason has started the last three, will we see Razor tomorrow??
- Glenman12

I'm more curious about the Hawks' goalie tomorrow. Will we see Simpson? I think Q must be mighty tempted to ride Raanta into the ground for the next three weeks.