Mentioned this last night - the last back blog posted I can see is from June 18th. The last 4 blogs are in the wind as it were...
- DK002

Can find them but in a roundabout sort of way - go to top of page, click on "bloggers", then click on JJ. It will take you to his latest blog. Then scroll down and you will find links to the most recent blogs at the bottom following his post.

I'm wondering the same Marlowe...can that move happen quickly enough for them to move AA and get the top shelf left wing they want? Or perhaps at least give them some room to get a couple of better priced role players in a few weeks.
- DK002

Or, wiill you need to pay to move Kruger if that's your choice?

No, Q loves playing guys on their opposite side
- vabeachbear

I have no problem with this - EXCEPT - when that player appears to be incapable of playing their off-side.

I no longer play D regularly but did so a few yrs ago when our team captain went down with a season-ending injury. I am RH and not only prefer but play better D on the left side as I am able to "cover" much more ice with my stick.

Top hand always controls your stick regardless of which way you shoot.
For RH, your left hand controls.

So for RH playing LD, your left/top hand where you have the control allows you to take away the center of the ice w/the body while your left hand w/stick takes away ice and pushes opposing forwards further to the boards.

I have no problem with this - EXCEPT - when that player appears to be incapable of playing their off-side.

I no longer play D regularly but did so a few yrs ago when our team captain went down with a season-ending injury. I am RH and not only prefer but play better D on the left side as I am able to "cover" much more ice with my stick.

Top hand always controls your stick regardless of which way you shoot.
For RH, your left hand controls.

So for RH playing LD, your left/top hand where you have the control allows you to take away the center of the ice w/the body while your left hand w/stick takes away ice and pushes opposing forwards further to the boards.
- savvyone-1

IMO, LH Hjalmarsson plays better on the right side...

I don't have a problem getting latest blogs, it seems to me the last one before the newest one is missing on the history when you click the hawks logo on front page.
- vabeachbear

I could always get to new with no problem, and maybe what you are saying is the reason.

Again: even if I go to the bloggers, click JJ, i get the old one.

IMO, LH Hjalmarsson plays better on the right side...
- Nerko77

Absolutely and he will tell you as much.

That doesn't convince John Moore is a better alternative than TvR...and since right handed defenders are the hot commodity TvR has value as a Right hander who plays both sides.

Granted they may be already thinking about not being able to resign TvR, but John Moore ...well seems an unequal trade slnating towards the Devils...

Can find them but in a roundabout sort of way - go to top of page, click on "bloggers", then click on JJ. It will take you to his latest blog.
- Marlowe

No it doesn't for me...

Then scroll down and you will find links to the most recent blogs at the bottom following his post.
- Marlowe

yeah if I SCROLL sure, but it is a new step, more work, and plan dumb that the newest blog doesn't go right to the grouping of the rest....

Mentioned this last night - the last back blog posted I can see is from June 18th. The last 4 blogs are in the wind as it were...
- DK002

Yup ME too!


and when I mistakenly went there...all the post above and countless loads of profound thoughts were put there, never to be view by hawk humankind...

Just reading my latest Hockey News ( a little late arriving) and they had each teams breakout player for next year. Chicago ' s was TT and Dallas ' s was Stephan Johns

No it doesn't for me...



yeah if I SCROLL sure, but it is a new step, more work, and plan dumb that the newest blog doesn't go right to the grouping of the rest....
- wiz1901

Could be a browser thing (update or selection-explorer/chrome or a Mac /PC thing). I'm accessing fine using the route I outlined but I'm on Apple products and safari iOS. Have the same issue with clicking on the indianhead at the top of the page - yields old blogs.

Absolutely and he will tell you as much.

That doesn't convince John Moore is a better alternative than TvR...and since right handed defenders are the hot commodity TvR has value as a Right hander who plays both sides.

Granted they may be already thinking about not being able to resign TvR, but John Moore ...well seems an unequal trade slnating towards the Devils...
- wiz1901

Agreed. Plus Moore's 19 points compared to TvR's 14 isn't a big difference. Also, TvR had twice as many blocked shots at Moore. Moore would need to add a shot blocked element to his game.

I'm not opposed to this trade, I just don't see the benefit.

I heard JvR was moving on too.

I thought the Panthers were kicking the tires for their first rounder...


Just because TvR is a New Jersey kid and John Moore is from suburban Winnetka, Il is ONLY reason this is a "trade."

...and maybe that Moore would NOT get scooped up as fast by Las Vegas Gamblers as fast as TvR would.

If i go to bloggers and click on that, i go to the first blog at the top, the past blogs.

It doesn't get me here.

Only examining the ENTIRE front page of Buzz with all the OTHER team bloggers new fare along with this new blog, can I get here...
- wiz1901

Not sure I get what you're saying.

I did hear BTW that expansion enters into the thinking for the Hawks.

I'll stand by Moore's better size/speed combination being something that gives him a bit more upside in Q's system over the next few years. But THAt is my opinion.

JJ, Wiz, others, thanks for keeping me informed.

I see the Hawks basically where the Penguins were a few years back, albeit with a better collective core.

Up to this point, our core has been relatively more healthy then their core. The Hawks will need to be healthy, given the new stratosphere of their core contract commitments.

The good news, is that the Penguins provided a road map on how to accomplish this.

The recipe begins and ends with speed, up front and on the back end.

I exaggerate, but a blue line of Rosival and Scuderi is not going to help you, unless its on your 40 and over team.

It is no secret that I am not a big Q fan. Love Sullivan, Cooper, Sutter, Deboer...

Q will have his toughest challenge this year of having to coach and develop.

Running Dayley out of town last year on its face has to be the dumbest move in hockey last year.

Enjoy your summer boys.

The deal I heard is being discussed is TVR for Johnny Moore.

The one thing I will say is Moore has the speed and reasonable offensive ability that Q likes to go with some size.

There are positives with TVR, but I think the mobility difference is the reason to do the deal—setting aside relative cost. Moore has the tools that Q can work with. Remember, Oduya was a better defenseman after 3 years with Q, and also because Oduya was a good enough athlete that they could develop him further.

We'll see where it goes. I heard talks were very early stage and many more of those discussions take place than actual deals.
- John Jaeckel

Keith-seabrook
Kempny-Hjammer
Moore-campbell.

Campbell played rd w/ hjammer in 2010 right? Id rather have campbell-tvr bottom pair personally.

Let me also add, I had SO MANY other, better things to do yesterday afternoon than to dream up a TVR-John Moore trade . . .

Or even waste the keystrokes reporting a rumor from a source who hasn't been proven right many times previously.

Seriously.

JJ, Wiz, others, thanks for keeping me informed.

I see the Hawks basically where the Penguins were a few years back, albeit with a better collective core.

Up to this point, our core has been relatively more healthy then there core. The Hawks will need to be, as it requires a new formula to succeed, given the new stratosphere of their core contract commitments.

The good news, is that the Penguins provided a road map on how to accomplish this.

The recipe begins and ends with speed, up front and on the back end.

I exaggerate, but a blue line of Rosival and Scuderi is not going to help you, unless its on your 40 and over team.

It is no secret that I am not a big Q fan. Love Sullivan, Cooper, Sutter, Deboer...

Q will have his toughest challenge this year of having to coach and develop.

Running Dayley out of town last year on its face has to be the dumbest move in hockey last year.

Enjoy your summer boys.
- TrueGrit

Lare 2010-2012? I think it was a tougher spot back then

Shipachyov looks to be 29. Therefore, what would a contract look like for him? Entry level, meaning <$1m, or because of his age is he eligible for more money?

If $1m, I'd vote to sign him and keep AA. Strong C position.

Let me also add, I had SO MANY other, better things to do yesterday afternoon than to dream up a TVR-John Moore trade . . .

Or even waste the keystrokes reporting a rumor from a source who hasn't been proven right many times previously.

Seriously.


- John Jaeckel

There you go again with that thin skin, John. The vast majority here appreciate what you do, and understand the nature of rumors. A couple like to stir the pot. Ignore the few so you can serve the many.

Shipachyov looks to be 29. Therefore, what would a contract look like for him? Entry level, meaning <$1m, or because of his age is he eligible for more money?

If $1m, I'd vote to sign him and keep AA. Strong C position.
- Cmonalready

29 means ineligible for elc. If i remember right i think 26 is the limit?

Shipachyov looks to be 29. Therefore, what would a contract look like for him? Entry level, meaning <$1m, or because of his age is he eligible for more money?

If $1m, I'd vote to sign him and keep AA. Strong C position.
- Cmonalready

Yes, but if given a choice to have an excellent 3c or fill the dark dark abyss of 1LW, you go with the latter. Anybody know if the Hawks are in the Vesey runnings? Now if they can pull that off along with getting Shipachyov

Not sure I get what you're saying.

I did hear BTW that expansion enters into the thinking for the Hawks.

I'll stand by Moore's better size/speed combination being something that gives him a bit more upside in Q's system over the next few years. But THAt is my opinion.
- John Jaeckel

I agree that TvR is a lead arse in the first couple steps but his stick and game sense is so high. Omce moving TvR is really good playing in motion...

Moore to me looked lost in Columbus and flatlining in development in NJ.

Let me also add, I had SO MANY other, better things to do yesterday afternoon than to dream up a TVR-John Moore trade . . .

Or even waste the keystrokes reporting a rumor from a source who hasn't been proven right many times previously.

Seriously.


- John Jaeckel

Most of us appreciate what you do JJ no need to explain yourself. I for one am extremely appreciative of the fact you have been so active with the blogs during and around the draft. Keeps me coming back. Anyways, keep up the great work JJ

TVR for Moore is all about having one less deal to negotiate next year. Maybe they already know TVR wants more than what Moore makes.

There you go again with that thin skin, John. The vast majority here appreciate what you do, and understand the nature of rumors. A couple like to stir the pot. Ignore the few so you can serve the many.
- Cmonalready

Easy to say when you're not on the receiving end of things constantly.

Not necessarily trying to get on you in particular about the part in bold, but at the same time there is no need to go there. If others could remember not to take things to a personal level, things go a lot smoother in the threads.

Not sure I get what you're saying.

I did hear BTW that expansion enters into the thinking for the Hawks.

I'll stand by Moore's better size/speed combination being something that gives him a bit more upside in Q's system over the next few years. But THAt is my opinion.
- John Jaeckel

Don'tlike taking on more cap but the Hawks were lacking speed last year and Moore would help out with that.