Yep but not in the NHL as I recall or for any length of time
- John Jaeckel

That's what I thought, I don't remember seeing that in his history at other levels.

Hartman played with Panarin and Kane for at least the third period of the Vancouver game and played well and Q complemented him after. I wasn't expecting this to happen right away. I don't know how Hartman did on draws but I do know he was working on them in practice today.

Also Hartman said the other night the last time he played center was in the OHL.

What advantage does Q believe is necessary in playing Campbell at LD instead of Kempny. That right NOW Campbell is better?

Tonight's game should not turn on Campbell playing over Kempny. Kempny gains experience and confidence by playing. A team needs eight dmen deep and each relatively fresh - not missing much game action as a press box observer. The playoffs is a marathon.

We all know that Q is a good coach but this does not mean he makes some bone head decisions along the way. Kempny ought to tell management that he needs to play more, else he might not want to return next season.
- jhawk59

Kempny's Chicago future upside = core piece defenseman
I would advise him to do nothing Stahlberg-like.

Hartman played with Panarin and Kane for at least the third period of the Vancouver game and played well and Q complemented him after. I wasn't expecting this to happen right away. I don't know how Hartman did on draws but I do know he was working on them in practice today.
- golfbard

Tracey Myers @TramyersCSN
4m

Hartman on taking faceoffs: "I’ve taken a lot of draws based on center men maybe [having] an injured wrist, so I feel comfortable."

Yep but not in the NHL as I recall or for any length of time
- John Jaeckel

When did he play center? I always thought he was RW his whole career.

Why???
- walleyeb1

He's been playing a bit better then Crow lately just my opinion .

He's been playing a bit better then Crow lately just my opinion .
- BGKarras

I second this opinion. Hopefully Crow is mentally engaged in this game and backstops his 30th W on the campaign!

I second this opinion. Hopefully Crow is mentally engaged in this game and backstops his 30th W on the campaign!
- EnzoD

I hope so.

Tracey Myers @TramyersCSN
4m

Hartman on taking faceoffs: "I’ve taken a lot of draws based on center men maybe
- jt19[having] an injured wrist, so I feel comfortable."

In a very limited capacity this season he's been 40.5%. Maybe with some experience he can improve.

Saw video Powers posted of Hartman working against Rasmusen (a 43% guy) in practice. Hartman went 2-8. Losing cleanly on those 8.

Small sample size and he has time to improve I suppose. But . . . oy.

Saw video Powers posted of Hartman working against Rasmusen (a 43% guy) in practice. Hartman went 2-8. Losing cleanly on those 8.

Small sample size and he has time to improve I suppose. But . . . oy.
- John Jaeckel

Yeah - that didn't look encouraging.

Yeah - that didn't look encouraging.
- EbonyRaptor

Honestly, what's the worst that happens? He struggles to win faceoffs for one game? Hawks Centers have been struggling there a bit, so it's all good.

What advantage does Q believe is necessary in playing Campbell at LD instead of Kempny. That right NOW Campbell is better?

Tonight's game should not turn on Campbell playing over Kempny. Kempny gains experience and confidence by playing. A team needs eight dmen deep and each relatively fresh - not missing much game action as a press box observer. The playoffs is a marathon.

We all know that Q is a good coach but this does not mean he makes some bone head decisions along the way. Kempny ought to tell management that he needs to play more, else he might not want to return next season.
- jhawk59

I like Kempny as well, but I don't think your suggested approach (basically, play me or I'm gone) would sit well with the Hawks. Hopefully, Kempny understands that next year, there will be openings for him with both Oduya and TVR likely gone. A bigger problem might be that since he will be 27 before the next season starts, he might be impatient for a big payday, which the Hawks can't afford.

Honestly, what's the worst that happens? He struggles to win faceoffs for one game? Hawks Centers have been struggling there a bit, so it's all good.
- Hank3Henshaw

Well, not that that is a good thing, but you're correct in that other than Toews the Hawks are going to lose most of the other faceoffs anyway.

But, when Hartman makes Rasmussen look like Vermette, that is alarming.

GO STARS GO!

Saw video Powers posted of Hartman working against Rasmusen (a 43% guy) in practice. Hartman went 2-8. Losing cleanly on those 8.

Small sample size and he has time to improve I suppose. But . . . oy.
- John Jaeckel

FWIW:

Hartman FO 42 W 17 L 25 FOW% 40.5

Schmaltz FO 245 W 73 L 172 FOW% 29.8

Well, not that that is a good thing, but you're correct in that other than Toews the Hawks are going to lose most of the other faceoffs anyway.

But, when Hartman makes Rasmussen look like Vermette, that is alarming.
- EbonyRaptor

Haha. That's true. But, you never know.

Q can have his blender going and switch Hartman back to Wing.

I'm eager to see how he does as a Center.

Tonight should be a game that they jump on the questionable defense and goaltending of Dallas (I hope).

How about a Hayden vs Benn scrap??

Just not at center, demoted to the third line.
- walleyeb1

I'm not sure playing with Hossa is much of a demotion.

I like Kempny as well, but I don't think your suggested approach (basically, play me or I'm gone) would sit well with the Hawks. Hopefully, Kempny understands that next year, there will be openings for him with both Oduya and TVR likely gone. A bigger problem might be that since he will be 27 before the next season starts, he might be impatient for a big payday, which the Hawks can't afford.
- BMWChiFan

I for one would like to see them keep Oduya and let Soupy ride off into the sunset. Yuge Kempny fan and hate seeing him sit as well, bigly. I don't like it and he needs the experience/TOI. I don't see Kempny getting a big payday however and likely a 2 year bridge deal.

GO STARS GO!
- MnGump

You forgot the "L" and the "F" after "GO".

You forgot the "L" and the "F" after "GO".
- DarthKane

LOL How dare you thwart my feeble attempt at Trolling!

- DarthKane

Damn DK, laid up a couple of days with kidney stones and what do I see when I get back.........a gif from Galaxy Quest of all places. You are truly the master!!!

You forgot the "L" and the "F" after "GO".
- DarthKane

GO STARS GO!
- MnGump

Troublemaker.