Best Game Seabrooke's had in a while. Very nice! And it was geat to see 88 possesed! Actually hit someone! GO HAWKS!

What happened to Jordan Hendry?
- nickmo2699

Same thing that happened to Jerome Dupont.

Seriously tho, I really didnt hate his game.
- nickmo2699

He was ok...serviceable as a 6-dman.

Not much good being the Heavyweight Champion if you can't book a fight with anybody, right?

I'm not that sure Bollig is even a very good fighter but he's a willing participant and seems to know when to step in without doing something really stupid.

I really liked the game last night on both sides. Good, tough physical battle and relatively clean, minimal stickwork. And aside from Sharp, Kane, Hossa, Shaw, and Oduya, I thought Bolland and Stalberg were pretty effective too.
- RickJ

Oh Bollig is a good enough fighter alright, youtube some of his AHL fights...the kid can definitley throw down (so to speak).

Time for me to eat some crow on Kane. This is what I have been waiting for. He has consistently been one of the best players on the ice and seems to want the puck in all situations. He's playing great and seems to be leading this team right now.

Time for me to eat some crow on Kane. This is what I have been waiting for. He has consistently been one of the best players on the ice and seems to want the puck in all situations. He's playing great and seems to be leading this team right now.
- Boisy12

Could not agree more!

Sharp failed again in the shootout last night and for a guy that refers to himself as "The Sharpshooter," i wonder why he doesn't SHOOT. The deke is not his forte. Stick to sniping Sharpshooter !!!!
- philco28

20.4% career in shootouts. Not quite what you'd expect for someone of his sniping abilities. But looking at the team stats, there's not really any vets that are better options except Morrison (35%). Unfortunately, I'm pretty sure you have to dress for the game first before you can participate in the S/O. Until 19 returns, it might be time to give some of the less obvious alternatives some more S/O looks...Stalberg is 50% in limited chances (2/4) and Seabs is 100% (1/1) with a game winner.

Sharp failed again in the shootout last night and for a guy that refers to himself as "The Sharpshooter," i wonder why he doesn't SHOOT. The deke is not his forte. Stick to sniping Sharpshooter !!!!
- philco28

Not his forte, the Bears: they franchised him.

Sharp failed again in the shootout last night and for a guy that refers to himself as "The Sharpshooter," i wonder why he doesn't SHOOT. The deke is not his forte. Stick to sniping Sharpshooter !!!!
- philco28

As a sniper, seems to me that Sharp needs to have a goalie out of position when he shoots: that doesn't happen on a shoot-out attempt. He is not the type of scorer that does well in shoot-outs because he is a straight-on shooter who relies on shooting to an at least partially open net, not a "deker".

20.4% career in shootouts. Not quite what you'd expect for someone of his sniping abilities. But looking at the team stats, there's not really any vets that are better options except Morrison (35%). Unfortunately, I'm pretty sure you have to dress for the game first before you can participate in the S/O. Until 19 returns, it might be time to give some of the less obvious alternatives some more S/O looks...Stalberg is 50% in limited chances (2/4) and Seabs is 100% (1/1) with a game winner.
- Ogilthorpe2

Nice research !!! I'd love to know Sharp's deke/shoot ratio in the shootout. He should just try to pick a corner and abandon the deke for awhile and see what happens. Stalberg's not my fave in that format, but as you suggest, he's had some success. Seeing Seabs in a shootout wouldn't bother me either. After Bruno's goal last night...i'd give him a look too.

The trade Keith talk is flawed in this way...

Anyone who can comes in and fill the same role will be more expensive than Keith....Cap hit wise which is what matters.

The Hawks will reshuffle their defense again this summer but I doubt Keith is going anywhere.
- Al

+1 - Can we please stop the idiotic talk regarding trading a Norris trophy winner, and team Canada gold medalist. A guy who basically played almost 30 minutes a game for 2 years. Finally it looks like we have some guys that can eat up some minutes and give this guy a break.

As a sniper, seems to me that Sharp needs to have a goalie out of position when he shoots: that doesn't happen on a shoot-out attempt. He is not the type of scorer that does well in shoot-outs because he is a straight-on shooter who relies on shooting to an at least partially open net, not a "deker".
- StLBravesFan

Sharp does score a lot of his goals off one-timers where the goalie is usually late getting over, but he's definitely a good enough shooter to be able to find the twine by picking a corner in the s/o.

As a sniper, seems to me that Sharp needs to have a goalie out of position when he shoots: that doesn't happen on a shoot-out attempt. He is not the type of scorer that does well in shoot-outs because he is a straight-on shooter who relies on shooting to an at least partially open net, not a "deker".
- StLBravesFan

Right, just look at Stamkos, he is a pure sniper. Usually gets a cross ice pass that he one times while goalie is moving from side to side.
There is a difference between soft hands and a sniper. Both can score but in different ways.

+1 - Can we please stop the idiotic talk regarding trading a Norris trophy winner, and team Canada gold medalist. A guy who basically played almost 30 minutes a game for 2 years. Finally it looks like we have some guys that can eat up some minutes and give this guy a break.
- Boisy12

I think if Monty, O'D and Lepisto would have been able to contribute close to what Oduya has done we would have seen a different Keith....Although the coaching staff has to realize a different plan for ice time.

Nice research !!! I'd love to know Sharp's deke/shoot ratio in the shootout. He should just try to pick a corner and abandon the deke for awhile and see what happens. Stalberg's not my fave in that format, but as you suggest, he's had some success. Seeing Seabs in a shootout wouldn't bother me either. After Bruno's goal last night...i'd give him a look too.
- philco28

What really surprises me is Bolland is 0/7 career in shootouts. Seems like he's money with in game break away chances, especially short handed, hard to believe he's had no success in shootouts. Maybe when he as time to think about it, as opposed to just doing what comes naturally he over-thinks it.

What really surprises me is Bolland is 0/7 career in shootouts. Seems like he's money with in game break away chances, especially short handed, hard to believe he's had no success in shootouts. Maybe when he as time to think about it, as opposed to just doing what comes naturally he over-thinks it.
- Ogilthorpe2

Bolland's 0-fer is startling. And you're right, in games, he usually converts. And he's especially money in the playoffs (34 pts in 43 games). Can't wait to see Davey Boy in this upcoming playoff run.

Bolland's 0-fer is startling. And you're right, in games, he usually converts. And he's especially money in the playoffs (34 pts in 43 games). Can't wait to see Davey Boy in this upcoming playoff run.
- philco28

Dont forget he put up solid numbers in the OHL including a 50+ goal season.

I was shocked at the shot totals yesterday night..

Hawks- 44 or close
Blues- mid-20's

2 things stand out..
1. Blues Goalies are studs
2. Hawks found out how to play team defense to limit the chances.

I was shocked at the shot totals yesterday night..

Hawks- 44 or close
Blues- mid-20's

2 things stand out..
1. Blues Goalies are studs
2. Hawks found out how to play team defense to limit the chances.
- victorymc98

When you think about it, this is the main reason I dont see the blues winning the cup. They are a sit back and wait type of team that waits for your mistakes. Last night was a perfect example. The Blues depth is better, their goaltending is better and their system is better, but with the way the game is, a combo of skill and some grit will beat them. Vancouver has it, with Toews in the line-up the hawks have it, Nashville has had St. Louis number all year. The Blues are a good hockey team, dont get me wrong, but IMO they are still missing that one big scorer. The hawks had a bad first period but were still getting chances out shooting the blues 13-6. Over a seven game series teams will figure them out, and they will be doomed.

I was shocked at the shot totals yesterday night..

Hawks- 44 or close
Blues- mid-20's

2 things stand out..
1. Blues Goalies are studs
2. Hawks found out how to play team defense to limit the chances.
- victorymc98

How about hits? Even at 29 each.

Oduya's been SUPERB since arriving. I agree that if he continues to see 29 minutes a night, fatigue will lead to errors, but he's the most responsible d-man IN HIS OWN ZONE that i've seen wearing a Tomahawk...in a long time.
- philco28

Strongly Disagree

You know, I'm really liking 2 things about this team:

1. The fact that show an incredible ability to come back after falling behind.
2. They show an ability to really play up to their opponent (when they're on)

I'm not so sure that, if healthy, they can't beat just about anyone in a 7 game series.

Call me a "kool-aid" drinker if you wish, but realize this: all I'm doing is suggesting that they CAN beat any team in the West, not that they WILL.

You know, I'm really liking 2 things about this team:

1. The fact that show an incredible ability to come back after falling behind.
2. They show an ability to really play up to their opponent (when they're on)

I'm not so sure that, if healthy, they can't beat just about anyone in a 7 game series.

Call me a "kool-aid" drinker if you wish, but realize this: all I'm doing is suggesting that they CAN beat any team in the West, not that they WILL.
- andru2797

Don't be afraid to say that. Its true. The hawks *can* beat any team in a 7 game series. We were one goal away from doing just that with a weaker team last May.

But say it after a bad loss and you'll get killed by all the glass-half-empties here.

Strongly Disagree
- fattybeef

What are you seeing that you don't like beef?

20.4% career in shootouts. Not quite what you'd expect for someone of his sniping abilities. But looking at the team stats, there's not really any vets that are better options except Morrison (35%). Unfortunately, I'm pretty sure you have to dress for the game first before you can participate in the S/O. Until 19 returns, it might be time to give some of the less obvious alternatives some more S/O looks...Stalberg is 50% in limited chances (2/4) and Seabs is 100% (1/1) with a game winner.
- Ogilthorpe2

Every time Sharp hops over the boards my oldest son cringes....Sharp should be the sixth choice or lower, rather than third or fourth.