John Jaeckel: Wings@Blackhawks GameDay Preview

First !!!!!!!!

Whats up Hawk Nation ?


Missed the game threads brcause of work the last 2.

Hoping and praying for Hawk health before the greatest tournament in the World begins.

I wouldnt mind seeing 19,88,2,7, 81 take a couple of games off before the playoffs.

First !!!!!!!!

Whats up Hawk Nation ?


Missed the game threads brcause of work the last 2.

Hoping and praying for Hawk health before the greatest tournament in the World begins.

I wouldnt mind seeing 19,88,2,7, 81 take a couple of games off before the playoffs.
- mrpaulish

Not sure I like the idea of their better players being healthy scratches this late in the season, I think it's better to maintain the intensity and momentum than have them sit to avoid an injury or to rest them. It's harder to dial back up the intensity once it's been turned off. Health is the key but there is no way to control that unfortunately. I'd like to see them start to ramp up their game a notch, work on their powerplay and get ready to hit the playoffs running.

Did ayone see the hit on ovechkin last night as he went into the create to try and score?
That is how players that respect each other deliver hits legally in my humble opinion

Did ayone see the hit on ovechkin last night as he went into the create to try and score?
That is how players that respect each other deliver hits legally in my humble opinion
- molly2522

Yeah I liked it. BTW
http://youtu.be/Xk7OicUnuro

Not sure I like the idea of their better players being healthy scratches this late in the season, I think it's better to maintain the intensity and momentum than have them sit to avoid an injury or to rest them. It's harder to dial back up the intensity once it's been turned off. Health is the key but there is no way to control that unfortunately. I'd like to see them start to ramp up their game a notch, work on their powerplay and get ready to hit the playoffs running.
- paulr

I see what you ae saying but with other contender having injuries it would be such a buzz kill if 19,81,88 went down in a meaningless regular season game. I understand your argument as well, Im just nervous about potental injuries this late in the regular season.

I see what you ae saying but with other contender having injuries it would be such a buzz kill if 19,81,88 went down in a meaningless regular season game. I understand your argument as well, Im just nervous about potental injuries this late in the regular season.
- mrpaulish

Any player can suffer any injury at any time.

I get the point of resting them, I'm just not sure it that idea is totally necessary.

Yeah I liked it. BTW
http://youtu.be/Xk7OicUnuro
- Muskoka88

Flyers in 6?

Don't they have to make the playoffs first?

Any player can suffer any injury at any time.

I get the point of resting them, I'm just not sure it that idea is totally necessary.
- EKolb13

Good morning Eli, everyone

I would say it's better to play everyone regularly to keep them all on top of their game. Q just needs to make sure he rolls all 4 lines and all 3 D pairs, no need to ride Keith, or anyone else, 30 minutes a night at this point.

JJ, I got really excited when it looked like Detroit was just sending Jimmy Howard out there as the only one in the starting lineup. However, I read the rest of your blog and saw you had the complete Detroit lineup.

Yeah I liked it. BTW
http://youtu.be/Xk7OicUnuro
- Muskoka88

That is hilarious

First !!!!!!!!

Whats up Hawk Nation ?


Missed the game threads brcause of work the last 2.

Hoping and praying for Hawk health before the greatest tournament in the World begins.

I wouldnt mind seeing 19,88,2,7, 81 take a couple of games off before the playoffs.
- mrpaulish

Play 'em but get some higher TOI for the lower line players and/or kids. This way they keep sharp but not worn down.

Flyers in 6?

Don't they have to make the playoffs first?
- Ogilthorpe2

That guy sounds a lot like this guy...

Play 'em but get some higher TOI for the lower line players and/or kids. This way they keep sharp but not worn down.
- blackhawk24

This.

Good morning Eli, everyone

I would say it's better to play everyone regularly to keep them all on top of their game. Q just needs to make sure he rolls all 4 lines and all 3 D pairs, no need to ride Keith, or anyone else, 30 minutes a night at this point.
- Ogilthorpe2

Good morning Ogie!

Play 'em but get some higher TOI for the lower line players and/or kids. This way they keep sharp but not worn down.
- blackhawk24

Good idea.

Yeah I liked it. BTW
http://youtu.be/Xk7OicUnuro
- Muskoka88

Too many drumsticks in the head for this clown

Yeah I liked it. BTW
http://youtu.be/Xk7OicUnuro
- Muskoka88

AH AH AH AH .......Fail.

Too many drumsticks in the head for this clown
- philco28

He's just pissed he had to move to Toronto to get a job. Cuz his hometown is ON FIRE...literally and figuratively.

JJ, I got really excited when it looked like Detroit was just sending Jimmy Howard out there as the only one in the starting lineup. However, I read the rest of your blog and saw you had the complete Detroit lineup.
- powerenforcer

FIXED

- prd797

Just like Anakin, Kane turns to the Dark Side too.

He's just pissed he had to move to Toronto to get a job. Cuz his hometown is ON FIRE...literally and figuratively.
- blackhawk24

Just like Anakin, Kane turns to the Dark Side too.
- DarthKane

And becomes more awesome the older he gets, like Vader, perhaps?

Hope the rotation of the bottom pair has kept Roszival fresh for the plaoffs. He is by far the best 6th dman on the team. Brookbank has been adequate filling in but everything seems more stable when Roszival is playing (and getting nearly 20 mpg).