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John Jaeckel
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: www.the-rink.com
Joined: 11.19.2006

Jan 20 @ 9:20 AM ET
John Jaeckel: Hawks at Bruins GameDay Preview
powerenforcer
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Wheeling, IL
Joined: 09.24.2009

Jan 20 @ 9:24 AM ET
Thanks JJ. Would this scenario be out of the picture - Say trade for a LW (say JVR) and then at the draft move that player for a more controlled contract/picks?
93Joe
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Chicago, IL
Joined: 06.09.2015

Jan 20 @ 9:32 AM ET
Concise and to the point JJ.

The Bruins broke out for 4 goals two days ago in the first period against Detroit. They can attack and come at you with some urgency. Hopefully the defense is ready to go tonight.

Go Hawks
scottak
Location: I am serious. And don't call me Shirley!
Joined: 08.06.2010

Jan 20 @ 9:32 AM ET
A 3-2 loss to MIN isn't a thumping. And WSH is 'thumping' quite a few teams lately, including STL last night in STL.
John Jaeckel
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: www.the-rink.com
Joined: 11.19.2006

Jan 20 @ 10:35 AM ET
A 3-2 loss to MIN isn't a thumping. And WSH is 'thumping' quite a few teams lately, including STL last night in STL.
- scottak


The Hawks lost fairly convincingly to MN. Let's not kid ourselves.

No argument on Washington, but count me in the camp that wants the Hawks to be the best team in the NHL, not somewhere among the better of the rest.
scottak
Location: I am serious. And don't call me Shirley!
Joined: 08.06.2010

Jan 20 @ 10:36 AM ET
Reports that Tootoo will replace Desi on the 4th line.
Abadseed
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Arlington hts, IL
Joined: 01.20.2014

Jan 20 @ 10:44 AM ET
The Hawks lost fairly convincingly to MN. Let's not kid ourselves.

No argument on Washington, but count me in the camp that wants the Hawks to be the best team in the NHL, not somewhere among the better of the rest.

- John Jaeckel



Come on John no one here ever just looks at the box score and puts up comments.
scottak
Location: I am serious. And don't call me Shirley!
Joined: 08.06.2010

Jan 20 @ 10:48 AM ET
The Hawks lost fairly convincingly to MN. Let's not kid ourselves.

No argument on Washington, but count me in the camp that wants the Hawks to be the best team in the NHL, not somewhere among the better of the rest.

- John Jaeckel

I don't have the 'high danger' shot totals handy, but the Blackhawks did out shoot the Wild 35-32.
breadbag
Location: Edmonton, AB
Joined: 11.30.2015

Jan 20 @ 10:54 AM ET
The Minny game definitely wasn't what I would call a thumping. The Hawks lost a fairly close game where goal-tending was the difference. What sucked about that game was giving up a 2 goal lead.
John Jaeckel
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: www.the-rink.com
Joined: 11.19.2006

Jan 20 @ 10:57 AM ET
I don't have the 'high danger' shot totals handy, but the Blackhawks did out shoot the Wild 35-32.
- scottak



I don't have the chart, but I remember watching the game and how much of the Hawks' offense came out of the perimeter and the blue line, where MN's business was done in close.

Truth is, the Hawks played well for about 30 minutes of that game. Problem is, MN played well when they had to, especially the latter half of the game when the Hawks were trying to get back into it (on home ice), but the opponent stopped them. And that was because the opponent was/is a very good team.

Just one game, but it was a big game because of the divisional issue and the humiliation the game before in Washington. IMO, the Hawks really should have played better.

But that's where you tip your cap to the other club and accept that you lost and WHY you lost. And then you take that and use it to get better.

SteveRain
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Connor Murphy Sucks, IL
Joined: 05.07.2010

Jan 20 @ 10:58 AM ET
I don't have the 'high danger' shot totals handy, but the Blackhawks did out shoot the Wild 35-32.
- scottak


Once Minnesota found their legs from the 2nd period and on after having played the night before, they controlled all of that game.

Lets not put lip stick on a pig. A top echelon road team rolled them 6-0 and the Hawks were dominated throughout. In a bounce back game the Hawks came out strong, only to regress to their inconsistent ways and blew a 2 goal lead.

Glad they won in Colorado but against a crap team with a fire sale as a major distractor they found themselves in a very tight battle and only won because their depth guys showed up.

Toews is still MIA and at this point anything you get from him is a bonus because he looks to be 75% at best.

Crawford is off his angle and again and needs a fine tuning. Look up the stat since he came back.....in those 10 games his numbers are very pedestrian and some of the goals he's been giving up are just horrid.

John Jaeckel
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: www.the-rink.com
Joined: 11.19.2006

Jan 20 @ 10:58 AM ET
I don't have the chart, but I remember watching the game and how much of the Hawks' offense came out of the perimeter and the blue line, where MN's business was done in close.

Truth is, the Hawks played well for about 30 minutes of that game. Problem is, MN played well when they had to, especially the latter half of the game when the Hawks were trying to get back into it (on home ice), but the opponent stopped them. And that was because the opponent was/is a very good team.

Just one game, but it was a big game because of the divisional issue and the humiliation the game before in Washington. IMO, the Hawks really should have played better. "Thumping" might be a strong choice of words. Does it really matter? The Hawks should have played better that night, and the game before, against good teams. They didn't.

But that's where you tip your cap to the other club and accept that you lost and WHY you lost. And then you take that and use it to get better.

- John Jaeckel
John Jaeckel
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: www.the-rink.com
Joined: 11.19.2006

Jan 20 @ 10:59 AM ET
Once Minnesota found their legs from the 2nd period and on after having played the night before, they controlled all of that game.

Lets not put lip stick on a pig. A top echelon road team rolled them 6-0 and the Hawks were dominated throughout. In a bounce back game the Hawks came out strong, only to regress to their inconsistent ways and blew a 2 goal lead.

Glad they won in Colorado but against a crap team with a fire sale as a major distractor they found themselves in a very tight battle and only won because their depth guys showed up.

Toews is still MIA and at this point anything you get from him is a bonus because he looks to be 75% at best.

Crawford is off his angle and again and needs a fine tuning. Look up the stat since he came back.....in those 10 games his numbers are very pedestrian and some of the goals he's been giving up are just horrid.

- SteveRain


^^^^^^^^ Every word.
SteveRain
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Connor Murphy Sucks, IL
Joined: 05.07.2010

Jan 20 @ 11:01 AM ET
I don't have the chart, but I remember watching the game and how much of the Hawks' offense came out of the perimeter and the blue line, where MN's business was done in close.

Truth is, the Hawks played well for about 30 minutes of that game. Problem is, MN played well when they had to, especially the latter half of the game when the Hawks were trying to get back into it (on home ice), but the opponent stopped them. And that was because the opponent was/is a very good team.

Just one game, but it was a big game because of the divisional issue and the humiliation the game before in Washington. IMO, the Hawks really should have played better.

But that's where you tip your cap to the other club and accept that you lost and WHY you lost. And then you take that and use it to get better.

- John Jaeckel


This team reminds of last year's and 2011-12. Not bad with zero shot of winning of a cup, but not able to overcome a lot of holes like the deeper teams.

And again if the Hawks want a dog and pony draft parade by all means.....but as we've routinely seen the prices for a top 6 F will be high and what prospect if any would a seller take straight up in return for a top 6 player.....

And Ryan Hartman can be exposed this summer and based on his play, I can't see Vegas passing him up.....so that's another variable Bowman will have to juggle.
hawkss81
Joined: 01.26.2013

Jan 20 @ 11:04 AM ET
This team reminds of last year's and 2011-12. Not bad with zero shot of winning of a cup, but not able to overcome a lot of holes like the deeper teams.

And again if the Hawks want a dog and pony draft parade by all means.....but as we've routinely seen the prices for a top 6 F will be high and what prospect if any would a seller take straight up in return for a top 6 player.....

And Ryan Hartman can be exposed this summer and based on his play, I can't see Vegas passing him up.....so that's another variable Bowman will have to juggle.

- SteveRain


I'm starting to think darling could be grabbed, he's proven that can be a consistent and good netminder and i can't see him asking for more than 2-3M per which is a good price for his play thus far.
SteveRain
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Connor Murphy Sucks, IL
Joined: 05.07.2010

Jan 20 @ 11:09 AM ET
^^^^^^^^ Every word.
- John Jaeckel


I think the top guys who are healthy Kane/Panarin are growing frustrated.

I kept a close eye on Keith and Toews and both had bad games. Maybe at this point this is what we can expect from them, but lots of turnovers, etc and if those two aren't at the top of their games....going to be very hard to win 16 postseason games against a gauntlet of teams.

panik, Vinny,Hartman have accepted their roles. A 1 handed Marcus Kruger is > Rasmussen. While the beat guys an gush over a new found confidence for Schmaltz lets wait and see for 10-20 games where he's at. Same with Kero.

To me this team's best chance to win is 2, 7, 19 being as healthy as they be and instead of wining every battle, maybe the coaching staff and organization should look to sit these guys a game or two in rotation to save whatever they have left for spring. Not saying sit them all at once, but a 10 game stretch where each guy gets 3 games off could do wonders for lingering issues.

SteveRain
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Connor Murphy Sucks, IL
Joined: 05.07.2010

Jan 20 @ 11:11 AM ET
I'm starting to think darling could be grabbed as well, he's proven that can be a consistent and good netminder and i can't see him asking for more than 2-3M per which is a good price for his play thus far.
- hawkss81


I keep saying it, but I would deal Crawford and get another 1st round pick and young LOW salary guy. Sign Darling for 2-3 years at 3 million and bank the 3.

Would take more then that, but while CC is very good, so is the Hawks system and paying 6 million for a guy is crazy when you pay huge money to 4-5 Fs, and 3 D men.
Ur Not Me
New York Islanders
Location: Long Island, NY
Joined: 11.30.2008

Jan 20 @ 11:14 AM ET
Do u think Crow can fetch a 1st rd pick? I understand he's a cup G but he has term and ur up against the cap...

edit: Plus G's are always available
TheTrob
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Oak Park, IL
Joined: 04.14.2010

Jan 20 @ 11:17 AM ET
I'm starting to think darling could be grabbed as well, he's proven that can be a consistent and good netminder and i can't see him asking for more than 2-3M per which is a good price for his play thus far.
- hawkss81


Teams can only lose one player in the expansion draft.
tompo1015
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: IL
Joined: 03.17.2013

Jan 20 @ 11:23 AM ET
If you can get Darling to sign for $3million, I agree, I'd take a first for Crawford.

But, there's no guarantee Darling would take $3 million, for three years. He's a free agent, some GM might throw $4 million at him.

If you move Crawford and Darling gets offered big dough somewhere else, you're without a decent goalie next season.
Aeolos
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 09.30.2015

Jan 20 @ 11:26 AM ET
If the Hawks even think its possible that Vegas is going to take Darling. they need to move Corey and protect Darling. I think Darling can do the job and the cap space could go toward Panarin and your new LW
6628
Joined: 08.24.2009

Jan 20 @ 11:28 AM ET
I keep saying it, but I would deal Crawford and get another 1st round pick and young LOW salary guy. Sign Darling for 2-3 years at 3 million and bank the 3.

Would take more then that, but while CC is very good, so is the Hawks system and paying 6 million for a guy is crazy when you pay huge money to 4-5 Fs, and 3 D men.

- SteveRain



Hi Rain, I tend to agree with you more than not. Agree that Crawford being dealt is a good way to open up cap space. Seems the more Darling plays the more consistent he gets. Makes sense.
But when you reference their system I am not so sure. The only consistent thing about it I see is to play patty cake and not go to the net. When they do go to the net they score more. So to me their plan A system is highly suspect.
scottak
Location: I am serious. And don't call me Shirley!
Joined: 08.06.2010

Jan 20 @ 11:31 AM ET
I'm starting to think darling could be grabbed as well, he's proven that can be a consistent and good netminder and i can't see him asking for more than 2-3M per which is a good price for his play thus far.
- hawkss81

Scott Darling will be a UFA after the season, and not eligible to be picked by Vegas. After the draft, any team, including the Hawks, can sign him.

I believe the one of the Icehog goalies meets the expansion criteria, and will be the one exposed.

FWIW, Vegas will make their selections on June 20th by 5 PM ET, and they will be announced on June 21. The NHL Entry Draft will be June 23-24.
DarthKane
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: 5.13.4.9
Joined: 02.23.2012

Jan 20 @ 11:31 AM ET
Do u think Crow can fetch a 1st rd pick? I understand he's a cup G but he has term and ur up against the cap...

edit: Plus G's are always available

- Ur Not Me


Maybe...but if there isn't much cap movement the challenge will be trading him without taking any salary back or at least minimal salary. Even if we paid Darling $3 million and took back $2 million in a trade the cap savings isn't that much.
Ur Not Me
New York Islanders
Location: Long Island, NY
Joined: 11.30.2008

Jan 20 @ 11:36 AM ET
Maybe...but if there isn't much cap movement the challenge will be trading him without taking any salary back or at least minimal salary. Even if we paid Darling $3 million and took back $2 million in a trade the cap savings isn't that much.
- DarthKane


Guess my point was more towards that ur not getting a 1st for a G on a cap strapped team...

I think a team w/Cap space can net a late 2nd or def a 3rd pick for sure,
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