http://video.tsn.ca/?dl=p.../latest/1/0/906952/clip/0[url]

Okay, now I see why you guys hate Backes so much.
- Nucker101

what did that doosh do now??

Okay, now I see why you guys hate Backes so much.
- Nucker101

To quote John McClane..."Welcome to the party pal !"

Are the Capitals HOT or what!

They seem to be smokin' into the playoffs, and sure wouldn't want to face 'em.

Are the Capitals HOT or what!

They seem to be smokin' into the playoffs, and sure wouldn't want to face 'em.
- ArlingtonRob

It'll be interesting to see which Ovi shows up for the playoffs

>To me, 1-3-1 is the best formation
>PP unit #1: Hossa as the lone "point man" in the middle top
>Kane on lower right circle/boards
>Sharp (if healthy) on lower left circle/boards
>Toews in the high slot
>Bickel in front of the net (can also slide behind the net as passing outlet)
>PP unit #2:
>Leddy would be my #2 unit lone "point man"
>Stalberg on lower right circle/boards
>Seabrook on lower left circle/boards
>Saad in the high slot
>Shaw in front of the net (can also slide behind the net as passing outlet)
>Sharp & Seabrook can always slide "back" toward a traditional point option as needed under pressure on their respective PP units
- SnapitUpstairs

If only...
the power play didn't now involve so much motion...

http://video.tsn.ca/?dl=pipe42/latest/1/0/906952/clip/0
- PFD_Hawks[url]

that ought to kill its uniqueness...

So this entire signing of the Hobey Baker mover and shaker was more about gettting a leg up on the competition and exciting the fan base, since he can't play THERE and he can't play HERE until next YERE...and that takes a second contract, LOL!


From the start I thought this was a mutual aggreement that was to feed off the vapors of the kids honors, and one where the Hawks did see something they liked that might help them.
I think the kid stayed with Toews, and that once he actually saw how fast things move at the NHL pace, he was taken back.

There seems to be concern at all the roadblocks involving this post-deadlibne signing, but from the start I figured the kid wanted to give the pro game a go, and he knows where he wants to play, so no biggee if he practices here, carries their bags to the plane, etc.

You think some team is gonna offer MORE than the hawks did in this Cap Hit?

It just proves there is always a reason to have Cap space...

I wish Leblanc the best of luck.

So this entire signing of the Hobey Baker mover and shaker was more about gettting a leg up on the competition and exciting the fan base, since he can't play THERE and he can't play HERE until next YERE...and that takes a second contract, LOL!


From the start I thought this was a mutual aggreement that was to feed off the vapors of the kids honors, and one where the Hawks did see something they liked that might help them.
I think the kid stayed with Toews, and that once he actually saw how fast things move at the NHL pace, he was taken back.

There seems to be concern at all the roadblocks involving this post-deadlibne signing, but from the start I figured the kid wanted to give the pro game a go, and he knows where he wants to play, so no biggee if he practices here, carries their bags to the plane, etc.

You think some team is gonna offer MORE than the hawks did in this Cap Hit?

It just proves there is always a reason to have Cap space...

I wish Leblanc the best of luck.
- wiz1901

I thought LeBlanc's situation was the same as other frozen 4 ncaa free agents, except that he was a redshirt senior playing at 23yo. Sign now to secure negotiating rights going forward...LeBlanc will be an RFA in July.

Due to the NCAA tournament ending post TDL not one NCAA free agent can play in the post season after signing this year.

LeBlanc considered signing with the Hawks years ago but chose to go to College. Then the awful leg break delayed things even longer.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but LeBlanc could play in any of the remaining regular season games, just not in the post season.

Whether he can play at the NHL level or not...who knows, but we all should find out in the next year or so.

It'll be interesting to see which Ovi shows up for the playoffs
- CBHawks88

So many PP goals for the Caps, we'll see if they can draw them in the post season

what did that doosh do now??
- Glenman12

Don't have the time to type out the entire list. He's a piece of sh!t that the refs seem to love.

It'll be interesting to see which Ovi shows up for the playoffs
- CBHawks88

His playoff stats aren't that bad actually.

Are you certain the players are properly executing what's being "coached"?

Blaming the coaches is easy, I choose to place most of the blame of the players...since they're the ones who have actual control of puck. The Hawks PP has been awful for several years, so placing full blame on Kompon makes little sense.

The most I'll say is that Kompon hasn't "fixed" the broken PP he inherited.
- ArlingtonRob

I am with you AR...not coaching...it's personnel and they just don't have the right pieces together and/or the players continue to just be unable to execute.

Best 5 on 5 team on the league with subpar 5-4...I don't get it!!

I really never understood this Hart talk for Kane. He isn't even MVP of his own team.

You can make the argument for Crosby vs Toews. But if it is about 1 single players importance to his team - Toews wins it. Especially after the Pens deadline moves. Crosby is gone - they still win.

Without Toews - the Hawks would have real problems. Maybe that is Backes was so interested in hurting him Sunday.
- tredbrta

Hart goes to ovi this year, no?

I thought LeBlanc's situation was the same as other frozen 4 ncaa free agents, except that he was a redshirt senior playing at 23yo. Sign now to secure negotiating rights going forward...LeBlanc will be an RFA in July.

Due to the NCAA tournament ending post TDL not one NCAA free agent can play in the post season after signing this year.

LeBlanc considered signing with the Hawks years ago but chose to go to College. Then the awful leg break delayed things even longer.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but LeBlanc could play in any of the remaining regular season games, just not in the post season.

Whether he can play at the NHL level or not...who knows, but we all should find out in the next year or so.
- ArlingtonRob

No playoffs but is an RFA and may be resigned if the 'Hawks want. He said he expects not to play. Practices will probably be ow he is judged.

I thought LeBlanc's situation was the same as other frozen 4 ncaa free agents, except that he was a redshirt senior playing at 23yo. Sign now to secure negotiating rights going forward...LeBlanc will be an RFA in July.

Due to the NCAA tournament ending post TDL not one NCAA free agent can play in the post season after signing this year.

LeBlanc considered signing with the Hawks years ago but chose to go to College. Then the awful leg break delayed things even longer.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but LeBlanc could play in any of the remaining regular season games, just not in the post season.

Whether he can play at the NHL level or not...who knows, but we all should find out in the next year or so.
- ArlingtonRob

That is correct. Would not be surprised to see him in one of those non-playoff implication games: Preds, Oil or Flames.

[quote=bogiedoc].not coaching...it's personnel and they just don't have the right pieces together and/or the players continue to just be able to execute.

if that's the case its still the coaching..

I am with you AR...not coaching...it's personnel and they just don't have the right pieces together and/or the players continue to just be unable to execute.

Best 5 on 5 team on the league with subpar 5-4...I don't get it!!
- bogiedoc

A friend of mine suggested the Hawks should take an equalizer each time a penalty is called to make it 4 on 4 hockey.

Makes sense to me...

[quote=bogiedoc].not coaching...it's personnel and they just don't have the right pieces together and/or the players continue to just be able to execute.

if that's the case its still the coaching..
- Glenman12

Well, the Hawks have the best record in the league, are by far the best 5 on 5 team, near the top on the PK, have the best goal tending duo, so the coaching must be great!

No playoffs but is an RFA and may be resigned if the 'Hawks want. He said he expects not to play. Practices will probably be ow he is judged.
- Kentxo

I expect the Hawks to sign him to a short contract, perhaps 2 years, before he becomes an RFA. They seem to have been interested in him for years and Norm MacIver is a family friend as well.

I expect the Hawks to sign him to a short contract, perhaps 2 years, before he becomes an RFA. They seem to have been interested in him for years and Norm MacIver is a family friend as well.
- ArlingtonRob

I don't know much about LeBlanc. I do think you're correct with the highlighted. My gut feeling tells me he'll be in Rockford next year.

I expect the Hawks to sign him to a short contract, perhaps 2 years, before he becomes an RFA. They seem to have been interested in him for years and Norm MacIver is a family friend as well.
- ArlingtonRob

You're right. He was invited to at least one of the Hawk's camps, maybe 2 of them. So I don't see a problem with him signing next year. I don't like anaheim getting that Yale free agent, though.

Hart goes to ovi this year, no?
- miked23

No. Laddy boy just put the team on his back in the 'Peg, he's probably the player I miss the most

[quote=bogiedoc].not coaching...it's personnel and they just don't have the right pieces together and/or the players continue to just be able to execute.

if that's the case its still the coaching..
- Glenman12

no...they don't have point guys who get it on net other than Leddy....they don't have a guy(s) who have skill and the will to set screens and the stick/hands for tips. Shaw comes close but he is small for that job and just gets beat on. Bicks...ah no! Stals does not know what to do as far as screening. Not coaching...its personell

Sure coaching has roll to play but blame it all on the coaches??

You're right. He was invited to at least one of the Hawk's camps, maybe 2 of them. So I don't see a problem with him signing next year. I don't like anaheim getting that Yale free agent, though.
- tomcat24

You can't sign'em all.