You are missing something. He bozo-putered til the cows came home in 2010-11. They had to fight to the bitter end to secure the last playoff spot in the WC, then lost to Vancouver in the first round. In 2011-12, he did it again. They got the 6th seed and lost in round 1 to Phoenix (with a lot of help from the zebras with bad calls, no-calls on the yotes and disallowed goals, and of course a poor CC performance).

In the last regular season, Q seemed to have woken up, unplugged the bozoputer for most of the season, rolled 4 lines, and they won the President's trophy. Then, he decided he was gonna out-Babcock Babcock, dusted-off the Bozoputer, and put them in a 1-3 hole. He unplugged the Bozoputer, and the players did the rest, winning 3 straight to get to the WCF, where putting 29-19-88 together paid huge dividends. What did Q do then, going into the SCF? Why, he went back to his line juggling crap and promptly put them into an 0-2 hole, which they only got out of after he, once again, undid his "adjustments."

Seriously, I take this season and POs as DIRECT PROOF of the harm his line juggling causes the team. When he doesn't do it, they win. When he does, they lose. I mean, come on, we ALL just watched the playoffs, and facts are facts.
- Q...argh

Oh man....

I wouldnt say that. You have to love his compete level, but I do not think Krugs will ever be a top 6 guy. He has played a checking role mostly, but I havent seen that much skill on display at this point. Maybe he can replace Bolland, but IMO if he is our second line center of the future we are in trouble.
- nickmo2699

I think McNeill is being groomed as the #2 center of the future, but Kruger and Danualt make up 2/3 of a potentially outstanding future 3rd line with Shaw on the other wing IMO

I think McNeill is being groomed as the #2 center of the future, but Kruger and Danualt make up 2/3 of a potentially outstanding future 3rd line with Shaw on the other wing IMO
- ikeane

Appreciate the Rockford knowledge. Wouldnt hate to see Morrow come complete the third line with Shaw and Saad for this year either.

Up yours. Once again, don't fall in with the rah-rah crowd's mandated opinions, the personal insults come out. I've had enough of this crap. You kids have fun crapping your plastic pants in the sandbox.
- Q...argh

Don't let the door hit you on the a$$.

>JJ, a spot-on review
>Other possible factors include: outstanding team chemistry
>Deepest and best D-core
>Very smart team puck management
>Playing a team game at a fast pace
>Think if the chemistry, D-core, puck management, and fast pace happen with regularity, Hawks will make a deep run
>This year's Hawks team played outstanding team defense -- tough to beat a team in a 7-game series that does that
>A lights-out power play during the regular season is on my wish list -- would help reduce "wear and tear" on our boys and discourage the cheapshots that await them during the regular season

Up yours. Once again, don't fall in with the rah-rah crowd's mandated opinions, the personal insults come out. I've had enough of this crap. You kids have fun crapping your plastic pants in the sandbox. And stay off my lawn
- Q...argh

Don't let the door hit you on the a$$.
- Blackwater13

I think he's fun. Otherwise today would have been boring!

>JJ, a spot-on review
>Other possible factors include: outstanding team chemistry
>Deepest and best D-core
>Very smart team puck management
>Playing a team game at a fast pace
>Think if the chemistry, D-core, puck management, and fast pace happen with regularity, Hawks will make a deep run
>This year's Hawks team played outstanding team defense -- tough to beat a team in a 7-game series that does that
>A lights-out power play during the regular season is on my wish list -- would help reduce "wear and tear" on our boys and discourage the cheapshots that await them during the regular season
- SnapitUpstairs

Problem with this is Stan has done NOTHING to adress this whether it be a personel change or a trade.

What???? He NEVER gave anything TIME to work! AAMOF, half the time he'd REJUGGLE the lines halfway through the first period, and often continue doing it throughout the game. How is THAT conducive to production? You need chemistry.

Clown out.
- Q...argh

Sorry...I thought you were leaving? I was out shopping for my plastic pants to wear in a sand box, which just proves your level of intellect.

First off, you're reading the salary payroll not cap payroll on cap geek. The actually money being paid each year doesn't matter, the cap hit does. Second of all, next year is the year the top prospects are going to hit the NHL, so the combined cap hits of the like of Danault, McNeil, TT, and Clendening are going to be about 4 million for four skilled players. So that would give them about 12 million for 7 players, with the only significant raise coming to Hammer. So call it 7 million for six players, all of whom will be press box or bottom 6 guys. That works under the cap no problem, and I didn't even factor in the likely raise of the cap. Its not doom and gloom every day
- rollpards19

You are right...I did misread it...

So 20 million, assuming 70 million cap, but you still have to sign Kruger, Shaw, Crawford, and Hammer....So that margin erodes very quickly...and then you will have to plug in a BUNCH of bargains to make it work...That's assuming you don't trade away or buy out a Hossa, Sharp, Seabrook....and if so, you have a logical replacement at a lower salary.

Don't see it...It's not doom and gloom, the numbers don't lie...and watching all these contracts pile up should alarm everyone.

I wouldnt say that. You have to love his compete level, but I do not think Krugs will ever be a top 6 guy. He has played a checking role mostly, but I havent seen that much skill on display at this point. Maybe he can replace Bolland, but IMO if he is our second line center of the future we are in trouble.
- nickmo2699

Don´t know about that but I do believe he has that offensive upside there. Good vision, good passer and can play as a winger too.

Sorry...I thought you were leaving? I was out shopping for my plastic pants to wear in a sand box, which just proves your level of intellect.
- SteveRain

Are plastic pants similar to pleather pants? Or did he mean plastic pLants?

Problem with this is Stan has done NOTHING to adress this whether it be a personel change or a trade.
- nickmo2699

If they run a 1-3-1 they'll be a top 10 PP. It fits the personell and its pretty unstoppable for the teams in the league that do use it. Now will they seeing as they tried it for one PP all season this year? Probably not. But a change in scheme (and Bickell on the PP) could change things

Problem with this is Stan has done NOTHING to adress this whether it be a personel change or a trade.
- nickmo2699

>Can be fixed with a few simple changes in philosophy
>Perhaps the biggest problem is that the Hawks make the puck travel too far when they do set up in the offensive zone
>Shorter, quicker passes will make a huge difference
>Another very simple change is to take the open shot when it is there -- even if it is 10 seconds into the PP -- too much of this year was all about maximizing possession to tire out the PKers in order to get "the perfect shot"
>Short, quick passes that avoid 50-50 pucks, shoot, crash the net = a top 10 PP

If they run a 1-3-1 they'll be a top 10 PP. It fits the personell and its pretty unstoppable for the teams in the league that do use it. Now will they seeing as they tried it for one PP all season this year? Probably not. But a change in scheme (and Bickell on the PP) could change things
- rollpards19

>Love the 1-3-1

Isn't Smithson slow? I like the faceoffs factor he brings, but someone mentionned Halichuk. Every time I remember seeing him play for the Preds, he was buzzing around, not afraid to throw the body, and had a decent shot, would not mind him at all. Still hoping no one signs Larose and he takes a minor 1 year deal with Chicago. Little speedster who plays with his heart on his sleeve
- ikeane

Is he slow? I defer to your knowledge. LaRose would be great, but again, will he sign a cap-friendly deal? Malhotra is an interesting name. I reeeeeeeaaally wanted him until he signed for a crazy $2.75M? deal that year. Maybe he'd come on board for $1M or less...but why would he?

Thanks for contributing your insight.
- nickmo2699

I guess I thought it was obvious enough why you wouldn't want to replace your 23 year old centerman that was a key cog in your PK (2 places we're thin after frolik trade) that helped win a cup and you control with a 27 year old forward that played one partial season at wing for more than double the cap hit.

trading brookbank should be done independent and regardless is possible, so that really doesn't factor into the analysis.

Are plastic pants similar to pleather pants? Or did he mean plastic pLants?
- eburgio

God only knows...just was trying to wrap my head around the fact he told me to wear plastic pants and go in a sand box. Been a LONG time since I was in a sand box.

If they run a 1-3-1 they'll be a top 10 PP. It fits the personell and its pretty unstoppable for the teams in the league that do use it. Now will they seeing as they tried it for one PP all season this year? Probably not. But a change in scheme (and Bickell on the PP) could change things
- rollpards19

Interesting to see if Kompon keeps his job...I guess he is, since he's still here.

If that's the case, lets hope this coaching staff is open to the 1-3-1, which I 100% agree would be dynamite given their personnel. However, based on what they showed us all playoffs....I don't see it changing.

All true but Carlyle has had issues with a lot of good players who are not his style of player.
Bobby Ryan ...Corey Perry for starters. Q is more like Boudreau than Carlyle. Toews a better role model than Phoneuf.

I think Grabovski fits because he would love to shove the Cup up Toronto's ass.

The dollars are more an issue than attitude. Hawks offense at times is run and gun and our defence is a lot better than the leafs allowing for a more quick ....all out program.
- PEIHawkFan

Quenneville is identical to Carlyle in terms of how they play defence. Quneenville may not be as intense but he sure isn't going to accept a player who can't play his system anymore than Carlyle. The only thing similar about Quenneville and Boudreau is they both have an nose, as far as coaching goes you can't find two coaches more different. Boudreeau is a player's coach who isn't very technical and doesn't expect certain players to be defensively responsible while Quenneville is a very technical coach who expects EVERY player to be defensively responsible.

You are right...I did misread it...

So 20 million, assuming 70 million cap, but you still have to sign Kruger, Shaw, Crawford, and Hammer....So that margin erodes very quickly...and then you will have to plug in a BUNCH of bargains to make it work...That's assuming you don't trade away or buy out a Hossa, Sharp, Seabrook....and if so, you have a logical replacement at a lower salary.

Don't see it...It's not doom and gloom, the numbers don't lie...and watching all these contracts pile up should alarm everyone.
- SteveRain

I think you see Oduya moved after this season, which will open up $3M+. If Crawford's number rises above $4.5, I think he's gone also. And even if his number were there or less, I'm still not convinced he is back.

I do think that you are spending decent money on Kruger and Shaw (probably around $2MM each) and likely at least $4.5M for Hammer. Obviously, that's some coin, so the corresponding moves on other guys is certainly going to be interesting to watch.

Interesting to see if Kompon keeps his job...I guess he is, since he's still here.

If that's the case, lets hope this coaching staff is open to the 1-3-1, which I 100% agree would be dynamite given their personnel. However, based on what they showed us all playoffs....I don't see it changing.
- SteveRain

Aren't you the same guy who posted THIS:

National broadcasters always call for and expect coaches to "mix it up" when teams aren't producing...the years he points out...the Hawks weren't producing....You don't stay with the same thing OVER and OVER again when it isn't working...

in order to defend his constant, unnecessary line juggling and support your contention that he's one of the NHL's "best" coaches??? Honestly, you don't see the total inconsistency in your own statements??? If he's such a great coach, then, why DOESN'T he change the PP scheme???

BTW, plastic pants are undies for toddlers, for those who might not know. Quite seriously, this is my final post here. Don Rickles, you may now go back to "mixing and matching" facts/concepts/arguments as you see fit wherever they support your conclusion that Q is an elite coach ... who couldn't get out of the first round of the playoffs without the most stacked teams in the NHL! (And THAT, my friend, IS a fact!)

Tyler Seguin, traded to Dallas, Texas, posts on Twitter, "Only Steers and Queers In Texas."

http://www.dallasnews.com...ter-say-he-was-hacked.ece

I'll say it again, Boston traded an underachiever who needs to grow up and Dallas gave them a stud star player in return, who also makes less money.

Is he slow? I defer to your knowledge. LaRose would be great, but again, will he sign a cap-friendly deal? Malhotra is an interesting name. I reeeeeeeaaally wanted him until he signed for a crazy $2.75M? deal that year. Maybe he'd come on board for $1M or less...but why would he?
- Kentxo

Not too familiar with Smithson. I know he played for Nashville at some point. For Malhotra, I think he may be in a similar boat that Emery was (as someone pointed out). "Damaged" goods, and may take a low $ 1 year deal to prove he can still play and contribute. If that is the case, I say try to sign him. While I would love Larose, I don't see him in Chicago unless he is "homeless" later in the summer and takes a cheap deal just to have a job. Definately do not want Manny M if it costs $2.75

QStache and Q...argh with back to back posts. I think the Internet just exploded!