Good to see Kero centering that 2nd line. FINALLY Q figured out the obvious. This way the 1st and 3rd lines stay the same, I wanna see 10-15-12 start to build some chemistry.
- SimpleJack

My sediment exactly.

The pp is a head scratcher. These guys are all stars but there is no urgency. No Dusty Bufly in front of the net. IMO this is why they lost last game. Not the goofy coaches call. The coaches call worked exactly as the league wanted it to.

I hate watching the wild. Boring!!!

Tonight should be high flying. GO HOCKS!!!
- hocktock

Isn't it just a real crazy situation with that power play? They continue to run the same 20 passes on the perimeter looking for the backdoor one-timer. Why don't the coaching staff let these superstars come up with their own plays. Kind of drawing it up in the dirt so to speak. Let them get a little creative. Some teams evidently know how to do it. Make the opposition pay for taking a penalty. All it seems to do for them is give them a boost after killing it off. Here's to a little revenge tonight!!!

Myself I don't have much of a problem with the PP so far. 4 goals in 5 games and sitting 19% which is near league average. Could it be better? Of course, but it isn't going to take much to go from good to great. Getting Schmaltz back will be a big difference, as he is one of the best on the team at gaining the zone in control of the puck.

Myself I don't have much of a problem with the PP so far. 4 goals in 5 games and sitting 19% which is near league average. Could it be better? Of course, but it isn't going to take much to go from good to great. Getting Schmaltz back will be a big difference, as he is one of the best on the team at gaining the zone in control of the puck.
- breadbag

Does Forsling get any PP time? I hadn't noticed.

Really perplexed by the benching of Murphy in 2 of the last 3 games. We all know what Franson is, but Murphy is a guy who is already a far better defender, and also gets his point shot to the net. Franson is big and good with the puck on his stick, but a very subpar defender. Murphy needs to play and develop, not sit in the press box.

The problem with the power play is Keith and Kane. One or the other in my opinion Keith brings nothing to the power play

It's like to see Forsling in Keith's place, I'd even be okay with Panik in Kanes place

Does Forsling get any PP time? I hadn't noticed.
- kinigitt

You prefer to see Forsling or Kempny blast away than Keith and Seabrook? Time to stop over reliance upon stars of the past aka Keith and Seabrook. They are not stars any longer, maybe can be good but not stars!

If this team was run right and Schmaulz was back, I believe Keith could still be good. But it is more than one player's return. The hockey environment is stale under Q

From break outs to forwards checking to net front presence, we need a new voice. It is not that the players do not respect Q. But the players need a new direction. Either Dineen or Samuelson. Or Q better wake up. I do not foresee another Dineen McDonough conversation as a tonic. Stan you need to read the situation. Thanks Q for all you have done. Please accept a scouting job or whatever - we like you, you can stick around, but not as head coach.

Late add: so apparently no one gets it on how to run a power play. Stop doing the same old ALL the time. Is this Q's fault for not recognizing this problem?

You prefer to see Forsling or Kempny blast away than Keith and Seabrook? Time to stop over reliant e upon stars of the l ast aka Keith and Seabrook.

If this team was run right and Schmaulz was back, I believe Keith could still be good. But it is more than one player's return. The hockey environment is stake under Q

From break outs to forwards checking to net front presence, we need a new voice. It is not that the players do not respect Q. But the players need a new direction. Either Dineen or Samuelson. Or Q better wake up. I do not foresee another Dineen McDonough conversation as a tonic. Stan you need to read the situation. Thanks Q for all you have done. Please accept a scouting job or whatever - we like you, you can stick around, but not as head coach.
- jhawk59

Well too early to say if I prefer it, but he does have a heavy, accurate shot from the point. Wasn't that what stood out in his scouting report? I'd like to see what he can bring to the meh powerplay.

What a good first shift. Toews showing his skill and Keith sending a message.

oooffff, Seabrook! He owes Crawford a tap on the pads I'd think after he got bailed out after the bad pass.

Looking like Toews wants to score tonight, he is going for the shot and playing with some good pace.

What a good first shift. Toews showing his skill and Keith sending a message.
- breadbag

Repeat. Again this period, next period, all game.

Repeat each Game!? Won't happen.

Repeat. Again this period, next period, all game.

Repeat each Game!? Won't happen.
- jhawk59

Hawks are noticeably finishing their checks tonight.

So much for consistently calling slashing

Correct me if I'm wrong, if the guy puts his free hand on the shoulder of the player in front of him its holding?

Okay I'm going to have to agree, Seabrook's lack of speed is noticeable.

So far it looks like the burden is once again on Crawford.

And yes, Seabs is looking very slow these days.

This is starting to look like last years playoffs.

Kane with another poopty play in his own end

Kane with another poopty play in his own end
- BetweenTheDots

What is he high? that was dumb

Kane with another poopty play in his own end
- BetweenTheDots

Yeah, he was soft on that puck. Seems like the team needs to make some adjustments on the breakout now that they are facing some tighter checking teams like Minny and Nashville.

Kane with another poopty play in his own end
- BetweenTheDots

Kane- Minus 6 the last 2 games and 3 give aways this period that I’ve counted

Yikes

Q won't be too happy with some of these turnovers at the blueline...AA got stripped, Seabrook with a terrible pass, Kane passed it right to the Preds, Kero stripped..

See even if you put Sharp with Kane the pass gets stolen, for now Kane needs to go to scoring areas without the puck

Hawks being significantly outplayed again. Kane very careless with the puck the last few games. Big PP chance here.

Yeah, you should probably watch the full game if you're going to pass judgement.
- L_B_R

You mean like how they are looking in the first period of the Nashville game too? Having problems getting out of their own zone and getting any sustained pressure in the o-zone?