Agree. Frolik was solid. Damn some people.
- kwolf68

The penalty shot goal vs DET in '13 might have swung the series.

Just adding to your point...I have been saying for a while it is a top 9 league, not a top 6. Clearly JC wants to outskate and overwhelm opponents, with 3 lines that can score, he wants to role them indiscriminately. Try matching up if you are an opponent.

He actually wants all 4 lines to do this like Tampa. Tampa has over 30 goals from 4th line this season.
- TrueGrit

Been a top 9 league since 2010. He wants the 4th line to be his shutdown line and flip the ice line. He wants to free Toews up from some of the defensive load. Even said it in an interview.

BTW. The bottom 6 and top 9 do intersect.

Can we outlaw the soft back hand pass in our zone (especially when they are often right into slot). That would greatly improve team D.

There is now one forward coming back on the back check (which is an improvement). But I think the 2nd and 3rd forwards are on a coffee break. Because it is often 4 v 3 or even 5 v 3 in our zone. You want to improve team d, lets get all 5 players back checking.

Watch Sikura closely. On the forecheck he gets in position to put a body on some and pulls up one stride every time. He is a little guy I get it. But he can at least put a body and them and slow them down leaving their zone. Take one more stride and engage the opponent.
- -Doh-

That is Q's system, His teams were soft. He had players that weren't soft, but his system is/was.

See? My reverse psychology(?) or whatever the hell that was worked!

He's smiling now.

P.S. and y'all can stop giving me poop now
- pdx2ord

We will just find something else to give ya poop about.

now if only sikura find the net a few times...he may escape the buzz doghouse and all will be well
- bogiedoc

He’s the only Hawks forward without a point so far in this game

We will just find something else to give ya poop about.
- Elbows15

I count on it and look forward to it

what a (frank)ing pass. right on the tape

Nice pass by Sikura.

I know Sikura has been taking a beating, but he has looked damn good tonight. Some of these guys are just KIDS, give them time.

The penalty shot goal vs DET in '13 might have swung the series.
- philco28

And Jimmy Howard’s groin has never been the same.

TAZERRRRRRRRRRRRRR

Really happy that we never went after Galchenyuk. He’s all sorts of horrible.

Toews' penalty/shootout goals are schmexy!!

Toews buries the PS. #30 for El Capitan!!!

And Jimmy Howard’s groin has never been the same.
- LAHawk

looooooooool....facts

JOHNNH WENT BACK TO OLE RELIABLE 5-HOLE!!! (frank) yeah

That bum is all washed up.

Ummm, Hawks are losing faceoff stat

Not that early. At 8 one of these 4 should be around..Turcotte, Boldy, Zegras or Byram.

One of those 4 is the guy to get. Broberg is a reach at 8. So is Newhook especially he plays in a league a tier below junior A
- Elbows15

Zegras or Turcotte need centerman depth in the system another young d man would not be bad at all in byram. Center to me needs to be address beyond Barrett but with style of play and edge to his might be better as a wing but we ll see.

I know Sikura has been taking a beating, but he has looked damn good tonight. Some of these guys are just KIDS, give them time.
- kwolf68

He is coming on game by game. He is making the little plays. And he may not be big but he goes to the net. A lot.

That bum is all washed up.
- RedRevenge

He is playing like one of the greatest centers in the world, period.

definately a "feel good" game...have not had many of those...it feels good

definately a "feel good" game...have not had many of those...it feels good
- bogiedoc

This kinda feels like the glory days actually.

Perlini as Coach said has the package. Size, speed, shot.
Hopefully he's finally finding the shift/out mental desire.
If he does....LOOK OUT.

Perlini wants to see those hats flying into his old team’s bench. Flying!! God damn do they look good and god damn do Yotes look bad!