its going to be one of those series guys and gals...not good enough vs this team
- bogiedoc

When Crawford is a sieve, most definitely.

When Crawford is a sieve, most definitely.
- EnzoD

Yeah, there’s no scenario where the Hawks advance past VGK without Crawford playing well.

So you’re telling me both Dmen are NOT supposed to chase below the goal line and leave the slot wide open???
- EnzoD

Stantsny was Dach's man plus both d man chasing the puck below the goaline not good.

FWIW...would love to see an intentional slash like that be a double minor...

Stantsny was Dach's man plus both d man chasing the puck below the goaline not good.
- Scott1977

Lol I was being facetious. Bad D all around.

Stone at 6’3 220 doesn’t like getting hit by 5’6 Cat???


Kane post (frank)

(frank)n post...had him beat...

Another post

Lol I was being facetious. Bad D all around.

Stone at 6’3 220 doesn’t like getting hit by 5’6 Cat???


Kane post (frank)
- EnzoD

5-Hole post too... when does that ever happen!??

If Crawford keeps playing the way he is what little chance we have in this series evaporates.

Crawford needs to speak up publicly after this game and apologize to his team. He owes this team a MASSIVE apology for his performance. Single handily holding us back and killing our season.

Crawford needs to speak up publicly after this game and apologize to his team. He owes this team a MASSIVE apology for his performance. Single handily holding us back and killing our season.
- SimpleJack

Is it me or is he having a hard time tracking pucks? He also looks really small in net.

He’s been playing hockey his entire freaking life. If he hasn’t learned when to shoot the puck by now, then he’s worse than we thought.
- scottak

Sikura would have scored.

I hope Stan is taking notes while eating his chips watching the game...
It's about time to launch some of these beauties...
- BGKarras

Hawks need more speed more heavy physical sand paper type players plus more mobile d man that can pivot and skate the puck out. Clearing the front of the net would be good. Bowman has a lot if work to do in the offseason. Might be time to trade keith kane or towes this offseason.

Crawford needs to speak up publicly after this game and apologize to his team. He owes this team a MASSIVE apology for his performance. Single handily holding us back and killing our season.
- SimpleJack

Single handily? The hawks just don’t have the depth to compete against a good NHL team. Crawford isn’t playing well but this isn’t completely on him.

I’d go 20/19/88
8/77/12
Rotate 64,91,92,36 on your 3rd line.

Play 22 only on the pk

Lock 17 in the bathroom for remainder of the bubble.

Eddie o was pretty fired up about soft goal by 50 and 17s stupidity.

This defense....truly something to behold.

Franking Hawks didn't belong in playoffs and now it's cost us eight draft spots, but who cares we're stacked for the future.

Is it me or is he having a hard time tracking pucks? He also looks really small in net.
- bhawks2241

Said this on the previous thread.

He’s leaning forward. Ducking shots. Lounging at pucks.

He’s not comfortable. 100%.

This is their 6th game and he’s had 1 good game so far.

Crawford sux - 4 of the 6 goals given up to Vegas (so far) would have been saved by top NHL goalies. Nothing more deflating than the goalie letting in soft goals.

One difference between the teams is that Vegas actually shoots the puck. Maybe the Hawks should try that.

Said this on the previous thread.

He’s leaning forward. Ducking shots. Lounging at pucks.

He’s not comfortable. 100%.

This is their 6th game and he’s had 1 good game so far.
- SteveRain

Yep. Would explain why he looks small in net.

Anyone think Subban is a viable alternative at this point?

Crawford sux - 4 of the 6 goals given up to Vegas (so far) would have been saved by top NHL goalies. Nothing more deflating than the goalie letting in soft goals.

One difference between the teams is that Vegas actually shoots the puck. Maybe the Hawks should try that.
- EbonyRaptor

Forwards with no SATs in the first:

Strome
Toews
Saad
Kampf
Dach

Eddie thought he should have shot. I’m guessing EO has more career goals than you do.
- scottak

It is also kind of pointless to put pucks on net when the Hawks continue to fail to put bodies in front of Lehner. Not to the side of the net but right out front.

Nylander putting a puck on net from a bad angle, with a d-men in perfect position to block the shot anyways, with no other Hawks forward in position to clean up a rebound is pointless.

Vegas can put pucks on net from the point or bad angles but they have 2 forwards parked out in front looking for lose change. They also are a great possession team so they don't worry about taking a bad shot and losing possession. They just go get the puck back.

Anyone think Subban is a viable alternative at this point?
- Chief4Feathers

I think I would put him in - what do the Hawks have to lose, Crawford isn't stopping the puck.

Anyone think Subban is a viable alternative at this point?
- Chief4Feathers

Honestly....doubtful. What is curious is why not have Delia or the other kid dress? Who’s the backup next year or even starter?

Would make sense to get them a look in a spot like this then not know what you have.

Puzzling for sure.

Stantsny was Dach's man plus both d man chasing the puck below the goaline not good.
- Scott1977

Im not so sure your are correct, that seems to be the system they have played the past 2 years under JC. Very consistent - so must be the system