And you don’t think teams will clue in and stop a defenseman carrying the puck? Carrying the puck out is a nice option on occasion but the only way to consistently clear the zone is to have the forwards supporting the defensemen and get themselves open for short passes out of the zone. If the opposition decides to send three forecheckers in deep to close the passing lanes that’s when you go for the Hail Mary pass to trap the forecheckers.
- paulr

Need Se brook back to show them how it’s done.

One of the reasons in Murphy is still on the team, and will be for a while longer.
- BetweenTheDots

Murphy/Stillman pairing makes zero sense. Both are best served as stay at home dmen. Murph is not a puck carrying type. Ridiculous.

Murphy/Stillman pairing makes zero sense. Both are best served as stay at home dmen. Murph is not a puck carrying type. Ridiculous.
- Assman22

It's training camp. The blender will be in full use soon.

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Colton Dach will not practice today because of a right shoulder injury. #Blackhawks

Alec Regula is warming up Marc-Andre Fleury and Malcolm Subban. He left Saturday’s scrimmage early.

#Blackhawks#Blackhawks second power play unit: Henrik Borgstrom, Kirby Dach, Dominik Kubalik, Philipp Kurashev and Wyatt Kalynuk.

Alec Regula skated for a bit but is not practicing today because of a lower back injury.

Nolan Allan, who skated with the first group, is taking his place in the second group. Double duty. #Blackhawks

Lukas Reichel is skating on a line with Jonathan Toews and Brandon Hagel today. #Blackhawks

If the early lines are any indication (although not holding my breath), it appears the Hawks expect T. Johnson to be a big point producer. He's been centering Kane and ADB most of the time and getting time on PP1.

#Blackhawks first power play unit: Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, Alex DeBrincat, Tyler Johnson and Seth Jones.

If the early lines are any indication (although not holding my breath), it appears the Hawks expect T. Johnson to be a big point producer. He's been centering Kane and ADB most of the time and getting time on PP1.

#Blackhawks first power play unit: Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, Alex DeBrincat, Tyler Johnson and Seth Jones.
- Chunk

DeBrincat and Johnson should room together on the road. Hawks could get a "two for one" rate.

LOL. One sentence from a writer and the pitchforks come out. It was day 3 of camp. Relax. Save the angst for the preseason.

If the early lines are any indication (although not holding my breath), it appears the Hawks expect T. Johnson to be a big point producer. He's been centering Kane and ADB most of the time and getting time on PP1.

#Blackhawks first power play unit: Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, Alex DeBrincat, Tyler Johnson and Seth Jones.
- Chunk

Turkey Jizz still has tred on the tires and typically plays aggressive. I’d be concerned the bigger d-men would go head hunting but (frank) it let’s roll the dice

LOL. One sentence from a writer and the pitchforks come out. It was day 3 of camp. Relax. Save the angst for the preseason.
- Elbows15

C’mon Elbows, the BOD is working on getting in mid season form too.

Turkey Jizz still has tred on the tires and typically plays aggressive. I’d be concerned the bigger d-men would go head hunting but (frank) it let’s roll the dice
- Assman22

Really?

LOL. One sentence from a writer and the pitchforks come out. It was day 3 of camp. Relax. Save the angst for the preseason.
- Elbows15

This is hilarious coming from you.

I know a few people here who will appreciate this comment:

Brandon Hagel was asked who will be this year's Hagel-esque breakout. He said Entwistle.

"The way he talks, the way he portrays himself, he really wants to get to that next level and I think he has the ability to do so. He can really be a surprise somewhere down the line."

I know a few people here who will appreciate this comment:

Brandon Hagel was asked who will be this year's Hagel-esque breakout. He said Entwistle.

"The way he talks, the way he portrays himself, he really wants to get to that next level and I think he has the ability to do so. He can really be a surprise somewhere down the line."
- Chunk

Think he can play his way into the top six?

Think he can play his way into the top six?
- paulr

If he can, the Hawks have bigger problems.

Really?
- Chunk

It’s his nickname. Don’t kill the messenger

If he can, the Hawks have bigger problems.
- Chunk

I see Hagel as a guy who is bottom six but who, like Shaw used to, be spotted on on the top two lines, kill penalties and play on the power play. While Hagel may never be a top end player I think he has the potential to be an important piece of the lineup.

It’s his nickname. Don’t kill the messenger
- Assman22

From who?

I see Hagel as a guy who is bottom six but who, like Shaw used to, be spotted on on the top two lines, kill penalties and play on the power play. While Hagel may never be a top end player I think he has the potential to be an important piece of the lineup.
- paulr

Oh, I thought you were talking about Entwistle. Hagel in the "top 6" doesn't bother me at all. Even if he only produces at a 0.5PPG clip, he creates or opens so many opportunities for others that I don't think he would be a liability at all. Not to mention he plays the full sheet of ice so he should help keep the GA down when he is out there.

I know a few people here who will appreciate this comment:

Brandon Hagel was asked who will be this year's Hagel-esque breakout. He said Entwistle.

"The way he talks, the way he portrays himself, he really wants to get to that next level and I think he has the ability to do so. He can really be a surprise somewhere down the line."
- Chunk

Colliton also raved about Entwistle.

"The skating...he's really improved. It's been a huge step forward year-to-year. He looks more and more like a man and like he can really put his stamp on things."

This is hilarious coming from you.
- GPHawksfan

Aww. Not many people can recall the first words the doctor said to their mother.

Oh, I thought you were talking about Entwistle. Hagel in the "top 6" doesn't bother me at all. Even if he only produces at a 0.5PPG clip, he creates or opens so many opportunities for others that I don't think he would be a liability at all. Not to mention he plays the full sheet of ice so he should help keep the GA down when he is out there.
- Chunk

Sorry, I guess I wasn’t that clear. I really like Hagel’s game. While it would be nice for a young guy to play his way onto the team I’m not sure Entwhistle is ready?

This is hilarious coming from you.
- GPHawksfan

Dude, I think that I have read maybe two hockey related posts from you in five months, what gives?

Dude, I think that I have read maybe two hockey related posts from you in five months, what gives?
- Angotti

I told you, he lives in Alberta, he’s miserable.

Sorry, I guess I wasn’t that clear. I really like Hagel’s game. While it would be nice for a young guy to play his way onto the team I’m not sure Entwhistle is ready?
- paulr

Maybe, maybe not, however I do like his game and can’t wait to hear “Who are You” at the UC when he’s finally ready.

Interesting set of line combinations, as a guestimate for the opening line up.

https://www.nhltraderumor...o-blackhawks-opening.html

Alex DeBrincat - Jonathan Toews - Patrick Kane

Dominik Kubalik - Tyler Johnson - Dylan Strome

Philipp Kurashev - Kirby Dach - Alex Nylander

Brandon Hagel - Jujhar Khaira - Ryan Carpenter

Adam Gaudette

Brett Connolly

Henrik Borgstrom

Curious for the boards thoughts and comments?