3 apples for Seth? Not bad for an old focker.

I’m hoping he can play like this consistently. He’s got some talent and he’s pretty creative but I hope he knows there’s someone wanting his spot should he decide it’s easier to play that dainty game he can be guilty of.
- paulr

Agreed.

3 apples for Seth? Not bad for an old focker.
- mohel

I was glad to hear that & hope he proves me wrong. I don't like being wrong, but if it benefits the hawks, I'll accept it.

I was glad to hear that & hope he proves me wrong. I don't like being wrong, but if it benefits the hawks, I'll accept it.
- I Am The Breadman

He had a weird game to me, at times he looked really really good and then at times he struggled all in one game

Foley explaining the importance of preseason games. Did you hear him, Dots?

I was glad to hear that & hope he proves me wrong. I don't like being wrong, but if it benefits the hawks, I'll accept it.
- I Am The Breadman

Me too. I was critical of the trade and the contract, hope he proves me wrong on both counts.

It was nice to see 3 guys many times protecting the house, didn't see it all preseason, don't understand why

Foley explaining the importance of preseason games. Did you hear him, Dots?
- mohel

I didn’t hear it but I’m guessing he said how you play in the preseason is directly proportional to the success of the season?

It was nice to see 3 guys many times protecting the house, didn't see it all preseason, don't understand why
- BetweenTheDots

Nice for the blood pressure huh?

It'll be great to hear all the trade Strome posts or waive him talk

I would rather see Galvas than Mitchell. Anyone feel differently.

Some pre-season-games positives (all games, not just tonite):

I’m seeing much better zone clearing passes and transitioning. They are passing and moving the puck with a purpose. Much fewer stretch passes just to relieve pressure. Players are in position to receive a pass and make a play.

3-1-2 record. Only pre-season, but still….

They only allowed 2 goals 5x5 in the last three games (of course, the PK needs improvement).

Now let’s see how these things are starting next Wednesday….

Some pre-season-games positives (all games, not just tonite):

I’m seeing much better zone clearing passes and transitioning. They are passing and moving the puck with a purpose. Much fewer stretch passes just to relieve pressure. Players are in position to receive a pass and make a play.

3-1-2 record. Only pre-season, but still….

They only allowed 2 goals 5x5 in the last three games (of course, the PK needs improvement).

Now let’s see how these things are starting next Wednesday….
- StLBravesFan

A very fair assessment, imo.

Some pre-season-games positives (all games, not just tonite):

I’m seeing much better zone clearing passes and transitioning. They are passing and moving the puck with a purpose. Much fewer stretch passes just to relieve pressure. Players are in position to receive a pass and make a play.

3-1-2 record. Only pre-season, but still….

They only allowed 2 goals 5x5 in the last three games (of course, the PK needs improvement).

Now let’s see how these things are starting next Wednesday….
- StLBravesFan

The most crucial thing. Forwards supporting the defensemen when the opposition has the puck then providing options when the defensemen have possession makes the defensemen look better. But this gets tougher in the regular season when the game gets quicker, the opponents forecheck harder and the Hawk forwards want to do too much. Hopefully the forwards can continue to support their defensemen.

I would rather see Galvas than Mitchell. Anyone feel differently.
- Ztra

I think you will, one of the things i see in Galvas is he seems to know who and where he's going to pass the puck before he even has it. Most times he's right

The most crucial thing. Forwards supporting the defensemen when the opposition has the puck then providing options when the defensemen have possession makes the defensemen look better. But this gets tougher in the regular season when the game gets quicker, the opponents forecheck harder and the Hawk forwards want to do too much. Hopefully the forwards can continue to support their defensemen.
- paulr

Sorry, Sizzle Chest, JC refuses to let his forwards do that old school crap.

Sorry, Sizzle Chest, JC refuses to let his forwards do that old school crap.
- mohel

JC won’t last 20 games.

Some pre-season-games positives (all games, not just tonite):

I’m seeing much better zone clearing passes and transitioning. They are passing and moving the puck with a purpose. Much fewer stretch passes just to relieve pressure. Players are in position to receive a pass and make a play.

3-1-2 record. Only pre-season, but still….

They only allowed 2 goals 5x5 in the last three games (of course, the PK needs improvement).

Now let’s see how these things are starting next Wednesday….
- StLBravesFan

A big step up in class, on the road, at high altitude on Wednesday. Roster moves and lineup should be interesting.

I think Mitchell starts at Rockford.
Galvas starts in 3rd pairing.
Strome makes the team.
Nylander….see ya.
Hawks do not play on day 1. So they could go with 20 players, then throw Shaw on in season LTIR and move other players back on the roster for day 2. I think they go with 6 dmen to start.

A big step up in class, on the road, at high altitude on Wednesday. Roster moves and lineup should be interesting.

I think Mitchell starts at Rockford.
Galvas starts in 3rd pairing.
Strome makes the team.
Nylander….see ya.
Hawks do not play on day 1. So they could go with 20 players, then throw Shaw on in season LTIR and move other players back on the roster for day 2. I think they go with 6 dmen to start.
- Ztra

It’s going to be a big test, add in Colorado will come out with guns blazing after getting bounced so unceremoniously last season. The Hawks have to pattern their play after tonight’s game minus the slow start. I’m looking forward to see how they play.

It’s going to be a big test, add in Colorado will come out with guns blazing after getting bounced so unceremoniously last season. The Hawks have to pattern their play after tonight’s game minus the slow start. I’m looking forward to see how they play.
- paulr

It would be great to see a competitive game. A win would be a bonus.

@ByScottPowers

The Blackhawks re-assign Mike Hardman, Reese Johnson, Jakub Galvas and Nicolas Beaudin to Rockford.

@ByScottPowers

The Blackhawks re-assign Mike Hardman, Reese Johnson, Jakub Galvas and Nicolas Beaudin to Rockford.
- DarthKane

So i guess it's Mitchell, alrighty then

It'll be great to hear all the trade Strome posts or waive him talk
- BetweenTheDots

Strome for an 8th round pick

@ByScottPowers

The Blackhawks re-assign Mike Hardman, Reese Johnson, Jakub Galvas and Nicolas Beaudin to Rockford.
- DarthKane

WTF is Stan doing?

New blog! A summary of Day 15 of Blackhawks training camp including a breakdown of the final preseason game vs the Wild.

Plus, thoughts on final roster cuts including the most recent ones: Nicolas Beaudin, Jakub Galvas, Mike Hardman, and Reese Johnson.

https://bit.ly/3Do9RH5