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matt_ahrens
Season Ticket Holder
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: San Carlos, CA
Joined: 06.30.2014

Oct 26 @ 11:49 AM ET
I think they need to fix the 3rd line first.

If I was making moves, I'd sent Alex DeBrincat down and bring up someone like Jurco/Kampf/Fortin. Someone that will win a few more battles and I think someone like Jurco with a bit more experience at the NHL level would be good. I like DeBrincat, but if he plays he needs to play in a more offensive role. Right now, I think the team could use one more C that can play in the defensive end.

- breadbag


That makes sense, thanks. A Rockford call up or two or three seem like the first in-season move they'll make. There are guys there that can help right now so why not?
tredbrta
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 06.30.2012

Oct 26 @ 11:53 AM ET
Since you brought it up, is Carey Price more what you want for 10 mil? Jack Eichel? Tavares at his new price?

None of them has won a thing.

- Hawkjet


Eichel or Tavares - at current rates of production... are certainly a better ROI than Toews.

That said, Toews showed he still has the ability to dominate during that 1-2 month stretch (I think in Jan/Feb) of last season. I still think there has to be some degenerative injury or injuries here. Maybe they should let him or MAKE him sit until he is 100% if that is possible?

When is Tanner taking over again? I thought he was in line for a GM job or something?
Hawkjet
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 10.10.2017

Oct 26 @ 12:00 PM ET
Eichel or Tavares - at current rates of production... are certainly a better ROI than Toews.
- tredbrta


"Certainly"

Really?
kmw4631
Location: CHICAGO
Joined: 02.27.2015

Oct 26 @ 12:14 PM ET
That makes sense, thanks. A Rockford call up or two or three seem like the first in-season move they'll make. There are guys there that can help right now so why not?
- matt_ahrens


The problem with Jurco is he would need to clear waivers to go back down. Jurco with 7 pts in 7 games Vinne with 10pts. My guess is vinie gets called up 1st. Jurco needs to play he has been a healthy scratch for 2 years.
walleyeb1
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Petersburg, IL
Joined: 09.25.2014

Oct 26 @ 12:23 PM ET
The team won't go on a run if the Blue line crew is merely a cut above horrible.

This group does not endear thoughts of a long playoff charge.

Samuelson is a good teaching coach who has drawn praise exactly for this. However many on this board have ire over the poor play of the defensemen. What gives.....is that defense is a difficult position to learn and be good.

The exception is when a smaller percentage are soon adept at the NHL level. In the old NHL defensemen came in as 28 -30 yr old rookies. Somewhere the notion came to be nowadays it takes roughly 300 gp to become efficient.

So apparently we have to hope that Q plays the young guys and improvement comes sooner rather than later. Everyone has plenty of third pair level guys. Yes sir, we brought in Franson, an improvement over Runsblad. Then you have the trioka at Rockford: Pokka, Svedberg, Gus.

See how it gets bad real fast. Maybe Rozival will rise up again. Please no.

- jhawk59


I wonder if Q is handcuffing Samuelsson in terms of the type of defensive system he want to use and teach.

The other contributing factor on D for me is the overall offensive play which as of late has been atrocious. It only adds pressure and further taxes our still developing defensive group.
z1990z
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: NW USA
Joined: 02.09.2012

Oct 26 @ 12:27 PM ET
I wonder if Q is handcuffing Samuelsson in terms of the type of defensive system he want to use and teach.

The other contributing factor on D for me is the overall offensive play which as of late has been atrocious. It only adds pressure and further taxes our still developing defensive group.

- walleyeb1



Big two games this weekend. Hawks need to show some life. Sleep walk and we will get pasted on back to back nights.
SteveRain
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Connor Murphy Sucks, IL
Joined: 05.07.2010

Oct 26 @ 12:32 PM ET
Eichel or Tavares - at current rates of production... are certainly a better ROI than Toews.

That said, Toews showed he still has the ability to dominate during that 1-2 month stretch (I think in Jan/Feb) of last season. I still think there has to be some degenerative injury or injuries here. Maybe they should let him or MAKE him sit until he is 100% if that is possible?

When is Tanner taking over again? I thought he was in line for a GM job or something?

- tredbrta



Well if Toews does have a nagging injury, say back, and the playboy Hawks doctor won't sit him and fix it correctly (operation) that's on the Hawks.

Hawks have bent backwards to maximize return on Toews by bringing back Saad. If Toews can't produce night in and night out at a high level........
JRoenick97
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Spokane, WA
Joined: 07.20.2012

Oct 26 @ 12:32 PM ET
New Blackhawks lines:
Saad-Toews-DeBrincat
Panik-Schmaltz-Kane
Sharp-Anisimov-Hayden
Bouma-Wingels-Hartman

Blackhawks defenseman pairings
Keith-Rutta
Forsling-Seabrook
Kempny-Murphy
Oesterle-Franson
SteveRain
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Connor Murphy Sucks, IL
Joined: 05.07.2010

Oct 26 @ 12:32 PM ET
"Certainly"

Really?

- Hawkjet



Are you saying you wouldn't trade Toews for either of those today straight up?

SteveRain
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Connor Murphy Sucks, IL
Joined: 05.07.2010

Oct 26 @ 12:33 PM ET
New Blackhawks lines:
Saad-Toews-DeBrincat
Panik-Schmaltz-Kane
Sharp-Anisimov-Hayden
Bouma-Wingels-Hartman

Blackhawks defenseman pairings
Keith-Rutta
Forsling-Seabrook
Kempny-Murphy
Oesterle-Franson

- JRoenick97



Finally....Hartman down where he belongs.......
z1990z
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: NW USA
Joined: 02.09.2012

Oct 26 @ 12:33 PM ET
New Blackhawks lines:
Saad-Toews-DeBrincat
Panik-Schmaltz-Kane
Sharp-Anisimov-Hayden
Bouma-Wingels-Hartman

Blackhawks defenseman pairings
Keith-Rutta
Forsling-Seabrook
Kempny-Murphy
Oesterle-Franson

- JRoenick97


Is that from the team or your wish list?
Slofire94
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: CA
Joined: 01.17.2016

Oct 26 @ 12:59 PM ET
Is that from the team or your wish list?

- z1990z


From twitter, they're real changes
CanOCorn
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: The OP, IL
Joined: 04.03.2013

Oct 26 @ 1:00 PM ET
Is that from the team or your wish list?

- z1990z


That was reported by Eric Lear from this morning's practice.

Second City Hockey has a good write up about how it could be better, forwards at least.
Gerk
St Louis Blues
Location: say it aint so TARASENKO, YT
Joined: 01.07.2008

Oct 26 @ 1:01 PM ET
So who will take over the Hawks blog?
- z1990z


I voted for tanner
JRoenick97
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Spokane, WA
Joined: 07.20.2012

Oct 26 @ 1:02 PM ET
Is that from the team or your wish list?

- z1990z

Legit report
matt_ahrens
Season Ticket Holder
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: San Carlos, CA
Joined: 06.30.2014

Oct 26 @ 1:17 PM ET
New Blackhawks lines:
Saad-Toews-DeBrincat
Panik-Schmaltz-Kane
Sharp-Anisimov-Hayden
Bouma-Wingels-Hartman

Blackhawks defenseman pairings
Keith-Rutta
Forsling-Seabrook
Kempny-Murphy
Oesterle-Franson

- JRoenick97


DeBrincat on the first line is interesting. I know someone suggested it a few days ago, might as well try it and see what happens. Him on the third line was not working, maybe he'll be better with two guys who can go get the puck. If not, maybe he gets a trip to Rockford.

Panik on the second line is an upgrade from Hartman. He gives that line some needed grit. I'm not sure he's the long term solution there though.

Hayden on the third line is a well earned promotion. Hopefully AA and Sharp respond to his aggressiveness.

Hartman on the fourth line seems like a wake up call. I hope he answers.

I'm glad Kempny is back in the top six defensively.
JRoenick97
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Spokane, WA
Joined: 07.20.2012

Oct 26 @ 1:24 PM ET
Some excerpts from Dellow's top 6 vs bottom 6 western conference teams:



Four teams are just getting hideously torched with their bottom six on the ice: Chicago, Vegas, Calgary and Anaheim. It's probably for the best that Randy Carlyle tends to use his fourth line less than any coach in the league. They seem to be getting utterly overwhelmed. I wondered if this was maybe a zone start thing, but it's not. They're just getting destroyed with a reasonably favourable zone start.

Chicago is utterly dependent on their top six. They've been bad possession-wise with their bottom six on the ice and have gotten about what they deserve for that – a 44.5 Corsi% has resulted in a 42.9 GF%. The top six have shot 13.3 per cent with a .949 save percentage, which has overshadowed a 49.4 Corsi%. The Blackhawks have amazed with their ability to overcome over the years but at some point, there are too many holes to paper over. Despite the 5-on-5 goals early, I wonder about their staying power.

St. Louis is the exact same story: Top six that's so-so by Corsi%, albeit better than Chicago, with a 51.8 per cent. A 12 per cent shooting percentage and .947 save percentage have them doing well. Meanwhile, the bottom six have put up even worse possession numbers than the Blackhawks' bottom six.
John Jaeckel
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: www.the-rink.com
Joined: 11.19.2006

Oct 26 @ 1:24 PM ET
So is JJ going to continue to do a Hawks blog at this new site?
- z1990z


Yes, focus of the site is going to be primarily Hawk-related for the time being, with deeper coverage on the draft, analytics, cap, skills, etc.

There are 2 full-time writers in addition to myself and another 2 part-time. I believe the plan is to add 2-3 more ASAP covering some of the areas outlined.

So, if ya know anybody . . .
z1990z
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: NW USA
Joined: 02.09.2012

Oct 26 @ 1:25 PM ET
That was reported by Eric Lear from this morning's practice.

Second City Hockey has a good write up about how it could be better, forwards at least.

- CanOCorn



I like the new lines. Lets hope it sparks something Friday night. Like some actual sustained pressure.
ItHossaGood
Season Ticket Holder
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: San Diego, CA
Joined: 06.09.2015

Oct 26 @ 1:26 PM ET
A sad tale. A Saad comparison.
Stale Breadman in Columbus.
Was reportedly to play with Wenneberg
Torts reportedly to leave him alone.

Other: lots of youth on Coyotes. There is a team with youth but not a good mix with veterans? A new highly regarded Tochhet has not won yet. James Tanner is babbling about it. Not sure I want to read it. )

You know we have youth here. We have a highly regarded coach.

- jhawk59


Is Panarin not playing with Wenneberg? I may need to adjust my roster if so......
Hawkjet
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 10.10.2017

Oct 26 @ 1:33 PM ET
Are you saying you wouldn't trade Toews for either of those today straight up?
- SteveRain


Call me crazy, I wouldn't.


riozzo
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Cornwallis Island
Joined: 06.17.2014

Oct 26 @ 1:39 PM ET
Eichel or Tavares - at current rates of production... are certainly a better ROI than Toews.


- tredbrta


Yeah, Tavares really fills the seats in NY. 4 years of declining attendance... What is the average now? 13,000? Yup that's some ROI.
JRoenick97
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Spokane, WA
Joined: 07.20.2012

Oct 26 @ 1:41 PM ET
Call me crazy, I wouldn't.
- Hawkjet

I love Tazer, but if it's a straight swap for Tavares... I'd probably do it. Younger, similar player.
ToewsdNKanefusd
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Hampshire, IL
Joined: 05.14.2015

Oct 26 @ 1:51 PM ET
John Jaeckel‏ @jaeckel 2h2 hours ago
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1/ Just to clear up any confusion, i will be blogging at hockeybuzz til 10/31. Move to http://the-rink.com happens then or soon after.

- matt_ahrens


Just tried to go to this site from work...its BLOCKED!

EDIT: Went to it on my phone, but its not up and running yet, so maybe it won't be blocked once it is...
matt_ahrens
Season Ticket Holder
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: San Carlos, CA
Joined: 06.30.2014

Oct 26 @ 1:56 PM ET
Just tried to go to this site from work...its BLOCKED!

EDIT: Went to it on my phone, but its not up and running yet, so maybe it won't be blocked once it is...

- ToewsdNKanefusd


I just went from my laptop and it says the official launch date is 11/1/17.
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