Subban looked deep in his net and making himself small on most of the goals.

On detroit goal #3, why did Mitchell go behind the net? Keith was already there. Suter covered the front for him then went behind leaving the front open.

Everyone on the Hawks was wanting to assist Kane on #400 giving up some better scoring chances. Just play the game, Kane will get it eventually.
- Rota's Rooter

Suter is the one that left in front of the net open and his guy scored

I would agree about why Lankinen gets the start tonight. It was likely a foregone conclusion before the series began to split starts with Subban for back-to-back nights.

Delia was horrendous for the Hogs last night. Poor puck management wanting to play it every chance he got. Gave up lots of rebounds.

Could be tough to say Delia is the clear 3rd string over Tomkins. While underwhelming so far this season, Tomkins is at least more technically sound and calm in net.

I wouldn't be surprised if Delia requested a trade.
- Theo Fox

I don't foresee a trade market for Delia. He needs to get in good form very soon because a hot goaltender good form etc al for merely a couple weeks end of AHL season won't get attention. Oh maybe if Rockford is in playoffs his AHL trek record might cause a stirring in a playoff match. But no one wants to spend or give an asset for what Delia has become. His best opportunity is to be really good all of next season with another organization. Then he conceivably might be an injury or due to covid protocol be recalled.

Interesting Theo you said Rogula blasted home or rifled etc al description yet the Rockford radio one man crew called it a "crafty backhand" in making a circular path from blueline to blueline then unloaded in the slot. The Cleveland defensive coverage was bad. I know Rogula has a good shot and scored often last season in junior on pp in bumper role. A backhand shot not exactly close in. Sounds Kane like capable with backhand. If it was a backhand.

The defensemen sound like they are playing no defense and off to the races as soon as they can snag the puck. Often that is prevalent style in minor league hockey?

I agree/heard enough from broadcast of two Icehog games to see your evaluation of the player's and team is spot on. But that goal kind if gets me thinking whether Rogula wants to become a steady solid shut down type. The hope I have heard for him, is get stronger on a good size frame and with experience to become solid dman on a bottom NHL pairing (his ceiling).

Exactly, and couldn’t sustain any more injuries than they already have. Missing Strome and Shaw has sure made PP1 become non-existent. Made a team significantly void of top 9 talent up front even more so. Looks like there is nobody this year at the Rock that is ready to step up.

Plus the Hawks aren’t going to sneak up on anyone anymore. What I am looking for is a bounceback tonight, then hold onto your butts for March.

This blog is very confusing to me a lot of times. The ones that scream the loudest that basically the whole team sucks, starting from the GM on down, are the one’s that complain the most when the team doesn’t win every game.
- LAHawk

Nope, you get this place. Pretty much nailed it with your last sentence.

Nope, you get this place. Pretty much nailed it with your last sentence.
- HawkintheD

You may want to explain to him how he can reserve a spot on the ledge.

Nope, you get this place. Pretty much nailed it with your last sentence.
- HawkintheD

I don't get why anyone thinks a fan has to be rational, i know i have 2 sides, the one that is rational and thinks things out prior to the game, then there is the rabid irrational fan when the game is in process even hours after the game. I know it and just embrace it, in the end both sides of me agree i want my team to win every game

I don't get why anyone thinks a fan has to be rational, i know i have 2 sides, the one that is rational and thinks things out prior to the game, then there is the rabid irrational fan when the game is in process even hours after the game. I know it and just embrace it, in the end both sides of me agree i want my team to win every game
- BetweenTheDots

You and Simplejack are soul mates

I don't get why anyone thinks a fan has to be rational, i know i have 2 sides, the one that is rational and thinks things out prior to the game, then there is the rabid irrational fan when the game is in process even hours after the game. I know it and just embrace it, in the end both sides of me agree i want my team to win every game
- BetweenTheDots

2?

I have a feeling that ledge is going to be super crowded in March, good thing I have a fear for heights. You better hurry up and get those Potato Heads before they’re all gone, I mean Mr. Potato Heads.
- Angotti

The ledge starts to fill in after a couple poor shifts.

I believe March will have its challenges; because of the schedule, and because the kids are going to hit a wall because they are going through this for the first tima and it is hard.

Mr. Potato Head has been secured for posterity.

You and Simplejack are soul mates
- GPHawksfan

SJ said yesterday this team is loaded with talent. What he failed to realize is by his definition of talent, Kyle Beach would fall into that category.

Would the Hawks pick up stalock from manny.He only makes 725:00.A little more experience,and just put him on the taxi squad

I don't get why anyone thinks a fan has to be rational, i know i have 2 sides, the one that is rational and thinks things out prior to the game, then there is the rabid irrational fan when the game is in process even hours after the game. I know it and just embrace it, in the end both sides of me agree i want my team to win every game
- BetweenTheDots

Embracing your inner meatball isn't really the issue that I think some of us are talking about.

There's irrational and then there's just plain dumb like wanting to cut bait on a rookie for a bad shift or the rage on exhibit at times because the team's only won 3 Cups in the last ten years vs 10...stuff like that. There's a difference.

SJ said yesterday this team is loaded with talent. What he failed to realize is by his definition of talent, Kyle Beach would fall into that category.
- rpeters01

Says the guy who likes Zadorov

You're a (frank)ing moron. And a miserable piece of poop person that has nothing better to do but mock those that happen to have a positive mindset.

No wonder you get along with GFHawksfan. A couple of wieners that roam the board mocking and bashing other posters.

I continue to show up here, and see my name coming from one of your two mouths. Pisses me the (frank) off. Plz stfu. Its run its course. Its no longer funny. (frank) off. Both of you. Stop quoting my posts. Stop saying my name. Stop talking about me on this board. If you wanna talk lets meet up in person. It won't be hard.

Would the Hawks pick up stalock from manny.He only makes 725:00.A little more experience,and just put him on the taxi squad
- Tatoo

Negative.

Embracing your inner meatball isn't really the issue that I think some of us are talking about.

There's irrational and then there's just plain dumb like wanting to cut bait on a rookie for a bad shift or the rage on exhibit at times because the team's only won 3 Cups in the last ten years vs 10...stuff like that. There's a difference.
- HawkintheD

Yeah, I'm not sure how one needs hours after a game to switch from a reactionary meathead to a rational human.

Says the guy who likes Zadorov

You're a (frank)ing moron. And a miserable piece of poop person that has nothing better to do but mock those that happen to have a positive mindset.

No wonder you get along with GFHawksfan. A couple of wieners that roam the board mocking and bashing other posters.

I continue to show up here, and see my name coming from one of your two mouths. Pisses me the (frank) off. Plz stfu. Its run its course. Its no longer funny. (frank) off. Both of you. Stop quoting my posts. Stop saying my name. Stop talking about me on this board. If you wanna talk lets meet up in person. It won't be hard.
- SimpleJack

"Nevermind."

And for the record I've never said a nasty word to anyone. I'll tell you what I tell my wife: "I can't help it if I'm right and you're wrong."

SJ said yesterday this team is loaded with talent. What he failed to realize is by his definition of talent, Kyle Beach would fall into that category.
- rpeters01

I try not to read his posts because they make me mental, but it's like a car crash and i sometimes have to check it out

Says the guy who likes Zadorov

You're a (frank)ing moron. And a miserable piece of poop person that has nothing better to do but mock those that happen to have a positive mindset.

No wonder you get along with GFHawksfan. A couple of wieners that roam the board mocking and bashing other posters.

I continue to show up here, and see my name coming from one of your two mouths. Pisses me the (frank) off. Plz stfu. Its run its course. Its no longer funny. (frank) off. Both of you. Stop quoting my posts. Stop saying my name. Stop talking about me on this board. If you wanna talk lets meet up in person. It won't be hard.
- SimpleJack

Ooooh! Channeling your inner Enzo and wanting to fight face to face eh? lmao.

Yeah, I'm not sure how one needs hours after a game to switch from a reactionary meathead to a rational human.
- mohel

Define “rational human”.

Define “rational human”.
- paulr

Good point. In this case, as rational as paulr is plenty good enough.

When does the game begin?

When does the game begin?
- mohel

Its on....And....Hagel setting the pace again. Let's hope Hawks can bury one in the first 10 minutes tonight!

Its on....And....Hagel setting the pace again. Let's hope Hawks can bury one in the first 10 minutes tonight!
- hawk35

Suter and D-Cat trying to force the puck to Kane. Settle down fella. He will pop #400....just play the game!!!

Nice shot

That may be the first faceoff violation penalty I've ever seen aside from preseason games the first year they implemented it.

Suter and D-Cat trying to force the puck to Kane. Settle down fella. He will pop #400....just play the game!!!
- hawk35

Zadorov!!!! What a stud! We need a couple more just like him!