Theo Fox: Prospect Showcase: Review A review of the Blackhawks pair of games versus the Wild in the Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase this past weekend including thoughts on each of Chicago's prospects.

First!

You mentioned that Allan did well moving the puck out of the d-zone. I've also read that he was better than expected at that while playing for Team Canada. My question is, is he actually ok (not great) at that, but struggled in the WHL due to quality of teammates?

With the Prospect Showcase completed, it really is beginning to feel a lot like hockey!

Let’s hope they let the 19 (19!!!) year old Lukas Reichel learn how to be a North American pro in Rockford.

Let’s hope they let the 19 (19!!!) year old Lukas Reichel learn how to be a North American pro in Rockford.
- StLBravesFan

The 'Hawks hands were somewhat tied with the case of Kirby Dach, but they are not with this young man. I hope they take your sound advice in the case of Reichel.
If he turns out to be NHL-ready as quick as AdB was, bring him up at that point.

Let’s hope they let the 19 (19!!!) year old Lukas Reichel learn how to be a North American pro in Rockford.
- StLBravesFan

Anything is possible but I don’t expect to see Reichel on the Blackhawks roster to start the season. He’d need to show how much better the team is with him compared to several veterans, plus they Hawks should (and likely will) consider what’s best for Reichel’s long-term development.

At the forward positions I think the Hawks can be excited about Reichel and Teply’s potential as top-6 or middle-6 forwards. There are also a few prospects who could get a cup of coffee this season in the Hawks bottom-6 (I’m thinking of Slavin).

Let’s hope they let the 19 (19!!!) year old Lukas Reichel learn how to be a North American pro in Rockford.
- StLBravesFan

Hello, Sage. I hope they don't bring up the kid until he's ready. I also hope they don't follow a formulaic approach for determining when he's ready. There is no set age, or amount of minor league games, that is "right" to promote him. When he shows he's physically and mentally ready, bring him up. I have no idea when that is; as I've never seen him play, and wouldn't know him if he walked up to me maskless.

Anything is possible but I don’t expect to see Reichel on the Blackhawks roster to start the season. He’d need to show how much better the team is with him compared to several veterans, plus they Hawks should (and likely will) consider what’s best for Reichel’s long-term development.

At the forward positions I think the Hawks can be excited about Reichel and Teply’s potential as top-6 or middle-6 forwards. There are also a few prospects who could get a cup of coffee this season in the Hawks bottom-6 (I’m thinking of Slavin).

Darth Kane

Has Tepley's skating improved? Last year his first step looked slow, like Dylan Strome slow.

Hello, Sage. I hope they don't bring up the kid until he's ready. I also hope they don't follow a formulaic approach for determining when he's ready. There is no set age, or amount of minor league games, that is "right" to promote him. When he shows he's physically and mentally ready, bring him up. I have no idea when that is; as I've never seen him play, and wouldn't know him if he walked up to me maskless.
- mohel

You don’t know what he looks like yet you’re commenting on his readiness to play this season? If you also think JC is a beer league coach, want the Hawks to fight everyone, think Bettman hates the Hawks and have a boyfriend on this site, you fit right in!

After reading the Wings blog about injuries occurring in the DET CBJ STL prospect games, glad the Hawks kids came through their games unscathed. Sounds like a lot of meatheadedness took place in the two Wings games.

After reading the Wings blog about injuries occurring in the DET CBJ STL prospect games, glad the Hawks kids came through their games unscathed. Sounds like a lot of meatheadedness took place in the two Wings games.
- boilermaker100

Is Stevie Y following the Broadstreet Bullie's path to unlimited success?

Is Stevie Y following the Broadstreet Bullie's path to unlimited success?
- 35Tony0

Just needs to follow the 1998 Red Wing cup team he captained.

Kocur
McCarty
Shanahan (150 PIMS)
Marty Lapointe

You don’t know what he looks like yet you’re commenting on his readiness to play this season? If you also think JC is a beer league coach, want the Hawks to fight everyone, think Bettman hates the Hawks and have a boyfriend on this site, you fit right in!
- paulr

I see what you did there, Junior.

First!

You mentioned that Allan did well moving the puck out of the d-zone. I've also read that he was better than expected at that while playing for Team Canada. My question is, is he actually ok (not great) at that, but struggled in the WHL due to quality of teammates?
- tvetter

Maybe that was the case for Allan in juniors? Wiz or others who have seen more of his games and know his teammates may have a better perspective on this.

Allan’s skating is not an issue. He moves quite well. Not fast but effective.

Has Tepley's skating improved? Last year his first step looked slow, like Dylan Strome slow.
- LAHawk

Teply looks plodding and slow but he surprisingly keeps up, makes plays, and stays engaged in all zones. Sort of a visual paradox.

Granted he was playing against other prospects and not the toughest NHL defenders but Teply was strong on the puck and hard to knock down.

Prior to this season he was Bambi on skates but now he’s sturdy to protect the puck and to crash the crease. He was much better at the latter than Dach.

On PP1, Regula and Dach played up top with Regula walking the line and Dach stationed at the top of the right circle. Teply parked in the crease.

Even at ES it seems they wanted Dach taking longer range shots and Teply being the crease presence.

Anything is possible but I don’t expect to see Reichel on the Blackhawks roster to start the season. He’d need to show how much better the team is with him compared to several veterans, plus they Hawks should (and likely will) consider what’s best for Reichel’s long-term development.

At the forward positions I think the Hawks can be excited about Reichel and Teply’s potential as top-6 or middle-6 forwards. There are also a few prospects who could get a cup of coffee this season in the Hawks bottom-6 (I’m thinking of Slavin).

Darth Kane

Has Tepley's skating improved? Last year his first step looked slow, like Dylan Strome slow.
- LAHawk

Teply was never as slow as Strome but his skating is very much improved. He also is never out of a play and when you think he is beat, he manages to get his stick or his body back into the play. He is pretty relentless on the forechcek. Uses his body pretty well to shield the puck on the cycle.

Is Stevie Y following the Broadstreet Bullie's path to unlimited success?
- 35Tony0

It was the Red Wings who were getting pushed around. So, no.

Don't be fooled by the results. Having watched both games, the Hawks dominated long stretches of both games. In the 1st game, there was a solid 40 minutes where the Hawks were the far better team but were turned away by Minny's goalie.


While not as dominate in the 2nd game, they still had the better of the play. Their PK wasn't very good in either game. the reffing was iffy at best .


Reichel, Slavin, Teply were the most noticeable up front. Regula, Galvas and Crevier the most noticeable on D

First!

You mentioned that Allan did well moving the puck out of the d-zone. I've also read that he was better than expected at that while playing for Team Canada. My question is, is he actually ok (not great) at that, but struggled in the WHL due to quality of teammates?
- tvetter

I don't know if the weight of bad teammates was why he flat lined the entire season.

Don't be fooled by the results. Having watched both games, the Hawks dominated long stretches of both games. In the 1st game, there was a solid 40 minutes where the Hawks were the far better team but were turned away by Minny's goalie.


While not as dominate in the 2nd game, they still had the better of the play. Their PK wasn't very good in either game. the reffing was iffy at best .


Reichel, Slavin, Teply were the most noticeable up front. Regula, Galvas and Crevier the most noticeable on D
- Elbows15

Yeah, the Hawks had more than enough talent to look very good.

I don't like to watch a game and sway me to the moon...but I liked Josiah Slavin, the the AA Russian has game, and I said a blog or two back, to take what you get from Teply, a gun, but little else in terms of game so far...

Sure Reichel has easily shown he warranted being selected at 17th overall, an wasn't a reach. You hope scorer emerges though.

Teply looks plodding and slow but he surprisingly keeps up, makes plays, and stays engaged in all zones. Sort of a visual paradox.
He was much better at the latter than Dach.
- Theo Fox

Teply' is 20.

Baby Dach is 18 and Dach mobility and footwork have to improve to his size.Colton has had no problem with crashing fronts, intimidating while in close contacts.
Teply' has used the WHL to learn how to add tools so he can keep puck possessions and actually be able to apply his one trick.
You won't see Teply' at this juncture change his play if his team is down; Colton Dach got drafted because he changed to desperation mode when his team is losing or lacking a spark.
Teply' spark is his cannon shot...if you get his the puck.


Not trying to add negative to each, just saying the in place / historical records of their play are quite different, maybe not an easy comparable.

I really wish the hawks has an insurmountable lead in one of the games and had put Regula in the bumper position on the PP.

Yeah, the Hawks had more than enough talent to look very good.

I don't like to watch a game and sway me to the moon...but I liked Josiah Slavin, the the AA Russian has game, and I said a blog or two back, to take what you get from Teply, a gun, but little else in terms of game so far...

Sure Reichel has easily shown he warranted being selected at 17th overall, an wasn't a reach. You hope scorer emerges though.
- wiz1901

Teply was much improved in all aspect from my previous viewings of him. A more consistent effort all around.

Slavin is a puck hound and has the speed to be effective at it. AA is as well.

Reichel was the best player on the ice in the 1st game.

Teply was never as slow as Strome but his skating is very much improved. He also is never out of a play and when you think he is beat, he manages to get his stick or his body back into the play. He is pretty relentless on the forechcek. Uses his body pretty well to shield the puck on the cycle.
- Elbows15

Untrue... Strome is quicker/ faster.

Teply' never played centre, where you have to skate more all over.
Teply' is the last one up whether it is after he had a scoring chance and is suppose to pick up a check, or if he is his end and has to get back down.
Sure, when he is doing his "Ron Sedlbauer swoop" asa mid ice he gets into the attack.

To think he is Strome equal or an NHLer at this point is pissing in the wind. Your trousers/shorts are getting wet.

Teply' is 20.

Baby Dach is 18 and Dach mobility and footwork have to improve to his size.Colton has had no problem with crashing fronts, intimidating while in close contacts.
Teply' has used the WHL to learn how to add tools so he can keep puck possessions and actually be able to apply his one trick.
You won't see Teply' at this juncture change his play if his team is down; Colton Dach got drafted because he changed to desperation mode when his team is losing or lacking a spark.
Teply' spark is his cannon shot...if you get his the puck.


Not trying to add negative to each, just saying the in place / historical records of their play are quite different, maybe not an easy comparable.

I really wish the hawks has an insurmountable lead in one of the games and had put Regula in the bumper position on the PP.
- wiz1901

Dach weakness are areas he can improve. What is hard to teach is the ability to find open ice and be available. Dach did that quite well. TBF, he probably isn't used to getting the passes Reichel kept putting on his stick just yet.