Zach Jarom: Hurricane Damage, Blues Preview, and Jeremy Roenick Interview

Do we still do first around here?

Ouch on that blog. Raanta did not play. OUCH

Ouch on that blog. Raanta did not play. OUCH
- glennjpawlak22

You are correct, mental slip on that

For the BOD, the Hawks could be in last place by Thanksgiving. The Hawks were outplayed by the Ducks fps, it was a goalie win.
Blues @ home
Bruins on the road
Penguins @ home
Dallas on the road

So with Richardinson back, who sits? I would go with Entwistle. When T Johnson comes back, then you sit Blackwell, Khaira, R Johnson, or Katchouk?

So with Richardinson back, who sits? I would go with Entwistle. When T Johnson comes back, then you sit Blackwell, Khaira, R Johnson, or Katchouk?
- Angotti

I think when Tyler Johnson comes back he is reunited with Toews and Raddysh. Then Athanasiou and Domi with Kane. Kurashev with D!ckinson and Lafferty. My 4th line would be Reese Johnson, Blackwell and Katchouk or Khaira. Entwistle to Rockford.

I think when Tyler Johnson comes back he is reunited with Toews and Raddysh. Then Athanasiou and Domi with Kane. Kurashev with D!ckinson and Lafferty. My 4th line would be Reese Johnson, Blackwell and Katchouk or Khaira. Entwistle to Rockford.
- Ztra

This is what I would say as well.

Bring JR back to TV!


JR for HOF

Just perusing the IceHogs site. Mitchell has played 3 games already, 1 assist, +2 rating. Reichel has cooled off after a hot start, just 2 points in his last 6 games. 5G and 7A in 11 games total.

Rockford at Chicago Wolves Saturday night at 7 p.m. For those in the Chicagoland area, it will be broadcast on Channel 50.

Someone or make it plural has not been good defensively. This based on too many shots against in most games. When I see Galvas as a minus, I am sure the other players on ice with him failed....at least one of them.

Sooner or later Theo will chip in with his observation(s).. Looking for improvement in performance over a period - of - time maybe each ten or twenty games as far as dmen goes

Thanks for the column.

Faceoff stats are very subjective.

Also some faceoffs are more valuable than others. For instance, there was a sequence during Monday's game when Carolina had a PP and won 3 straight draws back to their point.

Not sure if there are stats available showing Toews's faceoff wins own zone, neutral zone, o zone, pp, pk, etc.

Weird how the Hawks are winning so many draws while losing shots against.

Thanks for the column.

Faceoff stats are very subjective.

Also some faceoffs are more valuable than others. For instance, there was a sequence during Monday's game when Carolina had a PP and won 3 straight draws back to their point.

Not sure if there are stats available showing Toews's faceoff wins own zone, neutral zone, o zone, pp, pk, etc.

Weird how the Hawks are winning so many draws while losing shots against.
- stevefrmglencoe

Yes the most important part of winning a face-off is retaining possession after winning it.

Kinda like the Seinfeld car rental bit.

https://seattlethunderbir...the-prince-albert-raiders

Nolan Allan coming to Seattle in a WHL trade. He is a lefty so probably won't play with Korchinski.

Seattle looking for WHL championship after losing the finals last year.

In the same vein as the drafted prospects reaching that NHL threshhold, I have to wonder how the writers assigned to cover the Blackhawks will find it difficult to keep an even keel as this rebuild is reaching 2030.

Only so many positives can be shaken out of the future story trees.

In spite the fact the overwhelming fan base feels that this coaching staff has implemented personal adds, and decisions in tactics and strategies that have lead (along with over their head goaltending) that have lead to the current outstanding place in standings, I really see the team starting to become a step behind in pace, the offense, and the stick work of most of the teams in the league and the players will start to add intensity as the year to qualify for the playoffs continues.

I like the team, almost every member.

I just don't see the sustainability of the group long term.

As far as the possibility of BOTH Toews AND Kane going to Colorad, well, the mathematics simply doesn't fit.
Now Jonathan Toews, sure.

And it is noted that the Buffalo Sabres have the MOST Cap space to deal, and if they are on the outside looking in, do they sacrifice their first rounder TO add Kane with teh possibility the may not be a contender right now even with him?

Kane's destination will probably be his to determine once he is told who is sniffing around.
I just wonder how Rangers or Oilers can make the $ work.

In the same vein as the drafted prospects reaching that NHL threshhold, I have to wonder how the writers assigned to cover the Blackhawks will find it difficult to keep an even keel as this rebuild is reaching 2030.

Only so many positives can be shaken out of the future story trees.

In spite the fact the overwhelming fan base feels that this coaching staff has implemented personal adds, and decisions in tactics and strategies that have lead (along with over their head goaltending) that have lead to the current outstanding place in standings, I really see the team starting to become a step behind in pace, the offense, and the stick work of most of the teams in the league and the players will start to add intensity as the year to qualify for the playoffs continues.

I like the team, almost every member.

I just don't see the sustainability of the group long term.

As far as the possibility of BOTH Toews AND Kane going to Colorad, well, the mathematics simply doesn't fit.
Now Jonathan Toews, sure.

And it is noted that the Buffalo Sabres have the MOST Cap space to deal, and if they are on the outside looking in, do they sacrifice their first rounder TO add Kane with teh possibility the may not be a contender right now even with him?

Kane's destination will probably be his to determine once he is told who is sniffing around.
I just wonder how Rangers or Oilers can make the $ work.
- wiz1901

right now the key thing to remember here is that this team is just starting the rebuild and minus a few pieces no one on this current team is going to be at the finish line of this. This team was build to be a transitional roster to get out from the Bowman era contracts and attempt to give KD a clean slate or at least as clean as possible.

The hot start was a nice moment for this team and I see it more as a moral victory for Coach Richardson in the sense that there is confidence in the head coach which was something Colliton never could achieve. We are in a trust the process situation. Patiences is go to be a must have following this team for the next 3-5 seasons.

As for the trading of Kane and Toews, I still think its too early to be thinking about when and where. I believe it wont happen till playoff teams are starting to be more established.

This team is on pace for 200 goals.
Even in the Arkihpov, Holqvist, Hamilton and Smolinkski 2006 days they did not look as dead and overmatched as they did Monday night.
Next 10 games will go long way to telling us if this 1st time coach is as over his head as the 1st time GM.
I hope the GM told Richardson to move Kurashev to the first line to showcase him for a
Hagel type trade as opposed to Richardson thinking Kurashev deserved the spot.
It is obvious there is nobody on this roster to drag the Hawks into the game with a hard hit or fight so I am hoping the coach can.

right now the key thing to remember here is that this team is just starting the rebuild and minus a few pieces no one on this current team is going to be at the finish line of this. This team was build to be a transitional roster to get out from the Bowman era contracts and attempt to give KD a clean slate or at least as clean as possible.

The hot start was a nice moment for this team and I see it more as a moral victory for Coach Richardson in the sense that there is confidence in the head coach which was something Colliton never could achieve. We are in a trust the process situation. Patiences is go to be a must have following this team for the next 3-5 seasons.

As for the trading of Kane and Toews, I still think its too early to be thinking about when and where. I believe it wont happen till playoff teams are starting to be more established.
- Zach Jarom

With the multitude of draft picks already on hand, I am wondering if the trade deadline return will focus more on young players coming back and less on draft picks for 2023 or 2024. Or alternatively, on high draft picks for 2025 and 2026.

By 2024 or 2025 there might not be enough spots for all the prospect to play if so many are drafted and are good enough for contracts. (12 players obtained in the draft last year, 9 picks already in 2023, and 10 in 2024 plus current prospects).

https://seattlethunderbirds.com/article/t-birds-acquire-nolan-allan-from-the-prince-albert-raiders

Nolan Allan coming to Seattle in a WHL trade. He is a lefty so probably won't play with Korchinski.

Seattle looking for WHL championship after losing the finals last year.
- totem

Thanks for posting this!........ I'm an Allan fan. Like the kid's skating, size and understanding what he is, a shut down Dman who has some size. grit and can skate. Understanding your strengths/weaknesses/role as a young player is sometimes 1/2 the battle to developing.

Seems Seattle likes him a good bit. He and low level prospect Reese Shaw, kid played NAHL last, a big step down from the WHL, brought back 2 1sts, a 2nd, a 3rd, 2 6ths and 3 players. Quite the haul.

Zach, congrats on getting JR on your podcast. No small feat. No bigger fan of JR than JR... Did I hear you say you guys had Belfour on the show? If so link that up. ...... Also, are you the guy who looks like Austin Matthews or the other guy?

With the multitude of draft picks already on hand, I am wondering if the trade deadline return will focus more on young players coming back and less on draft picks for 2023 or 2024. Or alternatively, on high draft picks for 2025 and 2026.

By 2024 or 2025 there might not be enough spots for all the prospect to play if so many are drafted and are good enough for contracts. (12 players obtained in the draft last year, 9 picks already in 2023, and 10 in 2024 plus current prospects).
- totem

Good point here. Ideally you want to stagger your prospects by draft yrs for cap reasons and available roster spots but if I had to guess Davidson will take the best value/deal whether that be young players/prospects or draft picks.

One thing we have no clue on is how Davidson values goalies in terms of what kind of resources he'll use to acquire them. Is he a guy who says no to using high draft picks on a goalie or is he one who feels you use a later rd pick every yr hoping volume and good scouting/evaluation/development will unearth a starting NHL goalie?

With the way 23 yr old Soderblom is playing they may feel they have a 6-7 yr starter with Commesso in the pipeline and are hesitant to use resources to add to the stable.

A reason I mention this is with a minimum of 2 1st rd picks if they'd draft big goalie Hrabal using a 1st rd pick this yr. I'm a huge fan of this 6ft 6in kid and realizing goalies can be a crap shoot this technical yet athletic, excellent skating kid is as close to a can't miss as a 17 yr old as you'll see. https://www.eliteprospect...yer/619024/michael-hrabal

Thanks for posting this!........ I'm an Allan fan. Like the kid's skating, size and understanding what he is, a shut down Dman who has some size. grit and can skate. Understanding your strengths/weaknesses/role as a young player is sometimes 1/2 the battle to developing.

Seems Seattle likes him a good bit. He and low level prospect Reese Shaw, kid played NAHL last, a big step down from the WHL, brought back 2 1sts, a 2nd, a 3rd, 2 6ths and 3 players. Quite the haul.
- Mr Ricochet

Have a ticket to Kelowna at Seattle next Wednesday and there are just too many prospects in this one game to watch them all closely. Should be interesting.

Seattle has Korchinski and Allan and Kelowna has C. Dach who are already drafted

Kelowna has two 2023 eligibles:
Andew Cristall, LW (Wiz rank is #17)
Caden Price, LD (Wiz #22)

Seattle has 2023 eligibles:
Scott Ratzlaff, G (Wiz #68)
Nico Myatovic, LW (Wiz #87)
Gracyn Sawchyn, C (Wiz #134)

I think when Tyler Johnson comes back he is reunited with Toews and Raddysh. Then Athanasiou and Domi with Kane. Kurashev with D!ckinson and Lafferty. My 4th line would be Reese Johnson, Blackwell and Katchouk or Khaira. Entwistle to Rockford.
- Ztra

I rather watch Entwistle than any of those 3. Khaira and Katchouk don't really do anything other than hit guys long after the puck is gone. Blackwell just skates around fast but never seems to accomplish anything.

Entwistle has the illusion of maybe improving with time.

Just perusing the IceHogs site. Mitchell has played 3 games already, 1 assist, +2 rating. Reichel has cooled off after a hot start, just 2 points in his last 6 games. 5G and 7A in 11 games total.

Rockford at Chicago Wolves Saturday night at 7 p.m. For those in the Chicagoland area, it will be broadcast on Channel 50.
- boilermaker100

Need to update this. He has a 4 point game today. 2G and 2A. Kinda strange they play afternoon games in the A.

Thanks for the column.

Faceoff stats are very subjective.

Also some faceoffs are more valuable than others. For instance, there was a sequence during Monday's game when Carolina had a PP and won 3 straight draws back to their point.

Not sure if there are stats available showing Toews's faceoff wins own zone, neutral zone, o zone, pp, pk, etc.

Weird how the Hawks are winning so many draws while losing shots against.
- stevefrmglencoe

Studies have shown FOs have very little to do with possession numbers as they are measured.