I think the numbers say otherwise - at least the last 7 games.
- StLBravesFan

Enough with the stats to back up the validity of your argument. But, Darling seems to make the tough save and victimized by softies.

I don't think he's getting enough reps to stay sharp. And you wonder about his confidence, which is so important to a goaltender.

But the entire team was not sharp that period. Let's see if they get their legs the next two.

Yep, Darling stinks tonight but he does have a valid excuse because he hasn't played enough to be at his best.
- EbonyRaptor

And there lies the dilemma when deciding on a backup for the playoffs. If Darling is not trusted do the Hawks turn to Leighton? ...and would Q be to blame for Darling not getting enough reps?

Or perhaps Darling is simply not suited for the role of backup (not all goales are)...and may require more regular reps to be decent?

are those dummies and madigans in the stands....awfully quiet there...

And there lies the dilemma when deciding on a backup for the playoffs. If Darling is not trusted do the Hawks turn to Leighton? ...and would Q be to blame for Darling not getting enough reps?

Or perhaps Darling is simply not suited for the role of backup (not all goales are)...and may require more regular reps to be decent?
- ArlingtonRob

Honest question...why would you trust Leighton over Darling at this point?

Yeah but Bergeron was tripped seconds before he scored, so....
- yobwoc03

I wasn't watching, the radio feed mentioned two Marchand slashes and a Krecji slash on Panarin. Didn't say Bergy was tripped. Now I'm watching the NESN feed and it's completely different hearing real homers always makes me smh at how hard Eddie and Pat try to be "unbiased"

Ugly...

...forget about this one and move on.

Wings sunday.

I absolutely love how it seems to be against the law for any Hawk defensman to EVER use their body to clear anyone from the crease......

Our (frank)ing PK is (frank)ing terrible these days.

Ladd's stick hit Hayes in the face as much as Darling's glove touched that shot

Ugly...

...forget about this one and move on.

Wings sunday.
- ArlingtonRob

Nah, too much time left to mail this one in.

Honest question...why would you trust Leighton over Darling at this point?
- Jason Millen

Not sure I would, but he's played well in the AHL and has a boatload of experience. If Darling has zip for confidence, or if Q has lost confidence in his play...

...Leighton is clearly the next man up.

Q needs to play Weise/Fly together NOW

Q needs to play Weise/Fly together NOW
- philco28

I'm sure the blender will be plugged in soon.

Q needs to play Weise/Fly together NOW
- philco28

Instead he splits up 72 and 88 and puts Flash on line 2

I'm sure the blender will be plugged in soon.
- 93Joe

Maybe they'll get Desi a real stick instead of the ringette stick he's playing with.
He's fighting every touch of the biscuit.

Why is Panik not in for Mashinter????

can the redesigned hawks mount a comeback for a pt or 2....previous version fell behind by 2 and the game was over....

Instead he splits up 72 and 88 and puts Flash on line 2
- maria_wyeth

Good eye....saw that, but was wondering if it was a product of one line being out too long and another guy jumping on.

Voila...Q's got the Habs and TT together

Good eye....saw that, but was wondering if it was a product of one line being out too long and another guy jumping on.
- philco28

Yeah, he shifted 88 on line 1

Mash > Panik = not really 4 lines

Yeah, he shifted 88 on line 1

Mash > Panik = not really 4 lines
- maria_wyeth

He's loading up with 19 and 88 with Ladd

Q has activated the WTF line

Q has activated the WTF line
- CBHawks88

Damn these announcers are poop. Whining about that call...that was a textbook hook.

Hawks getting a lot of good looks here just nothing going in. Sucks that Boston got their goals so effortlessly....