in case you need further review or clarification from shannaban....here you go...

http://prohockeytalk.nbcs...ecks-by-brendan-shanahan/

in the video showing the "legal" hits...i wonder how many of those clips are from the video/audio feed of the team whose player delivered the hit.....just asking

Here is a question for JJ, Al, and the best hockey fans in the NHL (excerpt ELI, you aren't allowed to answer for wearing that outfit in that pic):

Assuming the Hawks are healthy for the playoffs, what are their lines??

Bollig gets sent down, but with Handzus now, who sits??????
- robhawks

Ok, I see how it is. It's like I wanted to answer your crappy question anyways...

Ok, I see how it is. It's like I wanted to answer your crappy question anyways...
- EKolb13

Sorry man. But on the bright side, working out has done wonders for you.

My younger brother used to really be into them and go to their shows. Apparently they used to throw chotchkies out to the crowd with their logo on it. After one show my bro returned with a fly swatter with a Raygun logo at the bottom; thought it was pretty cool.
- HawkintheD

You know your Yiddish.

That was a common thing at NR shows.

Sorry man. But on the bright side, working out has done wonders for you.
- robhawks

...at the AHL level.
- EKolb13

Yep, he's got a lot in common with Kyle Beach and Rusty in that sense.

PROPS to the University of Nebraska for THIS

http://www.break.com/inde...-in-nebraska-game-2431144

Here is a question for JJ, Al, and the best hockey fans in the NHL (excerpt ELI, you aren't allowed to answer for wearing that outfit in that pic):

Assuming the Hawks are healthy for the playoffs, what are their lines??

Bollig gets sent down, but with Handzus now, who sits??????
- robhawks

Sadd Toews Hossa
Sharp Krugman Kane
Stalberg Bolland Bickell
Shaw Hanzdus Frolik
Carcillo Bollig

Sadd Toews Hossa
Sharp Krugman Kane
Stalberg Bolland Bickell
Shaw Hanzdus Frolik
Carcillo Bollig
- Ogilthorpe2

yep...but i am not so sure Q is willing to concede on the failed bolland 2C exp...

but I do like switching Hossa and Kane as needed...

Sadd Toews Hossa
Sharp Krugman Kane
Stalberg Bolland Bickell
Shaw Hanzdus Frolik
Carcillo Bollig
- Ogilthorpe2

This.

If Stalberg pulls his annual playoff choke then he can swap spots with Shaw or Frolik.

PROPS to the University of Nebraska for THIS

http://www.break.com/inde...-in-nebraska-game-2431144
- philco28

so cool...actually choked me up a bit....

Sadd Toews Hossa
Sharp Krugman Kane
Stalberg Bolland Bickell
Shaw Hanzdus Frolik
Carcillo Bollig
- Ogilthorpe2

Something like I was thinking. But doesn't this leave toughness on the bench which the playoffs need?

so cool...actually choked me up a bit....
- Glenman12

Me 2

PROPS to the University of Nebraska for THIS

http://www.break.com/inde...-in-nebraska-game-2431144
- philco28

PROPS to the University of Nebraska for THIS

http://www.break.com/inde...-in-nebraska-game-2431144
- philco28

Here is a question for JJ, Al, and the best hockey fans in the NHL (excerpt ELI, you aren't allowed to answer for wearing that outfit in that pic):

Assuming the Hawks are healthy for the playoffs, what are their lines??

Bollig gets sent down, but with Handzus now, who sits??????
- robhawks

Well I'm hardly "JJ or Al" but I'll take a swing at your questions.

First off, Bollig won't be sent down likely and will be a black ace type along with several from Rockford. I'm thinking Montador, Ben Smith, Olsen, Morin, Hayes, Pirri has a slim chance, maybe Olesz and Stanton. Bollig is up there on that list if he's not already on the roster due to health concerns.

Jesus and the Cap'n will stick together. No reason to break em up. If Bolland is injured one of Zus, Kruger or Shaw could center that 3rd line. If everyone is healthy:

20-19-81
10/67/13/16-10/16-88
29-36-25
65/13-26-67/16
22 52

2-7
27-4
32-8
17

50/30

The second line looks like a jumbled mess because it would depend whether Sharp slots in at LW or C as that changes the lines quite a bit. If he's at center I'd take one of Frolik, Carcillo and potentially Kruger at that LW spot.

If he goes to LW, Kruger is my first choice to center that second line. Then Carcillo either gets bumped to the fourth line or scratched. Mayers, Bollig and Brookbank are shoo-ins for the pressbox with the other "black aces."

Hope that makes some sense anyway.

- Ogilthorpe2

Every kid should get to feel like that just ONCE

Something like I was thinking. But doesn't this leave toughness on the bench which the playoffs need?
- robhawks

The question was "if healthy" Unless Bolland and/or Sharp are still hurt, or Q sits a healthy Bolland (doubtful), I don't know how else you do it.

Well I'm hardly "JJ or Al" but I'll take a swing at your questions.

First off, Bollig won't be sent down likely and will be a black ace type along with several from Rockford. I'm thinking Montador, Ben Smith, Olsen, Morin, Hayes, Pirri has a slim chance, maybe Olesz and Stanton. Bollig is up there on that list if he's not already on the roster due to health concerns.

Jesus and the Cap'n will stick together. No reason to break em up. If Bolland is injured one of Zus, Kruger or Shaw could center that 3rd line. If everyone is healthy:

20-19-81
10/67/13/16-10/16-88
29-36-25
65/13-26-67/16
22 52

2-7
27-4
32-8
17

50/30

The second line looks like a jumbled mess because it would depend whether Sharp slots in at LW or C as that changes the lines quite a bit. If he's at center I'd take one of Frolik, Carcillo and potentially Kruger at that LW spot.

If he goes to LW, Kruger is my first choice to center that second line. Then Carcillo either gets bumped to the fourth line or scratched. Mayers, Bollig and Brookbank are shoo-ins for the pressbox with the other "black aces."

Hope that makes some sense anyway.
- prd797

Great analysis. Also, that's a good Bingo card.

Great analysis. Also, that's a good Bingo card.
- robhawks

Do you hang out at the local nursing home?

The question was "if healthy" Unless Bolland and/or Sharp are still hurt, or Q sits a healthy Bolland (doubtful), I don't know how else you do it.
- Ogilthorpe2

I know. It's perplexing to think that the toughness the Hawks need for the playoffs will be on the outside looking in.

Do you hang out at the local nursing home?
- EKolb13

I don't even want to ask what you would wear there????????

Loved Harvey and loved when they'd bring him back to fill in. I guess I figured he wasn't available for that anymore. Certainly does bring back the feel of the old barn when you hear 'ol Harvey announcing a goal or penalty!
- Baaaaaaannerman!

Harvey is there for every game...

Hawks Clinch and Should Aim for Presidents' Trophy::http://bit.ly/Y8e9Ih

You had me at Chisox.


Nah, he's not another Jonny Toews. Not even close. But he is and will be a very good player and, yes, likely a core piece for sure.
- John Jaeckel

If Saad can evolve into a Jamie Benn or James Neal both he and the Hawks will be doing very well.

Becoming Jonathan Toews #2 - that won't happen. But #19 can turn Saad into an all-star winger in a couple of seasons.

PROPS to the University of Nebraska for THIS

http://www.break.com/inde...-in-nebraska-game-2431144
- philco28

That is AWESOME. Thanks for the link.

Update: ESPN ran a nice story on that with more video and the full story of his health battle.

http://espn.go.com/colleg...ing-game-college-football