John Jaeckel: Blues At Hawks Preview

Really? Moi?

Not gonna say it
But sure waiting 'round for puck drop.

Hope Q has the boys ready to rock 'n roll tonight and puts to rest any doubt that the Blackhawks still have their championship mojo.

Oh, btw, John -- didn't one of the beat guys say that Brookstank was in tonight and not Roszival?

Can't wait to put a pounding on the Blues tonight. Go Hawks.

Note to Bickell: this would be the game to start playing power forward ...

You have Sobotka on 2 lines. He is centering the 4th and Paarjarvi is on the wing on the 4th. Morrow is on the line with Stewart and Roy.

GO BLUES!

5th!

Playing a full 60 minutes tonight would be a plus.

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Oh, btw, John -- didn't one of the beat guys say that Brookstank was in tonight and not Roszival?
- savvyone

Also, Pirri is in for Smith. He and Kruger will be taking turns at center.

Also, Pirri is in for Smith. He and Kruger will be taking turns at center.
- EKolb13

Big game for TG JR. Time to put the big boy pants on.

Also, Pirri is in for Smith. He and Kruger will be taking turns at center.
- EKolb13

Big test for Junior, let's hope he makes the TG name proud!

Big game for TG JR. Time to put the big boy pants on.
- rtang415

Well, let's see if he can put his "big boy" pants on.

Big game for TG JR. Time to put the big boy pants on.
- rtang415

Junior to the rescue!

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Well, let's see if he can put his "big boy" pants on.
- EKolb13

Well, let's see if he can put his "big boy" pants on.
- EKolb13

Yeah, I mean, TG - really -- TG jr might wear them backward. Or, better yet, he'll do that thing kids do and wear his big boy pants really really low. Well, that's one way to lower your center of gravity.

Yeah, I mean, TG - really -- TG jr might wear them backward. Or, better yet, he'll do that thing kids do and wear his big boy pants really really low. Well, that's one way to lower your center of gravity.

- savvyone-1

You mean that he'll wear'em around his knees?

Brookbank again? Really? I am not a fan and honestly am getting sick of seeing the guy. Remember how Q talked about how happy he was to get him into the lineup in the playoffs because he had been working so hard and then he put himself out of position chasing a hit first game he was back? Sorry I know the Hawks need physicality but the guy is a liability more than anything. Kostka should be getting the 6th spot in place of Brookbank to give Rosy a rest. Speaking of Rosy, was that last game against Carolina his worst game as a Blackhawk? All I saw him do the other night was one mistake after the other. Give Kostka another go

You mean that he'll wear'em around his knees?
- EKolb13

Look like a penguin on skates.

Brookbank again? Really? I am not a fan and honestly am getting sick of seeing the guy. Remember how Q talked about how happy he was to get him into the lineup in the playoffs because he had been working so hard and then he put himself out of position chasing a hit first game he was back? Sorry I know the Hawks need physicality but the guy is a liability more than anything. Kostka should be getting the 6th spot in place of Brookbank to give Rosy a rest. Speaking of Rosy, was that last game against Carolina his worst game as a Blackhawk? All I saw him do the other night was one mistake after the other. Give Kostka another go
- Ballam

There is very little evidence to prove this statement true. Just a lot of unjustified hatred.

There is very little evidence to prove this statement true. Just a lot of unjustified hatred.
- Ogilthorpe2

Actually truth be told he has played better than Roszy.

Look like a penguin on skates.
- rtang415

I was thinking more like (insert famous rap artist's name here) on skates.

There is very little evidence to prove this statement true. Just a lot of unjustified hatred.
- Ogilthorpe2

Agreed. People realize that Rosival was unquestionably the best #6 dman in the league last year right? Remember Sean O'Donnel? That's what 6/7 D look like on most teams, Brookbank is very solid in respect to his role

There is very little evidence to prove this statement true. Just a lot of unjustified hatred.
- Ogilthorpe2

You mean just like the hatred many of us (fan# 1 here) had for ol' clown shoes Montador???

And you saw that he's not skating anymore with his Russian team.

IMO, to really be part of this Blackhawk team, especially the D corp (but really all of 'em), you have to be better than an OK skater -- and if you are not -- your lack of ability in this area of basic skill will stick out like a sore thumb.

See: Hayes, J
or
See: Morin, J

Take a look at our D and you will find solid skating skills, led by Leddy, followed closely by Keith, Oduya, Hjalmarsson, Seabs and Roszival (imo, in that order in terms of overall speed and skating ability). Brookstank is off the chart. I'd rank Kostka in between #4 and #7 in this regard. Brookstank is clearly a much poorer skater than Roszival -- 8th out of 8.

I have not gotten excited yet this year , is anyone else still on a high from 2 cups in 4 years ??

This is the first season in my whole life that I have to check the schedule to see when the neztbgame is.

Still smiling about game 6 boyysssss.

Cant help it.

Actually truth be told he has played better than Roszy.
- rtang415

Its a long season, Rozsival is great player to have on the roster even if he only plays 45-50 games during the season. When it gets down to the real playing in the spring you won't be able to find Brookbank with a high beam flashlight.

I was thinking more like (insert famous rap artist's name here) on skates.
- EKolb13

I was thinking more like a "Penguin in Bondage"! But that's just the Frank Zappa talking.........