And, is it me, or is Crow trying to play the puck a lot more this year? Coming way out of his crease time and again?

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- pdx2ord

Haha, yeah, that was really bad. Then it was followed by Elliott screwing up by playing the puck. I think Crow needs to not do too much and stay in the net. His job is tough enough with our defense.

Practice makes perfect.
- Spec41971

Hahahaha.

Practice makes perfect.
- Spec41971

JC's reaction to the Dk turnover goal was priceless. And no schit. Redonkulous play.

DK has been fantastic, but he is the first guy I move for a 1st and decent prospects. Its time to make changes.
- z1990z

Keith's attractive contract, his high level of play and his renowned fitness would make him attractive to a contending team, Toronto maybe? Babcock loves Keith from coaching him on Team Canada and the Leafs' weakest spot is defense. I know many Hawk fans will wish for Nylander but his $8M a season contract demand would not only put the Hawks back into cap troubles with other Hawk contracts coming due but I'm ot sure Nylander is worth that okay at this point in his career.

Don't like this over-activation of D men on offense. Do it when it makes sense and when it's safe like that drive Seabrook had. But Keith hanging down below the circles and even below the goal line then leaving his partner out to dry is Gustafsson like.

Activating makes sense when the play develops in a way that naturally takes a defender into the offense, especially if a scoring chance presents itself that is better for the D man to take versus a forward.

Where it doesn't make sense is when a blueliner just hangs out deep in the O zone but no scoring chances are developing, i.e. general cycling, board battles, etc. In those instances, D men need to stick to their post at the blueline.

Whatever the message between periods - didn’t work

Phi outshooting Hawks 9-0

Crow looking very Crow-like.

If I am a Cup contending team with a deficiency in net I am calling the Hawks. He's an absolute stud, a champion, one of the best goalies of his era. I don't WANT to trade him, but he could bring a hell of a return from the right team. He is a legit Cup goalie, something few goalies can say.

Don't like this over-activation of D men on offense. Do it when it makes sense and when it's safe like that drive Seabrook had. But Keith hanging down below the circles and even below the goal line then leaving his partner out to dry is Gustafsson like.

Activating makes sense when the play develops in a way that naturally takes a defender into the offense, especially if a scoring chance presents itself that is better for the D man to take versus a forward.

Where it doesn't make sense is when a blueliner just hangs out deep in the O zone but no scoring chances are developing, i.e. general cycling, board battles, etc. In those instances, D men need to stick to their post at the blueline.
- AEL_Fox

Agree, this is driving me crazy. A breakaway, I know few have happened already, but Keith was responsible for 1 by his long extended play behind the net. He was real slow to get back also.

How many times do we see the Hawks pass to a guy at the blue line that has a defender in his grill? Answer = too man times. It begs the question of hockey IQ and knowing when and where to pass the puck.

Hawks to the pp. Adb tripped. Come on down Kane.

Fliers fans boo an obvious trip. Do those people practice at being obnoxious?

DK has been fantastic, but he is the first guy I move for a 1st and decent prospects. Its time to make changes.
- z1990z

I also agree and Keith could fetch a decent price .If the HAWKS want to start a rebuild they need to get a guy named Mark Hunter as GM or head scout .. Man knows hockey players .

Kunitz on the 2nd PP unit. WTF?

2-0 Courtier. Wtf!?!?

Was it just me or did it look like the Hawks were in slow motion on the power play?

I also agree and Keith could fetch a decent price .If the HAWKS want to start a rebuild they need to get a guy named Mark Hunter as GM or head scout .. Man knows hockey players .
- oldduffman

Not to get the anti Bowman faction going, but Hunter wants to be a GM.

Whatever happened to the old fashion double stack?? If Crow does that hard to his right there, that doesn't have a chance to go in.

Was it just me or did it look like the Hawks were in slow motion on the power play?
- scott.jackson

Not just you

Also saw Crow fall trying to scoop away the puck behind the net when he was all by himself.

Not to get the anti Bowman faction going, but Hunter wants to be a GM.
- paulr

Ya bc the status quo with Bowman is going swimmingly. Why make a change? I cant wait for this big playoff push.....

Hawks to pk. Joki to the box for holding.

Offense has gone into hibernation. DeBrincat is especially snake bit lately.

Whatever happened to the old fashion double stack?? If Crow does that hard to his right there, that doesn't have a chance to go in.
- BobP.

Not just you

Also saw Crow fall trying to scoop away the puck behind the net when he was all by himself.
- pdx2ord

Looks like they are going through the motions and absolutely know urgency what so ever it there game. One would think a coaching change would at least get a bit of jump in there step

Typical out-hustled and out-muscled game. Brutal.

Was it just me or did it look like the Hawks were in slow motion on the power play?
- scott.jackson

PP:
Slow motion- small players - no urgency-no one in front and passing to guys who are covered

Same can be said for the Penalty Kill

Next power play - send out Kane with 4 Defenceman

I’m going live to the LA fame & Wild games next week- 🇨🇦😁