Doesn't that just fall under inept Stan that can't trade or sign worth a damn? It's just a sub-category of the signing problem.
- I Am The Breadman

Deserves it's own slot, imo, given that it's been repeated enough that it is assumed to be true, despite evidence to the contrary.

It might be time to tamp down hopes for Soderlund. The talk of him possibly being the next Arvidsson is not playing out as hoped - at least not yet. It was a natural to make the hopeful association because they're the same size, played for the same Swedish team, both quick skaters, both selected in the 4th round with the 112th overall pick, both scored about the same in their age 19/20 seasons (12-14 points).

But that's where it has stopped. Arvidsson scored 40 points in his age 20/21 season and with the season almost over Soderlund has scored only 12 points and can't break into the top-6 on a bad team. There's still time for him, but ...
- EbonyRaptor

Thanks for the insights on Soderlund. I couldn't find anything on him since Second City Hockey is only writing about Entwistle. Just kidding.

I have generally noticed that his basic stats have regressed considerably this year. Not sure if European leagues track advanced stats so would be interesting to see how effective he is as a player when not factoring in gross stats like goals and assists.

Deserves it's own slot, imo, given that it's been repeated enough that it is assumed to be true, despite evidence to the contrary.
- mohel

Then you just volunteered as tribute to keep the narratives together. I would like a report on my desk in the morning.

Strome is on the wrong side of 21, time to move on and trade the old man for picks and prospects.
- DarthKane

Can we get a 3rd for him?

You've been tooting Soderlund's horn for awhile. I hope he lives up to his comparison. When Highmore is back to playing, I'm guessing that he is the next forward to be called up.
- I Am The Breadman

Soderlund as Arvidsson Lite may not come anywhere close to fruition but he is a short but stocky pest who likes to go to the dirty areas and create offense from in close. If he can grow on North American ice into a bottom 6 winger who can agitate all over the ice, generate offensive chances, and play solid defense, then he could earn a spot in a few years.

Of the current Rockford forwards, IMHO, Highmore has the best potential to be a solid contributor on the Hawks bottom 6 next season. Fast, relentless, good across all 200 feet, some offense, can play center.

Doesn't that just fall under inept Stan that can't trade or sign worth a damn? It's just a sub-category of the signing problem.

I also know Gjp and DK like saying that to joke around.
- I Am The Breadman

Hope you accept stone tablets. Mo likes to work with familiar materials.

No one can get past our 6K's!
- I Am The Breadman

Bruno Mars would offer up 24 Karat Magic. The Hawks may have 24 K's to reach that goal. The team could use a little (more like a lot) of magic beyond the Magic Gus.

Strome is on the wrong side of 21, time to move on and trade the old man for picks and prospects.
- DarthKane

Make it a package. Him and Dinky for a couple of guys who can find their own zone.

Hope you accept stone tablets. Mo likes to work with familiar materials.

- Elbows15

This part is just not correct.

Doesn't that just fall under inept Stan that can't trade or sign worth a damn? It's just a sub-category of the signing problem.

I also know Gjp and DK like saying that to joke around.
- I Am The Breadman

Specifically - Stan signs players too early, he can easily wait and sign the guys to a better deal but he refused. Stan waits too long to pull the trigger on a trade, he holds out for a better deal that never materializes and misses out on the best deal possible (usually two 2nd round picks).

Make it a package. Him and Dinky for a couple of guys who can find their own zone.
- Elbows15

Or better yet some grit. Strome and DeBrincat for Lucic.

Make it a package. Him and Dinky for a couple of guys who can find their own zone.
- Elbows15

Yep. Lets trade a short guy and a slow guy that are scoring goals and putting up points at a great pace for tall muscular fast guys that could not find the back of the net with a flashlight and a road map.

Soderlund as Arvidsson Lite may not come anywhere close to fruition but he is a short but stocky pest who likes to go to the dirty areas and create offense from in close. If he can grow on North American ice into a bottom 6 winger who can agitate all over the ice, generate offensive chances, and play solid defense, then he could earn a spot in a few years.

Of the current Rockford forwards, IMHO, Highmore has the best potential to be a solid contributor on the Hawks bottom 6 next season. Fast, relentless, good across all 200 feet, some offense, can play center.
- AEL_Fox

I remember in the WJC one talking head saying if Soderlund does nothing but PK for the HAWKS they have a winner .

Or better yet some grit. Strome and DeBrincat for Lucic.
- DarthKane

You are going to need a sweetner.

I remember in the WJC one talking head saying if Soderlund does nothing but PK for the HAWKS they have a winner .
- oldduffman

No question that the Hawks need to vastly improve the PK. Personnel is part of the equation so that would be a plus if Soderlund or any other prospect for that matter is strong on the kill. Strategy is another part which Colliton and staff need to rethink and try some new schemes.

Doesn't that just fall under inept Stan that can't trade or sign worth a damn? It's just a sub-category of the signing problem.

I also know Gjp and DK like saying that to joke around.
- I Am The Breadman

I deny i have ever posted that, someone broke into my account - and i am sticking to that story!!!!

Or better yet some grit. Strome and DeBrincat for Lucic.
- DarthKane

now your on to something Darth!!!

You are going to need a sweetner.
- riozzo

I thought it was just assumed that Stan would re-sign Strome and DeBrincat to matching $8 million AAV deals then retain 50% before trading them for Lucic.

Yep. Lets trade a short guy and a slow guy that are scoring goals and putting up points at a great pace for tall muscular fast guys that could not find the back of the net with a flashlight and a road map.
- -Doh-

Missed the sarcasm, huh?

No question that the Hawks need to vastly improve the PK. Personnel is part of the equation so that would be a plus if Soderlund or any other prospect for that matter is strong on the kill. Strategy is another part which Colliton and staff need to rethink and try some new schemes.
- AEL_Fox

At this point maybe they can go back to a simple box formation. Having one guy chase all over the top of the zone isn't working.

TBH, I am not sure what formation they use. Is scramble a formation?

At this point maybe they can go back to a simple box formation. Having one guy chase all over the top of the zone isn't working.

TBH, I am not sure what formation they use. Is scramble a formation?
- Elbows15

Box formation seems like the best way to simplify. What would you prefer: tight box or spread out but collapse as the puck/action gets closer to the net?

I like scramble formation if we're talking eggs.

At this point maybe they can go back to a simple box formation. Having one guy chase all over the top of the zone isn't working.

TBH, I am not sure what formation they use. Is scramble a formation?
- Elbows15

anyone have a GIF of that table top hockey magnetic game?

Box formation seems like the best way to simplify. What would you prefer: tight box or spread out but collapse as the puck/action gets closer to the net?

I like scramble formation if we're talking eggs.
- AEL_Fox

Wow, we can interpret that a few ways....what do we prefer....

At this point maybe they can go back to a simple box formation. Having one guy chase all over the top of the zone isn't working.

TBH, I am not sure what formation they use. Is scramble a formation?
- Elbows15

I think the experts call it cluster (frank) formation.

I think the experts call it cluster (frank) formation.
- tvetter

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