Of course, but that goal was horrible. Still, that guy hasn't impressed me when they get to post season. That's what makes Crawford so awesome. In post season he's a beast. Bob is your great regular season goalie. I'd be shocked if he ever tends a team to a Cup. I'd rather have many goalies than him for the post season.

On edit: Just checked his numbers, yep, his post seasons stats are markedly worse than his regular season stats. Wouldn't want him near my team.
- kwolf68

Your probably right, since swept the Lighting i wouldn't bet against him right now. Game 1 Seth Jones with the terrible error of losing his guy so the Bruins could tie it up in regulation.

Fwiw the BJs passing looks so much better than game 1 already

Is it me or is the announcer calling David Savard, Marc Savard?

Actually Savard is just the kind of D man the Hawks need, a big dude who is not afraid of poop. He's getting pummeled yet keeps making plays to get the puck out the zone. Can chip in a little offensively too.

Has there been any talk of Scott Stevens being interested in another coaching role? Seeing him on the nhl network, I was wondering if he was trying to keep his face out there for such an opportunity. He seemed to have received high praise for his last coaching role in Minnesota and listening to him on the nhl network, he seems to do an excellent job breaking down plays and explaining the importance of defensive zone engagement, especially in terms of boxing out guys in front of the net. I think a voice like his could be huge in the blackhawks locker room as we address our defensive struggles.
- RQuinn44

Good idea. I'd like a former NHL d-man like Stevens as a coach.

If I'm not mistaken, the logic for searching for a new assistant coach for Colliton is someone to work with the forwards and PP unit given that Brookbank is already working with the blueliners and PK. So if that's the case, then Stevens wouldn't be a candidate.

Still like your idea, though, as I'm not sure how effective Brookbank has been in his brief stint so far in that defined coaching role.

Good idea. I'd like a former NHL d-man like Stevens as a coach.

If I'm not mistaken, the logic for searching for a new assistant coach for Colliton is someone to work with the forwards and PP unit given that Brookbank is already working with the blueliners and PK. So if that's the case, then Stevens wouldn't be a candidate.

Still like your idea, though, as I'm not sure how effective Brookbank has been in his brief stint so far in that defined coaching role.
- AEL_Fox

Hard to grade Brookbank considering what he is working with: A combination of kids, players scared of their shadow and players well beyond their prime.

I think if their plan was to draft Caufield, they will trade down and collect more draft picks
- BetweenTheDots

I believe that may be an option, i.e. if the prospect that Bowman, Kelley, etc. want as the team's 1st pick is likely to be selected later in the round, then trade the #3 for that later 1st rounder + another asset or two.

Is it me or is the announcer calling David Savard, Marc Savard?

Actually Savard is just the kind of D man the Hawks need, a big dude who is not afraid of poop. He's getting pummeled yet keeps making plays to get the puck out the zone. Can chip in a little offensively too.
- kwolf68

I've always liked David Savard. Big bodied d-man who can skate and defend well.

Hard to grade Brookbank considering what he is working with: A combination of kids, players scared of their shadow and players well beyond their prime.
- kwolf68

Yes, good point. He definitely needs a larger sample size with a better defensive corps. Hopefully the latter comes into shape this summer.

WOW-should have been a penalty on CBJ. What are the refs watching?

Breadman scores in a most unusual fashion.

Kahun confirmed to play for Germany in World Championships.

Yes, good point. He definitely needs a larger sample size with a better defensive corps. Hopefully the latter comes into shape this summer.
- AEL_Fox

True enough. I do like him, he's a fun guy, but Stevens was a hoss in his day, wouldn't mind him passing some of that onto our guys.

How did this BJ team beat the Lightning, they're terrible

WOW-should have been a penalty on CBJ. What are the refs watching?

Breadman scores in a most unusual fashion.
- kwolf68

The style of play in this series between BOS/CBJ would just decimate a team like the Hawks.

The style of play in this series between BOS/CBJ would just decimate a team like the Hawks.
- Chief4Feathers

Yep, sad to say. But the Hawks would get murdered by these two teams playing like this.

Yep, sad to say. But the Hawks would get murdered by these two teams playing like this.
- kwolf68

A couple years ago ANA tried to check the Hawks defense out of the game, but the four horsemen (Keith, Seabrook, Hjarlmarsson, and Oduya) were up to the task.

The current roster? They’d poop their pants and cough up turnovers.

True enough. I do like him, he's a fun guy, but Stevens was a hoss in his day, wouldn't mind him passing some of that onto our guys.
- kwolf68

Scott Stevens was the best open-ice hitting defenseman I’ve ever watched play.

Scott Stevens was the best open-ice hitting defenseman I’ve ever watched play.
- Chief4Feathers

Me, too and it's not even close.

A couple years ago ANA tried to check the Hawks defense out of the game, but the four horsemen (Keith, Seabrook, Hjarlmarsson, and Oduya) were up to the task.

The current roster? They’d poop their pants and cough up turnovers.
- Chief4Feathers

Yep, good times. Ryan Kesler had some smartass comment that the Hawks wouldn't be able to withstand the hitting. The four horsemen were magical in that post season, especially #2.

Yep, good times. Ryan Kesler had some smartass comment that the Hawks wouldn't be able to withstand the hitting. The four horsemen were magical in that post season, especially #2.
- kwolf68

“No human can withstand that many hits.”

What a tool.

“No human can withstand that many hits.”

What a tool.
- Chief4Feathers

On another note, does ANYONE have ANY idea what Charlie Coyle was thinking? Holy smokes, what a hilariously horrible play. Breadman with another.

Yep, sad to say. But the Hawks would get murdered by these two teams playing like this.
- kwolf68

So logically we solve that by drafting Caufield. RIGHT.

On another note, does ANYONE have ANY idea what Charlie Coyle was thinking? Holy smokes, what a hilariously horrible play. Breadman with another.
- kwolf68

Breadman with another
He has four post season
What is he worth next contract
Helps should he score playoff goals

Breadman with another
He has four post season
What is he worth next contract
Helps should he score playoff goals
- jhawk59

I am guessing 9+ million per year?

I am guessing 9+ million per year?
- kwolf68

I hope he gets close to $10 million, just now in Chicago.

I hope he gets close to $10 million, just now in Chicago.
- DarthKane

Whatever he gets it won't be in Chicago.

Whatever he gets it won't be in Chicago.
- kwolf68

When I read in the Athletic and other places, people outside Chicago keep saying they think it happens but I just don't see it and hope it won't. If there were no Cap, sure, but I'd rather see them spend on a few players than just the one.