I think it'll be great if the Hawks can continue to win and give up 40+ shots a night.

Strome Cat Kane line, wow

Good game, Crow was outstanding, The D cleared the crease when they needed to, offense got going, tough place to win. DeHaan and Maatta had good games as well, Seabrook was solid.

The Hawks played a very good defensive third period.
- LAHawk

Not perfect but quite improved. Solid game by Crawford.

De Haan is a rock in his own zone. Zac Smith is slow but in a heavy game he can do some valuable things on the walls.

Wow most fun I had watching the HAWKS in years .This team is exciting to watch .Crow was unbelievable at times ,HAWKS will need two super goalies with that work load .Stan a genius . Carpenter is solid out there .

I haven't heard a "that's hockey baby" in quite some time but after that game ...

THAT's HOCKEY BABY ! ! ! !

Im just happy we are competing this year. Sweet smell of 500

Now if Toews will get going offensively and bring Saad and Nylander along with him - the Hawks might just be pretty good ... providing the Kane line keeps clicking and the goaltending continues to be outstanding.

No way JC makes it to Thanksgiving. Stan, too.

I think it'll be great if the Hawks can continue to win and give up 40+ shots a night.

Strome Cat Kane line, wow
- BetweenTheDots

2 goals, 8 points.

AdB doesn’t have the goals you would expect, but he and Strome have 15 points each in 18 games - lots of assists (10 and 11) - so someone is scoring.

Now if Toews will get going offensively and bring Saad and Nylander along with him - the Hawks might just be pretty good ... providing the Kane line keeps clicking and the goaltending continues to be outstanding.
- EbonyRaptor

Nylander might be a healthy scratch vs Preds

Nylander might be a healthy scratch vs Preds
- BetweenTheDots

The Drake is in the concussion protocol, so Nylander will play unless someone comes up from the Rock. [/img]

Where the hell are they interviewing JC?

Are 2 people holding up the sign since it's shaking and are they in the locker room

Now if Toews will get going offensively and bring Saad and Nylander along with him - the Hawks might just be pretty good ... providing the Kane line keeps clicking and the goaltending continues to be outstanding.
- EbonyRaptor

After being used as a grinder for so many years by Q, I just don't see Toews using the same offensive instincts he once had. I feel like he needs a playmaker on his line to score with regularity. Saad is too selfish a player once he has the puck. So, do you do what Al C suggested and move Dach up there in place of Nylander?

The Drake is in the concussion protocol, so Nylander will play unless someone comes up from the Rock.
- mohel[/img]

Yup, but hopefully Dach replaces 92 on the Toews line. He’s earned it.

After being used as a grinder for so many years by Q, I just don't see Toews using the same offensive instincts he once had. I feel like he needs a playmaker on his line to score with regularity. Saad is too selfish a player once he has the puck. So, do you do what Al C suggested and move Dach up there in place of Nylander?
- pdx2ord

Right now I wouldn’t change any of the lines (especially if Drake is in the dark room). Only thing I might consider is flipping Kubalik and Nylander.

No way JC makes it to Thanksgiving. Stan, too.
- mohel

I said give them till end of November ,and was asked why ,and I had no reason but end of November sounded about right .

After being used as a grinder for so many years by Q, I just don't see Toews using the same offensive instincts he once had. I feel like he needs a playmaker on his line to score with regularity. Saad is too selfish a player once he has the puck. So, do you do what Al C suggested and move Dach up there in place of Nylander?
- pdx2ord

I sure hope so. Makes perfect sense. Nylander with Kampf and Kubalik. Shaw with Carpenter and Smith/Caggiula.

Right now I wouldn’t change any of the lines (especially if Drake is in the dark room). Only thing I might consider is flipping Kubalik and Nylander.
- LAHawk

Why not Dach and Nylander? Dach makes more sense than Kubalik, he’s got elite level skill.

Why not Dach and Nylander? Dach makes more sense than Kubalik, he’s got elite level skill.
- SimpleJack

Keep Dach at center where he is most comfortable.

Keep Dach at center where he is most comfortable.
- LAHawk

I don’t think Dach isn’t playing center right now. He’s not taking the majority of the faceoffs if he is.

I don’t care what anyone says about SOG or stats or any of that stuff.

You come in to this building against that team(who by the way was extra fired up givin their recent stretch of play)...fall behind 2-0 right away and then score the next 5 goals on way to a 5-3 win. That’s one hell of a win and something that can galvanize the team and spark momentum moving forward.

Our goaltending continues to be elite. The offense has come to life. The Kane line looks unstoppable. The Toews line keeps generating chances. Dach is a fabulous young talent. Murphy comes back soon. Lots of positives. 4-1-1 in our last 6 against solid competition. Creeping towards a playoff position.
- SimpleJack

Don't get too excited. What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.

Where the hell are they interviewing JC?
- BetweenTheDots

That interview was awful

You could be right. The outcome of Gus' travails - and his future travel plan - is connected to the style of play and his usage under Colliton. Whereas I once entertained a mid first round choice as nice renumeration, now I have adjusted my hoped for expectation to a second round choice.

Wiz I have noticed likes to say "think second round" because that is where some good players fall. DeBrincat is an example. I recollect Bolland was a two too (no typo here). Yes #32 overall in 2004.

I do not have reason to complain if Gus yields a #2 .

No way JC makes it to Thanksgiving. Stan, too.
- mohel

Um..... cough......a ha
Citing Breadman here: ha ha ha ha ha ha
Blackhawks despite their worts and woes sitting at 500