John Jaeckel: Examining the goods: Anton Forsberg

FIRST!

"Forsberg will likely be in between the pipes tonight in Columbus, behind a lineup that can best be described as part Ice Hogs, part Indy Fuel, part bartender. "

While the Jackets have a much more NHL-heavy roster for tonight's game. Excited to see the defense prospects and bubble-forwards tonight against a CBJ Lineupe with plenty of NHL experience. Also interested to see Schmaltz at C...

Well if Forsberg is the goods, it won't be able to be blamed on "he plays behind the best D in the league".

Probably the worse D in some time.

Also from last blog;

Thank you Wiz for the "Flipper" my guess is he makes the club, and a year from now, no one here will remember what his real name is

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Crawford may well be one of the least appreciated/most undervalued Hawk player in recent memory. The guy is a rock.

If he were to go down for an extended period, things could get scary fast. It will be very interesting to see what the kid can do.

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- DarthKane

Not sure Sakic could bungle that situation up more than he as already.

Well if Forsberg is the goods, it won't be able to be blamed on "he plays behind the best D in the league".

Probably the worse D in some time.

Also from last blog;

Thank you Wiz for the "Flipper" my guess is he makes the club, and a year from now, no one here will remember what his real name is
- vabeachbear

I will have an eye on Dauphin, Forsberg, a few others. Also just watch the game and see who jumps out good or bad and why.

@FriedgeHNIC
NJ announce Brian Boyle was diagnosed with CML -- a type of cancer of the bone marrow treatable with medication. Says it was caught early.

JJ great blog, love the part bartender reference

@FriedgeHNIC
NJ announce Brian Boyle was diagnosed with CML -- a type of cancer of the bone marrow treatable with medication. Says it was caught early.
- JRoenick97

Has anyone heard any updates on Eddie O? Horrible stuff here folks....

Franson with a power play goal. Hmmmmm.

Franson with a power play goal. Hmmmmm.
- BGKarras

Our entire PP idea seemed like "get the puck to the D man for the one timer, whether it be Gus or Franson"
Nice work by Hayden to set up in front of the keeper for a lot of it though. big body is tough to see past/through

Face off penalty is going to be an interesting experiment.

Face off penalty is going to be an interesting experiment.
- walleyeb1

Will be interesting to see if its still enforced as strictly 3 or 4 weeks from now. Like the slashing rule being tightened

Liking what I'm seeing from Dauphin.

Face off penalty is going to be an interesting experiment.
- walleyeb1

It's going to especially be interesting for all the best faceoff guys since they were the experts of cheating on that rule.

Liking what I'm seeing from Dauphin.
- walleyeb1

Forsberg too...

How ironic yet appropriate the first Blackhawk goal and assists

They are in our blog comments often.

Goal Franson, assist Forsling. And whom else but the new big point producer to be - (?)- - Schmaltz - with the other helper.

Other: the announcement to media by Eddie O as I recall said that he is getting the best care and treatment. He expects to be back broadcasting. There may have been something along the line of catching it early. Sounds like cancer to me. Hurry back Eddie. You will be missed. I hope one of your horses does well

Forsberg was great in net.

Loving David Kampf. He is all over the place causing defensive havok. Hayden rock solid...2 shots, a good hit, screening the goalie and I think 2 for 2 on the dot, Schmaltz good, Flipper good...Franson is so slow, but he does have a good feel in the offensive zone. Vinnie husting hard. Jurco doing nothing other than throwing puck to other team.

Forsberg was great in net.

Loving David Kampf. He is all over the place causing defensive havok. Hayden rock solid...2 shots, a good hit, screening the goalie and I think 2 for 2 on the dot, Schmaltz good, Flipper good...Franson is so slow, but he does have a good feel in the offensive zone. Vinnie husting hard. Jurco doing nothing other than throwing puck to other team.
- kwolf68

I am working. So could u give input on how well Forsling and Ruuta handle puck, move puck, good decisions, etc al. Thanks

Now THAT'S the Jurco you want to see. Dauphin with the goal from Jurco. Great play by Jurc

How ironic yet appropriate the first Blackhawk goal and assists

They are in our blog comments often.

Goal Franson, assist Forsling. And whom else but the new big point producer to be - (?)- - Schmaltz - with the other helper.

Other: the announcement to media by Eddie O as I recall said that he is getting the best care and treatment. He expects to be back broadcasting. There may have been something along the line of catching it early. Sounds like cancer to me. Hurry back Eddie. You will be missed. I hope one of your horses does well
- jhawk59

Pretty sure he's battling colon cancer. Give 'em hell Eddie-O !! "Don't quit, don't ever quit" Jimmy V.

I am working. So could u give input on how well Forsling and Ruuta handle puck, move puck, good decisions, etc al. Thanks
- jhawk59

I think both have been very good tonight. Ruuta was a bit panicky early, but has settled down and has looked great in this 2nd period. He seems to just be a solid player. Gus was very fun to watch on the early 5v3 PP, nice puck movement and blasted a shot off the bar. Haven't seen Gus much in the D-zone.

Hawks have killed 6 penalties...Dauphin with warrior of the night medal.

Hawks have killed 6 penalties...Dauphin with warrior of the night medal.
- kwolf68

Dauphin is definitely making his case. Samuelsson has the PK clicking.