Zach Jarom: Three Takeaways From Game 4

1st!

From last blog...

Yeah, late for us on EST. AA has speed to burn, but I can’t count the times he loses the puck at the blue line as he enters the offensive zone, very frustrating. Might as well sit both AA and Smith, that fourth line was brutal.

Just took a look at some stats at hockeyreference, was the D1ck1inson,Mikheyev,Anderson line really that dominant last night??

Just took a look at some stats at hockeyreference, was the D1ck1inson,Mikheyev,Anderson line really that dominant last night??
- captainserious

Talkin’ Hawkey
@TalkinHawkey
#Blackhawks 3rd line of Mikheyev-Richardinson-Anderson were true to their shutdown role tonight at 5v5:

Shot attempts: 12-1
Shots on goal: 2-1
Scoring chances: 3-0
xGF%: 93.68
TOI: 8:37

And Anderson Mikhalev were dominant on the penalty kill, too bad Anderson couldn't bury a breakaway

I don't disagree on Reichel but to me AA with his speed, and what Maroon brings from a below the goal line game and physicality/deterrent stand point stay in. Pick 1 between Smith and Anderson to sit and see what Reichel can do. Pair him up AA and Richardinson and give him 10-15 games straight and if his game isn't consistent send him down and possibly ship him out. At this point I don't see him as a LT solution in the top 6 and yes....I know less than 100 games. I get it, but kid plays a very timid soft game far too often and doesn't have the skill at this level to get away with it....

outside of game 1, they have played very well. Love the leadership and bluntness that Foligno brings not being appeased at moral victories. It's time to win and getting away from the word salads of Jones and Murphy is huge. I don't expect a playoff berth, but I think pushing for 80 pts+ is a fair reality assuming most of the key cogs stay healthy all year round.

Bertuzzi has been extremely unimpressive so far. Skates like the beer leaguer who showed up 2 minutes before warmups, had dinner, and just floats around. Rarely notice him out and when I do, he's just gliding around. Hurt? recovering? Need to get him going because if anything he's hampering 71/23 ability to score.

Lastly...how about this coaching staff relegating Murphy to 3rd pairing minutes? Can't say how ECSTATIC I am for this and yes while he's looked somewhat competent limiting his exposure to being outmatched vs skilled guys in a top 4 role is a blessing. Not sure Brodie and Martinez can last the entire season, but they at least seem to be sound from being in the right spot most of the times.

Just took a look at some stats at hockeyreference, was the D1ck1inson,Mikheyev,Anderson line really that dominant last night??
- captainserious

They created some chances and flipped the ice enough. PK unit was sharp......they got pinned 1 time and it cost them but outside of that special teams so far through 4 games is so much better than in years past.

Talkin’ Hawkey
@TalkinHawkey
#Blackhawks 3rd line of Mikheyev-Richardinson-Anderson were true to their shutdown role tonight at 5v5:

Shot attempts: 12-1
Shots on goal: 2-1
Scoring chances: 3-0
xGF%: 93.68
TOI: 8:37

And Anderson Mikhalev were dominant on the penalty kill, too bad Anderson couldn't bury a breakaway
- LAHawk

Wow!
That is crazy, a shame they couldn't bury anything.

I wonder if LD will deploy them differently on the road.

I think the 1st 20-25 games of the season are going to be LD's real audition. If the Blackhawks go to hell I could see them letting him go at the end of the season.
Wonder what the homestand will bring - .500 hockey?

For those still trying to figure out the antenna and with a Samsung TV, we finally got the antenna connected yesterday, thanks to this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7UX6ud-NKI We paid 20 bucks for our antenna. So great to finally be able to watch. Definitely a more watchable team so far.

Does you TV have 2 coaxial inputs for cable and antenna or do you have to unplug the cable and connect the antenna?

Last night was the first time we could not get the game on Center Ice.


I got the antenna installed but could not get it to find 62.2. I probably should scan again.

Does you TV have 2 coaxial inputs for cable and antenna or do you have to unplug the cable and connect the antenna?

Last night was the first time we could not get the game on Center Ice.


I got the antenna installed but could not get it to find 62.2. I probably should scan again.
- stevefrmglencoe

Just one that is denoted by "ANT-IN" which previously had the cable that was for Dish in another lifetime.

I don't disagree on Reichel but to me AA with his speed, and what Maroon brings from a below the goal line game and physicality/deterrent stand point stay in. Pick 1 between Smith and Anderson to sit and see what Reichel can do. Pair him up AA and Richardinson and give him 10-15 games straight and if his game isn't consistent send him down and possibly ship him out. At this point I don't see him as a LT solution in the top 6 and yes....I know less than 100 games. I get it, but kid plays a very timid soft game far too often and doesn't have the skill at this level to get away with it....

outside of game 1, they have played very well. Love the leadership and bluntness that Foligno brings not being appeased at moral victories. It's time to win and getting away from the word salads of Jones and Murphy is huge. I don't expect a playoff berth, but I think pushing for 80 pts+ is a fair reality assuming most of the key cogs stay healthy all year round.

Bertuzzi has been extremely unimpressive so far. Skates like the beer leaguer who showed up 2 minutes before warmups, had dinner, and just floats around. Rarely notice him out and when I do, he's just gliding around. Hurt? recovering? Need to get him going because if anything he's hampering 71/23 ability to score.

Lastly...how about this coaching staff relegating Murphy to 3rd pairing minutes? Can't say how ECSTATIC I am for this and yes while he's looked somewhat competent limiting his exposure to being outmatched vs skilled guys in a top 4 role is a blessing. Not sure Brodie and Martinez can last the entire season, but they at least seem to be sound from being in the right spot most of the times.
- SteveRain

Agree with Murphy being down on 3rd pair, that first goal last night was his fault, but brother was that a hit he layed on Honzek last night wow!
Bet Honzek doesn't try and charge and hit anyone the rest of the year

Agree with Murphy being down on 3rd pair, that first goal last night was his fault, but brother was that a hit he layed on Honzek last night wow!
Bet Honzek doesn't try and charge and hit anyone the rest of the year
- vabeachbear

Beauty of a hit. Saw him coming and put his shoulder into him. Clean, great hockey play. 19 yr old vs old man strength isn't a game that Flame wants to play LT.

Wow!
That is crazy, a shame they couldn't bury anything.

I wonder if LD will deploy them differently on the road.

I think the 1st 20-25 games of the season are going to be LD's real audition. If the Blackhawks go to hell I could see them letting him go at the end of the season.
Wonder what the homestand will bring - .500 hockey?
- captainserious

I know its early, but the 3 teams the Hawks played opening on the road have a combines record of 11-4.

the next 4 games at home are with teams that are 1-8-4. The Hawks have been a brutal home team the past few seasons, interesting to see if they can go 3-1 in the next 4.

I know its early, but the 3 teams the Hawks played opening on the road have a combines record of 11-4.

the next 4 games at home are with teams that are 1-8-4. The Hawks have been a brutal road team the past few seasons, interesting to see if they can go 3-1 in the next 4.
- LAHawk

If they can stay healthy and IF Mrazek is consistent they will surprise a lot of people. They can actually play most of their roster in the correct spots. PP2 is a tough watch, but the other 3 special team units are solid, and top 6 and top 4 look to be holding their own.

Hell of a lot better than watching Taylor Raddysh and some other turds from the past few years....