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Assman22
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: San Francisco, CA
Joined: 04.13.2012

Jan 13 @ 9:48 PM ET
Why do you think Kahun could play on the third line but Sikura can't?
- paulr

Sikura is strictly a skill player. Kahun is an all around player and checks very well. Tailor made for the checking (3rd) line.
Scott1977
Season Ticket Holder
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Yorkville, IL
Joined: 08.30.2012

Jan 13 @ 9:48 PM ET
Why do you think Kahun could play on the third line but Sikura can't?
- paulr

IMO SIKURA needs more time in rockford put weight and muscle on should workout with dcat and kane this offseason. Maybe called up middle of next season or he impressees in camp and makes the nhl roster which would be good kid has talent and skill.
paulr
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: YYZ
Joined: 06.26.2011

Jan 13 @ 9:55 PM ET
Sikura is strictly a skill player. Kahun is an all around player and checks very well. Tailor made for the checking (3rd) line.
- Assman22

From what I have seen so far Sikura isn't close to being a top 6 player. Teach him to check, make him an all round player which, if he proves himself to be a top 6 guy, makes him even more valuable. And if he isn't good enough to be top 6 then he has a chance to make the roster as a 2 way player. Rockford is for development, it doesn't take skill to check, you just have to learn how and work to do it well.
Assman22
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: San Francisco, CA
Joined: 04.13.2012

Jan 13 @ 10:01 PM ET
From what I have seen so far Sikura isn't close to being a top 6 player. Teach him to check, make him an all round player which, if he proves himself to be a top 6 guy, makes him even more valuable. And if he isn't good enough to be top 6 then he has a chance to make the roster as a 2 way player. Rockford is for development, it doesn't take skill to check, you just have to learn how and work to do it well.
- paulr

Did you watch his top line mins for Rockford games where he plays top 6 or his 4th line mins during his cup of coffee for Chicago?
Theo Fox
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 06.18.2016

Jan 13 @ 10:14 PM ET
What do you think it would cost the Hawks if they decide to go after Dzingel at the deadline?
- SoftServe

Was going to say the same thing as boilermaker: Dzingel is a UFA so I'd just wait to try to sign him in the off season. Duchene, Nelson, Lee, and, Hayes are UFAs, too. Coyle is the only one who is not, at least as far as centers.
Theo Fox
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 06.18.2016

Jan 13 @ 10:28 PM ET
I think Sikura could be deadly (moreso than Panik) much like Saad was if he was the 3rd guy of a stud line. He’s not a 3rd/4th liner, not his MO. His only shot imo (and would be cheap to re-sign) is top line with Toews and a big playmaker/scorer LW. Kahun however can bump down the 3RW and thrive.
- Assman22

I'd have to agree with your perspective on Sikura. His skill and potential is top 6 but am fine with him playing out the year in Rockford then at least start next year on the 3rd line and eventually get some time in the top 6 if space allows. Excellent vision, patience, and composure.

While I agree that he is somewhat easy to knock off the puck, he is not a perimeter player or contact averse as some may think he is. He is more often then not the first one in on a forecheck, doesn't shy away from board battles, will take a hit to make a play, and is generally stronger than he looks. Great at takeaways in any zone, too.

Also agree that he's not going to drive a line but can be a solid 3rd piece of an offensive unit like Toews + Saad or any line that has a shooter and a guy that can create space and play heavy. Sikura would be the playmaker.
Ogilthorpe2
Season Ticket Holder
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: 37,000 FT
Joined: 07.09.2009

Jan 13 @ 10:35 PM ET
Please - tell us more about how you haven’t seen much from the throw-in guy in the change-of-scenery Strome/Schmaltz trade.
- Assman22

bogiedoc
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: VA
Joined: 09.27.2011

Jan 13 @ 11:40 PM ET
the wucky duckies having their problems...lost 11 strt now. Losing the same way the hawks are; giving up 3rd period goals and losing in regulation or OT.
333inthe3rd
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Chicago, IL
Joined: 02.04.2015

Jan 13 @ 11:51 PM ET
I'm looking at Perlini's career stats: https://www.hockey-refere.../players/p/perlibr01.html

After last year, what happened? I mean wtf happened? How did this trajectory get altered so significantly? Sure, easy to say he hasn't done poop since he got here, I get that. I feel like there's another piece to this question. Not in fundamental disagreement with those who don't want to sign him to another deal. I just wonder if this is a possible reclamation project at a cheap rate.
bogiedoc
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: VA
Joined: 09.27.2011

Jan 14 @ 1:38 AM ET
I'm looking at Perlini's career stats: https://www.hockey-refere.../players/p/perlibr01.html

After last year, what happened? I mean wtf happened? How did this trajectory get altered so significantly? Sure, easy to say he hasn't done poop since he got here, I get that. I feel like there's another piece to this question. Not in fundamental disagreement with those who don't want to sign him to another deal. I just wonder if this is a possible reclamation project at a cheap rate.

- 333inthe3rd


well that is probably what stnbow was thinking when he agreed on this 2 for 1 with smaltz...

this is his MO given cap constraints; sign euro or college FA's, trade for another teams high draft sow's ears and see if you can make one or two silk purses...

he has three of them now: cailigulla, perlini, and the former bolt dman

sadly most remain sows ears
steve-hist-sdc
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 12.30.2016

Jan 14 @ 6:10 AM ET
Sure. If you have a nice stable of young players already in house. Hawks are still a bit shy in that department. IMO, the more prudent play is to try to snag a couple of RFAs teams won't be able to sign even if it means taking on a bad contract with little term.

None of those players make the Hawks Cup contenders and by the time the Hawks are ready, they are on the downside of their careers.

- Elbows15


That's a lot of tail chasing really. Personally I think they got a similar situation to 2008-9 (maybe 07-08). There are some lapses that are leading to some negative results - but overall the compete level is way up. The PP is rolling...

I doubt that pursuing RFA's gains you anything but a lot of wasted time.
steve-hist-sdc
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 12.30.2016

Jan 14 @ 6:13 AM ET
the wucky duckies having their problems...lost 11 strt now. Losing the same way the hawks are; giving up 3rd period goals and losing in regulation or OT.
- bogiedoc


Considering how they played against the Pens late the other night - there is little wonder --- down by a couple and waiting til within the last minute to pull the goalie (not hemmed in to their own D zone either) - then give up an empty netter ... not exactly the best strategy --- kind of the polar opposite of a guy like Yeo who would pull goalies with like 5 minutes left ... same results, too... the Ducks look to have some problems.
paulr
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: YYZ
Joined: 06.26.2011

Jan 14 @ 8:10 AM ET
Did you watch his top line mins for Rockford games where he plays top 6 or his 4th line mins during his cup of coffee for Chicago?
- Assman22

Not sure how that questions addresses why a player should learn to play a two way game? And no, I have only seen Sikura play with the Hawks and his play tells me he isn't a prime talent who has a top spot locked up so he had better enhance his game by becoming a two way player if he wants to play in the NHL.
paulr
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: YYZ
Joined: 06.26.2011

Jan 14 @ 8:12 AM ET
That's a lot of tail chasing really. Personally I think they got a similar situation to 2008-9 (maybe 07-08). There are some lapses that are leading to some negative results - but overall the compete level is way up. The PP is rolling...

I doubt that pursuing RFA's gains you anything but a lot of wasted time.

- steve-hist-sdc


I wouldn't call it wasting time, RFAs are one way to restock the Hawk talent pool.
Tyler Cameron
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Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Toronto, ON
Joined: 10.31.2017

Jan 14 @ 8:13 AM ET
*NEW* blog up: What's a Koekkoek and are the #blackhawks racking up too many "loser points"?

https://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=97126

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