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jhawk59
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 02.15.2013

Sep 17 @ 1:17 PM ET
Looking at the "good" power plays, like Vegas, Tampa, they play the same diamond the Hawks play, the difference is the point (Hedman and Theodore), you have to respect their shot (you don't Keith). Also they don't force plays when they are not there like the Hawks do (how many back door plays do they try), and except for Kane, their passing is atrocious. Unfortunately the BlackHawks "talent" do not make for a good power play.
- LAHawk


Perhaps some of these dmen prospects will be an improvement on the pp

But I believe the pp looks bad in the eye test not just due to Keith. Man in front of net often has been lacking. The mindset of what they will try to do, their schematic, is often sniffed out by the opponent

The pp gets new coaches and the pp problems or issues occur anew. A coach must get his players to do the proper things. It is not rocket science. It is players not wanting to do certain things.
Chunk
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Why did I move back here again?, IL
Joined: 11.06.2015

Sep 17 @ 1:29 PM ET
Perhaps some of these dmen prospects will be an improvement on the pp

But I believe the pp looks bad in the eye test not just due to Keith. Man in front of net often has been lacking. The mindset of what they will try to do, their schematic, is often sniffed out by the opponent

The pp gets new coaches and the pp problems or issues occur anew. A coach must get his players to do the proper things. It is not rocket science. It is players not wanting to do certain things.

- jhawk59


The Dach in front of the net and Kubalik on the right, the PP was clicking a bit better. The problem I saw was that PP1 was leaned on for 3/4 of most power plays. It would be great if they could organize a better second unit.

I have some faith that Boqvist and Keith can be solid anchors for each unit, but they both need more player movement and net traffic.
LAHawk
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 11.02.2017

Sep 17 @ 1:46 PM ET
The Dach in front of the net and Kubalik on the right, the PP was clicking a bit better. The problem I saw was that PP1 was leaned on for 3/4 of most power plays. It would be great if they could organize a better second unit.

I have some faith that Boqvist and Keith can be solid anchors for each unit, but they both need more player movement and net traffic.

- Chunk


The other thing I notice is that the Hawks (rightly so) go through Kane as the distributor, the other teams go through the point man, which seems to open up more options (both wings, and high to lo), and use the bumper position much more effectively. The Hawks rarely if ever use the bumper, they have Strome or Toews behind the net in the "Gretzky" position.
rpeters01
Season Ticket Holder
Joined: 07.09.2016

Sep 17 @ 1:48 PM ET
Looking at the "good" power plays, like Vegas, Tampa, they play the same diamond the Hawks play, the difference is the point (Hedman and Theodore), you have to respect their shot (you don't Keith). Also they don't force plays when they are not there like the Hawks do (how many back door plays do they try), and except for Kane, their passing is atrocious. Unfortunately the BlackHawks "talent" do not make for a good power play.
- LAHawk

When Toews is the guy "parking" in front of the net that's a problem. Need a bigger guy to take the abuse let Towes be next to that guy.
rpeters01
Season Ticket Holder
Joined: 07.09.2016

Sep 17 @ 1:50 PM ET
Perhaps some of these dmen prospects will be an improvement on the pp

But I believe the pp looks bad in the eye test not just due to Keith. Man in front of net often has been lacking. The mindset of what they will try to do, their schematic, is often sniffed out by the opponent

The pp gets new coaches and the pp problems or issues occur anew. A coach must get his players to do the proper things. It is not rocket science. It is players not wanting to do certain things.

- jhawk59

This!
rpeters01
Season Ticket Holder
Joined: 07.09.2016

Sep 17 @ 1:53 PM ET
The Dach in front of the net and Kubalik on the right, the PP was clicking a bit better. The problem I saw was that PP1 was leaned on for 3/4 of most power plays. It would be great if they could organize a better second unit.

I have some faith that Boqvist and Keith can be solid anchors for each unit, but they both need more player movement and net traffic.

- Chunk

Dach is too valuable to have his career cut short doing that (see Al Secord) get a bruiser and let Dach be a distributor/shooter.
Theo Fox
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 06.18.2016

Sep 17 @ 1:57 PM ET
Elliotte Friedman in his 31 Thoughts (Sportsnet) reporting that the Hawks are amongst many teams inquiring about Coyotes goalie Darcy Kuemper.

Hjalmarsson also getting inquiries by many teams but only the Avs are confirmed as one of them.
rpeters01
Season Ticket Holder
Joined: 07.09.2016

Sep 17 @ 2:00 PM ET
The Dach in front of the net and Kubalik on the right, the PP was clicking a bit better. The problem I saw was that PP1 was leaned on for 3/4 of most power plays. It would be great if they could organize a better second unit.

I have some faith that Boqvist and Keith can be solid anchors for each unit, but they both need more player movement and net traffic.

- Chunk

You don't see McJesus and Draisaitl parking in front they're at the corner of the net letting somebody else take the abuse.
Theo Fox
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 06.18.2016

Sep 17 @ 2:02 PM ET
Dach is too valuable to have his career cut short doing that (see Al Secord) get a bruiser and let Dach be a distributor/shooter.
- rpeters01

I would have to agree. Would much rather have a tougher player taking the abuse as the net front presence. Shaw was great at it and Caggiula to a lesser degree.

Regula played the bumper role for the London Knights but don't think his body is developed enough to parlay that role against teenagers to a role with NHL players.

Need someone like Bickell: physically able to take the abuse, capacity to eclipse the goalie, and have soft hands to pot garbage goals.

Entwistle could be a solution down the road. Barratt, too. Possibly Morrison but I see him as a long-term project. We shall see.
LAHawk
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 11.02.2017

Sep 17 @ 2:07 PM ET
I would have to agree. Would much rather have a tougher player taking the abuse as the net front presence. Shaw was great at it and Caggiula to a lesser degree.

Regula played the bumper role for the London Knights but don't think his body is developed enough to parlay that role against teenagers to a role with NHL players.

Need someone like Bickell: physically able to take the abuse, capacity to eclipse the goalie, and have soft hands to pot garbage goals.

Entwistle could be a solution down the road. Barratt, too. Possibly Morrison but I see him as a long-term project. We shall see.

- Theo Fox


Saad would be good, but he doesn't have the hands (tips, rebounds)
TommyHawk
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 05.23.2013

Sep 17 @ 2:11 PM ET
Elliotte Friedman in his 31 Thoughts (Sportsnet) reporting that the Hawks are amongst many teams inquiring about Coyotes goalie Darcy Kuemper.

Hjalmarsson also getting inquiries by many teams but only the Avs are confirmed as one of them.

- Theo Fox

Just saw that. I like him, and I like him a lot.

I think he makes the most sense of any viable Crawford replacement. He’s got one year and $4.5 mil left on his contract - which at that rate I’d rather re-sign Crow, but if we could lock him in long-term (5 x $5m for example) I would take it because he’s one of the most underrated net-minders in the game.
Chunk
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Why did I move back here again?, IL
Joined: 11.06.2015

Sep 17 @ 2:15 PM ET
You don't see McJesus and Draisaitl parking in front they're at the corner of the net letting somebody else take the abuse.
- rpeters01


I don't disagree. I was just saying that the PP was better when he was there. Put Saad there for a year. He won't be on the team after his contract is up anyway.

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Regula make a name for himself precisely in this role?
LAHawk
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 11.02.2017

Sep 17 @ 2:21 PM ET
Just saw that. I like him, and I like him a lot.

I think he makes the most sense of any viable Crawford replacement. He’s got one year and $4.5 mil left on his contract - which at that rate I’d rather re-sign Crow, but if we could lock him in long-term (5 x $5m for example) I would take it because he’s one of the most underrated net-minders in the game.

- TommyHawk


Too bad they will want a draft choice (es) for him, they have no #1's the next 2 years and have probbly the worst cap problem of any team. I wouldn't give a #1 for a 30 year old goaltender who has only played more than 30 games once in his career.
Chunk
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Why did I move back here again?, IL
Joined: 11.06.2015

Sep 17 @ 2:27 PM ET
Too bad they will want a draft choice (es) for him, they have no #1's the next 2 years and have probbly the worst cap problem of any team. I wouldn't give a #1 for a 30 year old goaltender who has only played more than 30 games once in his career.
- LAHawk


That and Chayka left, so Stan would have to re-establish relations with the new GM. (Sullivan?)
breadbag
Location: Edmonton, AB
Joined: 11.30.2015

Sep 17 @ 2:35 PM ET
If Joel Edmondson is worth 4 years @$3.5 mil., there is a market for Matta, maybe a third rounder, but I do not see why he needs to be bought out.
- LAHawk


Definitely Maatta is movable. No reason they should have to buy him out.
chuckdahammer
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Chicago, IL
Joined: 11.01.2016

Sep 17 @ 2:39 PM ET
Looking at the "good" power plays, like Vegas, Tampa, they play the same diamond the Hawks play, the difference is the point (Hedman and Theodore), you have to respect their shot (you don't Keith). Also they don't force plays when they are not there like the Hawks do (how many back door plays do they try), and except for Kane, their passing is atrocious. Unfortunately the BlackHawks "talent" do not make for a good power play.
- LAHawk




Good points !! no pun intended
I've seen powerplays in the playoffs, where the point man just gets the damn puck on net ..... being HIGH slapper, HIGH wrister or just even flip shot on net. Rebounds and deflections happen when done properly. Keith, seems to always try low shot ... blocked .... into passing lane an blocked. Hawks with all that talent but do not just simplify matters
Scott1977
Season Ticket Holder
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Yorkville, IL
Joined: 08.30.2012

Sep 17 @ 2:39 PM ET
Too bad they will want a draft choice (es) for him, they have no #1's the next 2 years and have probbly the worst cap problem of any team. I wouldn't give a #1 for a 30 year old goaltender who has only played more than 30 games once in his career.
- LAHawk

Agree pass
LAHawk
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 11.02.2017

Sep 17 @ 2:40 PM ET
That and Chayka left, so Stan would have to re-establish relations with the new GM. (Sullivan?)
- Chunk


Bill Armstrong was hired, son of the Blues GM. He was working for the Blues.
TommyHawk
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 05.23.2013

Sep 17 @ 2:42 PM ET
Too bad they will want a draft choice (es) for him, they have no #1's the next 2 years and have probbly the worst cap problem of any team. I wouldn't give a #1 for a 30 year old goaltender who has only played more than 30 games once in his career.
- LAHawk

No way will he cost a 1 and no team will be foolish enough to pony up when Arizona is up against the ropes cap-wise. I think a mid-round pick and maybe a B/C level prospect would get it done. Goalies don’t have have as much trade value, especially when there aren’t too many teams looking for one and there’s a chunk of starting-caliber goalies becoming available this offseason.
chuckdahammer
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Chicago, IL
Joined: 11.01.2016

Sep 17 @ 2:44 PM ET
Exactly my thoughts on this. When you get down to the bare essentials, it is compete level, hustle, relentelessness, and grit that will help the team be competitive especially in the playoffs.

Don't need big guys who hit. It helps but they don't matter if the rest of the team plays passively or gets beat on every play in all zones.

I'd take a Yanni Gourde, Jaden Schwartz, or Jonathan Marchessault on my team and they're not big players. They're smaller guys who just keep coming at you anywhere on the ice.

- Theo Fox




Time will tell, but I'm hoping that Pious Suter is that little guy with high compete level, like Yani Gourde or even Brayden Point. These are not big players, but they can play big. HARD ON THE PUCK .... relentlessly positioning your body in front of the opposition .... at all costs ! Having postion creates pocession and if not can create penalties because you had the position. Somewhat like rebounding in basketball. Do not need to be large in hockey ... but it helps. All in the mindset and lower body
breadbag
Location: Edmonton, AB
Joined: 11.30.2015

Sep 17 @ 2:47 PM ET
Good points !! no pun intended
I've seen powerplays in the playoffs, where the point man just gets the damn puck on net ..... being HIGH slapper, HIGH wrister or just even flip shot on net. Rebounds and deflections happen when done properly. Keith, seems to always try low shot ... blocked .... into passing lane an blocked. Hawks with all that talent but do not just simplify matters

- chuckdahammer


That is definitely an aspect they need to be better at. If Seabrook being healthy allows him to turn back the clock a little, I'd like to see him shooting on the PP again. I think he was shooting well in the pre-bubble training camp. Seabrook also has the vision to find those soft areas in the middle at times when the PK breaks down. I think the Hawks PP could also consider moving Kubalik back a bit to try to get him open more because of his quick release and hard shot.
LAHawk
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 11.02.2017

Sep 17 @ 2:53 PM ET
No way will he cost a 1 and no team will be foolish enough to pony up when Arizona is up against the ropes cap-wise. I think a mid-round pick and maybe a B/C level prospect would get it done. Goalies don’t have have as much trade value, especially when there aren’t too many teams looking for one and there’s a chunk of starting-caliber goalies becoming available this offseason.
- TommyHawk


Edmonton and Calgary are 2 names that are deeply interested in Kuempfer. If it comes to a bidding war, I can see one of the 2 giving up a first.
Chunk
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Why did I move back here again?, IL
Joined: 11.06.2015

Sep 17 @ 2:56 PM ET
Time will tell, but I'm hoping that Pious Suter is that little guy with high compete level, like Yani Gourde or even Brayden Point. These are not big players, but they can play big. HARD ON THE PUCK .... relentlessly positioning your body in front of the opposition .... at all costs ! Having postion creates pocession and if not can create penalties because you had the position. Somewhat like rebounding in basketball. Do not need to be large in hockey ... but it helps. All in the mindset and lower body
- chuckdahammer


From what I've seen, Suter is not necessarily that guy. He definitely competes and he is very smart about positioning and reading plays/thinking ahead. The best descriptor that I've heard (can't remember where), but he is like a forward version of Lidstrom. Never looks like he's trying all that hard, but always makes a play to break up a rush, or set up a teammate. He is actually pretty adept at coming up with pucks on the wall, but not by rubbing guys out. His stick work (and footwork) is just so good.
LAHawk
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 11.02.2017

Sep 17 @ 2:58 PM ET
No way will he cost a 1 and no team will be foolish enough to pony up when Arizona is up against the ropes cap-wise. I think a mid-round pick and maybe a B/C level prospect would get it done. Goalies don’t have have as much trade value, especially when there aren’t too many teams looking for one and there’s a chunk of starting-caliber goalies becoming available this offseason.
- TommyHawk


I believe there are more clubs looking to upgrade their goaltending than good goaltenders available. There is no Bobrovsky available this year. Markstrom will resign with Vancouver, Lehner is all but signed with Vegas, that leaves Holtby (Crawford??) at 31 the best goaltender available.
Rota's Rooter
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 06.23.2017

Sep 17 @ 3:17 PM ET
Elliotte Friedman in his 31 Thoughts (Sportsnet) reporting that the Hawks are amongst many teams inquiring about Coyotes goalie Darcy Kuemper.

Hjalmarsson also getting inquiries by many teams but only the Avs are confirmed as one of them.

- Theo Fox

There have been reports that Arizona is hurting financially. They still owe $ for arena rental that was due in July, they are supposedly trying to set an internal cap in the low $70s. They essentially have said that any player over 25 y/o - make an offer.
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