jhawk59
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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.
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Chunk
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Location: Why did I move back here again?, IL Joined: 11.06.2015
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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. |
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LAHawk
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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.
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rpeters01
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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.
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rpeters01
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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
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rpeters01
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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. |
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Theo Fox
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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. |
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rpeters01
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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.
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Theo Fox
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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. |
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LAHawk
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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)
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TommyHawk
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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. |
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Chunk
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Location: Why did I move back here again?, IL Joined: 11.06.2015
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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? |
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LAHawk
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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.
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Chunk
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Location: Why did I move back here again?, IL Joined: 11.06.2015
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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?) |
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Location: Edmonton, AB Joined: 11.30.2015
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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. |
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chuckdahammer
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Location: Chicago, IL Joined: 11.01.2016
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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 |
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Scott1977
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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
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LAHawk
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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.
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TommyHawk
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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. |
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chuckdahammer
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Location: Chicago, IL Joined: 11.01.2016
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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 |
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LAHawk
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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.
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Chunk
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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. |
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LAHawk
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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.
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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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