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Post by galaxytrash on Nov 18, 2024 19:10:44 GMT -6
couple comments on twitter. on paper it makes sense but on the ice? I don't love that line, but he most definitely needs to just go out and score some fackin goals right now... believing that will help CB is likely just grasping at straws on my part, luke's as well. we'll see. even if it works, it kind've leaves it without a bona fide checking line. |
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Post by vadarx on Nov 18, 2024 22:06:38 GMT -6
I don't love that line, but he most definitely needs to just go out and score some fackin goals right now... believing that will help CB is likely just grasping at straws on my part, luke's as well. we'll see. even if it works, it kind've leaves it without a bona fide checking line. they're all checking lines at this stage... |
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Post by hsbob on Nov 19, 2024 12:23:23 GMT -6
Well here’s a new one…reminds me of when I tried to solve a Rubik’s cube. And just because Bedard is on it, that becomes the de facto first line? Hopefully by burying him the other team is fooled and he can find his footing again. Nothing against the two players, but Jr's had nearly unlimited cap-space and a ton of surplus picks the last two summers and for Christ's sake.......the best we can do for Bedard 18 games in is Dickinson and Anderson? Better FA signings, trades and player assessment will be a must if this team is expected to become something special IMO. |
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Post by Nikos on Nov 19, 2024 14:29:34 GMT -6
Not sure if this belongs in this thread, but there are reports Elliott Friedman that the salary cap may jump significantly next year which could surely impact Hawks chances of competing for players such as Marner and Rantenan.
Originally cap was projected to be around $92M, however according to Friedman it could get to $95M to $97M. This additional cap space will allow Toronto and Denver to pay and keep their stars.
Many thought Hawks would be a great position and while they still should be the additional potential cap space across all teams likely to create a much lesser advantage for KD and Hawks. Hawks might have to sign and trade before next year draft and or free agency period. Another route which has been discussed trade for a young established star preferably a big center and or power forward.
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Post by tincup on Nov 19, 2024 16:58:15 GMT -6
Well here’s a new one…reminds me of when I tried to solve a Rubik’s cube. And just because Bedard is on it, that becomes the de facto first line? Hopefully by burying him the other team is fooled and he can find his footing again. Nothing against the two players, but Jr's had nearly unlimited cap-space and a ton of surplus picks the last two summers and for Christ's sake.......the best we can do for Bedard 18 games in is Dickinson and Anderson? Better FA signings, trades and player assessment will be a must if this team is expected to become something special IMO. I think the hyped up narrative fed to the fan base led to unreal expectations about how quickly a turnaround could happen. Not every draft pick was/is a steal, and last year’s F.A. signings, which ostensibly were to lead to a much more competitive team, haven’t really shown such in the standings, analytics be damned. Unless, as you stated, improvements in all aspects of player acquisition and development are ramped up, the rebuild might take the decade that other teams that took the same path have had to endure. Is there faith in this front office to do such, and how long is their rope. I’ve been fortunate to see four cups in my lifetime, not so sure about a fifth. |
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Post by Nikos on Nov 19, 2024 17:05:08 GMT -6
Nothing against the two players, but Jr's had nearly unlimited cap-space and a ton of surplus picks the last two summers and for Christ's sake.......the best we can do for Bedard 18 games in is Dickinson and Anderson? Better FA signings, trades and player assessment will be a must if this team is expected to become something special IMO. I think the hyped up narrative fed to the fan base led to unreal expectations about how quickly a turnaround could happen. Not every draft pick was/is a steal, and last year’s F.A. signings, which ostensibly were to lead to a much more competitive team, haven’t really shown such in the standings, analytics be damned. Unless, as you stated, improvements in all aspects of player acquisition and development are ramped up, the rebuild might take the decade that other teams that took the same path have had to endure. Is there faith in this front office to do such, and how long is their rope. I’ve been fortunate to see four cups in my lifetime, not so sure about a fifth. Keep the faith TC, I am hoping for one more too. |
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Post by hawkinmontreal on Nov 19, 2024 18:37:32 GMT -6
Well here’s a new one…reminds me of when I tried to solve a Rubik’s cube. And just because Bedard is on it, that becomes the de facto first line? Hopefully by burying him the other team is fooled and he can find his footing again. Nothing against the two players, but Jr's had nearly unlimited cap-space and a ton of surplus picks the last two summers and for Christ's sake.......the best we can do for Bedard 18 games in is Dickinson and Anderson? Better FA signings, trades and player assessment will be a must if this team is expected to become something special IMO. Maybe the best thing for CB is to be CB. I get it doesn’t help the kid out with a revolving set of line mates, but I am not going to keep my blinders on and say the kid is playing well. World class athletes make the players around them better regardless of who they are. CB needs stop overthinking everything, just play the game. I fully understand he wants to carry this team on his back, unfortunately he is not at that level yet. there is immense pressure for him to perform and produce with the top talents of the NHL, again he is not there yet. I get KD could have done better with his choice of free agents or lack there off, but let’s be honest the kid needs to be better plain and simple. |
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Post by LordKOTL on Nov 20, 2024 13:16:02 GMT -6
Nothing against the two players, but Jr's had nearly unlimited cap-space and a ton of surplus picks the last two summers and for Christ's sake.......the best we can do for Bedard 18 games in is Dickinson and Anderson? Better FA signings, trades and player assessment will be a must if this team is expected to become something special IMO. Maybe the best thing for CB is to be CB. I get it doesn’t help the kid out with a revolving set of line mates, but I am not going to keep my blinders on and say the kid is playing well. World class athletes make the players around them better regardless of who they are. CB needs stop overthinking everything, just play the game. I fully understand he wants to carry this team on his back, unfortunately he is not at that level yet. there is immense pressure for him to perform and produce with the top talents of the NHL, again he is not there yet. I get KD could have done better with his choice of free agents or lack there off, but let’s be honest the kid needs to be better plain and simple. Agreed, but it would also help if there was an offensive system in place--much less an offensive system which plays to Bedard's strengths. The kid needs to be better and I think the offense chemistry with him is endothermic (i.e. everything puts on a cold streak), but coaching is not doing the kid any favors. |
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Post by tincup on Nov 20, 2024 16:01:17 GMT -6
Maybe the best thing for CB is to be CB. I get it doesn’t help the kid out with a revolving set of line mates, but I am not going to keep my blinders on and say the kid is playing well. World class athletes make the players around them better regardless of who they are. CB needs stop overthinking everything, just play the game. I fully understand he wants to carry this team on his back, unfortunately he is not at that level yet. there is immense pressure for him to perform and produce with the top talents of the NHL, again he is not there yet. I get KD could have done better with his choice of free agents or lack there off, but let’s be honest the kid needs to be better plain and simple. Agreed, but it would also help if there was an offensive system in place--much less an offensive system which plays to Bedard's strengths. The kid needs to be better and I think the offense chemistry with him is endothermic (i.e. everything puts on a cold streak), but coaching is not doing the kid any favors. Hockey and thermodynamics in the same sentence. Don’t give the analytics people another windmill to tilt at.  |
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Post by hawkinmontreal on Nov 20, 2024 16:20:59 GMT -6
Maybe the best thing for CB is to be CB. I get it doesn’t help the kid out with a revolving set of line mates, but I am not going to keep my blinders on and say the kid is playing well. World class athletes make the players around them better regardless of who they are. CB needs stop overthinking everything, just play the game. I fully understand he wants to carry this team on his back, unfortunately he is not at that level yet. there is immense pressure for him to perform and produce with the top talents of the NHL, again he is not there yet. I get KD could have done better with his choice of free agents or lack there off, but let’s be honest the kid needs to be better plain and simple. Agreed, but it would also help if there was an offensive system in place--much less an offensive system which plays to Bedard's strengths. The kid needs to be better and I think the offense chemistry with him is endothermic (i.e. everything puts on a cold streak), but coaching is not doing the kid any favors. I do agree with you on that stance, however, if your not going to contribute offensively and as you said the team does have a flawed system(reasons why I have been hoping for LR to be canned) you need to play a better game on both sides of the ice, which he is not either. Coaching doesn’t change your on ice vision or work ethic, you do that on your own CB was better last night versus Anaheim but there is something missing in his game, most likely confidence at this stage, gripping his stick to tight, forcing a little to much, the small things. CB is the engine of this team, we all want nothing but the outmost success for him, but no system will change the fact that he has been playing poorly. |
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Post by T-man2010 on Nov 20, 2024 16:28:15 GMT -6
Me when you guys talk analytics.....  |
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Post by tincup on Nov 20, 2024 16:42:47 GMT -6
New lines? Every game? JFC! Looks like the coaches doghouse is becoming a kennel. This sets up the embarrassing moment that if the Hawks actually manage a win, Kurashev, being the last to wear the chain, would have to pass it off to the new winner while wearing civvies. Just trade him and let the man try to salvage his career somewhere else.
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Post by T-man2010 on Nov 20, 2024 17:12:23 GMT -6
New lines? Every game? JFC! Looks like the coaches doghouse is becoming a kennel. This sets up the embarrassing moment that if the Hawks actually manage a win, Kurashev, being the last to wear the chain, would have to pass it off to the new winner while wearing civvies. Just trade him and let the man try to salvage his career somewhere else. How about use the same lineups they had the LA/Ducks weekend. They scored 4 goals each game there. |
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Post by galaxytrash on Nov 20, 2024 17:27:32 GMT -6
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Post by galaxytrash on Nov 20, 2024 18:42:52 GMT -6
it had been reported he had been working on his shot all summer but holy shit....4th hardest?
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Post by OldTimeHawky on Nov 20, 2024 21:30:42 GMT -6
it had been reported he had been working on his shot all summer but holy shit....4th hardest? It was a clapper, of course there was no one near the net, but as long as he keeps shooting like that some will go in, regardless of traffic. |
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Post by tincup on Nov 21, 2024 9:00:39 GMT -6
No Lardis, but Barkey? Iginla? Cristal? Yakemchuk? Misa?
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