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Hey everyone,
First off, I want to apologize for not setting up the recent Game Day Threads — that’s on me. You guys were absolutely right about keeping things cleaner and more organized for each game discussion.
Starting now, I’ll make sure to create a dedicated Blackhawks Game Day Thread (GDT) roughly 12 hours before puck drop. Each one will include lineups, key storylines, stats, and updates, so we can keep everything — from pregame thoughts to postgame reactions — all in one place.
It’ll help us follow the team’s progress through the season and make it easier to look back at how things evolved game by game.
Thanks for the reminder and for keeping the conversations rolling — really appreciate the passion and the consistency from everyone here.
– Coach Frenchy 🏒🔥
Don’t know if it will help but i do like this approach of sitting Reichel. We tried to trade you but no one wanted you and we aren’t going to waive you so if you want to play….
After the first period, they looked like a real hockey team. Obviously not the best, but lots of kids trying to get their footing in a reg season game. I thought most got better as the game went along.
After the first period, they looked like a real hockey team. Obviously not the best, but lots of kids trying to get their footing in a reg season game. I thought most got better as the game went along.
Didn’t work last season. Can’t believe he’s still on this roster. Flip him with another guy elsewhere that also needs a change-of-scenery and let’s go. Shit or get off the pot.
Sorry Frenchy. Looks like Peg signed your UFA hopeful for the Hawks. Kyle Connor signed 8 years/$12 mil AAV. Good for him and well deserved.
After the first period, they looked like a real hockey team. Obviously not the best, but lots of kids trying to get their footing in a reg season game. I thought most got better as the game went along.
Didn’t work last season. Can’t believe he’s still on this roster. Flip him with another guy elsewhere that also needs a change-of-scenery and let’s go. Shit or get off the pot.
Guessing you are talking about Dots post about Reichel?
He’s not in the way at all. He’s literally an extra. You don’t want one of the other kids sitting if they are up on the big squad. He’s the Crevier of the forwards. Are you going to force whatever guy you get back in trade into the lineup? What does that accomplish if he has the same issues as Reichel?
If someone offers something that KD wants for Reichel, he’ll get moved.
Thanks Chunk, i think another key point is from what i hear is Blashill had a convo with Reichel and informed him of how he needs to play if he wants to get into the lineup. Is Reichel willing to accept that his form of floating around hockey is not going to help any team win?
Thanks Chunk, i think another key point is from what i hear is Blashill had a convo with Reichel and informed him of how he needs to play if he wants to get into the lineup. Is Reichel willing to accept that his form of floating around hockey is not going to help any team win?
I don’t think it really matters at all. If he doesn’t figure his crap out, he’s going to be a UFA and can try and get a gig somewhere else. The Hawks have so many guys that are about to push for an NHL spot. It’s all on him to make them play him. I don’t think he played that poorly in the preseason, but he didn’t stand out.
I think one of the most important things that Blashill has to maintain is that playing time and situations are a privilege. If someone is playing more responsible, they should get the time.
In the first period, which had a bunch of flubs, Knight saved their butts. They played better in the second but let down a little in the third. I see progress and that’s all that matters at this point. Bedard was just a couple of inches away from scoring the first goal. Nazar. Can you say anything more about this kid? I even noticed Bedard playing defense.
Well, we played one good period (the 2nd) in that first game. The first period was rough and made worse by the weak penalty calls on Levshunov. The team still looked a bit disorganized in their own end, forwards late to get to coverage. We got burned for a goal on Grzelcyk being out of position, which is pretty much the book on him (or so I’ve been told).
While there were a couple bright spots, that was a sound beating the Knight kept close.
Well, we played one good period (the 2nd) in that first game. The first period was rough and made worse by the weak penalty calls on Levshunov. The team still looked a bit disorganized in their own end, forwards late to get to coverage. We got burned for a goal on Grzelcyk being out of position, which is pretty much the book on him (or so I’ve been told).
While there were a couple bright spots, that was a sound beating the Knight kept close.
That’s going to happen for a while with a team this young.
So that huge 2026 UFA forward class is now down to Kempe, Panarin and Necas. Unless you want to include Nick Schmautz as a difference maker.
So that huge 2026 UFA forward class is now down to Kempe, Panarin and Necas.
I just updated my 2026 UFA dream list today, have a look.
So that huge 2026 UFA forward class is now down to Kempe, Panarin and Necas. Unless you want to include Nick Schmautz as a difference maker.
That’s why drafting is king, especially as the cap rises, teams will be signing their guys.
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