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I have to agree with both of you on the two young defensemen.
DelMastro has advanced his game by developing a quick reads and reactions as he develops; the question might be can he get to a point where he isn’t gassed and unable to hold possession on the NHL instantaneous convergence by checkers but I am not giving up on his potential too be a helpful backliner.
The Arty opinion was where I started in the pre-season, that these over-eager Arty indulgences, deciding to put on his red cape and go defensively (or offensively for that matter) were too heavy burdens for the parent club to baby sit, AND show improvement.
Then I figured he will never see the attacking skills and speed the big league players would be challenging him with in the AHL.
I am a guy that sits you when you error by rolling out of where I want him to the end of the bench.
I think that the staff has ALL had talks with him.
I think it IS tempering his over exuberance.
And I last game, he again stepped up and unsuspectantly hit an attacker with a power check away from the boards.Right now, my concern is how last game, the redhead #6 seemed like he was over-used, and the ice water in his veins we all have experienced since his arrival started melting to tepid.
How lucky are we that San Rinzel WALKS in, gets the praise of opposing players and fills the power play and muches minutes UPON ARRIVAL!
Now is the time to stop talking Calder and managing his minutes.
I said a post back; this defense has three trees, Arty #44 and the two vets (both of who are better prepared for the now games).
Arty is listening. (And I think we can assume big Sam is tree with unusual agility.
The upside of this team is starting to arrive with the defensive system of play and teams are getting out sped to places.
So unless Arty has a major faux pas and needs a wrist slap.
I’m with you Wiz, let Arty continue his development against NHL competition. If I’m not mistaken he’s played in four leagues the last four years, and has improved every year as the season has moved along.
The kid is strong as an ox, so he can handle the physicality of the NHL. This kid is going to be a beast in a couple of years.
I was at the game in Tampa on Thursday, were you there by any chance? Bedard is playing a physical game and winning board battles, even though he didn’t score I was impressed with his game.
Early in the 2nd period, in a late morning game, Rockford leads Chicago 6-0. Moore 1 G, Lardis 2 G, Savoie 1 G, Joey Anderson 1 G and Cates with a goal.
Early in the 2nd period, in a late morning game, Rockford leads Chicago 6-0. Moore 1 G, Lardis 2 G, Savoie 1 G, Joey Anderson 1 G and Cates with a goal.
I was checking that out too. Seemed like Lardis (2G 1A), Moore (1G 1A) and Korchinski(2A) are really going today in what I’ve seen.
I came across and interesting quote on Twitter. Some praise for Lardis on his game away from the puck.
@Chi_Prospects
Here’s a quote from #IceHogs HC Jared Nightingale on Nick Lardis last week:
“Before he started putting points up his play away from the puck and defensive game. He scored 70 goals in junior but his care and hockey IQ away from the puck…”“I think that’s what really got his game going these first five games. It’s awesome to see him get rewarded. When the puck is on his stick he’s a threat, but for his youth and inexperience at the pro level to pick up our defensive habits was really impressive.”
Anyone watching the Hogs vs Wolves right now? 6-1 Hogs and Lardis on hat trick watch. Just had 5 misconducts handed out (3 Wolves, 2 Hogs). Newly drafted Russian Ryabkin seems to have a short fuse. He has 28 PIM in 5 games but 14 PIM in the first game of the season vs Iowa and 12 PIM today. Welcome to North American hockey!
It’s great to hear that the baby Hawks played really well today. It sounded like they really struggled against the eagles but then bounced back the next night to shut them out 4-0.
I was really hoping to see the ice hogs play like this with a bunch of KD picks from 2022 and 2023 on the roster.
Whoever said that wasn’t offside in the Toronto office should be fired. He did not maintain possession of the puck. This is why the NHL will always be considered a minor league to all of the major sports. I really lose it when I see crap like that. I also got what I have been waiting for all year. Bertuzzi explodes. That’s the guy I wanted to sign! Bedard had a hell of a game, but as usual, the refs were looking the other way when it came to penalizing Ottawa. I counted four penalties before the first one was called. Except for a three minute period, they executed well. Good for the boys!
Just wanted to add, the thing I liked tonight, it was better management of the puck to me. Lots of small space passes to players and more poise with the puck on the stick tonight as a group. I didn’t think that after 10 games we’d have 33 goals for and only 25 against for +8. The team hasn’t had to trail very often usually had the lead or tied. Actually approaching the middle of the pack for shots against per game now, they’ve brought that average down under 30. -4.9 shot differential per game right now, which is still not great but this is where the small things get important. Win a couple more shifts a game, and suddenly that differential will start to even out. That might come from more guys selling out to block shots, getting more sticks in lanes, winning more draws or improving the cycle on the attack to get more offensive pressure as examples.
Rinzel deserves so much credit too as a guy in his first real season playing the role he does on the top pair. Vlasic and Rinzel have been facing the other team’s top players (the numbers strongly back this up) and they’ve been a generally solid pair. They might become a pair that teams around the league hate to go up against.
Rinzel deserves so much credit too as a guy in his first real season playing the role he does on the top pair. Vlasic and Rinzel have been facing the other team’s top players (the numbers strongly back this up) and they’ve been a generally solid pair. They might become a pair that teams around the league hate to go up against.
Agreed but Rinzel has been getting beat up lately and no one came to his aid last night in the 1st with that late hit behind the net. He’s already sporting a black eye as well. At what point does Kyle go out and bring someone in to protect his investments? Bring up EDM? And once they go to 12-6 again, they won’t be able to shield mins for Arty and our newest “3-wheeled shopping cart” Murphy.
Pure Evil sniping by Bedard last night.
Hawks on pace for 98 points.
Bedard is also on pace for 98 points.Yeah, that should have been offside.
However, when assessing the team and how it is progressing, it was horrific that they allowed an opponent to get loose like that.
A 4-0 lead had quickly dropped to 4-2, no excuse for a guy getting behind the entire team.
No matter if offside was called, or if Knight had made a great save, the mistake was glaring and should never have happened.It’s amazing how bad these 2nd periods have been.
The team was much more poised and mature in the 3rd period, like they flipped a switch.once they go to 12-6 again, they won’t be able to shield mins for Arty
Arty should be down in RFD, playing top pair and even some PK to learn how to stay calm in his own end.
Send up whoever has played well enough to earn a stint in CHI.
Then they can send Arty back up again, or rotate KK, Allan, EDM, and Arty.
One of them might show he is ready to stay up.
If not, you get better, updated NHL level feedback on what they need to work on.
With Arty, it’s already clear. He’s a disaster in his own end.Agreed but Rinzel has been getting beat up lately and no one came to his aid last night in the 1st with that late hit behind the net. He’s already sporting a black eye as well. At what point does Kyle go out and bring someone in to protect his investments? Bring up EDM? And once they go to 12-6 again, they won’t be able to shield mins for Arty and our newest “3-wheeled shopping cart” Murphy.
Good points.
From my seat, I would like to see Vlasic take more of the stand up for the teammate role. Not saying goon it up, but he does have the physical gifts, I think he holds back.
You mentioned Murphy and we all know his groin issues and such are slowing him down, along with age creeping in, but I thought he had a better game last night. He had a couple really good hits, one that led to the shorthanded chance where Nazar and Foligno overpassed the puck. The dude is still getting a big share of the dzone draws, playing physical, and giving what he has out there. Out of all our D, the opposing team has the fewest shots on goal per 60(5v5) when Murphy is on the ice while he leads the team in dzone starts per 60 (5v5). His role has decreased a bit, but he hasn’t been a liability.
I think Blashill has more so sheltered Grezlyck along with Levshunov as the two guys he doesn’t want to put out in the Dzone. With this 7 D rotation, it seems like Rinzel/Vlasic/Kaiser get a little bit of everything, Murphy/Crevier are specialized into Dzone minutes as much as possible. Grzelyck/Levshunov shelter from Dzone starts. I have to say, I think Grzelyck for his deficiencies in his own end, has done the stuff he is good at pretty well. Skates well, makes good passes to move the puck but he can be an adventure in his own end and isn’t very physical or gonna win a ton of battles. I think the good is outweighing the bad with him as long as the Hawks can keep him out of situations they don’t want him in, like defending in his end against a heavy forecheck team.
Looks like Cooley signs for 8 x $10, i believe i saw last night defenseman for the stars sign Harley for about the same money and term.
Just wanted to add, the thing I liked tonight, it was better management of the puck to me. Lots of small space passes to players and more poise with the puck on the stick tonight as a group. I didn’t think that after 10 games we’d have 33 goals for and only 25 against for +8. The team hasn’t had to trail very often usually had the lead or tied. Actually approaching the middle of the pack for shots against per game now, they’ve brought that average down under 30. -4.9 shot differential per game right now, which is still not great but this is where the small things get important. Win a couple more shifts a game, and suddenly that differential will start to even out. That might come from more guys selling out to block shots, getting more sticks in lanes, winning more draws or improving the cycle on the attack to get more offensive pressure as examples.
Rinzel deserves so much credit too as a guy in his first real season playing the role he does on the top pair. Vlasic and Rinzel have been facing the other team’s top players (the numbers strongly back this up) and they’ve been a generally solid pair. They might become a pair that teams around the league hate to go up against.
The Hawks have hit their ceiling with the way they manage the puck. Just went to check their fancies and see they have the top PDO number in the league. Zero doubt a correction is coming, the degree to which will be determined by puck management (possession). ….. But it all fits, really. A hungry, fast, highly skilled group (4 lines of it to some degree) is out playing the fancies.
I think it’s logical to expect the possession numbers will only improve. That they are at their floor on that account. The kids will only gain experience thru each game and improve on Blashill’s wants. … And I’d add IMO their structure is exceptional to the degree of all the youth on the ice on top of learning aa new coach/systems. ………
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