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wouldn’t want anything over a 10 min. OT.
Longer in-season OT has been suggested buy callers/emails in Friedman’s podcast a few times.
He always mentions that it’s a non-starter with the league.We’ll be sorry for years if we trade the big guy. He’s decent defensively, nobody F’s with him and his right shot is vicious.
I’m not advocating for or against trading Crevier.
Just trying to define the initial, internal circumstance(s) that would even get it to step one of feasibility.
It does not seem like that has even happened yet.If KK/EDM/Allan burst onto the “NHL Ready” scene, that would be cause for an updated “what if” post.
I don’t think it would be Crevier they part with, unless someone solidly overpays.🤘
You can replace Crevier’s name with anybody’s except Bedard, and probably Artie, of guys who might get moved due to the sheer number of bodies who will be “NHL ready” and not enough NHL spots. But, that’s what we all hoped and prayed for. Too many legit NHLers and not enough spots. …… I’m ok with moving value for value if it’s not only the right player but the right player at the right time.
And this is above my abilities but I’d assume when cap problems arise they can move an established NHLer due his payday for a smattering of blue chippers/draft picks to feed what will become a thinning pipeline and replace those players within and not skip too many beats. .
I don’t think anyone would have thought that Chicago would be top 5 in GA/G and GF/G both at around the quarter point of the season. The team is a +16 GF vs GA on the season through 19 games. I know the momentum will slow down but it’s giving the team confidence that is helping these young players push each other. Fun to see them taking steps towards being a solid team.
Bedard is really breaking out now after maturing for a couple seasons as a teenager. I would argue that offensively he is every bit as dangerous as Patrick Kane was at his peak, but this kid is only 20 and still likely to improve. I spoke a lot last year about how he needed that explosiveness on the attack to put defenders on their heels and he has delivered it. He makes some unbelievable passes to set up teammates, but I have to say he is really good with his feet too, and his ability to pivot and attack with speed is evident. Glad to see him finally getting to the point where he isn’t pushed around so much by the physical play in the NHL. His overall game, even away from the puck is growing as he just battles better, wins more pucks and makes a bigger impact.
The kid pretty much shattered the narrative that Chicago needed to “Get him help” by adding big expensive free agents to his line. He just needed time to mature more than anything.
Overall it’s been nice to just see more overall offensive depth. Donato/Teravinen/Bertuzzi were the supporting offensive pieces after Bedard, but adding Burakovsky, Nazar, and recently Moore, the Hawks are just a more balanced attacking team, especially when you consider the little extra we get from Mikheyev, Greene, Dach. We could be scary good offensively down the road here with some of the talent coming up.
Last week, for the 1st time this yr, I checked the standings and noticed the Hawks were tied for 3rd in the league in goal differential. 3rd. The team we suffered thru last yr is tied for 3rd in goal differential a week out from Thanksgiving was (is?) simply unthinkable. With a brand new coach. ……. The fancies say the Hawks are in for as big a correction as any team but they said that last week and the week before and this group just clearing hurdles and obstacles.
Frenchy was asked in his recap if the Hawk’s just might make the playoffs. His response was it’s doubtful but the important thing is they play games that matter very late into the season. Really, IMO all that matters is they gain experience playing games of consequence but I’m starting to wonder about the playoffs. … I think I might be able to say if they do I won’t be surprised.
It’s still doubtful but this group may be too dumb to be scared and so young and skilled that playing hungry hockey in front of an elite goalie might be enough.
Wanna mention Dach. The times where he’s skating in open ice you can see this kid’s skating is becoming an asset. He’s also becoming much stronger on his skates staying in and winning more puck battles than he has. Add his size and the poise he’s earned from NHL reps and this kid is close to becoming impactful.
No, he is not the athlete or have the skill of a Bickell but if we see a switch flip instead of the steady growth we’ve seen the last couple yrs this kid can check a lotta boxes a power player checks and that every team covets……. This kid is showing signs.
One big reason behind that is simple: teams are on a tight schedule. As soon as the game ends, they’re packing up, heading straight to the airport, and flying to the next city. Everything is timed — the plane is ready, the crew is waiting, and there’s very little flexibility.
This was actually brought up as a major issue at the NHL GM Meetings last year, because the league knows travel demands affect performance and recovery.
guys who might get moved due to the sheer number of bodies who will be “NHL ready” and not enough NHL spots.
Agree, there will be successful prospects who get moved.
Something also to keep in mind, Lucas Reichel was not the last “Lucas Reichel”.
There *WILL* be more highly touted prospects who cannot make the jump to the NHL.
Nobody hits anywhere near 100%.
You could argue that Korchinski is in danger of becoming the next Reichel (I’m not there yet)the important thing is they play games that matter very late into the season
This.
I wish I could find a stat that shows how many total minutes during the last 2 seasons the Hawks were:
tied
down 1 goal
up 1 goalThen compare it to this season.
The wins and potential playoff positioning is very, very important.
But so is the simple experience of spending more minutes in each game that matter.I don’t think you’ll find this anywhere online, but I broke it down for you:
2023-24 After 2 Periods
• Trailing: 4-43-4
• Tie: 4-5-1
• One-Goal Games: 12-9-6 (27 total)2024-25 After 2 Periods
• Trailing: 2-35-3
• Tie: 3-7-2
• One-Goal Games: 7-9-11 (27 total)2025-26 After 2 Periods
• Trailing: 1-3-1
• Tie: 3-2-3
• One-Goal Games: 3-2-4 (9 total)And take note:
They are 6-0-0 this season when leading after 2 periods.What does this tell us?
They’re playing far more meaningful games, they’re trailing a lot less after two periods, and they’re doing a much better job finishing games when they’re tied going into the third. This is real progress for a young team.I love, for the most part, how this team is playing. One downer I will bring up is we are still in the middle of a rebuild. This is going to be interesting for KD if he goes out and gets another piece or holds pat. I think he will stay status quo as he has too many variables on what he has.
I love, for the most part, how this team is playing. One downer I will bring up is we are still in the middle of a rebuild. This is going to be interesting for KD if he goes out and gets another piece or holds pat. I think he will stay status quo as he has too many variables on what he has.
We still get hemmed in and outshot by large margins. But it is much better than the last couple years. Our great cup teams Crawford would get bored facing about 20 shots a game because the puck was always at the other end. That is our next big step to climb.
I don’t think you’ll find this anywhere online, but I broke it down for you:
Thanks for this info Frenchy.
The stat I’m looking for is probably not available at all. (I’m probably the only person who even cares lol)
For example, last night the Hawks played 48:44 of the game with a 1 or 0 goal differential.
My point is, I think there were dozens of hours of game time in the past 2 seasons where the Hawks were down 2 goals or more.
No matter what you might say about how “it toughens you up” it’s better imo if they spend more minutes in each game with the game in doubt.because the puck was always at the other end
They have to get better, for sure.
Crawford faced just over 27 shots/game average during the ’13, ’13/14 and ’14/15 seasons.
Knight has seen 32.5/game so far this year.
note: Some of those SOG from the Cup era were probably score affected.High Danger Save %
Knight is at 88.9% so far this season. Best among goalies w/ 6 or more games played this season.
Across the ’13, ’13/14 and ’14/15 seasons Crawford had a 83.6 save % on High Danger.BUT
Crawford only faced 7.3 high danger shots per game over those seasons.
Knight is facing 9.7/game. They need to cut down on the time and space opponents are getting against them.That’s it for now, my head hurts from all the maths.
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You know Frenchy we had discussed the speed of the Blackhawks on the Calgary game log and i was curious,
The Blackhawks may be 31st in top speed by any player on the team, they may be 24th on speed bursts over 20mph, but an interesting thing i see is they are 12th with bursts over 22mph, 26 times.
Then i dug a bit deeper, do you know all of our young dmen have recorded speed bursts of over 22mph? That’s fantastic and all of our young forwards have except for Greene and Moore. Greene makes it up with hockey IQ, and Moore will eventually hit over 23mph.
I didn’t realize how hard Creviers shot had gotten 7 shots of over 90mph and his best 102.41.
Looks like Bert draws back in tonight. He skated at the morning skate ad Blashill expects him in tonight………. SEA plays a yuk it up, take no chances, capitalize on mistakes frustrating brand of hockey. These kinds are a test for young skilled clubs and if they can stay disciplined/structured. 1 goal down is a test for SEA and their kind so any addition that can have an effect in the Ozone is helpful on top of what Bert brings to the PP. Good to see Bert back.
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