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The Chicago Blackhawks capped off a perfect weekend with their second straight preseason victory, defeating the Minnesota Wild 4–1 on Sunday afternoon
[See the full post at: Nazar Hatty Leads Hawks To Win Over Wild]Good game for all the kids. Granted, Minnesota didn’t ice their best, but this type of game should give the Hawks youngsters a big boost of confidence. Vlasic listed as day-to-day. Let’s just hope he’s ready for the regular season.
Man coach keep up the good work they are keeping you busy.
I really hope that the Nazar line is a solid 2nd line, i truly believe what Bedard needs more than anything else is another line that can produce points so he doesn’t have to face the best defensive pairings and forwards every shift.
If i were the coach of this team I’d have a really difficult time sending Moore to Rockford. Kaiser showed flashes at the end of the season and if he can begin being consistent 20 minute defenseman all of a sudden the slotting of the dmen look excellent, Vlasic, Rinzel, Kaiser, Murphy….
You’re absolutely right. What I really like is how every young prospect is working hard to earn a spot — and honestly, they’ve exceeded my expectations. That makes Blashill’s decisions complicated, but it’s a great problem for a coach to have. Big week ahead for these kids. Thanks for your comment, my friend!
Thank you so much for your kind words. Maybe I stay busy, but when people like you get involved in the forum and take the time to read my articles, it pushes me to work harder. I just love watching hockey and sharing my thoughts on the game. Please know that feedback and suggestions are always welcome.
You’re right about the need for more support behind Bedard. When you play teams like the Leafs or Panthers, you have to match both of their top lines — and that makes things complicated. For me, Nazar is the key to driving the second line, and the second pairing on defense will also be a big factor.
Looking ahead, there’s a lot to be excited about this season. If Moore stays, he brings even more speed, which makes the bottom six stronger. One thing I’ll be watching this week is how Blashill manages the third and fourth lines.
Thanks again for your comment, my friend!
Right on, Frenchy. The list of things that are good the last 2 games is pretty long but big picture was the young D core numbering 6-7 held their own, didn’t cave, held their structure well enough against some NHLers and ads you said, showed their ready to compete. ….. It’ll get ugly often enough this season with so many young Dmen, blue chippers or not, but it seems they might be close enough in their development to find enough consistency to play some solid NHL hockey while not being close to finished products or near their ceiling.
This team will go as Bedard does. He gets the most important minutes so he’s the focus especially when he’s still so young and flawed. The kid had a 52% CF, 9-3 SOG advantage and a 4-3 HDCF%. The fancies for Bedard are horrific as an NHLer. Those fancies he put up last game show a responsible NHL player. …….. I understand that info ain’t click bait but man, it should be screamed from the mountain tops.
Bedard’s overwhelming weaknesses, deal breakers to win a cup for some, are now being seen by new eyes. Water will find its level with Bedard eventually, like all players, but if they/Blashill can find a way for the kid to be close to respectable on the other side of the puck you can win with the uber talented kid.
Those fancies supported the eye test and the kid looked good. Going by his stride and compete he looked comfortable in the system, playing not thinking, and that’s franchise changing. ……….
I’d also add these last two solid games come after looking really bad vs Detroit. You can read a lot into that and most of that is good. … Can’t wait to see more.
The Hawks speed and skill from the young forwards is really starting to show. Moore, Nazar, Reichel for example in the recent games. Coach Frenchy hit the nail on the head with the top 6 starting to actually create match up problems. The extra speed and the added maturity of the young forwards makes a big difference. Exciting times!
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