The Rink | fattybeef | Activity https://www.the-rink.com/members/fattybeef/activity/ Activity feed for fattybeef. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:12:57 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 996e4fcfadbe108f5b3c2c22138cf5a4 fattybeef replied to the topic Analysis: Where do the Blackhawks go from here? in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/6196/ Wed, 26 Feb 2020 17:00:45 -0600 This probably is a playoff team with a competent coach. Probably a gets smoked in the first round team but still. You have to think one of the veteran coaches is hired in the off season if they think they really are a playoff team.

They’re 2 defenders and a top 9 forward away on paper (at least).

Keith/Murphy, de Haan/Boqvist, Somebody/Maybe…Read more

]]> 0 2da38a3adda983625cc79cabb12e5d4e fattybeef replied to the topic Analysis: Should the Blackhawks be Compared to the '12 Kings? in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/5013/ Tue, 12 Feb 2019 19:49:27 -0600 Hughes or Kakko will both be in the NHL next year. Possibly Podkolzin and Cozens and Dach maybe a year away. Those guys all have high level talent which the hawks don’t have enough of and they would come cheap.

It’ll take 1-2 years which is what the Hawks should be shooting for.

The only things to be excited about for the Hawks are Kanes…Read more

]]> 0 cd9076b522d5336a35ed29e9ba758391 fattybeef replied to the topic Analysis: Should the Blackhawks be Compared to the '12 Kings? in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/5010/ Tue, 12 Feb 2019 15:45:02 -0600 Some of those numbers as a percentage are just ugly. If they were closer to the middle of the pack maybe you could argue they hey hot but woof.

Interestingly enough, the numbers are worse under JC then Q in terms of what you would look at to predict success.

Kane having a historic season and the PP are hiding a lot but have been fun.

I think…Read more

]]> 0 19635df412ae75d954e846c2e02ba4d2 fattybeef replied to the topic Analysis: Can we get back to sanity about the Blackhawks? in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/5003/ Mon, 11 Feb 2019 19:25:45 -0600 The Hawks have elite talent all of the Sharks, Flames, Jets and Preds have more of. The Flames and Sharks both have goalie issues but on the ice way better.

With how they are playing, they could dump 7 straight playing the same as they are now. It’s crazy to watch. Yay winning but not really. Member how they started the year? You member…

Aside…Read more

]]> 0 b4f7a32713f3a139955318f34f3024d9 fattybeef replied to the topic RECAP: Blackhawks Beat the Red Wings for Seventh Win in a Row in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4987/ Mon, 11 Feb 2019 12:29:01 -0600 Neat they won but even with the score factored in giving +40 shots to Detroit is bad.

There should be a nasty correction at some point though that may not happen until the playoffs with his things are going or until after they do something stupid and buy at the deadline.

]]> 0 9116615bde7275badcf8ff92e54f8df0 fattybeef replied to the topic Mediocrity Is Killing The Blackhawks Future in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4973/ Tue, 05 Feb 2019 17:31:45 -0600 Also, the culture thing is way over blown. Even when you’re on a bad team you still try hard to win. Losing some games isn’t going to hurt these guys feelings or ruin a young player.

Keith, Seabrook, Sharp, Hossa – all on some very bad teams before a surplus of talent got the Hawks to the top and it is what will bring them back.

Losing this year…Read more

]]> 0 8b6b9c3eb8369a762f08ac5c3d480aaf fattybeef replied to the topic Mediocrity Is Killing The Blackhawks Future in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4968/ Tue, 05 Feb 2019 15:26:12 -0600 The Hawks are 7 players away.

1 top six forward, an entire 4th line. 3rd line 40pt player.

If you include Keith and Seabrook, two top four defenders.

The only reason they ara this ‘close’ is the power play. That falls back to earth or they flip Gus (or Saad + Gus for a Hamilton type – we have some of the worlds best museums) and they get better…Read more

]]> 0 65acf7f0e110b9ad02e233c4b7005d8a fattybeef replied to the topic Blackhawks Assign Jokiharju to Rockford in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4947/ Thu, 31 Jan 2019 17:32:04 -0600 Hmmmm. I don’t understand this.

Forsling has been bad and Dahlstrom has fallen back to earth. Yikes.

]]> 0 d073743d6101401520ceb268fa36d172 fattybeef replied to the topic Could the Colorado Avalanche Trade for Patrick Kane? in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4880/ Thu, 17 Jan 2019 15:49:26 -0600 Ok so I see Kane as aging like Martin St Louis who was a PPG player until he was 37 and dumped 52 points as a 39 year old.

The dude is going to have a high value through his current contract and will be still primed and pumped in 3 years.

Unless you flip him for a top 2 pick + now (which may or may not give you a comparable talent), I think hes…Read more

]]> 0 d26804e535c6d829217af2c5898225ce fattybeef replied to the topic Could the Colorado Avalanche Trade for Patrick Kane? in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4875/ Wed, 16 Jan 2019 23:16:58 -0600 Kane would be Ottawas first, 2020 first 2021 second that becomes a first if Kane wins another playoff mvp award. Their best prospect. And one roster player that is replacement level.

Chicago can send some junk the other way.

The scenario above is a little thin. The AVs are poor on the blue line and need depth (like everyone else) more than…Read more

]]> 0 766ff264fccb859ca659caee5fb470fa fattybeef replied to the topic Recap: Islanders nip Hawks in OT, 3-2 in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4797/ Fri, 04 Jan 2019 16:18:32 -0600 So, the Islanders just have a better team with more talent and NHL experience.

The Hawks skated 10 players where this is their first season as NHL “regulars” or trying to be anyway.

Gus, Forsling, Dahlstrom and Young Henri are 4 of them. Wow.

At least in last night’s game Strome, Kampf, Perlini, Sikura, Hayden and Kahun played. Some showed…Read more

]]> 0 aba4b2769c8477d7e80541b393238468 fattybeef replied to the topic The Blackhawks Rinkcast - Episode 39 - Injuries Aplenty in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4689/ Fri, 21 Dec 2018 14:37:04 -0600 Gus – not a good hockey player. Guy clueless in his own end. Shouldn’t look that bad at his age.

Strome is a good hockey player and a summer of gym time with Debrincat makes a massive difference next fall. The dude has a high level of skill and sees the game at exceptionally well. Excellent return for Schmaltz plus they got a guy who can skate…Read more

]]> 0 b19314acb5bbaef2a4ef90f52da152b7 fattybeef replied to the topic ANALYSIS: With Crawford Out What Do The Blackhawks Do? in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4662/ Tue, 18 Dec 2018 15:35:09 -0600 The Delia call up I think indicates the Hawks still dont know how to appropriately handle brain injuries and expect Crow to come back. Or they are really sour on Forsberg. I think youd hope Forsberg could show something then flip him at the TDL if they thought Delia was the guy. You know get value for an asset.

]]> 0 ccf1ba3d483915ba325331c166ccff94 fattybeef replied to the topic Blackhawks Analysis: One Thing Leads to Another in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4656/ Mon, 17 Dec 2018 21:59:11 -0600 I like the rant. Dont have a problem with the Keith or Toews or Kane deals. Here are bad ones:

Seabrook until the end of time post 30. Should have paid more AVV over less time or let him walk.

AA without playing a game. (I like AA but he’s redundant if they keep Danault like they should have)

Gus was not a good deal even as a cost controlled…Read more

]]> 0 81fb34d58a3c6f9ba3c1994b4e4f1f40 fattybeef replied to the topic RECAP: Blackhawks Lose Game And Crawford vs Sharks in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4651/ Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:54:46 -0600 Jokiharju + Sikura for 1st and conditional 4th lol?

Sharks are a really good team. If Jones gets his life together they will be dangerous in the playoffs. Tough to call a favorite in the West with how good the Jets and Preds are too.

]]> 0 9b918d645595c37f7c6597093866e704 fattybeef replied to the topic RECAP: Blackhawks Lose Game And Crawford vs Sharks in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4647/ Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:10:13 -0600 Also, call me crazy<b> </b>but fipping Jokiharju to i dunno maybe New Jersey, Florida or the AVs for Ottawas first since Mitchell, Boqvist and Seabs will occupy the right side and have two shots at first and two top 10 picks maybe a cool thing to do…

]]> 0 ef7a4e3a9397a073341ef804c615c4fe fattybeef replied to the topic RECAP: Blackhawks Lose Game And Crawford vs Sharks in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4646/ Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:04:47 -0600 Hossa yea but also depth players. San Jose’s 3rd and 4th line players seem light years a head of what the Hawks have thwre.

That being said, they bury a power play opportunity in the second and they are in a better spot.

That hit Crow took was nasty. Good thing Martinsen and Hayden were suited up to protect guys and stuff.

On a high note Strome…Read more

]]> 0 40e2239a62a0dea4663510b71b4a24e0 fattybeef replied to the topic Opinion: The Emperor Has No Clothes in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4624/ Thu, 13 Dec 2018 15:47:26 -0600 I’ll try to be brief but that never goes as planned.

1. Bowmans moves have been very hit or miss at tth pro level. Not a lot of meh. Barker for Leddy was a home run. Coming off Leddy though because the cap not so much. Lotta very bad defenders in and out but also never needed to get a top 4 guy except Oduya.

2. Drafting has been pretty solid but…Read more

]]> 0 4000f592e0dcd2c965f4ed7dfa5069a8 fattybeef replied to the topic Recap: Canadiens down Blackhawks 3-2. in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4602/ Mon, 10 Dec 2018 14:42:31 -0600 The Hawks don’t have a lot of smurfs… And the ones that were on the ice played well. Montreal is a smaller team.

DeBrincat had a nice game though didnt get on the scoreboard. Kahun made an incredible pass to Kane. Kane railed in two goals. Jokiharju looks good when not saddled next to Manning who is pretty atrocious.

They could definitely use…Read more

]]> 0 9c360026554f07f631b4d737df7de404 fattybeef replied to the topic RECAP: Ducks Hold Off Blackhawks in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4581/ Thu, 06 Dec 2018 16:23:12 -0600 I don’t think anything can change. Probably time to cut some dead weight and start a bit of a rockford shuffle to see what they have with some guys there. Can’t get worse.

]]> 0 0471d2e2bb1f62a8f5cf4a6f58333323 fattybeef replied to the topic Analysis: How Does The Potential Salary Cap Jump Affect The Blackhawks? in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4575/ Wed, 05 Dec 2018 19:53:22 -0600 Also, Ottawa was able to move Phaneuf and so was Toronto before that and his contract is more egrigious than Seabrooks.

]]> 0 2fba946a32f4f3bbf6cc048f26ea7252 fattybeef replied to the topic Analysis: How Does The Potential Salary Cap Jump Affect The Blackhawks? in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4571/ Wed, 05 Dec 2018 16:07:44 -0600 Thankfully the NHL has many functional idot GMs. Like ones who trade PK Subban for Weber straight up or Taylor Hall for some second pairing utility defender straight up. Or that sign guys like Brandon Manning or give Kovy way too much money and term.

The same NHL where Randy Carlyle, Ken Hitchcock and Guy Boucher continue to get chances even…Read more

]]> 0 d81e652df7927c4d52d51af7117113a4 fattybeef replied to the topic Recap: Calgary downs Blackhawks, 3-2 in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4563/ Mon, 03 Dec 2018 19:51:27 -0600 <p style=”text-align: left;”>Rutta, Manning and Seabs are all bigger guys, Murphy too. Having a bunch of plodding big guys in a speed game makes little sense.</p>
Forsling hasn’t been great and I’m not impressed there. Gus is hilarious to watch. But that has little to do with their size.

If they had more skill guys who could advance the puck that…Read more

]]> 0 4c56b2de9403e543d5d9e57a1469e238 fattybeef replied to the topic Recap: Calgary downs Blackhawks, 3-2 in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4558/ Mon, 03 Dec 2018 14:34:13 -0600 Going to disagree about the game being close. They gave up +40 freakin shots again. For as good as Smith was Crow was even better. They were getting pounded until that penalty. Game could gave been 5-1 at the end of the first easy.

Some of the flip in fancy stats was a score effect of being down by two but they still couldn’t get pucks to the net…Read more

]]> 0 4ea4c1a8b5a62db024d7767c3829b0eb fattybeef replied to the topic RECAP: Blackhawks Comeback Falls Short in Winnipeg in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4522/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 15:29:27 -0600 Jokiharju has been out due to being sick.

Pretty goofy game. They look decent until they don’t.

Keith was pretty bad again. I think after his comments yesterday its time for him to go. Id have no problems flipping him to Toronto for Nylander and the last year of Marleaus deal.

Think they have more of a front office and plan problem then a…Read more

]]> 0 cf061ba12f93609598d5e8306a671768 fattybeef replied to the topic RECAP: Blackhawks Thwarted By Golden Knights in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4502/ Wed, 28 Nov 2018 15:21:31 -0600 Strome didn’t suck is a positive…

]]> 0 b95f0eaa2f39c6b96346d2c49b2d8388 fattybeef replied to the topic Analysis: Bowman gets this one right in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4467/ Mon, 26 Nov 2018 18:28:56 -0600 I was keen on Strome his draft year. Big dude, seems to have a good attitude and potentially provide a 1B to Toews. Hasnt panned out for him but 30 NHL games isn’t a lot.

I think this is one of those guys who benefits from being around Toews and Kane and having his buddy dinglecat around.

I thought Schmaltz was better on the wing then up the…Read more

]]> 0 eb20a2f8b03bc1c7c741a095d4a2f0a9 fattybeef replied to the topic ANALYSIS: Resist The Urge to Blame Jeremy Colliton in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4341/ Thu, 08 Nov 2018 16:30:06 -0600 I think JC will be a good change for some players. JJ and I have talked about Q’s message getting stale and maybe that change for change may not be a bad thing.

Simpler breakouts, moving the puck forward with more speed rather than playing tick tac toe and adjusting to the players rather than the other way around will be better for a team with…Read more

]]> 0 ac63a1691629c6008ec8b7bc49da977f fattybeef replied to the topic ANALYSIS: All but announcing The Rebuild is on. in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4325/ Tue, 06 Nov 2018 16:26:54 -0600 Be interesting to see what happens if they look better but still get shredded by the more talented teams (the Tampa’s of the league).

Certainly not all on Q but its also been 10 years.

Strange things are afoot at the circle k.

]]> 0 af70c567b10e7313790cfac89111c107 fattybeef replied to the topic RECAP: Blackhawks Lose 5-3 in Calgary in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4307/ Sun, 04 Nov 2018 14:58:00 -0600 Debrincat is going to go hot and cold. Not dissimilar to Patrick Sharp. He’ll get his 30 this year and a big pile of monies.

Can’t say Gus isn’t entertaining. Lol.

I know Q is responsible for whats on the ice and that he will get fired first but Bowman has put him in a really tight spot. Gotta wonder if they would have been better served rolling…Read more

]]> 0 033dbd23df3f00e8cf701976626ff68a fattybeef replied to the topic RECAP: Blackhawks shutout by Edmonton Oilers 4-0 in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4299/ Sat, 03 Nov 2018 16:21:15 -0500 Tough to fire Q when the big dogs are scoring and he’s been given a pretty garbage roster. Those last two defender spots are horrid. Could have shuffled some lads from the hogs back and forth and gotten a similar or better result and at least seen what’s there in some cases.

The pp has been more mediocre then good the last 10 years so that isn’t…Read more

]]> 0 d36d7f6e76fb0c0ebe3c5933d1b1874d fattybeef replied to the topic RECAP: Blackhawks Fall to Lightning 6-3 in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4253/ Mon, 22 Oct 2018 17:35:43 -0500 Their biggest issues are stopping plays in the neutral zone and flipping the ice there as well as transitioning from D to O. This has been a rampant issue the last 3 seasons and it is exacerbated by the lack of talent on the blue line and Keith slowing down.

That painfully slow break out and haphazard coverage in the neutral zone is 100%…Read more

]]> 0 ac0c2c07fa0c620003f5c212104057a6 fattybeef replied to the topic Foran: William Nylander To The Blackhawks And Other Assorted Fairytales in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4197/ Wed, 17 Oct 2018 13:42:08 -0500 Hmmmm. The Hawks need to win now and could user a second line center. A complimentary player to Toews.

I think a 26 million dollar 4 year bridge deal would work for everyone. Leafs can have Schmaltz, Mitchel and a conditional pick and the Hawks can worry about shedding salary in the off season if necessary. Or Saad Mitchel and a conditional…Read more

]]> 0 8335f662f511def3eab2aa1d24606784 fattybeef replied to the topic Home Opener Recap: Leafs Beat The Blackhawks 7-6 in OT in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4146/ Mon, 08 Oct 2018 14:37:21 -0500 If the third line flips the ice and doesn’t get scored on for 16 minutes of even strength time then that isn’t a bad thing considering what is there. AA is pulling 51.1% of his draws sooooo 6 of one half dozen of another if were going to be complaining about that goofy mix of dudes.

The 4th line is atrocious. So are Manning and Rutta, woof. Gotta…Read more

]]> 0 c55923836b00cc2f10204e82622c5b99 fattybeef replied to the topic Preview: Blackhawks at Senators in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4115/ Thu, 04 Oct 2018 16:51:06 -0500 At least they’re playing the worst team in the league the first game.

The games this weekend will be pretty challenging though.

]]> 0 4dae91adea6ea3a4930c49f7987f179d fattybeef replied to the topic It Just Feels Different With These Blackhawks in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/4031/ Fri, 21 Sep 2018 19:29:08 -0500 Um. I don’t think it is that bad. I think they have done a good job filling in with young athletic players who should be able to fill out the roles.

The biggest problem is when these guys will be ready to contribute and will someone like Keith still be able to play at a high level at 36 or 37.

The Sharks have been too old too slow and too…Read more

]]> 0 b8c22e03edd279b55e7fa8c10dc98def fattybeef replied to the topic NHL Network Ranks Blackhawks' Kane Fourth Among Wings in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/3887/ Mon, 20 Aug 2018 21:39:40 -0500 Kane should probably be number one. The dude is just fun to watch. Outside of McDavid one of the more entertaining players on the ice.

OV is really good and probably deserves to be up there. Best goalscorer ever certainly.

Hall had a monster year last year and two meh before that. Not a lot of help from his team though in either case. Though one…Read more

]]> 0 c53e3b6b1e6f3e9da2bedd816b03056f fattybeef replied to the topic Who here is satisfied? in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/3743/ Sun, 08 Jul 2018 02:34:19 -0500 So dinglecat is a player. 28 goals in the NHL getting shuffled around and playing on the left and right side for a rookie is very impressive. Schmaltz doesnt suck either though I think he’s better suited for that cheating high wing position a-la Patrick Sharp.

Anyway, haven’t paid for a game in 3 years. They just haven’t played entertaining…Read more

]]> 0 0a689cef03c9b54c35942be59bdbe812 fattybeef replied to the topic Blackhawks 2018 Real-Time Free Agency Ticker in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/3710/ Mon, 02 Jul 2018 20:04:05 -0500 So the talent pool has been further diluted. I wouldn’t say any team won free agency.

I mean at least they didn’t give Ian Cole over four million per.

It’s gonna be interesting season.

Dinglecat bags 35 minimum this season and Keith in Norris discussion are my two predictions. Everything else is up in the air

]]> 0 0164e95351a664730ebfe278b875e52c fattybeef replied to the topic Could Cam Ward Be Coming To The Blackhawks? in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/3679/ Wed, 27 Jun 2018 16:44:43 -0500 I don’t think this is the worst option and at 2.5 mildo I think it is probably fine.

 

IF — IF they move some salary and add I dunno lets say a competent defender, Statsny for cheap and JVR then maybe they have enough to get to the playoffs and let Kane and Keith do their things.

]]> 0 ed8d15556b75395cae9928c98eff8e98 fattybeef replied to the topic Blackhawk Summer Math Homework in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/3600/ Mon, 18 Jun 2018 19:54:46 -0500 mehhhhh if you’re going to pay 7.5 for ROR and have to give up a bunch when you can pay 10ish for Tavares and keep the kiddos then I think you take Tavares every single time. Superior player in every imaginable way.

Anyway, the Hawks aren’t that far away simply because of the parity in the league. They had issues with luck and injuries this year.…Read more

]]> 0 659f44e4328e8b2378ea3f89b3754577 fattybeef replied to the topic Blackhawk Summer Math Homework in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/3596/ Sun, 17 Jun 2018 19:29:52 -0500 Also, because math, if you start crunching numbers on the Hawks they’re about 40 goals away from a playoff spot. That doesn’t account for improvements with a healthy crow.

If you assume Saad, Kane and Toews finish closer to their career numbers you’re around 15-20 and need 25 or so. Tavares fixes a lot and if that helps get more quality minutes…Read more

]]> 0 f010dc3fec70e89cdca0f97cf157f8dc fattybeef replied to the topic NHL Draft: The Motor Matters in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/3391/ Wed, 09 May 2018 14:51:33 -0500 Just seeing this now. I don’t disagree that it’s a deep draft and a lot of talent will be aroubd but if that 30th pick helps to get a top 4 defender or faster / more dynamic 2C (still hoping for Tavares though) or move Srabrooks money (though if Orpik can eat 20 mins a night…) then maybe you flip it.

Like if Dougie Hamilton is for real…Read more

]]> 0 2513a0ba487e97372bf3c4a2b41ae502 fattybeef replied to the topic Blackhawks Year End Reviews: The Goaltenders in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/3367/ Thu, 03 May 2018 19:39:38 -0500 Crow was out hiking according to some social media site so if a guy with vertigo is in the sun, walking up a trail and seeing some heights then maybe that high anxiety is cured.

]]> 0 b28c9919ef2f9cea06b2dffb0958d123 fattybeef replied to the topic Blackhawks Year End Reviews: The Goaltenders in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/3358/ Wed, 02 May 2018 19:27:28 -0500 The treat goalies kind of like defenders…

]]> 0 4d03d69585679af52abdb29a0bc065e2 fattybeef replied to the topic NHL Draft: The Motor Matters in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/3355/ Wed, 02 May 2018 16:45:11 -0500 I think they’ve done a fairly good job at evaluating talent based on where they have picked. Some guys are winners and others aren’t but for the most part they have done a good job. Based on what I’ve seen, the players who are stronger on their skates and better skaters are the ones who get shots while more plodding players don’t.

A guy like…Read more

]]> 0 9c44963449d5adc3cd33395d4d1d0cd8 fattybeef replied to the topic Blackhawk Rumor Quick Hits in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/3340/ Tue, 01 May 2018 12:13:18 -0500 [quote quote=6770]The Hawks draft strat-tee-gery should be simple, the largest player available with talent at that spot on the board. (except goalie) It would be nice if there was a large center(to replace Danault) for the #2C position waiting to be picked
. Trading down to pick up a 2nd rounder or more would help stock a fairly barren prospect…Read more

]]> 0 30d63120e575c812c62c2bffe4df5dba fattybeef replied to the topic Blackhawk Rumor Quick Hits in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/3339/ Tue, 01 May 2018 12:00:43 -0500 While I’m totally on board with adding more talent, some of the problems aren’t a lack of talent. By the end of the year they should have been better at getting out of their zone and the forwards should have figured out how to effectively back check.

It looks like Schmaltz gets the back checking part and Debrincat was surprisingly good in the…Read more

]]> 0 9ef1b4f41280b8eca9c6dbfdd80d4ba2 fattybeef replied to the topic Chicago Blackhawks Pre-Draft Lottery Novena in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/3312/ Thu, 26 Apr 2018 21:00:05 -0500 [quote quote=6711]It is not as if I don’t feel there is a lot t0 like with the youth they have brought in and started playing. This let’s them see what they have to do to be effective, and you cannot start judge high water until three – five seasons in. My gripe is not with the newbies, but the Pittsburgh past successes are tied to exemplery play…Read more

]]> 0 7885e7c6a4d27c51f495e37bae69453a fattybeef replied to the topic Chicago Blackhawks Pre-Draft Lottery Novena in the forum Chicago Blackhawks https://www.the-rink.com/activity/p/3309/ Thu, 26 Apr 2018 19:20:04 -0500 They’ll have 3 years to resign Dahlin. The CBA has a 2019 option for both the NHL and the NHLPA. The deal itself expires in 2022. One, the other or both should include some kind of compliance buyout to get it inked so that could solve the money thing on its own.

Either way go ham and win now.

Getting one of those wingers should let them broker…Read more

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