Hawks start the season 0-3. Have given up 5 goals in every game.
Going to be a LONG season.
Not that simple. As those guys (and Seabs) have NMCs, they'll have to waive. Never know, but I doubt it's going to happen. Plus, the only one who has real value is Kane.Might as well try and trade Kane, Keith, Toews and anyone else who can fetch something. Get as much cap space and picks/prospects as possible.
Didn’t say it was going to be simple. Of course, they’ll need to waive. If they want out badly enough, they will waive. All four are in their 30s, why would they want to hang around another 5 or 6 years for a rebuild? Why not go somewhere and get another Cup or two? I would reach out to the four players and ask if they would waive and where they would like to end up. See where the conversations go. Eat some salary to get better prospects if necessary. Takes little effort to do this sort of due diligence.Not that simple. As those guys (and Seabs) have NMCs, they'll have to waive. Never know, but I doubt it's going to happen. Plus, the only one who has real value is Kane.
Anyone ever believe in Colliton? Genuinely curious.
Silver lining: Can't imagine he survives this season, even if the majority of the losses are because of an incapable roster.
I believe he got a two year extension a couple of weeks ago.He'll be the Blackhawks coach next season, mark it down. As to whether he's a good coach, too soon to tell, IMO.
I believe he got a two year extension a couple of weeks ago.
Do any of you think that they may only have a single-digit win total this season?
Totally agree. He gets this year then assuming a normal start time to 2021-2022, he’ll be evaluated as the season goes. If they still suck with no developmen, he’ll be launched before New Year.He did. And that's on top of the current season.
Am not suggesting that he'll get a free pass to the end of the '22-23 season. He'll be judged on the prospects' development and team improvement (which should be gradual). Show me a coach who can win with their top 2 centers out (not directed at you, bdutts).
I don't know if I've ever seen a team give up 5+ in 4 straight games. That's defensive ineptitude at its finest1 point out of 8 on the trip. Detroit at home on Friday.
I don't know if I've ever seen a team give up 5+ in 4 straight games. That's defensive ineptitude at its finest
You must be too young to have been a fan in the Eighties.I don't know if I've ever seen a team give up 5+ in 4 straight games. That's defensive ineptitude at its finest
I'll take your word for, but I wont like it.He'll be the Blackhawks coach next season, mark it down. As to whether he's a good coach, too soon to tell, IMO.
I will say this, the hockey revolving door of coaches seems tighter than even the NFL
Guilty as chargedYou must be too young to have been a fan in the Eighties.
This team was only competitive last year when it got plus goaltending. It's a small sample size, but I don't see any reason to believe that this year's trio is going to be anywhere near what Crawford/Lehner was last year. I didn't watch tonight's game, but the funny thing is they don't even seem to be bleeding as many high danger chances as they have the past couple years.
I had one eye on the game tonight. They have given up plenty of grade A scoring chances. The bad thing for this year is that the goaltending isn't good enough to bail a struggling D out. Duncan Keith has been arguably the worst of the 6 guys who have played so far. He has been out of position often; the OT goal last night was a perfect example.
None of the three goalies has stood out in a positive way for me. Delia loses his net too much but that should be correctable, as in someone should say, "Hey Delia, don't leave the blue paint!". Can't rotate three goalies so one of Delia and Lankinen should be moved to taxi squad and let the Subban and the other battle it out to see who gets the most starts.
I had one eye on the game tonight. They have given up plenty of grade A scoring chances. The bad thing for this year is that the goaltending isn't good enough to bail a struggling D out. Duncan Keith has been arguably the worst of the 6 guys who have played so far. He has been out of position often; the OT goal last night was a perfect example.
None of the three goalies has stood out in a positive way for me. Delia loses his net too much but that should be correctable, as in someone should say, "Hey Delia, don't leave the blue paint!". Can't rotate three goalies so one of Delia and Lankinen should be moved to taxi squad and let the Subban and the other battle it out to see who gets the most starts.
Yeah, Keith has been poor. Clinging to the fact that he had a similar start last year and was able to right the ship (not saying he's an elite #1, he clearly has slipped). Murphy was mediocre, at best, too.
JC has repeatedly stated that it's an open contest for #1G. Lankinen will stay on the taxi squad all season, most likely, as he doesn't have to clear waivers. WRT drawing in, it doesn't matter if a guy is on the active roster or taxi squad. And, yes, to your point, goalkeeping has been rather poor.