Recalled/Assigned: Michael Leighton Recalled / Crow day to day with an upper

[CourtneyDagger50]

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[Putt Pirate]

Ruh Roh.

 

[CourtneyDagger50]

Goodbye world.

Also, hope Leighton plays over Darling.

 

[crazyhawk]

Well at least it's day to day ..
And this may explain why Crow has been laying an egg of late.

 

[Gurth]

Goodbye world.

Also, hope Leighton plays over Darling.

Why would you want Leighton to play?

This is a great opportunity for Darling to get reps in case we need him down the stretch or in the playoffs.

I would guess he's here to be the backup.

 

[Blackhawks]

Goodbye world.

Also, hope Leighton plays over Darling.

Ha? He played a pretty good game last night and we need him with some games under his belt and ready for the playoffs in the case Crawford lays his yearly egg like last year vs Nashville or the year before vs LA that lost us the cup...

 

[CourtneyDagger50]

Because he is the better goalie? and the Hawks need to win games

 

[Hawkaholic]

I'm good with Darling playing, but the first time he falters I wouldn't mind seeing what Leighton has to offer.

 

[Ace Rothstein]

If the skaters don't pick it up they are a week away from being the first wild card. Ugh.

 

[Backyard Hockey]

This is a HUGE deal. Probably explains why a lot of pucks are getting past him of late.

I frankly don't want to see Darling in net much. If Crow's injury is significant, this team is a first round exit in the playoffs.

But what was the cause of the injury? Is Rise Against on tour?

 

[Backyard Hockey]

If the skaters don't pick it up they are a week away from being the first wild card. Ugh.

Yep. The Hawks had a 5 point lead in the division and a 20 plus point lead on Nashville during the streak.

They now have a 5 point lead on Nashville - who is hot.

 

[No Fun Shogun]

So long as it's a minor injury for Crow, this has nothing but the makings of an okay situation. Crow gets sorely needed rest, Darling gets more start to improve, and if need be Leighton gets some time and a chance to be our playoff backup if Darling falters.

 

[Clownish]

Yep. The Hawks had a 5 point lead in the division and a 20 plus point lead on Nashville during the streak.

They now have a 5 point lead on Nashville - who is hot.

Did you expect them to extend those margins after the streak? Water finds its level...

 

[kabidjan18]

Did you expect them to extend those margins after the streak? Water finds its level...

On one hand you're right but Chicago has played 71 games, Nashville only 70. If Nashville wins today it will be a 3 point gap and that isn't a great water level.

 

[Ace Rothstein]

Did you expect them to extend those margins after the streak? Water finds its level...

With the lead they had on Nashville, they shouldn't be battling to stay out of the wild card spot.

 

[BobbyJet]

because he is the better goalie? And the hawks need to win games

Pulease! Seems you've been to too many RFD games.

This could be the chance that Darling has been waiting for.

 

[Tifosi]

Wouldn't be surprised if Nashville is tie by the end of next week.

 

[scarchelli]

Wouldn't be surprised if Nashville is tie by the end of next week.

I would, because they play the capitals in dc, tomorrow.

 

[ChiHawk21]

Because he is the better goalie? and the Hawks need to win games

Nooo chance

 

[CourtneyDagger50]

Lol, whatever you guys say.
But right now, Leighton is the better goalie.

 

[MTP]

Lol, whatever you guys say.
But right now, Leighton is the better goalie.

Based on what, the two NHL games he's played since the 2010 SCF?

 

[Sarava]

I can't think of Leighton without all those soft goals in the 2010 SCF coming to mind right away. Particularly the cup winner.

 

[BK]

Could this be the Hawks giving Crow a complete rest and Darling more games? I think so.

 

[BK]

Because he is the better goalie? and the Hawks need to win games

Haha what? No Leighton is not better and if he was he would be our backup.

 

[BK]

Lol, whatever you guys say.
But right now, Leighton is the better goalie.

No he is not a better goalie.