Pre-Game Talk: There's a game tonight. Hawks @ Stars 7:30 CT

[hawksrule]

I'll change this to pregame talk if a real gdt appears.

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[piteus]

Curious ... is Dahlstrom and Murphy the right pairing? Can Forsling and Murphy work together?

 

[Kevin Musto]

@Any Colour You Like is supposed to be making the GDT.

 

[ClydeLee]

So have they figured out what is ailing Stephen Johns yet?

 

[ChiHawks10]

Curious ... is Dahlstrom and Murphy the right pairing? Can Forsling and Murphy work together?

They're being utilized in a shut down role and have done well, IMO.

 

[BobbyJet]

Not so sure about Johnson on 4th line. I think I'd prefer the line of:

Perlini-Hayden-Martinsen .... but we'll see how it goes. It is a great opportunity for Johnson to show he belongs.

On another note: Highmore must be frustrated to be out with injury.

 

[Hattrick Kane]

I have had my expectations slightly raised. I suspect I’ll be let down.

 

[b1e9a8r5s]

Oct 23rd and 25th was the last time the Hawks won 2 in a row. Man that's depressing.

 

[oconnor9sean]

So have they figured out what is ailing Stephen Johns yet?

Post-Traumatic Headaches. They’re different than PCS. It’s something that mysteriously popped up in training camp and there’s not been a lot of update on his actual status. He has rejoined skating with the team in practice, so he might be close, but nothing yet.

Shame, too. He really had a nice season last year and was prime for a huge opportunity with us this year.

 

[AmericanDream]

Oct 23rd and 25th was the last time the Hawks won 2 in a row. Man that's depressing.

what year??? lol

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Is Kruger scratched or injured?

 

[TLEH]

Is Kruger scratched or injured?

He's hurt.

 

[ChiHawks10]

Is Kruger scratched or injured?

On IR from getting his face smashed by Hartman the other night.

 

[b1e9a8r5s]

Is Kruger scratched or injured?

Injured I think. He caught a nasty elbow from Hartman last game on a reverse hit. He was leaking a lot, wouldn't be surprised if he is concussed as well.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

On IR from getting his face smashed by Hartman the other night.

Missed he was placed on IR, thanks. Assuming he broke his nose.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Injured I think. He caught a nasty elbow from Hartman last game on a reverse hit. He was leaking a lot, wouldn't be surprised if he is concussed as well.

Yea I saw the hit.

 

[ChiHawks10]

Missed he was placed on IR, thanks. Assuming he broke his nose.

Concussion and stitches. No broken nose from what I've heard.

Blackhawks place Marcus Kruger on injured reserve, recall Luke Johnson from AHL

 

[piteus]

They're being utilized in a shut down role and have done well, IMO.

Do you think Dahlstrom and Murphy is a long term solution? I'd like to see a bit more speed paired with them ... while I agree they are playing well.

 

[ChiHawks10]

Do you think Dahlstrom and Murphy is a long term solution? I'd like to see a bit more speed paired with them ... while I agree they are playing well.

Dahlstrom is a little early to tell. In the few games he has played in, he has shown that he can be a solid stay-at-home D. I've liked everything I've seen from him. Provides a physical presence along with Murphy, which is also nice. He's been nothing short of great, IMO.

Murphy looks better and better each game. I can see this being a long-term 3rd pairing and/or shutdown pairing solution, so long as Dahlstrom maintains his current level of play. I only slide Murphy into the third pairing once Boqvist, Mitchell, Joker, and Beaudin. are all here and ready. They'll be a phenomenal third pairing if the young prospects all hit.

Boqvist - Mitchell
Joker - Beaudin
Murphy - Dahlstrom
Gus

Looks like a great D corps. Pending development, obviously. I also think there will be some trades made with some of these players, as there is seemingly going to be a huge logjam in the D corps moving forward. So kind of hard to predict who all will be on the backend in a season or two.

 

[AmericanDream]

Do you think Dahlstrom and Murphy is a long term solution? I'd like to see a bit more speed paired with them ... while I agree they are playing well.

Dahlstrom is playing the game the way Manning should be playing it....

 

[ChiHawks10]

Dahlstrom is playing the game the way Manning should be playing it....

Which is why Colliton has Manning stapled to the press box.

Nooooooooo improvementttttttts.

 

[AmericanDream]

Which is why Colliton has Manning stapled to the press box.

Nooooooooo improvementttttttts.

yep- my new occupation #NoImprovement

 

[AmericanDream]

and of course Klingberg decides tonight is the night to come back lol!!!

 

[Hawkaholic]

Not so sure about Johnson on 4th line. I think I'd prefer the line of:

Perlini-Hayden-Martinsen .... but we'll see how it goes. It is a great opportunity for Johnson to show he belongs.

On another note: Highmore must be frustrated to be out with injury.

Highmore should have been here from the start, before his injury.

 

[Any Colour You Like]

Curious ... is Dahlstrom and Murphy the right pairing? Can Forsling and Murphy work together?

Had problems at the airport. GDT dropping at 6:30.